Sprague School

Windows of Wonder Spark Curiosity

The windows provide Sprague children the opportunity to peer beyond the school walls and see the many signs of our changing world outside. Seasonally, different books and questions are on display in the window to provoke inquiry and curiosity for any staff member, parent, or child who walks by! The window may be used all day long with small groups and with whole classes, who might be stopping by the window on a busy day to relax and connect with nature!

After students peer outside using binoculars they ask questions like, "Why are some leaves changing colors but some are not? Or, "Why does nature have four seasons?"

Thanks to Trevor Mackenzie for sharing this unique idea in his book: "Inquiry Mindset, Elementary Edition" and an additional thank you to our D103 PTO Links to Learning Grant, which supported all of the materials for interacting with nature!

In this Issue

Poster Contest Winners
Reading Tips for Home
Conference Registration Closing
Picture Retake Reminder

Oct. 21: Picture Retake Day
Oct. 22: Early Dismissal Day
Oct. 22-23: Teacher Conferences
Oct. 23: No School
Nov. 2: No School, Teacher Institute Day
Nov. 3: No School, Election Day

Fire Safety Contest Winners

Congratulations to first-grader Khloe Kestler and second-grader Harin Reina Lee for coming in first place in their grade in the Lincolnshire Riverwoods Fire Protection District poster contest of "Charge into Fire Safety Safe Charging is a Super Power." The department received 35 entries.

Other Sprague winners included second-graders Inay Janapala and Deborah Xu.

Weekly Roar Reading Tips

“I Predict That…” “What do you think will happen next?” Asking your child to predict the path a story might take can boost their comprehension. When you read aloud, try these ideas:

Picture Mysteries. Cover up the words every few pages, and have your youngster predict what’s going to happen based on the illustrations. Encourage them to point out clues. Maybe a picture of ducks waddling toward a family picnic makes them think the ducks will try to eat the food. Now read on so they can see if their prediction is right.

Secret Predictions. Keep paper and pencil handy for each of you while you read. At any time, either of you can say, “I have a prediction!” Then, stop reading, and secretly write or draw what you believe will happen next to each prediction that comes true. At the end of the story, explain why you made each prediction, and tell which ones were correct.

Provided by your Reading Specialists Liz Richter, Suzy Park, and Tina Abrego.

REMINDERS

Conference Scheduling Closes

Our Fall Remote Conferences are coming soon! All appointments will be scheduled virtually via the Meet the Teacher platform.

Conference scheduling closes at 7:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19.
Read the e-notice that went out about remote and in person conferences.

Picture Retake Reminder

For students who were absent on picture day or students who wish to have their picture retaken, picture retake day will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Please fill out this participation form so the school knows your child is having their picture taken.

Partnerships

Volunteers needed at Boo Bash

Our D103 PTO will set up a booth at the village's Boo Bash from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and will need help overseeing tattoo stenciling. Come join us and help promote the PTO to our community!

All D103 families are welcome to join this Halloween event sponsored by the Village of Lincolnshire. For event information, please see the Village of Lincolnshire website.

Sign up to volunteer @ d103pto.org

D103 + Chicago Wolves Hockey

Join District 103 for a day of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game. Everyone will receive a free Chicago Wolves hat and be seated together in the same section. Our group name will also be on the LED boards during the game. Join us after the game for an autograph session from select Wolves players.

Purchase tickets today at d103pto.org

Community

SHS Dance Clinic

SHS is offering a Youth Patriettes Clinic for grades K-5! This clinic series is designed to introduce dancers to the technique, skills, and spirit of the Stevenson High School Patriettes through instruction from Stevenson dancers and coaches. Throughout the clinics, dancers will learn a variety of dance styles and a short routine that they will have the opportunity to perform at the Stevenson Dance Competition on Saturday, Dec. 12. Clinic starts 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, and meets four times. Register through the SHS Youth Patriettes website.

FAN Invites Parents to Author Discussion

The Family Action Network at SHS is hosting author Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., in conversation with Nicholas Epley, Ph.D., at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at SHS. The evening will include opportunities for conversation and questions about Duckworth’s new book, Situated, an exploration of how the situations and environments around us shape who we become and what we are able to achieve.

AI Classes at the Library

Register now for Vernon Area Public Library for adult AI classes.

AI Safety & Ethics is Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Beyond the Bots: A Tour of the AI Landscape, Sunday, Nov. 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Laura B. Sprague School

Principals

Julia Pemberton, Principal
Jennifer Arroyo, Assistant Principal

Reporting a Student Absence

847-945-6686
Ls_attendance@d103.org

Windows of Wonder Spark Curiosity Windows of Wonder Spark Curiosity

In this Issue

Fire Safety Contest Winners Fire Safety Contest Winners

Weekly Roar Reading Tips Weekly Roar Reading Tips

REMINDERS REMINDERS

Conference Scheduling Closes Conference Scheduling Closes

Picture Retake Reminder Picture Retake Reminder

Partnerships Partnerships