5th Grade Students vs Faculty Basketball Game 2/13/14

Mark your calendars!!

The fourth annual Sprague 5th Grade Students vs Faculty Basketball game is scheduled for 

Thursday, February 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6pm) 

at the Wellesley Middle School gym. This is a whole school, fun for the entire family, standing room only event including a half-time raffle with amazing prizes (tickets sold at the game)! 

Concession stand selling snacks and water will be located right outside the gym. 

Babysitting Available for Conferences - Nov 5th

Are you attending a Parent/Teacher Conference on

Tuesday, November 5th from Noon - 3pm?

LEAVE YOUR YOUNGER CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH SPRAGUE 5TH GRADERS DURING YOUR CONFERENCES!

The 5^th graders, along with parent helpers, will provide childcare in the alcove by the front office.  We’ll play games, dance, and have fun. 

No food will be served during this time.

Please click here to sign up your children for a time slot. (If you are a 5th grader that would like to help babysit, keep an eye out for the 5th Grade Flash with sign up details.) This is a community service project for the 5th graders and is offered FREE OF CHARGE!  Please be mindful that this childcare is for conferences only - no sneaking off to The Cottage for lunch.

We look forward to seeing you on November 5th!

Julie Barker juliegbarker@hotmail.com

5th Grade Bulb Sale has begun!

Get started on your planting while helping the 5th graders raise money in support of the amazing activities they will be participating in this year.

• When?   Now through October 15th
• How?     Look for students at pickup with order forms (cash or checks made out to "Sprague PTO") or you can order online. Visit www.flowerpowerfundraising.com, select "Place Order" in the upper right corner, enter "Sprague" in the Organization field, select "Sprague PTO", buy bulbs. It's that simple!

Whether ordering in person or online, bulbs will be delivered directly to you through the mail.

Questions?  

Contact Carla Panell at (781) 235-2978 or find her on the playground (she loves the tire swing).

Thank you for supporting 5th Grade!

Upcoming Week at Sprague

Monday, September 30
3:05p Sprague Excellent Adventure Club K-5
7:00p Stan Davis - Presentation for Parents (Sprague Library)

Tuesday, October 1
Picture Day!

Friday October 4
Kindergarten Parent Social (The Kapoor's Home)
5th Grade Parent Social (The Lyne's Home)

Grade Level Socials Start This Week!

The grade level socials start this week! The socials are a great way to connect with other parents at your student's level.

On Friday, parents with students in Kindergarten will have a social at the Kapoor family home. Also on Friday, fifth grade parents will have their social at the Lyne family home.

Please look for a paper invitation in your student's folder. On the invitation will be the information about bringing an appetizer or dessert as well as BYOB. You should RSVP to your room parent, whose email will be on the paper invitation.

Kindergarten Social - 7pm Friday
The Kapoor Family Home
9 Greenwood Road

Fifth Grade Social - 7pm Friday
The Lyne Family Home
89 Crest Road

Socials for parents with students in grades 1 and 4 will occur on October 25, and socials for grades 2 and 3 parents will occur on October 18. Additional information will be posted before these events.

Upcoming Week at Sprague

Monday, September 16
Kindergarten begins two Full Days per Week
11:30a Fifth Grade Leadership Retreat

Thursday, September 19
6:00p Ice Cream Family Social (Sprague Playground)

Friday September 20
Walk to School Day

Creative Arts and Sciences News

Some Spring Highlights:

First graders worked with LINX theater director Todd Morse to learn, rehearse and perform the Ghanaian folk tale Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock. 

The members of Eine Kleine Konsort presented their Recorder Goes to School program to third graders studying the recorder. Students were invited to play along with the ensemble.

Joe and Vida Galeota shared a typical day in the life of a Ghanaian student with first graders studying Ghana.

Poet and children's author Lyn Littlefield Hoopes conducted poetry workshops in the fifth grade classrooms focusing on the Terra Cotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty. Lyn worked with students to develop ideas and write from the perspective of the archeologist who discovered the Terra Cotta Warrior or the artist who created the figure.

These programs are sponsored by the Sprague PTO. Thank you for your generous contributions!

