Mustang Memo
January
Morning Arrival
Now that we are fully into the coldest months of the school year, our school drop off has increased in popularity. If you drive to school and drop off your student(s):
- Morning Arrival: 8:05-8:15am
- Pull as far forward as possible to allow multiple cars in the circular drive (to Mrs Suppes).
- Parents, please do not exit your vehicle as this slows down the arrival process. If you do want to assist your child in exiting the vehicle, please pull into one of the marked parking spaces.
- Please make sure students are ready to exit the vehicle quickly upon arrival.
- Make sure your child exits the vehicle on the school side as opposed to the driveway side of the car. It is much safer to exit onto the sidewalk!
- Once your child exits the vehicle, you are free to go. Please do so quickly as we will keep the line moving. **We have many car drop offs, and will do our best to get through cars quickly!**
School starts at 8:15am each day. Students are marked tardy if they are not in the building by 8:15am.
Harlem Wizards Game - Game Tomorrow!
Get your tickets NOW before they're gone!
The Harlem Wizards are coming, and you don't want to miss this!
Get Your Tickets Here
The Wizards are bringing the heat as they take on your favorite teachers in a game full of jaw-dropping tricks, non-stop action, and tons of fun! It's the perfect holiday gift to purchase now for the whole family — an experience everyone can enjoy together!
Date: January 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Location: LZHS Fieldhouse
Stay tuned for more exciting details, and get ready to cheer on your teachers and the Harlem Wizards! Let’s make this night unforgettable!
Science Fair
The Lake Zurich High School Women in STEAM Club is hosting a free Science Fair for students in grades K-12+ on Saturday, January 25th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lake Zurich High School. There are two ways to participate. Students can choose to present a science fair project at the event, or they can come and listen to other students’ presentations. All students can engage in the hands-on science exploration stations and attend the science show. Click here to learn more about the Science Fair and register for the event.
Joanie's Closet Valentine's Dance
A fun-filled and memorable evening awaits you and your special little someone on Saturday, February 8, 2025. This “dressed-up” affair is sure to be the talk of the town! Don’t miss this popular family event which features dancing, a craft, photo keepsake, raffle baskets, and more!!
The event will be held at May Whitney Elementary School from 6pm - 8pm and is open to ALL of the CUSD 95 community in grades pre-K through 8th. This is a family event and all children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent!
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! Tickets are NOT available for sale at the door. This event has a capacity limit which has been reached for the past several years. Tickets sales will end Monday, February 3rd or once 600 tickets have been sold.
Click here to buy your tickets now!
Joanie’s Closet is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that serves under-resourced Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 students and their families.
D95 Film Festival
🎬 Lights, Camera, Action! 🌟
Are you a student passionate about filmmaking or interested in giving it a shot? The D95 Film Festival is your chance to showcase your creativity! 🎥✨ Submit your original film for a chance to be featured in the 13th Annual D95 Film Festival, proudly sponsored by the D95 Educational Foundation.
Event Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Submission Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025
Submit Here - https://omella.com/s6y89 or visit www.district95foundation.org
🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top films!
Don’t miss your chance to shine on the big screen!
District Art Festival
Come to the District 95 Art Festival, celebrating student artwork from K-12th grades!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the LZHS cafeteria.
The District Art Festival is a vibrant celebration of art, design, and media education programs within District 95. This event is an excellent opportunity to appreciate the creativity and talent of our students across all grade levels. All are welcome, and attendees will park in the PAC lot, enter the PAC lobby doors, and walk down to the cafeteria.
What to Expect:
Student Art Exhibits: Enjoy a diverse array of artworks created by K-12 students, showcasing their skills and artistic growth.
Interactive Art Activities: Participants can participate in hands-on art activities suitable for all ages, providing a fun and engaging experience for everyone.
Live Demonstrations: Watch live art demonstrations by talented students and educators, offering insights into various artistic techniques and processes.
Community Engagement: Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, educators, and families, fostering a sense of community and shared appreciation for the arts.
Sip 'N Chat
This year, in conjunction with the District 95 Board of Education and administration, the Superintendent has started a new initiative called “Sip ‘n Chat” where up to two Board members, one or more administrators, and Dr. Gallt will be available at various locations in the community for people to drop in for conversations relating to our school district. Key administrators will also be on hand as subject matter experts in particular areas, but discussions are not restricted to only that topic. The hope is to have room for up to 20-25 people at one time, though it is also fine to come and go – please consider stopping by for a cup of coffee and a chat!
February 5, 2025
YMCA
1025 N Old McHenry Rd
8:30 - 10:00am
Subject Matter Experts: Strategic Planning (Part 1)
December Student of the Month
Each month, District 95 asks every building to select a student who represents our District Values of collaboration, continuous improvement, equity, high expectations, integrity, perseverance, and respect. For the month of December, Spencer Loomis chose Second Grader, Skanda K.
