Sprague School
Celebrating Spanish Culture
Sprague students in second-grade participate in Spanish classes weekly with exposure to World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages — communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and community. This spring, Spanish teachers engaged students in the Las Fallas festival celebration originating from Valencia, Spain. Las Fallas is celebrated annually in March. To celebrate the festival, students collaboratively created tissue paper sculptures with toilet paper tubes and assorted building materials. Staff and students then did an entire grade level vote to choose their favorite falla. Students were actively engaged in inquiry learning to promote a greater understanding of this cultural celebration, explained Spanish teachers Michelle Heath and Janet Travetto. Please visit the school's Google Doc folder for pictures of students working on their projects.
Teacher Appreciation
District 103 formally recognizes its 188 certified staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week May 1 through May 5. The district’s Parent Teacher Organization is showing its appreciation with the theme of “You’re a Star! Come Walk the VIP Red Carpet.” The PTO is recognizing teachers throughout the week with lunch, treats, and other acts of kindness for their work both in and beyond the classrooms. Thanks to all the parents who donated items to TAW and volunteered their time. The Board of Education is also thanking its teachers with a luncheon this week.
“Teachers have created a wonderful learning environment for our students, supported our families, and worked together to ensure our students succeed. I am proud of the hard work and dedication our teachers exhibit day-in and day-out. Thank you all for making D103 a great place to learn and grow!” said Superintendent Scott Warren.
Reminders
- Join in the school wide fun as students count down to the last day of school. Post the Summer Countdown Calendar so students can come to school ready to participate!
- If anyone has some gently used recess equipment like jump ropes, balls, hula hoops, or even board games for our quiet playground area, please consider donating them to Sprague!
- Friday, May 12, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Sprague families are invited to an End of School Year Party at the school!
- During drop off and pick up of Sprague students, parents must avoid parking on Kings Cross Drive. Police will issue parking citations. Parking in front of Sprague School makes it very unsafe for buses to exit the circle drive. Thank you for your support in keeping our children safe.
Final Library Checkout
Lost and Found
Stop by the front hallway and look through Sprague's Lost and Found. We have many unclaimed items including water bottles, jackets, lunch boxes, and more. Review the school's Google Doc for pictures of unclaimed items. Unclaimed items will be donated when school ends on Thursday, June 1.
MAP Testing
Students in grades 1-8 have been taking the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. The MAP assessment consists of both Reading and Math portions, and is one of the methods teachers and administrators use to collect data on student academic growth. The collected data can then be used to help cater instruction and support for the specific needs of each student. Spring MAP scores provide a quality measure of the progress students have made over the course of the school year. Sprague will test on
Grade 1: Wednesday, May 10 (Reading), and Wednesday, May 17 (Math).
Grade 2: Thursday, May 11 (Reading), and Thursday, May 18 (Math).
National Prevention Week
Next week schools celebrate National Prevention Week (NPW) from May 7-13, hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
- The celebration is an annual national health observance focused on increasing the prevention of substance use and the promotion of mental health.
- Each year, communities and organizations across the country come together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and mental health promotion.
- Some schools are placing yard signs with healthy messages on campus during the month of May.
- You can do your part by keeping an open dialogue with your child about responsible decision making and making healthy choices.
District News
Returning Student Registration
- Returning Student Registration – The registration window is open through Friday, June 2. To ensure your child is included in first round class/course scheduling, we ask that all families complete the online registration form for each child no later than Friday, June 2.
- Registration Directions – Families will access returning registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families should have received registration instructions. If you have not created a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please contact your child's school for further information. For all other questions, please contact PowerSchool@d103.org.
- Residency Verification – Returning student residency verification is now performed by the district throughout the school year. Families will no longer be required to submit documentation as they have in previous years.
PTO Partnership
Scott S. Guziec Volunteer of the Year Award
We are fortunate to live in a school district that encourages and supports parent/guardian involvement through volunteerism.
The PTO would like to recognize a District 103 volunteer who has dedicated his or her time and talents to our schools with the "Scott S. Guziec Volunteer of the Year Award". Anyone may nominate a deserving person for this award. All nominees and nominators remain confidential; however, nominations cannot be made anonymously.
NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, MAY 8. The award recipient will be announced in May.
Dawn Anderson Volunteer Angel Award
Each year, the PTO recognizes a volunteer who exemplifies the commitment of Dawn Anderson to District 103. Dawn generously volunteered for District 103, the D103 PTO and in our community. We now award a volunteer that demonstrates that commitment. The nominee must be someone whose youngest child is an eighth-grade student so that this volunteer will be "graduating" from District 103. The volunteer should be someone who has committed his or her time over several years to our District, including volunteering for the PTO.
Run for D103 5K - Volunteers Needed
Come join us Saturday, May 20, for the Run for D103 5k! This family-friendly annual fundraising event enables the PTO to provide D103 with programs and equipment for the benefit of our students. Learn more and register at runford103.org. Many volunteer positions allow you to help out and run in the race. Please consider helping out if you can. Register to volunteer on Membership Toolkit.
Community News
Preschool Registration
Lincolnshire Community Nursery School has space available for children ages 2-5 years old during the 2023-24 school year. Since 1973, LCNS has been providing rewarding preschool programs that encourage children to learn through hands-on discovery and play. LCNS is proud to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and has a Gold Circle of Quality rating at Excelerate Illinois. For more information visit the preschool website.
First Responders Expo
Fire Safety Expo & Law Enforcement Expo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20, Gurnee Mills floor and decor parking lot. Join us for a family-friendly event filled with activities, food, fire safety tips, squad cars, demonstrations, and give-a-ways.
Kentucky Derby Gala: Fundraiser for Riverside Foundation
The Riverside Foundation is a not-for-profit community based organization serving adults with moderate-to-severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. The foundation provides a home and support services for more than 500 adults at the campus located along the Des Plaines river in Lincolnshire. The Riverside Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 charitable organization that is dependent upon donations and fundraising efforts from the community. One of this year’s fundraisers is the Kentucky Derby Gala on Saturday May 6, at the Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire. For more information about Riverside and to reserve tickets for the gala, please visit this website Riverside Foundation Homepage.
Summer Music Camp
AMI Summer Music Camp (July 17-21) takes place at American Music Institute's (non-profit org) Clarendon Hills Campus.
- Beginner through Advanced Camps
- Open to ages 5-18 years-old
- Tuition ($500)
- All instruments welcome
- Aftercare available
Sprague Information
- Principal Ann Hofmeier
- Assistant Principal Jennifer Arroyo
- 847-945-6686
- Ls_attendance@d103.org