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 sure that many of you have probably already heard details about the decision to extend the elementary school day by 20 minutes, starting with the 2025-26 school year. I wanted to reach out directly to explain how it will impact our community.

At Spring Trail, this change means that our classes will start 10 minutes earlier - at 8:20am and end 10 minutes later 2:40pm. This shift also means a change in the time our doors open for breakfast. Starting next year, we will serve breakfast at 7:50am and our first bell for entry to the building will ring at 8:15am. Our school day will begin promptly at 8:20am with teachers taking attendance at that time. I want to stress that this change will not happen until Aug. 11, 2025, the first day of the 2025-26 school year.

You likely are curious why U-46 has decided to make this shift. At six hours currently, U-46 has the shortest elementary school day in the state of Illinois. By extending the school day, all elementary students in grades kindergarten through 6th will have increased access to special classes that include PE, art, music, health, digital literacy, and science.

This extension will require shifts in the bus schedule. Morning pick-up times will be earlier and afternoon drop-off times will be later compared to this current school year. The exact schedules for each student who is eligible for transportation services will be available in Infinite Campus in August 2025 before the first day of school. Families who walk to school or rely on their own transportation or a carpool will need to make adjustments as well.

I will send reminders about this change as we get closer to the start of the 2025-26 school year. In the meantime, please review this list of Frequently Asked Questions and offer feedback or ask questions via the online customer service tool Let’s Talk.

I know that this change will impact our families, but I am confident it will have many benefits for our students and their educational experience. Thank you for your support.

As we shared with you recently, we are thrilled about our first International Night at Spring Trail. Celebrating the diversity of our community is how we live at Spring Trail and we believe this is a special way to do just that! We WANT YOU to help celebrate the diversity within our community by setting up a table at this event.

Here are the details of our event.

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!

At our staff meeting in January, we took a moment to celebrate and honor our dedicated educators and staff who have given anywhere from five to twenty-five years of service to our district. Their unwavering commitment to our students, passion for learning, and your tireless efforts in shaping young minds do not go unnoticed.

Through the years, each of these individuals has made a lasting impact, not just in the classrooms and hallways, but in the hearts of the students and families. These individuals have helped to build a school community that values diversity, kindness, and excellence.

Mr. Krause and I would like to thank you for your perseverance, your patience, and the countless ways you go above and beyond every single day. Please help Mr. Krause and I honor the following individuals:

Evelyn Galvez, 5 years

Lauren Kurey, 5 years

Regina Leakakos, 5 years

Kristina Paul, 5 years

Andrea Lezon, 5 years

Tom Mead, 10 years

Stephanie Lugo, 15 years

LoriAnn Pettey, 20 years

Nicole Westermann, 20 years

Tamara Sobczak, 20 years

Dianne Zavala, 25 years

Rosalie Graziano, 25 years

Heidi Buehler, 25 years

Our Kindergarten friends in Miss Asta's class were learning about number bonds. They worked together on decomposing numbers from 6-8 using story problems. They were asked to represent their equations with a picture, number bond, and number sentence. Students worked in groups of 3 and each member of the team had a job to complete. Based on the photos below, I believe the kids did a fantastic job working together to create their posters! Way to go friends! Keep decomposing numbers!

We had some very special visitors in ILP this month. Ms. Foertsch-Bays has been working with a company called Canine's for Comfort, an organization that provides comfort dogs. She was able to schedule a visit with the dogs from police stations in our area that have comfort dogs on staff in their stations. We had the honor of spending some time with Pickles, Maverick, Harley, Bella, Ryan, Oakley, and Kane. The children loved having the opportunity to pet the dogs and spend some time playing with them. We even had a few children who conquered their fear of being around dogs! It was a joy to see. We can't wait for them to come back to visit again!

Now is the time to register your children for the upcoming school year.

