Sprague School
Groundhog Predicts Early Spring
Sprague students researched the groundhog as seen in these pictures to determine if the creature would see its shadow on Groundhog Day. Did the groundhog see its shadow? In 2024, an early spring was predicted.
Upcoming Events
- No School: Monday, Feb. 19, Presidents' Day.
- Early Dismissal: Friday, Feb. 23.
- Explore the Arts Day: Friday, Feb. 23
- Ben's Art, Science, Bubbler Show: 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, Sprague School.
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New Storywalk Book
Take your family on a stroll around the Sprague playground and enjoy a new StoryWalk Book that you can read together.
Explore the Arts Day
Sprague is excited to host Explore The Arts Day this year on Friday, Feb. 23. Students will attend 40 minute art experiences. Each fine arts activity is presented by a District 103, Stevenson, or outside presenter. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to explore the arts in new ways and maybe find a new hobby or passion!
Student Drop Off
Student drop off gets very congested around Sprague School in the morning. Please consider sending your student to school on the bus. If riding the bus is not an option, please be mindful of student safety and adhere to staff directing traffic.
Talent Show
The Music Appreciation Committee of the PTO is organizing the Sprague Talent Show and encourages your child to participate!
The spotlight is on student talent with musicians, singers, dancers, magicians, and performers of all kinds entertaining classmates and their families in the Sprague gym Saturday, March 16. There are two performances: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
We also invite second-graders who would like to help emcee the event to register on Membership Toolkit.
Important Links
Spots Still Available for Fall EC Program
There are still some open spots in Sprague's early childhood program for District 103 families interested in registering. If you are interested in registering your child for Early Childhood for Fall 2024, please fill out the Google Interest Form.
The program is for families with children who will be turning three- and four-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2024, and who currently reside in the boundaries of Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103. Visit the Early Childhood web page for detailed information about the program.
Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
Sprague students and staff will celebrate Valentine's Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Students may bring valentine cards to school for all of their classmates. Class lists are not provided. Please only send NON-Edible treats to school with your child’s Valentine's Day cards. Our classroom parties for Valentine's Day focus on friendship and exchanging cards with peers and teachers during the day at school.
Kindergarten Registration Now Open
Please inform your friends and neighbors that they are invited to register their incoming Laura B. Sprague School kindergartners for the Fall 2024 school year if they are 5-years-old on or before September 1, 2024. (Please do not register your Sprague early childhood student for kindergarten until the spring.)
The district offers half day and full day kindergarten.
Full day kindergarten is $3,850.
Full day kindergarten offers an early bird discount priced at $3,500 if a deposit of $500 is made by April 5, 2024.
Full day kindergarten tuition is payable in two installments – August 1, 2024, and December 1, 2024.
Half day kindergarten is $97.00 a year.
Registration takes place through our PowerSchool Enrollment Portal. For more information about kindergarten registration, please visit the registration website.
Partnerships
LFF
Families are invited to attend the Learning Fund Foundation's bubble show, which integrates art, science, and a touch of magic from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Please register for the event on the foundation's website.
PTO News
All Staff Chili Lunch
PTO is celebrating our D103 staff by treating them to a chili and soup luncheon on Friday, Feb. 9, at all three schools. We are looking for volunteers to make a crockpot of chili or soup (your recipe of choice!) for the luncheons. We are looking for at least 10 servings per crock. We would also like to supplement the chili lunch with desserts (again, recipe of your choice!).
We know not everyone is a chef, so if you would prefer to contribute financially, any donation will allow us to provide salads, decor, and all of the "trimmings".
Thank you so much for helping show the fabulous D103 staff our appreciation for all that they do for our children!
- Sign up today @ bit.ly/D103SignUp
Community News
Music Camp
Chicago Summer music camp for ages 5 and older. Early bird deadline is Thursday, Feb. 15.
Laura B. Sprague School
- Principal Ann Hofmeier
- Assistant Principal Jennifer Arroyo
- 847-945-6686
- Ls_attendance@d103.org