Vision:

Spring Trail Elementary inspires each individual to believe in their potential for success by providing a safe, engaging, and diverse learning environment.

Mission:

Spring Trail Elementary is a safe and diverse learning community where staff and students work collaboratively to support and prepare students for lifelong learning through an academically challenging environment.

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March is here, bringing the promise of spring, warmer days, and plenty of exciting activities for our students! As we move into this season of growth, we’re also preparing for the upcoming testing period. You can find additional details about the upcoming testing further on in this newsletter. Our teachers are continuing to support our students as they build confidence and skills for success.

Beyond testing, we have many fun and engaging events on the horizon as we begin transitioning toward the end of the school year. Stay tuned for more details, and as always, thank you for your continued support!

Oh and one more quick reminder....Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, so don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour!

We are thrilled to announce our first-ever International Night on May 1, 2025, and we hope to make it a lasting tradition! This special event will celebrate the diverse cultures within our school community.

For those who have already signed up, we’ll be in touch soon with more details. If you’d like to participate by hosting a table and sharing your culture, please complete the Google Form below or reach out to Mrs. Dupuis or Mr. Krause. Once signed up, we’ll provide additional information to help you prepare.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Spring Trail Elementary

We look forward to celebrating together!

Ms. Liner's Kinders have been working on applying grade level phonics and word analysis skills to suppor their decoding. They are doing a great job learning how to become readers!

Some of our first graders have begun a book study, exploring a variety of chapter books that challenge their thinking and build their reading skills. Through this experience, they are working together to answer comprehension questions, engage in meaningful discussions, and tackle higher-order thinking challenges; all while expanding their vocabulary!

We are so proud of their enthusiasm for reading and collaboration!

Sixth graders had the opportunity to join a Hands-On Algebra after-school club, where they use manipulatives to build a strong conceptual understanding of solving equations.

Our Orchestra students are absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Thank you to Mr. Winters for helping our students become musicians! We appreciate you!

Beginners concert on Tuesday: https://youtube.com/live/KeNy1KxnLcM?feature=share

Intermediate concert on Thursday https://youtube.com/live/V9Fs6DJvEg8?feature=share

Mrs. Thayer is teaching our students all about the three different states of matter! The field trip to the DuPage Childrens Museum connected perfectly with everything the kids were learning! We think they had a spectacular time connecting what they were learning in the classroom to this trip!

The Tiger Glow Run was a huge success—thank you for your support in rallying families! We appreciate all you’ve done to make Spring Trail Elementary School so special.

Thanks to your hard work, we’ve reached our goal of $15,000 for a new slide for the orange park and other playground improvements. We hope you all enjoyed the video of our administrators getting slimed! Mrs DuPuis has another fun idea in store now that we have reached our $25,000 goal as well.

Booster is leaving our donation site open for one more week, so there will be a final round of prizes once that time period ends.

FINAL ACTION STEPS:

Update your Level Up Tracker using MyBooster.com and plan for your class rewards.

↳Learn how here.

As mentioned in our previous newsletter, the 5Essentials Survey is now open and will remain available until March 28th.

Our goal is to have 50% of our families complete the survey, but currently, we are at just 28%. We need your help to reach our goal! We know we can do it!

To encourage participation, we're offering a special incentive for your child when you complete the survey! Here's how it works:

✅ Print the attached photo, write your child's name on it, and send it to school.
✅ Your child will earn 10 Paw Bucks for turning it in to their teacher!
✅ No printer? No problem! You can also forward this message to your child’s teacher with a note confirming you completed the survey.

Why is this survey important?

The state uses the results to generate the School Report Card, which impacts our overall school rating. Additionally, our school uses the data to set goals and make Spring Trail the best it can be!

The survey focuses on five key indicators that improve student outcomes, such as better attendance and increased test scores:

🔹 Effective Leaders
🔹 Collaborative Teachers
🔹 Involved Families
🔹 Supportive Environments
🔹 Ambitious Instruction

Research shows that schools strong in at least three of these areas are 10 times more likely to see student success!

Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the link below:
5Essentials Parent Survey

It’s time to register for the upcoming school year! Early registration is essential, as it directly impacts our staffing. The sooner you register your child, the better we can plan and ensure we have the right staff in place to support our students.

Thank you for helping us prepare for a great year ahead!

If you and your family are moving, please make sure you complete the Google Form below. Once completed, we will send out the appropriate paperwork for you to complete.

Thank you!

Student placement discussions will begin soon regarding the upcoming school year. Teachers will work collaboratively with administration to place students in classrooms. We are providing parents an opportunity to share written information pertaining to their child’s learning needs. This form will be available to parents until April 4th, 2024. The link is located below and is listed on our school website. There are a few guidelines below that we are asking you follow.

Please DO NOT submit specific teacher names. We ask that learning characteristics of the child be the main focus of your request. Also, please understand the final placement is at the discretion of building administration.

If you choose to complete this form, an email will be sent directly to Mrs. Dupuis, Principal and Mr. Krause, Assistant Principal for the 25-26 school year. Mrs. Dupuis and Mr. Krause will review the documents when working with teachers to place students into classrooms.

At Spring Trail, we value diversity and the opportunity to learn from one another. As Ramadan has begun, our students have been learning about its significance and traditions. We also want to encourage those who celebrate to share their experiences with the class, helping us all gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this special time.

If your child would like to share about their Ramadan traditions, please let us know because we’d love to celebrate and learn together!

