A Note From the Principal
As we kick off the 2024-25 school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for actively participating in our Safety Week, which took place during the week of August 19th. Your engagement in learning about our safety protocols was invaluable.
During Safety Week, we covered crucial topics including:
- The Standard Response Protocol (SRP), our comprehensive emergency response protocol.
- Safe2Help, our new anonymous reporting tool designed to enhance school safety.
- The importance of collective responsibility in maintaining a safe school environment—reminding us that it takes all of us working together to ensure everyone feels secure.
Your involvement demonstrates the strong commitment we share to making our school community a safe and supportive place for all.
Families, if you would like to learn more about the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and the “I Love U Guys” Foundation, you can find additional resources on the foundation’s website.
Additionally, with the start of the 2024-25 school year, our district has partnered with Safe2Help Illinois, a statewide school safety program. This new resource replaces our previous See Something, Say Something tool and provides a 24/7 helpline, a free mobile app, and a dedicated website for reporting safety concerns. Families can learn more by visiting www.Safe2Helpil.com.
Thank you once again for your partnership as we work together to create a safe and welcoming school community. Your dedication to safety makes all the difference!
Speaking of safety, our morning drop-off and afternoon pickup have been running fairly smoothly. We appreciate your assistance in making it safe and quick for students, staff, and families.
A few key things to remember:
- Please do not execute a three-point turn in the middle school driveway. This is very dangerous.
- Cars should not be entering the parking lot/bus area prior to school starting. Students should NEVER be dropped off among the buses and in the side parking lot.
- Please ensure your child is ready to exit the vehicle when you pull up to drop off. This keeps the line running smoothly.
- Do not exit your vehicle in the front circle. If you need to assist your child, please pull into one of the parking spaces at the end of the drive. The adults outside are also happy to open a door (if you have enabled child locks) upon request.
As always, I am available for questions, concerns, or encouragements about our school. You can reach me at marie.rothermel@lz95.org or 847-719-3300.
Marie Rothermel
Loomis Leaders
Loomis Leaders is back! Students in third through fifth grades can join various leadership activities at school. Last week, students applied for different roles, some of which have transitioned to after-school clubs. If your child is interested in one of our yearlong leadership opportunities, expect to receive more details in the coming days.
Smart Watches
Please keep in mind that elementary students should not be utilizing the texting or calling features of a smart watch during the school day. During the past few weeks, we have had an uptick of students utilizing their smart watch features during the day. This has included parents texting their children during school hours. These devices fall under LZ School Board policy.
7:190 Student Behavior
Using or possessing an electronic paging device. Using a cellular telephone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), or other electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone. Unless otherwise banned under this policy or by the Building Principal, all electronic devices must be kept powered-off or silenced during the regular school day unless: (a) the supervising teacher grants permission; (b) use of the device is provided in a student's individualized education program (IEP); (c) it is used during the student's lunch period, or (d) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Attendance Info
In case you missed it…We shared important attendance information at our curriculum night. In case you weren’t able to attend, the slide deck with this information is linked here. We appreciate your continued partnership as we work to maximize student attendance this school year!
Distinguished Alumni Nominations - Open Now!
Attention LZ95 families! Do you know a Lake Zurich High School graduate who has made a significant mark in their career or through community service? We invite you to nominate them for the LZHS Distinguished Alumni Recognition award. This award celebrates alumni who graduated at least 10 years ago and have demonstrated excellence, integrity, and a commitment to service that reflects the values of our district. The selected honorees will be recognized at the Homecoming football game, and their photos will be added to the Distinguished Alumni Wall at LZHS. Let’s honor those who continue to make us proud by nominating deserving alumni today! https://forms.gle/xwtHLg41ru9ggZfM6
Parent Workshop
Come Join Us! During this session, Jacqueline Rhew, LCPC, CADC, will lead an interactive discussion on interventions and strategies to promote active engagement in school and sports. Parents will learn methods to build their child’s confidence, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster a growth mindset. Special emphasis will be placed on supporting students who have struggled with anxiety, behavioral issues, or pain management concerns. These challenges can often impact engagement, academic and athletic potential, work completion, and the development of healthy relationships in school and sports environments.
Participants will receive a zoom link following registration, in advance of the session.
SL Musical
Spencer Loomis PTO is excited to announce the upcoming production of Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition, directed by Cricket Theatre Company. If you have a 4th or 5th grader interested in participating, please have them sign up for an Audition Slot and Register.
The Audition workshop will be held at school on Thursday 9/19, from 6-8pm in the Cafetorium. Please use Door 7 to enter. Auditions will take place on 9/24 from 4-8pm. You must register and sign up for an audition time in order to participate.
Any questions, please email the Musical Committee: spencerloomismusical@gmail.com
Audition Slot Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA9AE23A2FFCE9-50978022-once
Musical Registration Form: https://forms.gle/d5qAVSgNmfd8BJ2C9
September PTO Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, September 10th for our first PTO meeting of the year! Learn how to get involved and what openings we have for the year! The first half of the meeting will be about all things volunteering so come learn more! Please sign up here to tell us you’re coming!
The meeting will be held at 6:30pm in the Spencer Loomis Innovation Hub.
SL Spirit Wear
Show off your school spirit with our new Spencer Loomis swag!
The shop will be open through September 15. Orders are typically sent home 2-3 weeks after the shop closes in backpack mail. Don't wait...Order today!
Back To School Bash
A Huge Thank You from the Spencer Loomis PTO!
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make our Back-to-School Carnival an incredible success!
To our amazing volunteers: Your hardwork and dedication made the event run smoothly and created a fun-filled evening for our students and families. We couldn't have done it without you!
To our brave SL staff members:
Thank you for stepping up for the pie toss fundraiser! Your willingness to be in the line of fire (or rather, pies!) brought smiles and laughter to everyone.
A special Thank You to our community partners; Kurbside Pizza, Kona Ice, North Point Kitchen, LZ Fire Department and LZFMA. Your generous participation and contribution/donation helped create an enjoyable and memorable experience for our families, and we are grateful for your partnership.
PTBoard Signup
We’re excited to announce new links/features on our PTBoard this year!
By creating an account, you’ll have easy access to important resources such as breakfast/lunch menus, the district calendar, bell schedules, PushCoin and much more. You can even import calendar dates directly to your personal calendar to keep track of important school events.
Don’t forget to enroll in the student directory. Joining the directory helps ensure your child doesn't miss out on playdates, birthday parties and other important connections with classmates.
Sign up today and make sure you’re connected to everything happening at our school!
https://spencerloomis.ptboard.com/
Sign Up Code: GPHSQ8
App: PTBoard
Volunteer Signup
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.
Trunk or Treat
The PTO needs 1-2 more co-Chairs in order to have Trunk or Treat. There is already 1 co-Chair volunteer. This is an easy and fun event to plan and a school favorite! If we do not get enough co-Chairs, the PTO will have to cancel the event. Sign-up in PTBoard.