Sprague School

In our cozy second-grade classroom, Team (Lisa) Popjoy was transformed into a “Book Café,” with students excitedly hosting a special book tasting for kindergarten, first- and second-graders. Each second-grader “chef” prepared a short presentation about their favorite book, sharing just enough to spark interest—like a “taste” of the story—without giving away the ending as seen in these photos. Tables were set up like café stations, complete with simple decorations and menus listing the featured books. Younger students or “customers” rotated from table to table, listening, asking questions, and gluing down titles onto their plates, finding books they might want to read next. Taking their full plates with them to the library to find some new fast reads was the main goal of the event. The room buzzed with enthusiasm as students recommended picture books, practiced speaking skills, and celebrated a shared love of books and reading in a playful, engaging way.

The Sprague early childhood classes embarked on a simulated trip to Hawaii! They boarded planes and were welcomed to Hawaii with lei’s as seen in these photos. From using number and shapes to find their airplane seats, deciding what to pack for the trip, sorting and counting seashells, and creating memory books, to embracing the Hawaiian culture and language during luaus and beach days, the children were fully engaged in the Hawaiian theme! It was a wonderful experience for all!

This video shows you what a day is like for a Sprague School kindergartner.

Bookmark Sprague's Summer Reading Resources for helpful tips on stopping the summer reading slide, books by grade level, and reading games to keep children inspired.

Do You speak fish? is story about learning to connect with others in new ways. When a child greets a fish and receives no response, he first feels confused and frustrated. Over time, he realizes that communication isn’t about others speaking his language. It’s about his willingness to understand theirs. By trying to “speak fish,” he discovers that true connection takes patience, curiosity, and openness.

The story reminds us that when we encounter people from different cultures, languages, or backgrounds, meaningful communication requires effort, empathy, and a willingness to learn from one another. Instead of expecting others to adapt to us, we grow stronger connections when we take the first step to understand them.

The Sprague End of Year Bash will be held the evening of Friday, May 29. The PTO is looking for volunteers to help make it a success!

Volunteers are still needed in the following areas:

• Set up / Clean up
• Snack Stand Helpers
• Park and Playground Helpers

👉 Sign up to volunteer @ d103pto.org

Please stop by the nurse's office before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, to pick up any of your child's medication that they take at school. Unclaimed medication will be disposed of after that date.

Please join us in honoring retiring Superintendent Scott Warren for 15 years of dedication to the Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 community.

When: Tuesday, June 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Where: District Office, 111 Barclay Boulevard, Lincolnshire

What: Open house honoring Dr. Warren. We will offer light appetizers, refreshments, and desserts.

Public Comment: The Board meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. following the reception. Community members will have an opportunity during public comment to share memories, appreciation, and well-wishes in celebration of Dr. Warren's tenure in District 103.

Last chance to claim lost items. Stop at Sprague School to go through the school's lost and found bins. All unclaimed items will be donated after school on Tuesday, June 2.

What a wonderful way to leave your mark in the district by gifting your graduating student a legacy brick that will be installed in the Daniel Wright walkway. Please visit the Learning Fund Foundation website to purchase your special brick from the Learning Fund Foundation. Order your bricks by Wednesday, June 10, to be installed by Fall 2026.

June 1–July 31: Keep the learning going this summer! Vernon Area Public Library invites you to "Plant a Seed, Read!" with this year's Summer Library Club for all ages. Beginning June 1, pick up a bingo card at the library and complete activities to earn rewards. FREE T-shirts are available to children in grades 5 and under who sign up (while supplies last), thanks to generous community sponsors. Learn more at VAPLD.info/summer.

Kick off the summer fun at the Summer Library Celebration on Saturday, June 6, from 1–3 pm. Enjoy free Culver's custard (while supplies last), live music on the front porch, and a bubble show. Drop in any time; no registration required.

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