Wildcat Weekly
Laura B. Sprague School Newsletter - February 19, 2021
Musical Moves
Every week Music Teacher Pamela Orals shares five activities with students plus additional material to supplement and encourage a love of music.
"Music is not just singing, but listening, moving, creating, playing instruments, recognizing and remembering patterns," Mrs. Orals said. "All of these skills are part of every music class. Not everyone loves every type of music, but the more types of music children are introduced to the more open their ears become and the more willing they are to try new things," she said. Please visit the school's Facebook page for pictures of students' musical movement.
School Calendar Changes
We would like to inform you of upcoming dates and changes to the Sprague Schedule:
Early Dismissal for Students on Friday, Feb. 19 at 11:15 a.m. (No school for early childhood students and all kindergarten students are remote and will follow the remote AM schedule)
Early Dismissal for Students on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 11:15 a.m. (No school for early childhood students and all kindergarten students are remote and will follow the remote AM schedule)
No School Thursday, Feb. 25 (virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences)
No School Friday, Feb. 26 (Teacher Institute Day)
No School Monday, March 1 (Casimir Pulaski Day)
Importance of PTC
Students, Track Your Steps
Students are encouraged to track the number of steps they take each day for 30 days in this fun Sprague challenge.
- Starting on Monday, Feb. 8, help your child track their steps daily following these simple directions.
- Record the daily steps on the 30 Day Step Tracker sheet.
- After 30 days, celebrate your child's accomplishment.
- Take a picture of your child walking, running, jumping rope, climbing a snow hill, tracking steps to mvanduch@d103.org or text it to 847-791-3749.
District News
Fall Planning Survey
Your Opinion Counts
Parents, students, and teachers are invited to participate in giving feedback on school climate and learning conditions in District 103 through the state-administered, Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
This 20-minute survey is a great way for D103 parents to provide input into the five indicators from the survey that affect and predict school success:
Effective Leaders
Collaborative Teachers
Involved Families
Supportive Environments
Ambitious Instruction
This 5Essentials survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child's school. As a parent, this opportunity allows you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child's school.
Board of Education Meeting
The next regular Board meeting will occur on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The notice and agenda can be found on the District 103 Board meeting website page.
Partnership News
Meet the BOE Candidates
The PTO invites D103 parents and Lincolnshire constituents to join the organization for an opportunity to meet the dedicated individuals running for school board in this virtual venue at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. Please register for the PTO sponsored virtual event.
Year-Long 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