Registering during this window you can:

• Register ALL of your other children at the same time. You only need 1 application
• Help us retain our wonderful teachers
• For students who qualify for transportation, we can start planning routes
• Let us know if you are interested in our award-wining dual language program
• Don't worry, no fees will be collected at this time

Step 1
Using Infinite Campus Parent

Families who currently have students enrolled at U-46 please use this link to login to Infinite Campus Parent.
ALL students are required to be registered annually.

Use this link, Campus Parent Login Assistance, to reset your password or retrieve your username. Your email address on file will be required.

The link to the online application can be found in the Shorcuts section on the right side of your screen, or use the menu button (three horizontal lines on the top left of your screen) and select MORE. Then scroll down and select Online Registration.

You will be registering all of your students at the same time.

2025-2026 :
Please choose the EXISTING STUDENT REGISTRATION. Look for your application status.
You CAN add all new students to the STUDENT section after you have reviewed and updated your existing students on the same application.

• • Required: please begin your registration.
  • In Progress: please continue your application, answer all questions, and do not forget to use the submit button.
  • Complete: Thank you! Your application has been submitted. You may review and/or print out a PDF of our application.

If any new student is listed in the Non-U46 section, there is a checkbox to add them as a student. Do not add children to Non-U46 students, if you wish to enroll or have them screened for preschool services. Only add them as students.

If you have moved, you may enter your new address into the application. You will need to contact your school(s) to provide them with the required proof of residency.

If your application's progress shows COMPLETE, and you need to add a new or any student not listed on your existing application, you can use New Student Registration*.

Please write down your application number for future reference. The application will pull in all of your current information. Please review each section before adding your new student.
Once all sections are completed, use the red submit button, then contact your school.

Please keep your application number handy.

*Please note that you are limited to one "Existing Student" and one "New Student" application. Contact the Registration office if you have already used both options.

Step 2
When contacting your school

Please be prepared to provide your application number, required documentation and forms or changes to household information.
Even though your child is already enrolled, annual registration and up-to-date documentation is required.

Please call your school in advance, they may require an appointment.

You MUST contact your school

• If you have added new students
• Need to turn in required documentation or forms (See Printable Forms below)
• Recently moved or have other information to update
• Have a lease or use an Affidavit of Resident form
• Need assistance with registration

All new students will need the following (See Printable Forms below)

• Birth Certificate*
• Proof of Residency from Category A + B as listed on the Proof of Custody and Residency form
• Physical and Immunization updates will be due prior to the first day of school
• Consent for Release of Records from previous school

For more information on Registration, you can go to the link provided below.

If you and your family are moving, please make sure you complete the Google Form below. Once completed, we will send out the appropriate paperwork for you to complete.

Thank you!

Student placement discussions will begin soon regarding the upcoming school year. Teachers will work collaboratively with administration to place students in classrooms. We are providing parents an opportunity to share written information pertaining to their child’s learning needs. This form will be available to parents until April 4th, 2024. The link is located below and is listed on our school website. There are a few guidelines below that we are asking you follow.

Please DO NOT submit specific teacher names. We ask that learning characteristics of the child be the main focus of your request. Also, please understand the final placement is at the discretion of building administration.

If you choose to complete this form, an email will be sent directly to Mrs. Dupuis, Principal and Mr. Krause, Assistant Principal for the 25-26 school year. Mrs. Dupuis and Mr. Krause will review the documents when working with teachers to place students into classrooms.

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

To Mrs. Marquez from Owen Gasperini: Owen has a broken foot and Miss Marquez has gone out of her way and been very creative in including him in PE class. We really appreciate her efforts!

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!

During the month of February, students will be stuffing the tank to win an extra recess with the principals! On February 26th, a winner will be determined for the most PAWs stuffed in their classroom tank! There will be a primary and secondary winner!

Throughout February, Spring Trail is proud to honor, share, and learn about Black history! Our hallways will showcase inspirational individuals chosen by each grade level, highlighting their achievements and contributions. Every Friday, our teachers will incorporate special activities and discussions to recognize Black History Month, fostering awareness, appreciation, and meaningful conversations.

Join us as we celebrate the impact, resilience, and legacy of Black leaders—past and present!

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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