The Second Grade Team is excited to nominate Skanda for Student of the Month. Skanda exemplifies District 95's core values of Collaboration, Respect, and Academic Perseverance. Skanda always treats peers and adults with kindness and respect. She goes above and beyond to support classmates in their own learning, offering help with challenging tasks and celebrating their successes - big or small. Her positive attitude and eagerness to learn makes her the kind of student we can all look up to.
*PTO STRESS-FREE FUNDRAISER: New Format, Same Big Impact*
As we have in years past, we acknowledge that time is often the thing most families never seem to have enough of. That is why our primary source of fundraising comes from our No Stress Fundraiser, which allows families to directly contribute and support our PTO without the additional time demands.
New this year, we have extended our donation window to the end of February. This flexible timeline means you can contribute when it's right for your family - no pressure, no deadlines.
Your donations allow the PTO to support students and staff directly through our events, educational programs/support and classroom resources provided throughout the year.
We can’t thank you enough for supporting our school and making a difference in our community.
*Note that donations are tax deductible.
Donate online:
SL Musical
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
The kingdom is abuzz with excitement! Our talented young performers are bringing "Once Upon a Mattress" to life, and you won’t want to miss this royally hilarious musical!
Tickets are on sale NOW – don’t "sleep" on it! Reserve your spot at the castle before they’re all gone!
Show Dates: January 24 & 25 at 7pm
Where: Spencer Loomis Cafetorium
Secure your seats today at https://search.seatyourself.biz/.../spencerloomis/buy-tix
Family Wolves Game
Come out to our Spencer Loomis Family Night with the Chicago Wolves. The game is Sunday, January 19th. All families will receive a Wolves knit hat for attending! A percentage of the ticket proceeds go back to the PTO.
All attendees will be seated together. Bring your friends and family!
Deadline to purchase tickets Friday, January 17th at Noon.
SL Yearbooks
Yearbooks are now on sale!
To order, click on the link below and use school code: 25038.
Please email spencerloomisyearbook@gmail.com with any questions or issues.
This year’s copy will include the Yearbook Cover Art Contest, school events, holiday parties, and of course a special page for autographs! Don’t delay; order today!
Yearbook Cover Art Contest
🚩Yearbook Cover Art Contest Extended 🚩
Need more time to submit your child's artwork for the Yearbook Cover Art Contest? Have no fear! The deadline has been extended to Friday, Jan. 31!
This year, we will have a comic book theme featuring our very own student superheroes! If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be? What would your outfit look like? What would your name be? These are all questions to be answered via artwork for this year’s cover art contest. To enter the contest, students should submit a colorful drawing of themselves as a superhero with the words “Spencer Loomis” somewhere in their artwork. Please try to have at least 3 inches of space around your character, as images may need to be cropped. One winner from each grade will be selected. Winners will receive a $15 gift card to Learning Express, and all other entries will be featured inside the yearbook. We know they will all be “super!”
When finished, students can turn their submissions in to the front desk or parents can scan and email them to spencerloomisyearbook@gmail.com.
Sticky Fingers
Spencer Loomis PTO is bringing Sticky Fingers Cooking to our school!
This will be an 8 week class on Fridays, 1/31-3/21. It will take place immediately after school, 3pm to 4pm. Students are to be picked up promptly at 4pm, at door 7.
The cost is $208 for 8 classes.
There is a max of 12 students and it’s already FULL! Sign up to get on a waitlist. We’re exploring if we can open a second class.
Sign-up in PT Board HERE
Box Tops (Helps Our PTO!)
Help the PTO with Box Tops for Education!
During the ups and downs of the past couple of school years, one thing is certain: teachers and students need more help than ever before. Box Tops is a fast and easy way for you to support Spencer Loomis Elementary School.
Our goal is to earn $1,000 through Box Tops this year. I know we can reach that goal together!
Box Tops are all digital, no more cutting out! Simply scan and you’re all set!
Learn more at https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/ or find the app in the app store.
Let’s give our teachers the support they need and give more kids the opportunity to dream. Little by little, we can help make a big difference.
PTBoard
Stay Organized with our PTO Calendar: Export Dates to Your Device/Calendar!
Want to keep up with all the important school events and PTO meetings?
You can easily export our PTO calendar events from PTBoard right into your personal calendar.
Click the link below to view the step-by-step instructions and stay connected with all our school happenings.
Volunteer for PTO
Don’t have time to chair an event, but still want to volunteer when needed? Sign-up for our volunteer pool! Sign-up is on PTBoard.