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Sprague School

Sprague School

Honoring Those Who Served

On Veterans Day, young students warmly expressed their gratitude to the veterans attending their school, honoring them in a heartfelt assembly. The children sang songs, offered salutes, and demonstrated their understanding of what it means to serve our country—embodying bravery, courage, and patriotism. Enjoy the video recording of students singing and honoring veterans as well as pictures of students during the event.

Upcoming Events


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.

Book Fair

Don't miss an opportunity to purchase your child's favorite book during the PTO Book Fair. The book fair fundraiser is very beneficial for our students, as the funds are used to support our libraries.

How the Law Enforcement Drill Works at Sprague

On Wednesday, we sent out a message about next week's Law Enforcement Drill taking place in each of our schools. Today, we would like to explain how we conduct the drill at Sprague School.

  • Similar to our fire and tornado drills, it is important for us to practice what to do if there is a danger in or around our school building.

  • Teachers will lead an introductory lesson in their classrooms to learn what to do when we need to lock down at Sprague to be safe. We will provide a lesson in the current classroom setting where students already feel safe as part of our learning community. This lesson will provide a developmentally appropriate presentation and include a reading of the book, "I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared." This lesson focuses on students listening to their teachers and following directions. We do not use the term “active shooter.”

  • We will be using a set of common terms for consistent understanding throughout the lessons.

  • Students will only practice a traditional lockdown. We will not evacuate or counter as this is not developmentally appropriate.

  • Please fill out the Sprague opt out form by Noon Monday, Nov. 18, if you do not want your student to participate in this drill.

Interested in Learning about Mandarin?

We are excited to explore the possibility of introducing a new after-school opportunity at Sprague School: a Chinese Mandarin Culture & Language Club! This club would allow our young students to learn the Mandarin language while experiencing the richness of Chinese culture through fun, interactive activities. The club would run alongside our other after-school programs starting in January, with sessions designed specifically for our K-2 students. Before moving forward, we’d like to gauge interest from our parent community to ensure this club is the right fit for our families.


Please let us know if you think this would be an exciting and beneficial opportunity for your child! Your interest and feedback will help us shape our students' meaningful and enriching experiences. Please complete this form by Monday, Dec. 2.


If you are interested, please fill out the Chinese Culture & Language Club form.

School Board Member Appreciation Day

On Friday, Nov. 15, Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 will join communities across Illinois in celebrating Board Appreciation Day, an opportunity to express gratitude to our local school board members.


District 103 will honor the contributions of its Board members at the upcoming regular board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Please join us in recognizing the dedicated service of our Board of Education members:

  • Anne van Gerven, President, serving since 2013.

  • Marissa Grossenbach, Vice President, serving since 2017.

  • Nana Agyeman, Member, serving since 2023.

  • Kate Harper, Member, serving since 2013.

  • Sanjay Keshav, Member, serving since 2023.

  • Maria Peterson, Member, serving since 2021.

  • Michael Weaver, Member, serving since 2021.


“Board of Education members are unpaid volunteers who give their time and expertise to support our students, families, and staff. Their commitment helps make District 103 an exceptional environment for learning and growth,” said Dr. Scott Warren, Superintendent of District 103.


The Lincolnshire-Prairie View District 103 Board of Education continues to provide visionary leadership, fostering a positive, high-quality educational experience for our students. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for their unwavering support of our schools and community.

Partnerships

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Screen Sanity

D103 and the PTO Parent Education Team are partnering with Screen Sanity to bring their critically acclaimed parent program directly to you! Screen Sanity is an organization that is looking to partner with families to create a world where kids are captivated by life, not by screens. This workshop will give you the tools and strategies that you need to set healthy screen time and tech safety guidelines that fit your parenting values and lifestyle. Leave your parent-guilt at the door -- this judgement-free night of community, education, and discussion will leave you feeling empowered to confidently navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology for your kids (and yourself!). And there will be snacks!


Check out this video to learn more.


Please register in advance for the event on Friday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Donate While You Dine

Help us support small business and the Learning Fund Foundations
efforts by participating in a refreshing fundraiser with "Buns on
Fire". Any purchase that you make gets you a free refresher and the
LFF receives 20% of the sales. This is a great opportunity to try
something new!

Dine-Outs on November 15!

Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 15! D103 PTO is excited to partner with Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill in Lincolnshire and Bibibop Asian Grill in Vernon Hills for a special dine-out event. By dining at either of these restaurants, you’ll be helping our PTO earn a percentage of all sales made that day. Just mention “D103 PTO” when you place your order to ensure your purchase supports our organization. Ordering online? Use code BIBIFUNDRAISER or NAFFUNDRAISER when placing your order. Whether you’re craving Middle Eastern flavors or Asian-inspired dishes, this is a delicious way to make a difference. Let’s come together as a community to support our schools and enjoy some great food!

Give back this Thanksgiving

Sprague School is proud to partner with the Vernon Township Food Pantry this Thanksgiving season to support families in need. We invite our community to join us by filling a basket to help others. Each classroom has been assigned specific items to contribute, making it easy for everyone to participate. A collection box will be placed in each room to gather donations. Collection dates run from Friday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 18. Let’s come together to make a difference this holiday season!

Wonder Science Shows Were a Big Hit!

The Wonder Science Shows, presented by the Learning Fund Foundation, were a great success last weekend. Over 350 people attended, with children and parents alike enjoying the fun and educational performances. Visit the LFF Website for highlights and a big thank you to everyone for their support!

Community

Mini Comic Con

Give those Halloween costumes another chance to shine and wear them to Mini Comic Con at the Vernon Area Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Celebrate fandoms and pop culture with free events for all ages. View the full schedule and details on the library's website.

Brad's Bookworms Initiative

Congressman Brad Schneider is launching the sixth annual "Brad's Bookworms" program to encourage reading and learning for elementary school students (grades K-5) and their families!


Children participating in the program are asked to read and log 10 books with help from parents, grandparents, older siblings, or other family members, and track their progress toward this goal. Young people who meet the 10 books goal will be invited with their families to a recognition ceremony with Congressman Schneider to celebrate their achievement. The deadline to complete logs is Sunday, Feb. 2.

Join the Library's Celebration

Please join the Vernon Area Public Library in celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Friday, Nov. 22, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This after hours, adults-only event is a fundraiser to support the expansion of our MakerSpace and Library of Things, giving us even more opportunities to engage with members of the community. We expect to have Appetizers, Drinks, Desserts, Raffles, Music, Trivia, Games, a Photo Booth and more! To donate or purchase tickets, please visit: VAPLD.info/foundation. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Samantha Fahndrich at sfahndrich@fvapld.org.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The Deerfield Family Theater and Park District present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the weekends of November 15-17 and November 22-24. Tickets are on sale now.

Laura B. Sprague School

Principals
  • Principal Ann Hofmeier
  • Assistant Principal Jennifer Arroyo
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Laura B. Sprague School
2425 Riverwoods Road Lincolnshire, IL 60069