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December
Upcoming Events
December 5: School Board Meeting
December 7: Made By Me Market
December 9: D95 Sip 'n Chat
December 10: PTO Meeting
December 13: All District Orchestra Concert @ LZHS
December 14: LZ Schools Open House (by signup only)
December 16: Chorus Concert @ SL
December 18: Winter Music Assembly
December 19: School Board Meeting
December 20: Early Release
Outdoor Recess
With the weather changing, I want to take this opportunity to share outdoor recess procedures. As was started last year, building leaders will use 13°F, with windchill factored in, as the cutoff temperature for outdoor recess. If it is below thirteen degrees with the windchill, students will participate in recess indoors.
Please note that other factors unique to individual buildings (such as ice on the path to the playground)
may also impact the decision for outdoor recess. We look forward to a safe and healthy winter!
Arrivals Reminder
Now that we are into the coldest months of the school year, our school drop off has increased in popularity. If you drive to school and drop off your student(s):
- Morning Car Arrival: 8:05-8:15am
- Pull as far forward as possible to allow multiple cars in the circular drive (all the way to Mrs. Suppes).
- Parents, please do not exit your vehicle as this slows down the arrival process. If you want to assist your child in exiting the vehicle, please pull into one of the marked parking spaces.
- Please make sure students are ready to exit the vehicle quickly upon arrival.
- Make sure your child exits the vehicle on the school side as opposed to the driveway side of the car. It is much safer to exit onto the sidewalk!
- Once your child exits the vehicle, you are free to go. Please do so quickly as we will keep the line moving. **We have many car drop-offs, and will do our best to get through cars quickly!**
Open House Lake Zurich Area - December 14th, 2024
SIGN UP NOW!! On December 14th, 2024, Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 will open our schools to the community for guided tours. Improvements have been made to all district schools, especially as a result of the 2018 referendum which allowed for facility improvements and also some major new construction.
The community is welcome to attend guided tours - ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - by signing up through the following link: https://tinyurl.com/mszwjj5k.
***Sign up is required by December 11th, 2024***
TOUR TIME SLOTS BY BUILDING
Middle School North & Spencer Loomis – 8:00 am, 8:15 am, 8:30 am
Lake Zurich High School – 9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:00 am, 10:30 am
May Whitney – 11:00 am, 11:15 am, 11:30 am
Seth Paine – 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm
Young Adult Center – 1:00 pm, 1:10 pm, 1:20 pm
Sarah Adams - 1:45 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:15 pm
Middle School South and Isaac Fox Elementary - 2:30 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:00 pm
For any questions, please contact us at feedback@lz95.org.
K-12+ Science Fair
The Lake Zurich High School Women in STEAM Club is hosting a free Science Fair for students in grades K-12+ on Saturday, January 25th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lake Zurich High School. There are two ways to participate. Students can choose to present a science fair project at the event, or they can come and listen to other students’ presentations. All students can engage in the hands-on science exploration stations and attend the science show. Click here to learn more about the Science Fair and register for the event.
Student Artwork Contest - New Year's Cards!
The school district is excited to announce a contest for students to showcase their creativity! We’re looking for original artwork, poems, or verses to feature on our New Year’s card, which will be shared with district employees and community partners in early January.
Submissions must be in digital format (JPG or PNG). If your artwork is on paper, please take a clear photo before submitting.
The selected winner(s) will receive a small token of appreciation for their contribution.
Submit your entries through this form by December 16th, 2024. We can’t wait to see your creative talents shine!
Submit original artwork here: https://lakezurich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ab2nd0armPRGV7w
Lights, Camera, Action!
Are you a student passionate about filmmaking or interested in giving it a shot? The D95 Film Festival is your chance to showcase your creativity! 🎥✨ Submit your original film for a chance to be featured in the 13th Annual D95 Film Festival, proudly sponsored by the D95 Educational Foundation.
Event Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Submission Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025
Submit Here - https://omella.com/s6y89 or visit www.district95foundation.org
🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top films!
Don’t miss your chance to shine on the big screen!
Reminder! Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey
As part of our commitment to providing continuous service excellence to our families and our community, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback will help us determine what is working well in your child’s school and any areas that may need improvement.
The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as your responses will be saved once you click submit. The survey will ask you to select your child’s school, and you can complete a separate survey for each of the schools your children attend.
The Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey can be accessed here:
Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 – Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey
QR Code link: See inserted photo
The survey is scheduled for Monday, November 18 through Thursday, December 12
To maintain confidentiality of the Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey, our partners at Studer Education will be administering the survey, managing the data collection, and aggregating the data to provide results reports to leaders.
Thank you for your commitment to our success!
Harlem Wizards
Get your tickets NOW before they're gone!
The Harlem Wizards are coming, and you don't want to miss this!
Get Your Tickets Here
The Wizards are bringing the heat as they take on your favorite teachers in a game full of jaw-dropping tricks, non-stop action, and tons of fun! It's the perfect holiday gift to purchase now for the whole family — an experience everyone can enjoy together!
Date: January 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Location: LZHS Fieldhouse
Stay tuned for more exciting details, and get ready to cheer on your teachers and the Harlem Wizards! Let’s make this night unforgettable!
Sip 'n Chat
This year, in conjunction with the District 95 Board of Education and administration, the Superintendent has started a new initiative called “Sip ‘n Chat” where up to two Board members, one or more administrators, and Dr. Gallt will be available at various locations in the community for people to drop in for conversations relating to our school district. Key administrators will also be on hand as subject matter experts in particular areas, but discussions are not restricted to only that topic. The hope is to have room for up to 20-25 people at one time, though it is also fine to come and go – please consider stopping by for a cup of coffee and a chat! The next Sip ‘n Chat date is:
December 9, 2024
First Watch, 20505 N Rand Rd, Kildeer
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Subject Matter Experts: Supporting Student Needs
November 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 November, Spencer Loomis chose Fourth Grader, Nicolas R.
Nico comes to school every day with a positive attitude and a kind, friendly demeanor that brightens the classroom. He consistently goes out of his way to make sure everyone feels included, and he ensures that every voice is heard. Whether it's checking in with classmates or asking teachers how their day is going, Nico shows genuine care for the well-being of those around him. His thoughtfulness and empathy are truly remarkable.
In addition to his kindness, Nico is a hard-working and well-rounded student. He approaches his work with integrity and always puts in his best effort, setting a great example for his peers. It’s clear that he strives to build a positive environment wherever he goes, and it’s an absolute pleasure to have him in class!
*PTO STRESS-FREE FUNDRAISER: New Format, Same Big Impact*
As we have in years past, we acknowledge that time is often the thing most families never seem to have enough of. That is why our primary source of fundraising comes from our No Stress Fundraiser, which allows families to directly contribute and support our PTO without the additional time demands.
New this year, we have extended our donation window to the end of February. This flexible timeline means you can contribute when it's right for your family - no pressure, no deadlines.
Your donations allow the PTO to support students and staff directly through our events, educational programs/support and classroom resources provided throughout the year.
We can’t thank you enough for supporting our school and making a difference in our community.
*Note that donations are tax deductible.
Donate online:
Made By Me Market
The Made by Me Market is finally here! Come out THIS Saturday, December 7th from 10am - 12pm and support all those Spencer Loomis entrepreneurs who have been busy creating. They're ready to show you their final products just in time for the holiday season.
Check out what our future business owners are thinking about and get some great stocking stuffers in the meantime. Your kiddo will likely know someone selling their products and it's a great way to support them and even get ideas for next year. Cash is king so don't forget to bring yours to the Spencer Loomis Cafeteria on Saturday!
December Restaurant Night
Please join us for our December restaurant night with Lou Malnati’s! This is a take out and delivery fundraiser, so you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home! Don’t forget to mention Spencer Loomis for phone orders and use code “GPFUND24” for online orders. Thanks for supporting the PTO!
Chicago Wolves Family Night
Come out to our Spencer Loomis Family Night with the Chicago Wolves. The game is Sunday, January 19th. All families will receive a Wolves knit hat for attending! A percentage of the ticket proceeds go back to the PTO.
All attendees will be seated together. Bring your friends and family!
Deadline to purchase tickets Friday, January 17th at Noon.
Calendar of Events
Stay Organized with our PTO Calendar: Export Dates to Your Device/Calendar!
Want to keep up with all the important school events and PTO meetings?
You can easily export our PTO calendar events from PTBoard right into your personal calendar.
Click the link below to view the step-by-step instructions and stay connected with all our school happenings.
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.
Volunteer
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.
