Sprague School

Over 50 students performed before an enthusiastic audience last Saturday. Older students emceed the Talent Show while others sang, played piano, danced, and even performed a magic act for the crowd. It was a great day for students to showcase their talents in front of their families and classmates. Good job everyone! Please visit the school's Google Doc folder to see the pictures.

• Summer School: Registration closes at 11:59 a.m. Friday, March 22.
  
• Spring Break: Monday, March 25, through Friday, March 29.
• Spring Clubs: Before and After School Activities registration closes Wednesday, March 27.
• Solar Eclipse: Fill out the Google Form by Friday, April 5, if you do not want your child to participate.
  
• Kindergarten Open House: Attend a music class with your kindergarten child the week of April 15-19. Look for details after Spring Break!
• Health Walk: Give permission for your child to participate in the Thursday, April 18, walk.
  

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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.

National Women's History Month was established by presidential proclamation in order to draw attention to and improve the focus on women in historical studies. It began in New York City on March 8, 1857, when female textile workers marched in protest of unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. Women’s History Week was instituted in 1978 in an effort to begin adding women’s history into educational curricula.

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 day on Thursday, April 18, in school activity, Health Moves Minds Walk Sprague 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 earlier this week for more information.

• Volunteer information coming soon.

Parents please look closely at items left behind by your students. Claim the clothing, water bottles, hats, and more by Friday, March 22. Unclaimed items will be donated during Spring Break.

If your student's dismissal plans change during the day you are probably notifying the school through the Pikmykid App. At times, it may be necessary to sign out of the app and sign back in to see your student again. You should now be able to see your child in your account. If you are still having an issue, please contact your school office.

Pikmykid App Set Up

If you haven't set the app up on your mobile device, here are some simple instructions.

1. Download the app to register or access the online version.

2. *Register – How to Video.

1. *If you have already registered please log out of the app under your account and log back in. Schedules previously inputted in the app will still be there.*

3. IMPORTANT! EVERYONE has been defaulted to a bus rider status. If your student does not ride the bus you will have to make the change in PMK.

4. The choices are easy to follow. Only ONE default mode is allowed. The default has currently been set to the bus for all students.

5. Students who have Permanent Dismissal Notes on file/in the classroom must update this information in PMK.

Sprague School is offering a variety of Before School Activities Classes and After School Activities Classes.

• Register on the RevTrak Web Store.

• Classes are $25 total per class. Some classes may have a materials fee.
  

• Registration closes Wednesday, March 27.
• Classes are six weeks and begin the week of April 1.

Please let your neighbors and friends know that there are still some open spots in Sprague's Early Childhood Program for District 103 families interested in registering. If you are interested in registering your child for Early Childhood for Fall 2024, please fill out the Google Interest Form.

Transportation may be available to daycare locations within the District 103 boundaries. Visit the Transportation Department website for details.

The program is for families with children who will be turning three- and four-years-old on or before September 1, 2024, and who currently reside in the boundaries of Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103.

Please join Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 30 Riverwoods Rd., Lincolnshire, for a community egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30. All are welcome!

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.

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”.

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.

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.

• Center for Gifted Brochure
• Center for Gifted Class Information

Chicago Rush summer soccer camp is open for registration.

Chicago Summer Music Camp is accepting applications. Summer lessons are also offered at the American Music Institute.

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• Principal Ann Hofmeier
• Assistant Principal Jennifer Arroyo

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