Sprague School
Plastic Free Lunch Day
Although Sprague celebrated National Plastic-Free Lunch Day this week, from the looks of many students' lunches, dining waste free is an ordinary part of the lunch packing process at home. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the school community united to positively impact the environment. National Plastic-Free Lunch Day offered students an opportunity to learn about the importance of reducing plastic waste and to engage in eco-friendly practices.
Upcoming Events
- Personalized Autographed Book: Deadline is Friday, Nov. 10
- Early Release Day: Friday, Nov. 10; No school for EC classes
- Donate While You Dine: Monday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Nov. 16
- Teacher Conference Scheduling: Closes at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14
- Report Cards: Emailed to families after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15
- PTO Book Fair: Shop at Sprague School from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15
- Power of Belonging: Parent Ed presentation at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15
- Fall Conferences: Thursday, Nov. 16, and Monday, Nov. 20
Early Release Day: Monday, Nov. 20; No school for EC classes
No School: Tuesday, Nov. 21 through Friday, Nov. 24
Fire Safety
Students learned about the importance of a fire station and firefighters in their community when they recently visited Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Station No. 53.
Last Call: Author Signed Books for Purchase
Book Fair Begins Next Week
- The Sprague Book Fair, run by the PTO, begins next week! The in–person fair will occur Monday, Nov. 13, through Friday Nov. 17. Students will preview the fair during their library class time and share a wishlist with their family through Seesaw. Students are also welcome to bring money in an envelope labeled with their first and last name, their teacher’s name, and Book Fair to shop during school hours.
- Families are invited to shop the fair in-person Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The book fair fundraiser supports many initiatives for our school, including books for classrooms and our library and larger school and district-wide initiatives.
- Families are encouraged to visit the online book fair if the in-person fair isn't an option. Purchases made online by Friday, Nov 17, will be delivered to your child at school. Purchases made after Friday, Nov. 17, will be shipped home for a fee.
Library News
- Kindergartners participated in the lesson, “Pause, Breathe, Finish Up,” in which we learned a strategy to make it easier when it is time to step away from a device. Whether it's watching TV or playing on a tablet, using tech can be super fun! Often, kids find it hard to transition from an online activity to an offline one, so this simple routine teaches us one way to manage those inevitable digital interruptions that are part of everyone's lives in the digital age. The lesson has an accompanying strategy video you may view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2INs6PQqs
- First-graders learned about the importance of recognizing our feelings when using our technology. We learned the strategy, “Pause, Think, Ask,” which calls awareness to any potential situations where we may be feeling uncomfortable, unhappy, unsafe, or unsure when we use our technology. Whenever we are using a screen, we have to pause to notice our feelings, think about what to do if we feel a negative feeling, and check in with a grown-up if we are feeling unsafe, unhappy, uncomfortable or unsure. You can view the short video that accompanies the lesson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB3nhKXm5E0
- Second-graders learned about device-free moments. This addresses times when it is best to be device-free, including when we need to be safe, to focus, to show respect/kindness, and when it’s time to rest. Students were encouraged to lead a conversation at home to plan for some times when it is best to be device-free. You can work together to identify and plan for some device-free time at home here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvUB_SgvTKBqrHupAMs2hu3z_uPCwrLw4pFgIW0Kx2M/edit. If your family already has some rules or guidelines in place, you can use this conversation as a time to discuss the “why” behind your family’s screen time rules.
To learn more about how to support your child’s digital citizenship at home, please visit: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concerns
Preschool Screening
Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 offers Preschool Screenings to all children ages 3-5 who are not already enrolled in kindergarten and who live within district boundaries. The screening will provide parents with information about their child’s overall growth and development.
Fill out the Preschool Screening Request Form to begin the screening process or contact Mary Burks at 847-295-4030 ext. 9313 or email at mburks@d103.org
Crossing Guard Update
On Monday, Nov. 6, the crossing guard at Riverwoods Road and Yorkshire Drive was reassigned to Daniel Wright leaving this intersection without someone to assist students with crossing. Beginning Monday, Nov. 27, all crossing guard positions will be suspended until after Spring Break.
Join the Animal Challenge
Half Day and Sprague families are invited to complete fun animal-themed challenges to support animal organizations around the world during a Daniel Wright Leaders in Learning Event.
Teams must be composed of 2-4 students and one adult. Register on the RevTrak Web Store under one teammate’s name and provide that name at check in.
- When: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5
- Where: Daniel Wright Junior High School, Main Entrance
- Cost: $10 to register a team of 2-4 students
If your team can finish our challenges, you’ll choose one of these organizations to support:
- Alley Cat Allies
- PAWS Chicago
- Sea Turtle Foundation
- Save the Elephants
This event is sponsored by Leaders in Learning. If you have any questions, please contact club advisor Erinn Vincent at evincent@d103.org
Partnerships
Donate While You Dine
Support the Learning Fund Foundation at Culver's of Lincolnshire from Nov. 13-16. Name the foundation and Culver's will donate 25% of sales to the organization.
Calling all Book Lovers
Exciting News! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of books at our upcoming Fall Book Fair, featuring our new partner, ABC Bookfairs! Students will visit the book fair the week of November 13 at both Sprague and Half Day schools.
On Wednesday Nov. 15, we will host an evening fair at Sprague that will be open to the public. Please note that due to low attendance in previous years, we will not hold an evening fair at Half Day but we will make books for grades 3 to 5 available at the Sprague fair.
But that's not all - we need your help to make this event a resounding success! We're calling on all book lovers and enthusiasts to volunteer at the fair. Sign up today to share your passion for books and contribute to the magic of the fair.
- Register to volunteer -> https://bit.ly/D103SignUp
Give gifts made from your student's artwork
The Square 1 Art Project, sponsored by D103 PTO, is coming soon and is sure to be at the top of your gift-giving list. Square 1 Art takes a piece of artwork designed by your child and develops a curated catalog of products that feature their unique design. You can purchase items such as stickers, coffee mugs, water bottles, tote bags, canvases, blankets, and more that proudly showcase your child’s art! Square 1 Art has received all the art from our Sprague and Half Day students and is in the process of finalizing the online catalogs which will be sent home with your student in the coming weeks. Please keep an eye out for details on how to place your order.
Learn more about Square 1 Art @ square1art.com
Power of Belonging
Join SACEE and Parent Ed virtually on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss how to create an environment where everyone can thrive and every student feels a sense of belonging.
This critical conversation will explore why a student’s sense of belonging is so important to their overall success and well-being and the role parents can play in supporting this most basic need. Our speaker Sabrina Rahman has helped the nation's top companies and government institutions build healthy, high performing organizational cultures.
After the presentation, Sabrina will be joined by Katie Reynolds, assistant superintendent and Kendra Perri, interim principal of Daniel Wright Junior High School, to field your questions about fostering belonging in our schools.
- Register online -> https://bit.ly/3ZQyDfi
Community News
Bowl for Kids
SHS Key Club and the local Kiwanis Club are rolling into action with a BOWL-for-KIDS Fundraiser event that promises an evening of strikes, spares, and all-around good times while raising money to benefit the youth in and around our community. The event takes place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10.
Laura B. Sprague School
- Principal Ann Hofmeier
- Assistant Principal Jennifer Arroyo
- 847-945-6686
- Ls_attendance@d103.org