Korean Drummers
Thanks to the PTO, Sprague students were captivated by artists illuminating the grace and power of traditional Korean drumming and dancing by demonstrating intricate performances. Harmony and its role in nature and the Korean arts is featured throughout.
Young Musicians Perform
Online Holiday Shopping
Gifts for Teachers
As part of the PTO book fair, there are 'wish lists' of books for our teachers. Please consider giving a book to your teacher as a holiday gift. Every teacher curates a list specific books to their needs and enhancement of their classroom libraries. Books also make a great teacher’s gift AND if purchased from the PTO Book Fair, all proceeds go back to the school libraries!
If you would like to purchase one of these books to gift to a teacher on behalf of your child please visit the Membership Toolkit and complete the steps outlined in the sign up by today, Dec. 13.
Lost Items Being Donated
Changes to the School Lunch Program
As we hope you are aware, we are switching back to the MySchoolBucks platform where families may purchase meals the same day of consumption using money on their student’s account(s). Please read this news bulletin about the changes.
Some other questions were raised that Quest would like to answer for you now.
- Now that all MySchoolBucks accounts have been activated, the auto replenish feature has been turned on (if you have signed up for it). If you do not wish to add funds now, we suggest you turn off the feature until your MyMealOrder balance has been reduced.
- If you are a new user for MySchoolBucks, the district is listed as Lincolnshire D103.
- Starting the week of Dec. 16, we will be transferring MyMealOrder balances to your MySchoolBucks accounts. Please make sure you order for the remainder of December as soon as possible. If you go into your MyMealOrder account and you do not see any funds, please check your MySchoolBucks account. All money will be transferred prior to Jan. 7, 2020.
- Please find the January menus on the Quest Food Services website.
- To better accommodate our gluten-friendly students, we have created a gluten menu that also appears on the Quest website. We will provide hot gluten-friendly options two to three times each week. We would encourage you to reach out to Mary Janiak at mjaniak@questfms.com if you know your student would like a gluten-free option.
- We will continue to provide cold/à la carte gluten-friendly options daily (for Half Day and Daniel Wright) such as gluten-friendly sandwiches and salads.
- We will now offer individually wrapped gluten-free bread at all three schools to reduce the chance of cross-contact.
As always, please feel free to reach out to Rebecca Cohen at Rebecca.cohen@questfms.com if you have any questions.
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PTOThe CEO of the Brain: Presented by Dr. Mandi Croft Petosky & Dr. Amanda Moons, Neuropsychologists of Neuro Educational Specialists, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Vernon Area Library, Main Conference Room. Save a seat for yourself by registering for the program today. ➢ What is Executive Functioning? ➢ What is the development of Executive Functioning Skills at different ages? ➢ How do different disabilities (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety) impact executive functioning? ➢ What are strategies to help build executive functioning skills at home. The PTO is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-based non-for profit organization. | FoundationSnap Circuits: The Learning Fund Foundation's annual holiday snap circuit fundraiser closes next week. Parents can access the Snap Circuit set choices by logging into RevTrak Web Store. There are also order forms in each of the school offices. Join us for Chicago Wolves: The Learning Fund Foundation will be hosting our first Learning Fund Foundation Family Fun Day at the Allstate Arena. In addition to a special discount on tickets, you will receive:
Please purchase your tickets using the Foundation Family Day link. Please reach out to lff@d103.org if you have any questions or wish to get more information. We look forward to seeing you there! | Music BoostersMusic Boosters supports general music programs in all schools including band, orchestra, and chorus. |
PTO
The CEO of the Brain:
Presented by Dr. Mandi Croft Petosky & Dr. Amanda Moons, Neuropsychologists of Neuro Educational Specialists, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Vernon Area Library, Main Conference Room. Save a seat for yourself by registering for the program today.
➢ What is Executive Functioning?
➢ What is the development of Executive Functioning Skills at different ages?
➢ How do different disabilities (ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety) impact executive functioning?
➢ What are strategies to help build executive functioning skills at home.
The PTO is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-based non-for profit organization.
Foundation
Snap Circuits: The Learning Fund Foundation's annual holiday snap circuit fundraiser closes next week. Parents can access the Snap Circuit set choices by logging into RevTrak Web Store. There are also order forms in each of the school offices.
Join us for Chicago Wolves: The Learning Fund Foundation will be hosting our first Learning Fund Foundation Family Fun Day at the Allstate Arena.
In addition to a special discount on tickets, you will receive:
- Free Chicago Wolves winter knit hats (for all attendees)
- The Learning Fund Foundation name displayed on the LED matrix board throughout the game
- Chicago Wolves replica jersey if we have 50+ attendees
Please purchase your tickets using the Foundation Family Day link.
Please reach out to lff@d103.org if you have any questions or wish to get more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
Music Boosters
Music Boosters supports general music programs in all schools including band, orchestra, and chorus.
Laura B. Sprague School
Assistant Principal Jennifer Arroyo