Wildcat Weekly
Laura B. Sprague School Newsletter - Friday, Dec. 20, 2019
Students Package Food for FMSC
SpragueVille
As a culmination of a study on communities, Sprague second-graders created a town of their own called, SpragueVille, complete with all the necessary businesses for it to flourish.
Some students created nail salons, other sports centers, while some students opened an art studio. As part of the project, students had to design a storefront, create a marketing strategy, and develop a product for students to sample. Please visit the school's Facebook page for photos of the students' imaginary town.
Winter Break
Sprague has joined the Wonder Squad
Sprague has joined the Wonder Squad thanks to the great work of Technology Coach Simon Vasey. Mr. Vasey was one of 50 ambassadors selected across the world to support the Wonder Workshop company.
“Your dedication to impacting children in your daily life, and your love for our robots, Dash, Dot and Cue, made you stand out,” said Bryan Miller, director of Strategic Education Outreach at Wonder Workshop, of Mr. Vasey.
Mr. Vasey works with teachers and students at Sprague helping them turn their virtual coding into tangible learning experiences in real-time as Dash robots, with their performance and multiple sensors, interact and respond to their surroundings.
Winter Sing-A-Long
Winter Carnival
Read for Free Six Flag Tickets
Do you want to motivate your child to read at home during winter break? Then register your child for the Six Flags Read to Succeed program! This is a free and fun reading program that can be completed at home. Your child can earn a free ticket to Six Flags Great America for the 2020 season by completing just 6 hours of reading!
This year, parents will need to register their child at the website below and record reading minutes using eReading logs.
- Visit: sixflags.com/books
- Register your child using his/her class code, which will be provided by your classroom teacher.
- Record your child’s reading (minimum six hours) through April 10, 2020.
- Get a free Six Flags Great America ticket in May!
Sign Up Now for School Lunches
We are happy to announce that on Jan. 7, 2020 (first day back from winter break) Half Day and Laura B. Sprague schools will switch back to the MySchoolBucks platform where families can purchase meals the same day of consumption using money on their student’s account(s). Families may begin setting up MySchoolBucks accounts now. Please review the news bulletin that provides details on MySchoolBucks. January lunch menus are available on the Quest Food Services site.
Registration is Now Open for ASAs
Registration for Winter After School Activities (ASAs) is underway. Sprague is offering a variety of After School Activity (ASA) classes for students to fill their winter afternoons from Wednesday, Jan. 15 through Thursday, Feb. 20. See the winter after school activities flyer with details and class descriptions. Registration takes place online using the RevTrak Web Store. Please only sign your student up for one class due to the limited number of classes being offer this session. For class details, please read the e-notice that was sent out earlier this week.
STEAM Conference Returns to D103
While students enjoy the STEAM conference, parents are invited to showcase local summer camps, day programs and other opportunities! This is a chance to learn about a variety of programs to keep your kids from ages 4-14 active, engaged and learning – whether it is in the arts, music, sports, educational or day camps. During the conference, there will be a variety of programs showcasing what they can offer you throughout the year and during those summer weeks.
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.
Partnerships
PTO
Book Fair: Thank you to all parents who supported the D103 PTO Book Fair. With your help we were able to purchase books and supplies for the Sprague Library.
Save the Date: The PTO is sponsoring a Valentine's Dance on Friday, Feb. 7.
The PTO is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-based non-for profit organization.
Foundation
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.
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