Sprague School

Students explored multiple art sessions during the D103 PTO-sponsored Explore the Arts Day event at Sprague School last week. Explore the Arts is a time dedicated to dance, drama, visual arts, and music. The morning was focused on students learning hands-on from artists. Thank you to the PTO representatives Mrs. Marissa Grossenbach and Mrs. Maria Peterson, as well as Sprague teachers for organizing the event for students to enjoy! Please visit the school's Google Doc folder for pictures of the activities.

• No School: Friday, March 1, through Monday, March 4.
  
• Summer School: Registration opens at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 4.
• Late Start: Thursday, March 14.
  
• Folk Dance Night: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, for second-graders and their families.

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February is Black History Month and students at Sprague have been participating in many curriculum-aligned activities to learn about the history and accomplishments of black Americans. Students are studying African American literature, music and art, in addition to well-known African Americans in science, medicine, law, and politics.

Parents, please participate by giving feedback on school climate and learning conditions at Sprague School through the state-administered, Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

This 10-minute survey is a great way for Sprague 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

Ben's Bubble show, made possible by the Learning Fund Foundation, was a huge success. It was a sold out show with over 430 people in attendance. Children and parents enjoyed the show. Visit the LFF website for highlights. Thanks to everyone for their support.

Second-graders and their families are invited to Family Folk Dance Night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, in the Sprague gym. Join your music teachers for an hour of lively movement.

The Music Appreciation Committee of the PTO is organizing the Sprague Talent Show on March 16 and encourages your child to emcee. The committee is also in search of volunteers to help with the event. Please address talent show questions to Doug Oguss at dougoguss@gmail.com.

Important Links

• Emcees Register Here
• Volunteers Register Here

Enhance our village parks by sharing your feedback through a 2-minute survey. Share what you enjoy about our parks and suggest possible improvements. The village values your input and urges you to participate before the deadline on Tuesday, April 30.

Chicago Summer Music Camp is accepting applications. Summer lessons are also offered at the American Music Institute.

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