Sprague School
The Wildcat Way - We Belong!
Upcoming Events
- Solar Eclipse: Fill out the Google Form by Friday, April 5, if you do not want your child to participate.
- Health Walk: Give permission for your child to participate in the Thursday, April 18, walk.
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Watch For Strep Symptoms
As of Thursday, April 3, Sprague has reported 20 cases of strep throat. Keep in mind sometimes strep may not have a symptom or it may be subtle or similar to other conditions like a cold or allergies. As always, the best way to limit the spread of germs is by using/teaching proper hand washing techniques, teaching when students should wash their hands, and how to cover for a cough.
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Pain
- Body aches
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Fever
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Chills
Solar Eclipse Participation
A solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, between 12:51 and 3:22 p.m. The eclipse will reach its peak at precisely 2:07 p.m. with the moon covering up to 94% of the sun. It's worth noting that the next solar eclipse visible from the United States will occur on August 23, 2044!
Teachers will be facilitating lessons about the eclipse on Monday, April 8, and the district has acquired viewing glasses for each staff member and student to ensure everyone can safely participate in this event.
While this is an exciting event, we understand that some parents may not want their child to participate in the viewing of the eclipse. Please complete and submit the solar eclipse form by Friday, April 5, if you DO NOT want your child to participate in the viewing of the eclipse.
Parent Input Form for Placement
If you wish to share information on your child, this is your opportunity to do so on this Google form. The input you provide will be reviewed and considered as we begin planning for your child's upcoming school year. While specific teacher requests cannot be accommodated, your insight is valued. We look forward to providing your child with continued learning excellence. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with your child's team.
Health Moves Minds Walk
In just a month, Sprague School students will be invited to participate in the “Health Moves Minds Walk.” We encourage students to participate in this fundraiser that benefits health and physical education programs focusing on wellness and mental health. Also, this year a portion of our proceeds will go to our school to help replenish recess equipment, which all students at Sprague can enjoy.
During the in school activity on Thursday, April 18, students, accompanied by teachers, will walk from Sprague to Ryerson Woods and back. The walk is designed to educate our students and staff on the importance of overall wellness and mental health, with further education occurring in physical education classes at school. It is through this program that we can inspire healthy habits and teach kids to thrive physically and emotionally.
We look forward to your child’s participation in our Health Moves Minds School Walk event. Please take a moment to fill out the online permission form, to give consent for your child’s participation in this event and to have a popsicle at the end of the walk.
Students without parental permission will not be allowed to walk, so please be sure to fill out the online permission form.
Read the e-notice that went out for more information.
Sign up to volunteer at https://bit.ly/D103SignUp.
ASA Openings
Partnerships
Graduation Lawn Signs
Celebrate your child's achievements with our exclusive Graduate Lawn Signs! These celebratory signs are available for Sprague, Half Day, and/or Daniel Wright. The signs are single-sided and sized 24" wide and 18" tall. A lawn stake is included. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to show off your child's accomplishments and make their graduation even more special! Orders are due by Friday, April 26!
Pick up your signs during the 5K packet pick up times on Thursday, May 16, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. or Friday, May 17, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the D103 district offices located at 111 Barclay Blvd.,n Lincolnshire.
- Learn more and purchase @ https://bit.ly/3xqfmYc
Health Walk Volunteers
We are thrilled to announce the forthcoming Health Moves Minds Walk, scheduled for Thursday, April 18! As part of our commitment to student well-being, the D103 PTO will graciously provide hydration at the midway point and delicious popsicles upon completion of the walk. However, we cannot achieve success without the support of dedicated volunteers to man these stations. This event is a great opportunity for you to engage with your child's school life and offer encouragement to all participants.
Should you have any inquiries or wish to contribute your time, please do not hesitate to contact Kate Davidson at kate.schulze@gmail.com or Shweta Ramamurty at shweta.ramamurthy1@gmail.com. Your involvement is deeply appreciated as we strive to make this event a resounding success.
- Learn more and sign up @ https://bit.ly/D103SignUp
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Community News
Parent Education on Belonging
On Thursday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m., Stevenson High School will facilitate a book discussion with parents from across the consortium (District 125, 96,102 & 103) on "Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection & Bridging Divides," written by Geoffrey Cohen. We hope you can join us for this pre-event discussion on April 11. If you would like to attend please complete this RSVP form by Tuesday, April 9.
Join us on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre at Stevenson High School for an engaging conversation between Dr. Haney, Director of DEI at SHS, and Dr. Geoffrey Cohen, renowned Stanford University professor, social psychologist and author of "Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection & Bridging Divides." Their discussion will delve into the roots of the current social divide and propose actionable steps to overcome differences, fostering a stronger sense of belonging within our schools and communities. This event is sponsored by the Family Action Network.
Nursery School Program
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"
Vernon Township Summer Camp
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.
Save the Date!
Please join us in person on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at Stevenson High School for a conversation between Dr. Haney, Director of DEI at SHS and Dr. Geoffrey Cohen, Stanford University professor, social psychologist, and author of “Belonging: the Science of Creating Connection & Bridging Divides”.
Parks Improvement Survey
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.
Center for Gifted Classes
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.
Laura B. Sprague School
- Principal Ann Hofmeier
- Assistant Principal Jennifer Arroyo
- 847-945-6686
- Ls_attendance@d103.org