A special thank you to the members of the Sprague Creative Arts and Sciences Committee who worked with the teachers, staff  and numerous artists, musicians, authors, scientists and storytellers to coordinate over 25 enrichment programs for Sprague students this year:  Judy Boettger, Michele Frost, Angie Gakidis, and Melissa Martin. 

Thank you!
Elise Rodino and Kirsten Stevenson
Creative Arts and Sciences Committee Co-Chairs
 

Message from Elizabeth Perry, Director of Performing Arts

Dear Sprague PTO and Fifth Grade gift committee,

On behalf of the performing arts department, and Mr. Hagar-McKee, I thank you so very much for your donation of new microphones for the gym stage at Sprague.Even though the space is wonderful, and a great gathering spot for the school, we always had trouble getting full sound from any performing group using the stage. Last month we felt that listening to the grade five chorus use those new mics was a marvelous experience for all. We could finally catch the words, and diction was clear! Please know that your gift will be used to great advantage as we continue to create and stage our concerts and productions.

I also send my personal thanks. Your support has been invaluable to many years of students yet to perform!

With appreciation,


Beth Perry

Director of Performing Arts

Wellesley Public Schools

5TH GRADE CAR WASH IS THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Sprague School Bus Circle

10am-Noon
Suggested Donation $10

Car Wash Tickets sold before and after school this week
First Aid Kits and Air Fresheners for your car for sale

Contact Phyllis Carter at carterupham@comcast.net for more info.

5th Grade Car Wash

Car Wash at Sprague School

Saturday, June 8 at 10am – Noon

Suggested Donation $10
Look for Car Wash Tickets on sale before and after school this week

• Enthusiastic 5^th Graders and Parents take care of you
• First Aid Kits for your car for sale
• Car Air Fresheners with Sprague logo for sale

Contact Phyllis Carter at carterupham@comcast.net for more info.

The 5th Grade Car Wash is Coming!

Car Wash at Sprague School

Saturday, June 8 at 10am – Noon

Suggested Donation $10

Support our spring fundraiser by bringing your car to be washed!

• Enthusiastic 5^th Graders and Parents take care of you
• Purchase first aid kits for your car travel
• Purchase car air fresheners with a cute Sprague logo shirt

Questions:  Contact Phyllis Carter at carterupham@comcast.net

 

 

5th Graders vs. Faculty Basketball Recognition & Photo Ordering

The 5th graders are still celebrating their big win - what a great night!!!  Thank you to all who came out to support the event!  

A BIG thank you to...

-Lisa Moore for producing and directing the 5th grade half-time show.  

-Leslie Del Col for organizing the raffle along with her team of ticket sellers.

-Jessica Fixler for designing the amazing Stay Calm T-Shirts & coaching.
-Andrea Doglioli for overseeing the concessions & coaching.

A special thank you to...
-Ted Wayman - The voice of Sprague Basketball
-Maura Wayman - Professional Photographer
-Michael Scampini - Game Referee

We couldn't have been successful without these parent volunteers...
Coaches: Beth Smith, Ed Lasch and Adam Van Arsdale. 

Timers/Scorekeepers: Tom Picher and Tom bowman 
Sprague Yearbook: Karen Haberly, Jen Bowman and Amy Paladino
Concession Stand:  Carla Panell, Anne Marie Hayden, Ang Kenney, Thom and Kosal Carter, Jean Walsh, Pam Carr, and anyone else who filled in throughout the night.  Many thanks to all of our bakers - we had a scrumptious variety of sweets to choose from.  Thanks to Kim Katz/Jennett Murphy for bringing the water, and to Joe Perdoni of Old School Pizza for delivering the pizzas.

And finally, thank you to our teachers and staff who were such great sports, especially Dr. Goodwin for bringing basketball to Sprague - we celebrated our 3rd year.  

Thank you, Charmaine Hartnett

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Order Photos of the night from Maura Wayman - up until April 1st

Maura Wayman is offering photos to Sprague families at a significantly reduced rate. She will be donating the proceeds from the sales to the 5th grade class. Orders must be in by April 1, 2013.  Place your order by following the instructions below, delivery will be done through backpacks at Sprague.  

