Sprague School

Dear Sprague Families,

As I prepare to transition into a new role at the close of this school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the connections and memories we've built together. It has been an honor to serve this incredible community, and while I am excited for this next chapter, I will deeply miss the daily interactions with our families, staff, and all our little Wildcats! Please know that you are in exceptional hands moving forward, and I wish each of you continued success, joy, and growth in all that lies ahead. Once a Wildcat Always a Wildcat!

With appreciation,

Ann Hofmeier
Sprague Principal

• Thursday, June 5: Last Day of School for grades K-7, Early Dismissal Day.

• Report Cards: Viewable after 4:00. p.m. Thursday, June 5.

• Monday, June 9: First day of summer school.

We encourage you to subscribe to the Sprague calendar so meetings and events can automatically be added to your personal calendar. Copy the calendar. Right click the url to a new tab. Download the calendar to your personal calendar.

District 103 is thrilled to announce that Dr. Stephanie Daly has been selected as the next principal of Laura B. Sprague School, beginning July 1, 2025. Read the entire story.

Dr. Daly will assume the role of principal following the departure of Mrs. Ann Hofmeier, who has served as Sprague’s principal for the past eight years. Mrs. Hofmeier is transitioning to a new role as Director of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition at the Exceptional Learners' Collaborative, a special education cooperative serving districts in Lake County. We are grateful for Mrs. Hofmeier’s dedicated leadership at Sprague and wish her continued success in this exciting new chapter.

Dr. Daly brings over 23 years of experience in education, including 13 years in administrative leadership at both the school and district levels. She currently serves as the Executive Director for Student Services in Elmwood Park District 401 and previously held roles as an elementary principal and Assistant Director for Special Education in Marquardt District 15.

Sprague reading specialists have gathered a list of resources on the importance of reading over the summer. They have organized books by grade level to increase the enjoyment of reading in young learners while offering a degree of challenge. In addition, there are fun games to play to make reading enjoyable for everyone.

Art Teacher Allison Smith named three students as Artist of the Year 2025. They are:

• Kindergarten: Ninjin Khangaisaikhan
• 1st Grade: Emilia Liang
• 2nd Grade: Brooke Boylan

"These students were chosen for their creativity, a passion for art, always participating in class, thinking outside of the box, and expressingi how much they love art," Mrs. Smith said.

An sample of the students artwork will be displayed in the front entrance of the school for all visitors to enjoy when they come to Sprague School.

Sprague first-graders recently completed an exciting writing and science unit focused on animals. Each student chose an animal to research using non-fiction books and digital tools, learning facts about habitats, behaviors, and more. After gathering their information, students created their own non-fiction books to showcase what they had learned, as seen in these photos.

Aakavi Senthil, who researched squirrels, shared, “There are flying squirrels. And, one squirrel can have eight pups at a time.”

• The nurses' office is accepting health forms for the 2025-2026 school year.
  
• Visit the Health and Wellness section of the website to see what is needed and ways in which you can get it to the school nurse.
  
• Early Childhood needs a health form and proof of immunizations.
• Kindergarten needs a health form, proof of immunizations, a dental form, and an eye form
  
• Grade 2 needs a dental form.
• For students with allergies, the nurses' office will need new emergency action plans for the next school year.

Please stop by the nurse's office to pick up any of your child's medication that they take at school. Unclaimed medication will be disposed of after today, June 5. If your child will attend summer school, you will need to pick up the medication and drop it off again on Monday, June 9, for summer school.

If you missed the fly up to third-grade at Half Day last week, please take a moment to review the PowerPoint presentation that was shared with second-grade families that evening. Families will have opportunities to visit the school at the beginning of the school year during a supply drop off event and curriculum night.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ community and recognize the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. It’s also a chance to honor the diversity and strength of this community. Some of our D103 students showed their support by proudly participating in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, which took place on Sunday.

D103’s vision is to create a learning environment where every student thrives academically, emotionally and socially. Take a moment to enjoy a brief video for Future-Ready Friday: D103’s Portrait of a Graduate in Action! On our YouTube Channel are brief student voice videos where they demonstrate learning in the classroom.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey on belonging. The purpose of this survey is to better understand experiences and perceptions related to belonging within our school community. Your responses will help us identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth as we work to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

Remind your student to look through the school's lost and found bins for missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated on Friday, June 6.

Skip the stress of back-to-school shopping and help us qualify for the 1st Day School Supplies 50 Kit Challenge—we could win $2,500 in FREE school supplies! Order your pre-packaged kit by June 10, and support the PTO while ensuring your child has everything their teacher requested.

Kits ship directly to your home (Kindergarten kits go straight to school):

• Laura B. Sprague: Order Here
• Half Day: Order Here
• Daniel Wright: Order Here
  
  

Order your school supply kits by Tuesday, July 1, and receive a $10 gift certificate to 1st Place Spiritwear where you can find the perfect back to school T-shirt, sweatshirt, and more!

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Celebrate your graduating student with a meaningful gift that will last for generations—a Legacy Brick on the Daniel Wright walkway!

Personalize your brick with a heartfelt message, name, or memory that reflects your student’s journey in District 103. It’s a wonderful way to honor their accomplishments while supporting our schools through the Learning Fund Foundation.

💫 Order Deadline: Tuesday, June 10

🌟 Installation: Fall 2025

Create a lasting memory. Celebrate a milestone. Leave your mark.

Looking for a fun and friendly way to meet your local police officers? Join the Lincolnshire Police Department for a cool community event — Cone with a Cop! Happening on Friday, June 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at McDonald’s, 450 Milwaukee Ave. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with local law enforcement in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

What’s the Scoop?

• FREE Vanilla Cone for Everyone!
• Meet and Greet with Lincolnshire Police Officers
• Snap a Photo in a Real Police Car

This event is made possible thanks to ARC Limited Family McDonald’s Restaurants, partnering with the Lincolnshire Police Department to help build positive relationships within the community — one ice cream cone at a time.

Don’t miss out on the fun. Mark your calendar and bring the whole family for an afternoon of sweet treats and community connection!

The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has teamed up with LCROE Foundation to bring books to children aged birth to 5-years-old. Families should fill out the interest form. This is a book gifting program that mails a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book to all registered children at no cost to the family.

Why is this program offered?

• Because little learners become big dreamers when they have stories in their hands. 💫
• We’re all in for the Foundation’s mission: Every Student, Ready to Learn!
• Let’s turn the page on a new reading adventure! 🚀📖

Get ready to press start on an epic summer of reading! LEVEL UP at your library with this year's Summer Library Club for all ages. From June 1 to July 31, complete activities to earn rewards. It's that easy! To get started, pick up a checklist at the Vernon Area Public Library beginning Sunday, June 1. Students entering fifth-grade and younger will receive a free T-shirt when they sign up for Summer Library Club. Learn more at VAPLD.info/Summer.

Join the Summer Library Celebration on Sunday, June 8, from 1–3 p.m. at the library. There will be frozen treats, live music, a community art project, and a giant bubble show. No sign-up required.

The fair will offer many fun indoor and outdoor activities to teach children lessons about health and safety. The fair is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, Northwestern Medicine Grayslake

Outpatient Center, 1475 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake.

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• Principal Ann Hofmeier
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Reporting a Student Absence

• 847-945-6686
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