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Upcoming Events
February 4: Kindergarten Registration (Tonight!)
February 5: Board of Ed Meeting
February 10: PTO Meeting
February 11: Open House (more information below)
February 12: Valentine's Parties
February 12: District Art Festival (6:00-7:30 @ LZHS)
February 13: Institute Day - No School
February 16: President's Day - No School
February 19: Board of Ed Meeting
February 20: End of 2nd Trimester
February 25: 4th-8th Grade Orchestra Concert
February 27: Bingo Night
Kindergarten Registration Night
Important Information and Registration Night for incoming Kindergarteners for the 2026-27 school year.
Tonight, February 4, is Kindergarten Information and Registration Night at Spencer Loomis from 6:30PM - 8:00PM.
To Register an Incoming Kindergartener:
1. Starting February 2nd - Click here to complete online registration forms prior to attending meeting and for additional IMPORTANT information.
2. Parent/Guardian must attend Kindergarten Information and Registration Night to complete registration with required documents (or contact the school to make other arrangements).
Open House
The Spencer Loomis Open House is next week, Wednesday, February 11. We hope to see you there! The recommended schedule (to alleviate parking issues) is listed below:
SL Open House
6:30-7:00pm - Last Names A-M
7:00-7:30pm - Last Names N-Z
Peace of Mind for Your Family’s Future
Every parent’s greatest hope is to protect and provide for their child, especially when that child has special needs. Love alone isn’t enough to secure the future, but early planning can give you the comfort of knowing you’ve done all you can.
Join Christopher Silva, ChSNC®, financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual, for Creating Financial Security for a Loved One with Special Needs. Chris understands this journey personally, having cared for his brother with special needs, and brings genuine compassion to his work with families. He will share practical steps to prepare for two generations of financial security, explain how tools like special needs trusts and ABLE accounts can safeguard benefits, and show you how to build a trusted team to bring lasting peace of mind.
Event Details
Title: Creating Financial Security for a Loved One with Special Needs
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10th from 5:30 – 6:30pm
Location: Zoom link provided via email upon RSVP form completion
Students and Items Arriving to School
Please make sure to always drop off students or student items to the front office (instead of dropping a child or item off at recess). For safety and security, students need to be checked in at the front office or students will be called down to pick up items.
Thank you for your assistance!
District 95 Art Festival
Join us for the District 95 Annual Art Festival! This festival is a vibrant celebration of student creativity from all grade levels. Families are invited to explore an inspiring collection of student artwork during this open-house event.
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Location: Lake Zurich High School Cafeteria
Parking: Available in the Performing Arts Center lot
Come support our talented artists and experience the joy of visual expression across District 95!
Science Fair
PRESENTED BY LZHS WOMEN IN STEAM CLUB
FEBRUARY 21ST/ 9 AM - 12 PM
Let’s have fun!
*Open to students in grades K-12+
*Held at Lake Zurich High School
*Includes a Science Show!
*Supported by the District 95 Educational Foundation
No cost to enter!
D95 Educational Foundation Gala
Join the fun at the “Studio 95 Gala”!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
6-11:00 p.m.
Concorde Banquets
Dinner! Auction! Entertainment!
Tickets are now available: https://e.givesmart.com/events/LYH/
January 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 January, Spencer Loomis chose Third Grader, Kanika G.
Kanika regularly demonstrates the portraits of a graduate. She is an advocate for others in and out of the classroom. She is an effective communicator with both students and teachers. She embodies a growth mindset and encourages others to do the same. Kanika is often found helping others unprompted. She notices when her friends are in need and offers her support. Kanika is undoubtedly more than ready for anything the future has in store for her. We honor Kanika for our student of the month!
February PTO Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30pm in the Spencer Loomis Innovation Hub for our February PTO meeting!
PTO Board Positions Open
Attention Parents!
The Spencer Loomis PTO needs YOU!
Are you looking for a way to make a positive impact on your child's school experience? Want to connect with other parents, teachers, and the school community? Here’s your chance!
We’re seeking passionate, motivated individuals to join our Parent-Teacher Organization team. Open positions include:
President and Co-President: Lead the charge and guide the vision of our PTO.
Co-Vice President: Support the President and take charge of key initiatives.
Corresponding Secretary: Manage PTO communications and social media accounts.
Treasurer: Manage our budget and ensure funds are used effectively.
Why join the PTO?
✓Make a difference in your child’s school and their education.
✓Build lasting relationships with staff and families.
✓Gain leadership experience and have fun while giving back!
No prior experience is required—just a willingness to help and a heart for our school community.
Questions? Reach out to us at slptopresident@gmail.com
Thank You!
