Sprague PTO Update

Dear Sprague Community, 

With our final PTO Board Meeting of the year, Matthew McKay sprinted to the finish line of his term as PTO President in great form and with a smile on his face (Perhaps even a chuckle. I’ll pretend I did not hear that).

Thank you Matt for giving of your valuable time to our community. Matt's leadership and support allowed us to have a strong year at Sprague. He helped us to transition smoothly and welcome Mrs. Snyder, he led a strong team of volunteers, supported teachers and kept us on target for meeting our fundraising goals. All these things he did for the betterment of our Sprague community.  It has been a pleasure for me to sit along side and learn from him this year. Again, thank you, Matt. 

Only 10 days left of school. Yippee! It seems it has taken an extra long time to get here this year. So, hang in there with me. 

The next 10 days are full of all the fun end-of-the-year stuff. So don’t miss it! We want you to come and celebrate our school and congratulate our 5th graders, who will forever now be known as “Spraguers”. Yes, it’s an actual term that anyone who has graduated from Sprague Elementary School is known as once they leave. Once a Spraguer, always a Spraguer. 

So, come join us for the Sprague End of the Year Family Picnic, June 9th at 6pm. Bring your own dinner or purchase (cash only) at Sam’s Hot Dog Stand. The PTO will be providing Italian Ice for dessert. If you are able to volunteer and can help scoop ice, please VOLUNTEER HERE. There will also be a Book Swap at the Family Picnic. Bring a book, take a book. All ages welcome. 

Field Day! Probably one of my favorite days of the year. It’s a great day for kids to get outside and play fun, creative games with their class. We still need several volunteers. Interested? VOLUNTEER HERE

I’m super excited to get started in my new role as PTO President. We have a really strong team of volunteers who are eager to work on the behalf of our community. It is an honor to be a part of such a committed and caring group. I invite you to get to know each of our committee chairs and to reach out should you be interested in getting involved and willing to volunteer your time. 

2015-2016 PTO Board

Jill Fischmann   Vice President
Carrie Reepmeyer  Secretary
Betsey Weintraub  Ways & Means Chair
Andrea Scampini  Social Chair
Karyn Devito  Social Chair
Claire van der Elst  Communications Chair
Annie Newman  Enrichment Chair
Jen Friedman  Community Service Chair
Lindsay Jones  PAC Representative
Matthew McKay  Committee 21

They ROCK! Come join us in our mission to enhance the education of our children. Our kids are worth it.

I’m all ears! If you have a suggestion or something you would like to discuss or have questions about how things work, don’t hesitate to let me know. I surely don’t know it all but I will work to find you an answer or best solution. 

I came to Sprague many years ago as an outsider, far from home and no family near. I understand how difficult it is to get involved, to meet new people and to feel supported in a new environment. I also understand how comfortable it is to stick within your same groups without learning new names and reaching out to others. We are creatures of habit. 

At our upcoming picnic, I challenge each of you to reach out to 5 people that you don’t know and introduce yourself. It’s really good for your brain but that’s another subject. It’s important for our community. You may be amazed at who you meet. You may need to practice saying their name and you may forget it but one day at graduation or even after, you may pass them smile and say, “Hey, I remember you from Sprague" and it will be special, I promise. 

10 more days! We can do this. 

Kind regards,

   Elaine Marten
    Sprague PTO President
    elaine@themartenfamily.com