Wildcat Weekly
Laura B. Sprague School Newsletter Friday, Sept. 27, 2019
Buddy Reading Time
Sprague's Read-to-Someone activity is another way for students to practice their reading skills in a fun and engaging way. Students sit side by side and take turns reading aloud on each page. Students work on applying reading strategies together and help each other figure out tricky words. This reading routine gives students the experience of reading for pleasure and enjoyment while sharing a good book with a friend. Please visit the school's Facebook page to see pictures of students reading to one another.
Family Book Club
Our Sprague family book club shares diverse books weekly! We can learn from one another and open our minds to new ideas and perspectives. This, in turn, allows us to build a community that celebrates one another with respect, understanding, and compassion.
Pick of the Week: "The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family"
Summary of the book: A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.
With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.
Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris award finalist, S.K. Ali brings readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.
The book is appropriate for ages 4-8 years old.
Thank a Custodian
National Custodian Day is Wednesday, Oct. 2. The PTO and staff thank the quiet heroes of our schools! For all the hard work you do on a daily basis to keep the facilities in tip-top shape, we thank you! For the behind the scenes effort you constantly provide to the PTO and schools in support of our events, we appreciate you!
- Christopher Buck, Head Custodian
- Richard Booker
- Silvio Guzman
- Hung Quan
Second-Grade Game Night
Please join us for second-grade Game Night at Sprague from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.
- Children (and adults) will be invited to play games with their Sprague friends.
- Family members of all ages are welcome, so please feel free to bring siblings, grandparents, or anyone else in your family.
- This is an opportunity to meet other parents from your student’s class and grade!
- To keep the event safe and fun for everyone, please do not bring
snacks. Bottled water will be provided. - Please email maria.peterson74@gmail.com with any questions.
- Show your interest in attending by registering for the event.
Reminders
- If you would like to take part in Sprague Family Cultural Day on Friday, Oct. 11, please sign up through the Family Cultural Day Google Form.
If you are interested in putting together a bulletin board display to teach others about your family culture or about a culture that is relevant to your family, please visit the Sign Up Genius.
- If you would like notifications if your child’s bus is running behind schedule, if there is a substitute driver, or other matters affecting your child’s bus route, please sign up for D103 Bus Bulletin messaging system.
- Our school Picture Day for Early Childhood through second grade was Sept. 24. For information on the make up day, please visit the school's news bulletin.
- Please join us for our first-grade Family Game Night at Sprague from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. For more information and to register, please visit the school's news bulletin.
Cultivating Empathy in Your Child
Partnerships
PTO
Membership: The 2019/2020 PTO Family Directory is now available to all D103 PTO members on our new platform, Membership Toolkit.
If you have not yet set up your account, please refer to the email sent to all PTO members on Sept. 6, 2019, which contains onboarding instructions. Not a member yet? No problem, you can purchase your membership and begin using the directory today.
Amazon Smile: Please choose the D103 PTO as your non-profit beneficiary when you shop on amazon.com using the
Amazon Smile account for the PTO.
The PTO is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-based non-for profit organization.
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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