Vision:

Spring Trail Elementary inspires each individual to believe in their potential for success by providing a safe, engaging, and diverse learning environment.

Mission:

Spring Trail Elementary is a safe and diverse learning community where staff and students work collaboratively to support and prepare students for lifelong learning through an academically challenging environment.

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We are thrilled to announce that Spring Trail will be hosting an International Night to celebrate the incredible diversity within our community. This special event aligns perfectly with our mission and vision of Empowering Excellence, Embracing Diversity, and Enriching Futures.

Here at Spring Trail, we are proud to be a vibrant, multicultural community with families who speak over 29 different languages. International Night is our opportunity to honor and celebrate the rich cultures that make our school so unique.

Event Details:

• Date: May 1st, 2025

• Time: 6:00-7:30pm

• Location: Spring Trail Elementary

This exciting evening will feature cultural tables hosted by our families and staff, showcasing food, traditions, and artifacts from around the globe. For example, you can look forward to tables representing Italian, German, and Polish cultures with authentic food items. We are also seeking tables that highlight cultural experiences such as henna art, prayer rugs, and other meaningful elements.

We would love for you to join us in making this event a success! If you are interested in hosting a table to share your culture with our community, please let us know by completing the Google Form below. Once we receive your response, we will provide additional information to help you prepare.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the diversity that makes Spring Trail such a special place. We can’t wait to see you at International Night!

A few students in Mrs. Leakakos class have been working on their informational writing and began researching a country of their choice. The students worked really hard to find detailed information about the country then put that infomraiton into a presentation that they would share with their class. Our friend, Sanvi was first to present and she did a spectacular job sharing information about Italy. Mr. Krause and I can't wait to see what other interesting facts we can learn about other countries from our friends in Mrs. Leakakos's class!

Our very first open gym occurred this week in Kindergarten! The students who were present 4 out of 5 days in the week were able to participate in the open gym! We are very proud to share that ALL of our Kindergarteners were able to participate. I would say they had a spectacular time playing in the gym with their friends! WAY TO GO!!!!

On February 4th, Spring Trail will be hosting an evening event (5:30-6:30) for our families. The presentation will begin at 5:30 and will provide parents with an opportunity to learn about what to expect in Kindergarten. The presentation will be about 30 minutes long and then we can answer questions families may have about school. Our PTO will also be present at this event to share all the opportunites for fun they host throughout the school year.

For information on how to register and the paperwork required for registration, please go to this link. Be sure to scroll down on the page to see the "How To"

Please share this information with anyone you know that might have a child who will be 5 on or before September 1st, 2024.

We look forward to meeting our future TIGERS!

Listed below is the NEW and approved physical form and the tentative health requirements (pending any IDPH updates) for next year. Please make sure your doctor uses the NEW PHYSICAL FORM because the school district will be unable to accept any physical forms that are different from attachment.

Additionally, if your child has a condition that requires them to have medication at school, reach out to Nurse Andi. She will provide the mandatory forms your doctor will need to complete to allow medication at school. Some examples of medications would be: inhalers, Epipens or seizure medications.

Nurse Andi's contact information is:

andrealezon@u-46.org

630-213-6230 press 2

Click on the form below to give a little love to the teachers and staff at Spring Trail Elementary.

To Mrs. Christa, Mrs. Linda, and Mrs. Claire from Ms. Tania: Thank you so much to the wonderful paras in my classroom. They work extremely hard to help support all of the students with all of their individual needs. I could truly not do my job as a teacher without them and all of the work they do. A truly HUGE shout-out to them for all they do!

To Mrs. Fels from Keegan Mezera: Mrs. Fels always makes everything so fun and she is always super kind to her students and friends. She is one of my favorite teachers and makes any learning fun.

Congratulations to the outstanding students listed below for exemplifying what it means to ROAR every day at Spring Trail Elementary! These incredible students were recognized by their teachers for consistently demonstrating responsibility, ownership, a positive attitude, and respect. Thank you for bringing your unique skills and amazing energy to our school community each day!

CONGRATULATIONS

Kody

Katie

Annabelle

Alina

Thai

Nicoholas

Talia

Frankie

Emma

Pau

Zach

Emily

On January 23rd, students and staff came together to celebrate the 100th day of school! While we might have "aged" a bit that day, these spirited seniors still know how to have fun at school! Alongside the exciting 100th-day activities, we also concluded our baby drive with tremendous success. Our primary grades (K-2) contributed an incredible 861 items, while our secondary grades (3-6) donated 326 items. A heartfelt thank you to our community for their generosity and support in making this baby drive a meaningful event for our local partner!

On January 15th, students who redeemed some of their PAWs had the chance to decorate their cubbies! They had a great time personalizing their space and showcasing their creativity.

On Wednesday, January 29, students who paid 10 PAWS to their teachers by Friday, January 24, can participate in Game Day! Students are welcome to bring board games from home and join in the fun for an exciting day of games and laughter!

On Wednesday, February 12th, student who pay 20 PAWS to their teacher by Friday, February 7th, can participate in making a Valentines Day Craft with Mrs. Dupuis & Mr. Krause!

Monday 1/27 new menu - Beef Taco Stick or Soy Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich

Thursday 1/30 new menu - Chicken Patty or Yogurt Power Pack

Be sure to check out the PTO Newsletter from last week.

South Elgin High School will now have the Essentials Exchange open to our school community on one Friday of the month from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We have all types of clothing, MANY winter coats and cold weather accessories (scarves, hats, gloves), formal clothing including prom dresses, and toiletries. Availability of items can fluctuate, so make sure to come and visit us as soon as you can! All items are free. The Essentials Exchange is located in our mobiles, so please park in the back parking lot near the tennis courts next to the mobiles.

All items are free of charge, but they are on a first-come, first-served basis, and no holds please.

• Clothing: Coats, hoodies, jeans, athletic wear, dresses, button-up shirts, blouses, purses, children's clothes, and SEHS spirit wear.
• School supplies: Notebooks, binders, folders, markers, pens, pencils, rulers, and backpacks.
• Toiletries: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, deodorant, feminine products, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion.
• Accessories: Scarves, hats, earrings, necklaces, shoes, and purses.

To visit the SEHS Essentials Exchange:

• Students can visit during the school day; please fill out the form on this website.
• If a parent would like to visit and shop, they need an appointment.
• If you would like an appointment, please call the main office at 847-256-3760 to schedule one.
• Or, call Genevieve Hebeka at 847-256-3760 x 3056 or email at: genevievehebeka@u-46.org .

We are now proudly presenting Free Clothing Fridays. No appointment is needed!

Dates of operation are: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/25 and 5/16 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm.

Please park at the back of the school near the tennis courts.

Kidslist is a fantastic website that offers a multitude of activities families can engage in. Be sure to check it out.

If you are in need of childcare before or after school, Right At School has openings. The best part about the program is that it is housed right at Spring Trail. The staff are wonderful and they help ensure the children get their homework completed.

You can now engage with Mrs. Dupuis, Mr. Krause and Spring Trail Elementary via social media! Be sure to check out our updates!!!!

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@ndupuis5

@Jason_Krause5

Instagram:

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