Sprague School

A huge thank you to the many families who volunteered to share their cultures and traditions from around the world at Sprague’s Annual Family Traditions Fair! Twenty cultures were represented, giving our students the opportunity to learn about traditional games, art, languages, clothing, music, holidays, customs, and family traditions and seen in these pictures and on this video. This special event helped our students celebrate and appreciate the rich cultural diversity within our Sprague community, said Multilingual Services Coordinator Jackie Bever, who organized the event with colleagues Anna Ahne and Amy Colon.

From a Parent: “I decided to try a “reading campout” with my kids. We checked out library books and pitched a tent in the backyard. Then, my husband and I sat in lawn chairs with our own books while the kids read. We heard our older daughter helping our younger son sound out words. When it was her turn to read, we listened to her explain the meaning of words to her little brother. Since that night, our kids have asked for more reading campouts. Now we’re planning a real camping trip and the kids are deciding which books they want to take and read to each other!”

Try this activity with your children, and if it’s rainy weather, try a fun reading campout in your living room with sheets for a tent and bring in the lawn chairs!

Three full term seats (2027-2031) and one unexpired term seat (2027-2029) on our seven-member Board of Education will be filled at the April 6, 2027 elections. Candidates may circulate petitions now. For more information, please read the e-notice that was sent out.

The fourth two-year seat became available Monday, Sept. 14, with the resignation of member Joy Anes. District 103 residents who are interested in being considered for the existing vacancy position may pick up an applicant packet at the District office. The individual appointed to this position will serve until the next consolidated election on April 6, 2027. For more information about this vacancy, please read the e-notice that went out this week.

Support the Learning Fund Foundation by ordering online using the code MODGIVES25 or by visiting the MOD Vernon Hills location and showing the fundraiser flyer or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout all day long on Sunday, Oct. 4. The LFF will receive 25% of the fundraiser sales.

Scarecrows of the Shire is back for a second year! This community scarecrow building contest invites residents and businesses to create their most imaginative, spooky, or silly scarecrow and drop it off at Village Hall, 1 Olde Half Day Rd. You must complete the registration form in person via a QR code just outside the front lobby to register your drop-off.

The scarecrow drop off window is through Wednesday, Sept. 30.

The Village will display scarecrows at intersections around town as part of Lincolnshire’s seasonal décor beginning in early October. Residents will then have the opportunity to vote for their favorite scarecrow to be crowned the 2026 Scarecrow of the Shire. A winner will be chosen from family/individual entries and one from business entries. The winners will be recognized at Boo Bash and will receive an award. Review the complete contest rules for guidance on building your scarecrow”

What if, in reality, competition causes more harm than good? Bestselling author Ruchika Malhotra offers a timely and transformative new framework to rethink success for our children and encourage families to grow together.

This virtual Zoom event takes place from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Sign up on the library's website. The event is held in partnership with D96, D102, D103 Parent Education, and the Vernon Area Public Library.

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