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Hello Spencer Loomis Families,

We are so excited to kick off another fantastic school year at Spencer Loomis! Our team has been busy preparing the building, and we’re looking forward to welcoming students and staff back very soon.

As we get ready for the year ahead, we’re also looking forward to connecting with our school community at two upcoming events:

• 🎉 PTO Welcome Back Event – August 15

• 🍔 Culver’s Restaurant Night – August 18
  
  

Both events are great opportunities to celebrate the start of the school year and spend time with other Loomis families—we hope to see you there!

Please take a moment to review the important back-to-school information included below. More updates will be coming your way in the weeks ahead.

We can’t wait to see everyone soon!

Warmly,
Marie Rothermel

August 12: Kindergraten and New Student Playdate @12:30pm (school playground)

August 12: Meet the Staff @ 1:30-3:00pm

August 13: 1st Full Day of School!

August 15: Welcome Back Event @ 5:00-7:00pm

August 18: Culver's Restaurant Night

August 20: Elementary Curriculum Night

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Curriculum Night

• Session 1: 5:45-6:15pm (choose one option to attend)
• Session 2: 6:15-6:45pm

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and Advanced Math Curriculum Night

• Session 1: 7:00-7:30pm (choose one option to attend)
• Session 2: 7:30-8:00pm

Teacher assignments will be available in ParentVue on Monday, August 4th.

To view your student’s schedule/classroom teacher in Home Access:

1. Go to the district website: https://www.lz95.org.
2. Mouse over Parents and click ParentVue. Log in with your ParentVue username and password.
3. To access your students teacher assignments, click the CLASS SCHEDULE TAB (located on the left side of your screen).

Additionally, your student’s transportation information can be found by logging into ParentVUE in the Student Information Section (scroll down to view Transportation Information). Please note that, while initial route information will be available for viewing on Monday, August 4th - there may be slight changes in student pick-up times as routes are run the week prior to school and are optimized; families should check for more finalized information on Monday, August 11th.

For any questions regarding your student’s transportation, please email the team at transportationshared@lz95.org or call 847.438.2834.

If you cannot log into ParentVue, contact support@lz95.net for additional assistance.

We are very excited to host our annual “Meet the Staff” event at Spencer Loomis Elementary School on Tuesday, August 12th from 1:30-3:00pm. This event will give our students and families the opportunity to drop off school supplies, meet our amazing staff, and tour the building. If your family pre-ordered school supplies through the PTO, those supplies will already be in the classrooms.

See you there!

Our first day of school for all students is Wednesday, August 13th. We are very excited to welcome everyone back to the building!

Student Arrival: 8:05-8:15am

Student Dismissal: 2:50-3:00pm

Please click here to find the school supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year.

Ms. Lilly Chappell - 5th Grade

Ms. Emily Clauser - Kindergarten (welcome back!)

Ms. Audrey Hyla - 3rd Grade

Ms. Mirial Scoggins - 5th Grade

Ms. Danielle Webster - 4th Grade

Ms. Nicole Martin - LBS

Ms. Miranda Preuss - Orchestra

Ms. Sara Bercher - Kindergarten Paraprofessional

To Find more information about Free and Reduced Lunch Waivers and CUSD95 Fee Waivers, please visit our Business and Operations section of the LZ95 website: https://www.lz95.org/departments/business-operations.

There are two separate applications for 1)Free and Reduced Lunch Waivers and 2) CUSD 95 Fee Waivers. The School Board of Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 requires a separate application for a waiver of school fees (click here for board policy 4:130 on waiver of student fees) and free and reduced lunch.

Links to the forms, and information can be found under the section: Free & Reduced Lunch and Fee Waivers.

As we prepare to start the school year, it is important that students and families establish regular routines to maximize student attendance to school. For younger learners, sometimes this means helping students feel more comfortable about a transition away from home and caregivers. Parents can find additional resources for students struggling with thinking about the transition back to school HERE.

Please note that for students who struggle to maintain regular attendance, parents/families will receive additional communication, conference requests, and other interventions to support regular school attendance - in accordance with state law. Parents/guardians can find more information regarding attendance in the Parent-Student Handbook.

Additionally, there will be more information shared at our Curriculum Night on August, 20th. There will also be a parent workshop offered in early September around supporting student attendance - stay tuned for more information!

Kindergarten and any student new to the District:

Please upload physicals to ParentVUE or bring hard copies into the school office prior to the first day of school.

As we have done in years past, we will be collecting information from students in Grades 3 through 5 during the week of 8/18/2025 regarding social-emotional and other related needs. This information will be used to plan for any additional supports for students, as well as for parent collaboration on student needs.

This process should only take a few minutes, and will be minimally disruptive to your student’s school day. Students and families may view the items from the needs assessment HERE. If you do not wish for your student to participate in the needs assessment, please contact the building assistant principal Kristin Herrick @ kristin.herrick@lz95.org.

The PTO wants to continue to improve our ability to communicate with parents about upcoming events and have all of our information in one easy to access place. We know it can be hard to sift through e-mails, newsletters, and social media posts so we wanted to have a spot where parents can find calendars, sign ups, and other information from your phone or computer. Create an account now so you are able to access sign ups as they come out, as well as the Buzz Book once it is complete!

https://spencerloomis.ptboard.com/

Sign Up Code: GPHSQ8

App: PTBoard

As we prepare for the start of school, please be aware that there is ongoing construction in downtown Lake Zurich as part of the Village of Lake Zurich’s Main Street upgrade project. Please allow extra time for travel to and from school!

Currently, there is ongoing roadwork on East Main Street (between Old Rand Road and Church Street) and on West Main Street (between Route 22 and Old Rand Road) where the road remains closed to all but local traffic.

The Village has advised us that East Main Street will remain open with one lane and flaggers directing traffic into the new school year. Closures will continue throughout the remainder of the project (late November) at times.

Do you know an amazing Lake Zurich High School alumni who has made great contributions and achievements in the world? If so, submit a nomination for the LZHS Distinguished Alumni Recognition award!

Nomination Criteria: To be nominated, alumni must have graduated from Lake Zurich High School at least 10 years ago and made significant contributions in their chosen field of work or through service to community, country, or world. NOMINATIONS DUE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd (at midnight)!!

Selection Criteria:

• Graduated a minimum of 10 years prior

• Models high standards of excellence in personal and/or professional life

• Outstanding contribution to volunteer service or their community, country, or world

• Post-secondary experiences reflect the values supporting our district mission: Academic Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration, Equity, Integrity, Perseverance, Respect

Click here to nominate a candidate meeting these criteria!

Inductees will be honored at the Homecoming football game and will have their pictures added to our Distinguished Alumni Wall at LZHS!

Join the fun at Paulus Park on August 10th from 11 am - 3 pm. Pack a picnic and join us for a day to unplug and connect with our community! For more information go to: www.unpluggedfest.com.