Sprague News
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District Receives New Electric School Buses
The district has received four new electric school buses with more expected.
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District 103 Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent
District 103 is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali Finn as the new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment.
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Pajama Drive Supports Local Children
Sprague families donated more than 120 pajama sets, providing comfort to children in difficult situations and reminding them that their community cares.
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Students Learn about American Thanksgiving
Teachers tied learning into the meaning of anAmerican Thanksgiving.
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Bundle Up for Winter
With the colder months upon us, it's a great time to ensure your child’s winter gear is ready for outdoor play!
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Outdoor Learning
Second-graders visited the Chicago Botanic Garden recently as seen in these photos to explore the Surprising Seed Workshop.
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District Honored for Student Data Privacy Protection
The Consortium for School Networking awarded District 103 with the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seal for its leadership practice. The district is one of seven in Illinois to earn a TLE Seal.
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Students Exemplify ROAR Traits
Sprague staff highlighted the Wildcat competencies, which are closely aligned with District 103’s Portrait of a Graduate, at a recent school board meeting. T
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Families Share World Culture at Traditions Fair
A huge thank you to the many families who joined us for Sprague’s Annual Traditions Fair. Families from around the world shared their culture, games, and celebrations.
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ROAR Store Opens
We are excited to announce that our school ROAR Store has officially opened!
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Snack Stand Builds Skills and Community
Students in Sprague’s guided classroom run the Snack Stand each day.
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A Caldecott Honor Book Kicks Off Sprague’s StoryWalk
Sprague's new StoryWalk book is "Home in a Lunchbox" by Cherry Mo. Students can enjoy this story during recess or with their teachers during the school day.
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Frienship Garden
This summer, parents, staff, and student volunteers transformed Sprague’s courtyard into the Sprague Friendship Garden.
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Pikmykid Student Dismissal Platform
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Portrait of a Graduate
The Portrait is a vision for our students that focuses on key competencies every child should have when they graduate from District 103.
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