Sprague School

• Thursday, March 6: Summer school registration opens at 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 6: Family folk dancing for second-grade families starts at 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, March 7: ASA limited registration opens at 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 13: Late Start, K-2 students should be in their classroom at 9:40 a.m. No school for early childhood students.
• Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28: Spring break, schools are closed.
• Monday, March 31: Last day to complete the 5Essentials survey.

District 103’s summer school registration will open Thursday, March 6, at 6:00 p.m. Please review the updated class descriptions and summer school schedule before registering.

• Registration will open through the PowerSchool Platform.

• Please review the registration guide before selecting classes.

• If you encounter any issues or need assistance during registration, please complete this Google form. DO NOT call the schools or district office. Form responses will be addressed in the order they are received.

• Please be aware that popular classes may fill within the first five minutes of registration opening. If a class you want is full, please register for a different class. We do not maintain a waitlist—the number of open seats is always visible in the PowerSchool platform. We recommend checking back frequently, as you can adjust your schedule until registration closes on Friday, March 21.

• Please visit the D103 RevTrak Web Store to register for Camp 103 Club.

• Registration opens at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 7, on the RevTrak Web Store.
• Only 1 registration will be allowed through Saturday, March 8, at 11:59 p.m. As per the agreement during registration, if more than one class registration is made during this time all classes will be canceled and refunded. You will be able to register again during the open registration period.
• After School Activities open registration for all remaining classes will continue beginning Sunday, March 9. Registration closes Friday, March 21, at midnight, or when a class is full.
• Classes are $25 total per class. Some classes may have a materials fee.
• Classes are six weeks and begin the week of March 31.
• There is no transportation offered for before school and after school classes.

Spring is full of holidays honored by our families. The District 103 staff wishes all of its families a Happy Passover, Joyful Holi, Happy Easter, Ramadan Mubarak, Happy Orthodox Easter, and Eid Mubarak.

• Ramadan began the evening of February 28

• The first night of Holi is Friday, March 14

• Eid al-Fitr occurs March 29-30

• The first night of Passover starts Saturday, April 12

• Good Friday occurs on Friday, April 18

• Orthodox Good Friday is Friday, April 18

• Easter is Sunday, April 20

• Orthodox Easter is Sunday, April 18

• Eid al-Adha begins the evening of Friday, June 6

Following are some educational sites that explain the holidays to children.

• National Geographic for Kids provides an overview of Ramadan.

• National Geographic provides an overview of Holi.

• PBS Learning provides an explanation of Eid al-Fitr.

• PBS Learning offers interactive material that explains Passover.

• History.com provides an explanation of Good Friday and Easter.

• Parents Today provides an overview of Orthodox Good Friday and Easter.

• PBS Kids offers an explanation of Eid al-Adha.

We are fortunate to have such great diversity of cultures in our community so we can celebrate with our friends and neighbors!

We understand students may not be attending classes on religious holidays of all faiths, and we know how important it is for us to support our students as they practice their faith. Please refer to our procedure, Homework Procedures and Religious Holidays, that District 103 uses to guide students during their absence.

Please try to notify your child's school in advance of a planned absence using the following methods:

• Sprague: 847-945-6686 or Ls_attendance@d103.org

• Half Day: 847-634-1484 or Hd_attendance@d103.org

• Daniel Wright: 847-604-5280 or Dw_attendancce@d103.org

District 103 is committed to being flexible to ensure all of our students can practice their faith and feel supported. Thank you for partnering with us as we raise our Leaders in Learning.

Safety is a top priority in D103. When there is a situation or incident that requires us to enact our safety protocols, having a shared language is essential for ensuring accurate communication and keeping everyone safe. Please take a moment to review our “language of safety” adopted from the iloveuguys Foundation. Additional information about safety measures in D103 can be found on our website.

The Lincolnshire Police Department has shared the following guidance regarding child passenger safety:

• The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office recommends that juveniles under age 12 ride in the rear seat for safety, but this is not a legal requirement.
  
• Illinois law requires children under age 8 to be secured in a child safety seat:
  
• Newborns to age 2 must be in a rear-facing seat unless they weigh at least 40 lbs or are at least 40 inches tall.
• After that, children must be in a front-facing child safety seat or booster seat, whichever fits them properly.
• There is no legal requirement for children to ride in the backseat, but it is strongly recommended for safety.
  

For more details, please refer to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 25/4 or visit the Illinois Secretary of State’s website [here].

Stay safe, and let us know if you have any questions!

Parents, students, and teachers are invited to participate in giving feedback on school climate and learning conditions in District 103 through the state-administered, Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

This 10-minute survey is a great way for D103 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

Second-grade families mark your calendars for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6! It's Sprague's second-grade Family Folk Dance Night and you are all invited to join us in the big gym for some great fun. Your students have learned many movement games and dances and they want you to try them, too! This is not a performance, but a chance to move to the music and join the fun. All family members of second-graders are invited to participate in the activities. Yes, that means if you have younger/older siblings, grandma, baby - they are welcome, too! Music teachers Mr. Kahn, Mrs. Orals, and Half Day's Mrs. Smidt will be leading the activities. Come when you can, and leave when you must. It's very casual and we look forward to seeing you on the 6th of March! Don't forget to wear comfy shoes!

Check out the lost and found items in this Google folder for items your child may be missing or winter wear you would like to store away for spring. Forgotten items include coats, boots, gloves, and water bottles. Ask your child to visit the lost & found bins if something is missing. Please remember to clearly write your child's name on these items.

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.

The Sprague Talent Show is quickly approaching and we still need volunteers to ensure the day is a success! Please consider volunteering to help out at this event and sign up at https://dub.sh/D103SignUp.

Show Date & Times:

• Saturday, March 15 - Morning Session: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Saturday, March 15 - Afternoon Session: 1 to 3 p.m.

Do you still need to upload music for your students' act? Send it to us here: https://dub.sh/BNcRm8P

For any questions about this event, please contact Doug Oguss at dougoguss@gmail.com.

See you on stage!

The Run for D103 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly, annual fundraising event held in the spring that enables the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to provide District 103 with programs and equipment for the benefit of our children. This race is representative of our district's commitment to foster both healthy minds and healthy bodies in our children and to instill a lifelong passion for education and exercise.

Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people, and have fun! We can't wait to see you at the starting line!

👉 Register today @ runford103.org

The Kiwanis Club of Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire is rolling into action, and we've got an event that's right up your alley – quite literally! Join us for the second installment of our BOWL-for-KIDS Fundraiser event that promises an evening of strikes, spares, and all-around good times while raising money to benefit the youth in and around our community.

• Friday, March 7
• 6:30–8:30pm
• Bowlero (350 McHenry Rd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089)
• Registration: $35 per individual or $200 per lane (for up to 6 bowlers)

Includes...

• Two hours of bowling fun
• Shoe rental
• Two slices of delicious cheese pizza
• Unlimited soft drinks

The LSA Recreational Baseball program is open to players 3-years-old through eighth-grade. The goal of this program is to give young players an introductory understanding of the game in an organized and fun setting. All divisions are coed. The season will run from April to July. For questions please reach out to lsahousebaseball@gmail.com.

Chicago Rush Soccer invites families of children born in 2018 and 2019 to register now for their spring academy.

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