✨Bravo!✨
A huge THANK YOU to the incredible chairs of Beauty and the Beast Jr. for volunteering your time and talents to bring this amazing musical to life! Your dedication and hard work made it possible for our students to put on a phenomenal performance—what a show!
We are so proud of our talented students for their hard work and dedication, and we’re grateful for everyone who supported them along the way.
A special shoutout to our generous sponsors for helping make this production such a success!
💚Spencer Loomis PTO Food Drive!💚
Did you know that the beginning of the year is often the hardest time for food pantries? The holiday giving is complete, so now is where we step in! We’re collecting donations to help stock our community food pantry at the Hope Collective from February 9-27th. There will be a box in the vestibule at the front of the school to place donations in.
Our most needed items include:
🫙Flour • 🌽Masa Flour • 🤍Sugar • 🍯Condiments • 🥫Spaghetti Sauce • 🥣Cereal • 🤎Crackers • 🧻 Toiletries
📅 Bring your donations to Open House on February 11th — we’d love your support! There will be a box near door 7 and in the vestibule at the front of the school.
🎉 Bonus for Bingo Night attendees: Bring a food donation that evening and your family will receive one extra raffle ticket for the night’s raffle! (One extra ticket per family, no matter how many items you bring — every donation, big or small, makes a difference 💙)
Let’s come together to support our community and fill those shelves! 💚🍽️🧂
Kids' Night Out
💘 Valentine’s Day Kids’ DOJO PARTY - Saturday, February 14th 2026 from 3:45 - 7:45 PM💘
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day date night while the kids have a blast at LZFMA!
This fun-filled evening is the perfect Parents’ Night Out—and it supports the Spencer Loomis PTO.(Ages 4–12)
For just $40, your child will enjoy:
🍕 Pizza
🎮 Games & group activities
🎨 Craft
🎬 Movie time
📸 Group photo
Kids are welcome to bring pillows & blankets for cozy movie time.
*No late or at-the-door registrations & no refunds for cancellations.
Secure your spot now!
Yearbooks On Sale Now!
It's time to order your yearbook! This year's monster-themed yearbook features student artwork inside along with photos of school events, holiday parties, a special 5th grade spotlight, and more. Order by March 31st!
www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/25038
Please email spencerloomisyearbook@gmail.com with any questions.
Spencer Loomis Bingo Night is Back!
Join us Friday February 27th for a fun-filled bingo night!
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Bingo games run from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Be sure to pre-regiser to reserve your bingo cards, food (pizza, pop, water), and to secure your free raffle tickets. Limited quantities of food will be available for purchase at the event so pre-registration is encouraged.
Use this link to pre-register: https://omella.com/var64
All bingo winners will have the chance to choose a prize. Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase at the event, with chances to win raffle baskets from local businesses and other fun themed baskets.
Food Drive Reminder
Bingo night is also the final opportunity to donate to our food drive! Families who bring a donation will receive one extra raffle ticket (one per family, regardless of the number of items donated). Every contribution - big or small- makes a difference!
We hope to see you there for a night of bingo, prizes and community fun.
📚 Book Fair Is Coming! 📚
Our spring book fair will take place Tuesday, March 10 through Thursday, March 12! Students will have the chance to explore great books and discover new favorites. Families are invited to join us for Family Night on Tuesday, March 10. A portion of every purchase supports the PTO. Thank you for helping us foster a love of reading!
Stock the Lounge
We have two upcoming chances to help show your appreciation for our amazing staff!
February’s stock the lounge theme is “Spencer Loomis Dream Team”. Please consider signing up to donate the requested food items or monetary donation on PTO Board here: https://spencerloomis.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=7b863146-24e1-4370-a920-57a117cdd8e7~s.9223370267107647336
Looking ahead, our next stock the lounge will take place in March with a fun Pi Day themed celebration. Signup details coming soon.
Every contribution helps make our staff feel valued and supported.
🌟 Stress-Free Fundraiser 🌟
📢 Stress-Free Fundraiser Update!
Dear Parents & Guardians,
Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve already raised $8,437 toward our goal! This includes Parent Donation and Company Matches🎉
Your generosity is making a direct impact on our students by supporting:
🎭 The School Musical
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Events
🎉 Field Day
✏️ Teacher Grants
🛍️ Made by Me Markets
…and so much more!
🎁 Special Thank-You Gift!
All donors will receive a Spencer Loomis car magnet as our way of saying thanks for supporting the PTO and showing your school pride.
How to Give
✔️ Make a donation of any amount Donate Today!
✔️ Sit back, relax — fundraiser complete!
✔️ Keep an eye out for your car magnet
Volunteering for SL 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.
Box Tops
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.
-The Spencer Loomis PTO