Wildcat Weekly
Laura B. Sprague School Newsletter - Friday, Feb 28, 2020
Explore the Arts Day
The PTO-sponsored Explore the Arts Day offered Sprague children a host of artistic workshops this week including improvisation, painting, drumming, and dancing to colors. More than 30 artforms were available for students to choose from. Thanks to an incredible job by the D103 PTO for hosting the event and for the many volunteers who helped workshops run smoothly. For pictures of the morning's activities, please visit the school's Facebook page.
Optional Home Input Form
At Sprague, we believe that home-school collaboration creates the best possible placement for students.
The creation of classes is an important process for our students where staff collectively looks at the needs of individuals, groups, the balance of academics, and social-emotional needs, to create healthy learning groups and environments.
If you wish to share information on your child, this is your opportunity to do so through this Optional Home Input Form. The input you provide will be reviewed and considered as we begin planning for your child's upcoming school year. While specific teacher requests cannot be accommodated, your insight is valued. We look forward to providing your child with continued learning excellence. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with your child's team.
Please note, the input you share is not private between the principal and parent and will be shared with our team during the placement process. Please do not request specific teachers. Any response form that lists a specific teacher will not be included in the placement process. Please complete a form for each of your children, if desired. This optional home input form needs to be completed by April 17, 2020.
Please Keep Sick Children Home
To help prevent the spread of illness, we would like to provide you with some sick day guidelines to help with your decision on whether or not to send your child to school. Please contact the school in the following manner if your child presents with any of the following symptoms described in this Sick Day Guidelines sheet. To report an absence please call 847-945-6686 or email Ls_attendance@d103.org.
Summer School Registration Opens Soon
Your Opinion Matters
The District is in the process of creating a new 5-year strategic plan, Vision 2025. A committee of staff, parents, students and community members have been involved in this process this year and will continue its work in March.
To help inform the work for this strategic plan, D103 invites you to participate in a 10-minute survey that will provide the committee with valuable information to structure the goals for the district.
National Census Day
April 1 is National Census Day! What does that have to do with education? Why is it important to schools? Census data is the foundation for the allocation of billions of dollars in federal education aid to qualifying schools. Accurate census data is the key to schools getting the funding they need to be able to serve every child who walks through their doors.
During the month of March, students will learn about the census. To learn more about what your child will be engaging in please watch this US Census YouTube video.
Tell All: Register for D103 Kindy & PreK
Please share this notice with friends and neighbors who have future preschoolers and kindergartners. District 103 kindergarten and preschool registration is underway. Kindergarten registration is for children who will turn 5-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2020. The preschool program is for children ages 3, 4, and 5-years-old.
Parents are welcome to register their future kindergartener or preschooler any school day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Registration takes about an hour to complete. For information about what to bring to registration, please read the school's news bulletin on registration.
Got Stress?
Family Book Club
Planting Stories: This vibrant biography tells the story of Pura Belpré, New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian. After moving from Puerto Rico to New York in 1921, Belpré took a job as a bilingual assistant at the New York Public Library. She went on to transform library services through culturally diverse storytelling and targeted outreach.
Mark Your Calendar
- There is no school on Monday, March 2.
- Register your child for the Six Flags Read to Succeed program and receive a free ticket to the theme park.
Partnerships
PTO
The D103 PTO is a completely volunteer-run organization, dedicated to enhancing and enriching the educational experience of our students. Please visit the PTO store to become a member.
Foundation
The Learning Fund Foundation welcomes parents who are interested in serving on its Board. The LFF serves as a catalyst for innovation, enrichment, and educational excellence for the entire District 103 community.
Music Boosters
Music Boosters supports general music programs in all schools including band, orchestra, and chorus.
Lunch Menu Availables
Upcoming Events
Laura B. Sprague School
Assistant Principal Jennifer Arroyo
Email: ask103@d103.org
Website: www.d103.org/sprague
Location: 2425 Riverwoods Road Lincolnshire, IL 60089
Phone: 847-945-6665
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraBSprague/
Twitter: @district103