To view your images go to:
www.maurawayman.com
click on client proofing
click on clients 2010 or later
this will bring you to a new page
enter the event ID: spraguehoops13

Sprague Student vs. Faculty Basketball game - 6:30pm WMS this Thursday, 2/7

Do you love Sprague students?

Do you love our teachers?

Do you like to have fun?

Don't miss the 5th grade versus Faculty Basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 7th at Wellesley Middle School at 6:30pm

Gym doors open at 6:00pm  

Pizza and baked goods for sale. 

Win an iPod Nano or iPod Touch in the raffle.

Everyone will be talking about THE game on Friday Morning!!

Need Childcare on Tuesday, Nov., 6th?

Tuesday, November 6th from 12 - 3pm Parent/Teacher Conferences

5th Graders Babysitting is Available in the Sprague Library
(with games, arts and crafts and outdoor play)

Please contact Leslie Tellalian to sign up for a half hour time slot.  Note your child(ren)'s name, age and what time they will be there.  $5 donation per family. No food please.  Parent helpers will be available.

Leslie Tellalian leslie@tellalian.net

Anne-Marie Hayden patrickhayden27@comcast.net

Idea #2 - Helpful tips for your child's artwork

Original Works Idea #2 - order by Friday, November 2
      Your child's artwork reproduced on a variety of products

Still thinking on what your child can do?  Have you considered other art mediums?  Sure crayons and markers are great and easy, but paint and paper cutouts are fun to use and can add another dimension to your artwork.

• Washing the whole background with water colors or paint would ensure the whole piece has some color.  Skies and grounds are hard for kids to color all in, so why not help make it easier? Then they can go crazy with their detail work!
• If you have extra wallpaper or gift wrap at home, a great way to add color!  Your child only has to cut out shapes he/she likes and put it together in a collage.  Try making different things by putting the paper together in different ways.
• Think about using multiple media together, paint and paper cutouts, crayons and paint, etc.
• Recreate the Class Project they enjoyed!

        

Click on the following Pinterest Page for ideas and inspiration - Original Works, Ms. Stabnick's page
Don't forget to put the child's name somewhere in the art if they like. Artists do sign their work.
Contact Yolanda Tong bytong@verizon.net for more info.

Babysitting for Teacher Conferences: Tues., Nov., 6th from Noon - 3pm

Are you attending a Parent/Teacher Conference on

Tuesday, November 6th from Noon - 3pm?

If you are and need help with childcare while you meet with your teacher(s), the Sprague 5^th graders are here to help!  Sprague 5^th graders and parent helpers will provide childcare in the Sprague Library.  We’ll play games with the kids and have fun arts and crafts available.  And, if the weather is nice, some fun outdoor play time. 

Please contact Leslie Tellalian leslie@tellalian.net to sign up your child(ren) for a half hour time slot.  Let her know your child(ren)'s name, age and what time they will be there.  A $5 donation per family is requested.  No food will be served during this time.

We look forward to seeing you on November 6th!

Leslie Tellalian leslie@tellalian.net

Anne-Marie Hayden patrickhayden27@comcast.net

Idea #1 - Helpful tips for your child's artwork

Original Works - order by Fri., Nov 2nd
     Your child's artwork reproduced on a variety of products

Order packets came home and your child is questioning what they should draw?  We have a few ideas discussed in our student meetings.

• Outline your child's name with big letters and then they can decorate the inside of the letters with different shapes or colors. Talk about personalizing!
• Draw your favorite shape and repeat all over the paper.  Different colors or patterns can be colored in each one.  OR just make the shape big and put little shapes inside.
• Draw your favorite object (or person or animal or place...) and make it large on the paper.  That's really showing everyone what your favorite things are!
• Recreate a project they've done and enjoyed in Art Class!

   

Click on the following Pinterest Page for ideas and inspiration:
Original Works, Ms. Stabnick's page

Don't forget to put the child's name somewhere in the art if they like.  Artists do sign their work.  Contact Yolanda Tong bytong@verizon.net for more info.