Sprague School

Some 85 students from Sprague exhibited artwork at the 44th Annual Stevenson High School Consortium Art Fest. It is an amazing show that celebrates the exceptional artwork of so many students.

• Reading Night: An hour of storytelling from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. tonight, May 2.
  
• End of Year Bash: Family get together on Friday, May 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

• D103 5K Run: Register now for the PTO sponsored event on Saturday, May 18.
• Third-Grade Fly Up: Second-grade families are invited to an informational meeting at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Half Day School.

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Final student library book checkouts occur the week of May 13. Student books are due on your library day the following week between May 20 to May 24. All books are due no later than May 24. Please keep a close eye on your child’s home folder for any notices from the library.

If your family is moving and not planning to return to District 103, can you kindly let our office know so that we do not place your child in a classroom for next year? You may contact Reema Jhangiani at rjhangiani@d103.org.

Save the date for Sprague's End of Year Bash, happening on Friday, May 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m,. Attendance is free for Sprague families. Pizza, drinks, and snacks are available for pre-purchase. Volunteers are also needed for this event. Please consider volunteering if you can.

• RSVP and pre-purchase food @ https://bit.ly/3JmnLyl
• Sign up to volunteer @ https://bit.ly/D103SignUp
• Please contact Kate Davidson or Shweta Ramamurthy with questions.

District 103 is seeking 6-8 parent volunteers to sit on a State required Parent Advisory Committee for Student Discipline policy and procedures. The time commitment is 1.5 hours on May 22, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., at the District 103 Administrative Office located at 1111 Barclay, Suite 100 in Lincolnshire. The committee will review our current policy on student discipline: disruptive classroom behavior, school bus safety procedures, and the dissemination of student conduct information. Please fill out the Google interest form by Friday, May 10.

The PTO would like to recognize District 103 volunteers who have dedicated his or her time and talents to our schools!

The "Scott S. Guziec Volunteer of the Year Award" recognizes an outstanding volunteer who has truly gone above and beyond this school year. Anyone may nominate a deserving person for this award. All nominees and nominators remain confidential; however, nominations cannot be made anonymously.

The "Dawn Anderson Volunteer Angel Award" is awarded to an exceptional individual who has made a huge impact through volunteering within the schools over many years and whose youngest child is an eighth-grader graduating from the district.

To learn more about these two prestigious awards and nominate someone, please visit https://www.d103pto.org/volunteer-awards.html

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY MAY 3, 2024. The award recipient will be announced in May.

We will be celebrating our annual teacher and staff appreciation the week of May 6. This year the theme is "THANKS FOR HELPING US GROW!" For an itinerary of the weeks events along with a suggestion of ways you can contribute to the fun of showering our teachers and staff with the appreciation they deserve, please visit d103pto.org!

TAW Donation Links

• General Monetary Donations (all schools): https://bit.ly/3JwPIDR
• Sprague Item Donations: https://bit.ly/4baoqid

The District 103 Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and Executive Board are calling upon passionate and dedicated individuals to step forward and assume leadership roles for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This pivotal opportunity not only enriches your engagement with the community but also directly impacts the educational landscape for our children. As we navigate the evolving challenges in education, your leadership can chart a course that fosters innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.

By joining the PTO or Executive Board, you become a catalyst for positive change, influencing policies, programs, and initiatives that shape the academic journey of students across our district. Whether you bring expertise in fundraising, communication, event planning, or advocacy, your unique skills and perspectives are invaluable in creating a vibrant and supportive learning environment. Seize this chance to make a lasting difference and be part of a dynamic team driving educational success in D103!

Join us at the Lincolnshire Swim Club in starting off the summer season with fellow D103 parents at a happy hour hosted by Parent Education from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4! Let’s celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Star Wars Day! Snacks and drink tickets for the bar will be provided. May the (Parenting) Fourth be with you! Please register for the event so we can expect you!

Volunteers are desperately needed for this event. Most volunteer positions also allow for participating in the event. Sign up to volunteer https://bit.ly/D103SignUp. Volunteers specify your position:

• If you are interested in a leadership position
• Please reach out to Marybeth Lockwood - president@d103pto.org
• This Position Allows volunteer to Run
• -pre-race setup
• -place mile markers
• -parking assistants
• This Position is for Non-Running Volunteers
  
• -course support
• -kids activity table helper

Join us at our 25th Annual First Responders Expo on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Parking Lot E at Gurnee Mills.

Children can learn all about fire and police safety education. Enjoy all of the fun-filled activities and delicious food trucks. Be the first to see Station 51's all new food fire truck that was transformed from a fire truck to a food truck on Discovery Channel's Cruising Kitchens!

At Steve & Kate's Camp, campers choose from a variety of activities including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports & more! Buy any number of days to use at any time. Unused days are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included.

Lincolnshire Community Nursery School is excited to open up our high quality and engaging enrichment classes to 4 year old students from the community for the 2024-2025 school year! Classes are available Monday through Friday from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Transportation from Sprague's Early Childhood program is available. LCNS is proud to be a NAEYC accredited program. Reach out to Katie Tantillo at director@lcns.org or 847-945-1450 for more details. www.lcns.org"

Children aged 4-7-years old are invited to participate in the Vernon Township Summer Camp from June 17 to August 2. Visit the Vernon Township website for details.

The Center for Gifted is bringing their flagship program, Summer Wonders, back to District 103. Offering an exciting variety of challenging, hands-on courses, it comprises three one-week sessions for grades first through sixth in July. The Center for Gifted will offer a 10% tuition discount to students of District 103 families and employees. District 103 students receive a 10% tuition discount, using this code at checkout: TEN4D103.

• Center for Gifted Brochure
• Center for Gifted Class Information

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• Principal Ann Hofmeier
• Assistant Principal Jennifer Arroyo

• 847-945-6686
• Ls_attendance@d103.org