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November
Upcoming Events
November 4: No School
November 5: Election Day - No School
November 6: 4th & 5th Grade Field Trip to Shrek, Jr.
November 7: Board of Education Meeting
November 12: PTO Meeting
November 14: Board of Education Meeting
November 19: Report Cards Go Live via HomeAccess
November 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:00-7:00pm)
November 25: Early Release
November 25: Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00-7:00pm)
November 26: Institute Day - No School
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break
Treats for Troops
Lake Zurich High School National Honor Society (NHS) is organizing a Halloween candy drive for soldiers titled “Treats for Troops”, and invite you to join us! You can donate any leftover Halloween candy between October 30th and November 6th at the donation boxes in the main office. NHS thanks you for your support, Happy Halloween!
Undesignated Medication Notification
Student and staff health and wellness is a top priority in District 95. In accordance with state law, schools maintain a supply of undesignated medications (medications that can be administered to any person) for use in emergency situations.
In addition to information included in the Parent-Student Handbook related to undesignated asthma and epinephrine medications, please see the form linked HERE to learn more about the district’s supply of opioid antagonists for use in emergency situations.
Any additional questions related to the maintenance of undesignated medications may be directed to Dr. Lauren McArdle, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Administrative Services, and Operations (lauren.mcardle@lz95.org).
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 dates are listed below:
November 13, 2024
District 95 Young Adult Center, 315 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Subject Matter Experts: College and Career
December 9, 2024
First Watch, 20505 N Rand Rd, Kildeer
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Subject Matter Experts: Supporting Student Needs
Important Health Information
As we head into the cold and flu season, we wanted to share some helpful tips for staying healthy and ways to help decrease the spread of germs:
Kids should stay hydrated and eat breakfast (either at home or at school)
Kids should get plenty of sleep and be well rested for the school day
Kids should wash hands on a regular basis before and after eating, when they are dirty, or after sneezing/blowing their nose
Remind kids to cover coughs and sneezes with tissue or an elbow
As a reminder, students with a fever of 100.4 or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, or other significant symptoms (i.e., persistent cough, body aches) should be kept home from school. Additionally, please see the notes below:
Students must be free from fever, vomiting, and diarrhea symptoms without the use of medication for at least 24 hours before returning to school
For students with an illness that requires antibiotics (such as strep throat), students must be on antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school
Thank you for your partnership as we all work together to decrease the spread of illness in school!
September 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 September, Spencer Loomis chose Fifth Grader, Hanna M.
Hanna M. exemplifies the values and vision of District 95 by continuously improving and developing habits that promote her self-direction and growth. She has a genuine concern for others and is always attentive to her peers, readily offering support and advocating on their behalf. She is both a dependable friend and a remarkable role model, inspiring those around her. She comes to school each day with a positive attitude, eager to learn something new.
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 them out! Simply scan and you’re all set!
Starting now until the end of the month, sign up with the referral code PABC1F03 and our school will earn 50 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt!
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.
Restaurant Night - Panera
Mark your calendars for the next restaurant night out! Panera is generously giving back to the Spencer Loomis PTO! Join us 11/18 use code FUND4U for online orders or present a digital/paper copy of the flyer at the cafe. 20% of sales will be donated to the PTO. Hope to see you there!
Made By Me Market
The Made by Me Market is one month away! We are so excited to see vendor applications roll in! If your student is interested in participating in the Made by Me Market, follow the steps below to get signed up!
1. Sign up in the PTboard Made by Me Market group to receive notifications and important information related to the market.
https://spencerloomis.ptboard.com/groups/ecbd093e-0bf3-46ce-afbe-5636b7dc6c51
2. Review the Made by Me Market Business Class PDF document with the student(s) that is located at the bottom of the MBMM group page in the "Documents" section.
3. Complete the Vendor Application located in the Forms & Payments tab of the PTboard.
https://spencerloomis.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5215&form=5&position=153789
We can't wait to see what the students create this year! Please email Jordan at jordanhollenbeck1@yahoo.com with any additional questions.
Don't Miss Out! Trivia Night Tables are Almost Gone!
Are you ready to flex those trivia muscles and prove you know way too much about useless facts?
Join us for the Spencer Loomis PTO Adult Trivia Night, where the questions are tough, the teams are competitive, and the stakes are…well, mostly bragging rights and some awesome prizes!
Adult Trivia Night is BYOB/Ravinia-style, so bring your own food and drinks - or team up with your table for a tasty spread! There will be a cash prize for the winning team and raffles throughout the night (raffle tickets available for purchase at the event). All funds raised go towards supporting our wonderful Spencer Loomis community, so bring your A-game and your appetite!
Doors open at 6pm, Trivia starts at 7pm.
Form your team and grab your seats using the registration link below!
PTO Volunteers
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.
PTO Calendar
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.