Click on the form below to give a little love to the teachers and staff at Spring Trail Elementary.

To Miss Caputo from Riley D: Ms. Caputo is very understanding and is always willing to help Riley if she is struggling with anything. She LOVES Ms. Caputo!

March is Social Worker Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for our incredible social workers, Miss Giannelli and Miss Kowalsk! Their dedication, compassion, and support make a lasting impact on our Spring Trail students.

Miss Giannelli and Miss Kowalska offer a variety of supports from a listening ear to providing essential resources. These two women go above and beyond to ensure the well-being of our students. We are so thankful for their hard work and the difference they make in so many lives!

We’re at it again! Our school-wide Attendance Goal is back in action until Spring Break! Right now, our year-to-date attendance is 94.7%, which means we’re in the watch zone, but we know we can do better! Let’s work together to boost our attendance back up to 97%!

From February 24 to March 24, students who show up every day, on time (8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday) will automatically be entered into a weekly raffle for an AWESOME REWARD! 🎟️ The more you show up, the more chances you have to win!

Remember: Stay healthy, wash those hands, and be here every day, because showing up means winning in learning AND possibly scoring a cool prize!

Let’s do this, Spring Trail! 💪🏽✨

Prior to Valentine's Day, our students created special Valentine's for our State Senator, Seth Lewis. Each year, Senator Lewis tasks schools with creating Valentines for senior citizens. He then delivers them to seniors in our community. Be sure to check out the video he shared with us!

Student had a blast as they made a splash on March 5th. Students had the exciting opportunity to PAINT A PORTAL TO THE SEA! 🌊🐠✨ Students were able to bring our Under the Sea school theme to life by decorating windows throughout the building with vibrant ocean-inspired artwork! 🎨🐙🦀

CONGRATULATIONS to our STUFF THE TANK WINNERS for our Extra Recess Contest! With over 300 PAWs in each tank, Mrs. Sobczak in 6th grade and Ms. Diaz in 1st grade classes will get an extra recess with Mr. Krause & Mrs. Dupuis! Keep on ROARing everyone!

"Feeling lucky? 🍀 Wear green on 3/17 and shine like a leprechaun’s gold! ✨ Show your school spirit and join the fun—don’t let the leprechauns catch you without it! 🌈💚 #StPatricksDay"

"Rock your mismatched socks on 3/21 to celebrate National Down Syndrome Day! 🧦💙💛 Show your support, spread kindness, and let’s celebrate the beauty of being unique—because different is amazing! 💛💙 #RockYourSocks"

Be sure to check out the PTO Newsletter.

U-46 is proud to offer Care Solace as a complimentary and confidential service for our students, staff, and their family members. This video features Kevin Seal, a family engagement liaison for U-46, recounting how Care Solace recently helped a family whose child was struggling to board the school bus each morning. To help locate a provider for mental health care or substance use treatment, visit caresolace.com/site/u46 or call or text (888) 515-0595.

Our students have expressed their love for soccer, showing great energy and enthusiasm for the game during recess! If your child is interested in playing outside of school, one of our wonderful paraeducators has recommended a local soccer league that might be a great fit. This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to build skills, stay active, and have fun as part of a team!

South Elgin High School will now have the Essentials Exchange open to our school community on one Friday of the month from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We have all types of clothing, MANY winter coats and cold weather accessories (scarves, hats, gloves), formal clothing including prom dresses, and toiletries. Availability of items can fluctuate, so make sure to come and visit us as soon as you can! All items are free. The Essentials Exchange is located in our mobiles, so please park in the back parking lot near the tennis courts next to the mobiles.

All items are free of charge, but they are on a first-come, first-served basis, and no holds please.

• Clothing: Coats, hoodies, jeans, athletic wear, dresses, button-up shirts, blouses, purses, children's clothes, and SEHS spirit wear.
• School supplies: Notebooks, binders, folders, markers, pens, pencils, rulers, and backpacks.
• Toiletries: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, deodorant, feminine products, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion.
• Accessories: Scarves, hats, earrings, necklaces, shoes, and purses.

To visit the SEHS Essentials Exchange:

• Students can visit during the school day; please fill out the form on this website.
• If a parent would like to visit and shop, they need an appointment.
• If you would like an appointment, please call the main office at 847-256-3760 to schedule one.
• Or, call Genevieve Hebeka at 847-256-3760 x 3056 or email at: genevievehebeka@u-46.org .

We are now proudly presenting Free Clothing Fridays. No appointment is needed!

Dates of operation are: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/25 and 5/16 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

Please park at the back of the school near the tennis courts.

Kidslist is a fantastic website that offers a multitude of activities families can engage in. Be sure to check it out.

Whether 2025 has brought changes to your schedule, or you’re looking to engage your child in

enriching activities before and after school, Right At School is here for you! Spring Trail’s trusted provider of before and after school programs is still accepting registrations for the remainder of the school year.

In addition to providing a safe place to make friends outside of the school day, Right At School gives students the opportunity to participate in supervised homework time, daily educational activities, all-ages and all-abilities games and sports, leadership development, and more. New families that register for Right At School with the code WINTER25 will save 25% on tuition from now through March 31st. View schedules, pricing, and register here.

https://www.rightatschool.com/winter-break-camp/

You can now engage with Mrs. Dupuis, Mr. Krause and Spring Trail Elementary via social media! Be sure to check out our updates!!!!

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@ndupuis5

@Jason_Krause5

Instagram:

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