Moms' Night Out - Wed., Nov. 7th at 7pm - CPK in Wellesley

HELP SUPPORT

SPRAGUE,

come to our

MOMS' NIGHT OUT

at

California Pizza Kitchen

Wednesday Nov. 7th

7pm

Sprague will receive 20% of all receipts!!!

Click here to print flyer - must bring to event.

Questions:  Contact Andrea Giroux, andrea.giroux@yahoo.com

Remember Me Books GHOSTING Event

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO PARTICIPATE 

IN THE REMEMBER ME BOOKS

GHOSTING EVENT!

Books need to be IN THE LIBRARY no later then OCTOBER 22nd 

for on time Halloween delivery, so please order now if you are using Amazon, or head over to Wellesley Books and check out the Sprague wish list.

Donations are starting to pile up in the library  -  help us to top last years collection of 70 books! 

Ghosting at Sprague involves a "ghost" anonymously leaving a bag of amazing, new books (donated by Sprague families - that means you!) and a "You've Been Ghosted!" sign on your child's classroom door. 

All the kids feel involved as books are donated anonymously to the entire class (ex. Happy Halloween 4MH) and we take a class photo with the new books before they go back to the library.

Families can order books through the usual Remember Me process, follow this link if you need more information on How to Order.  

Remember that your donation will be Anonymous and please list your child’s classroom in the Gift Message section (on Amazon) before you check out.  This is a great way to show your Halloween spirit and support the Sprague library!

Questions? Email shannonsmith@verizon.net or amynshultz@yahoo.com 

Cradles to Crayons October 24th - November 2nd

Once again, Sprague will be participating in the Wellesley wide Cradles to Crayons drive from October 24th through November 2nd.  We will be collecting new or gently used clothing, toys and books for children in need.  Cradles to Crayons mission is to provide these children with the essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school and at play and every year the Wellesley community does a fantastic job in supporting this mission.

You can drop off items to be donated in the morning car line or in the Cradles to Crayons box outside the main doors to Sprague starting October 24th.  Want to get involved collecting or sorting donated items?  Click here to find out how.

Most needed items right now:  Adult sizes in coats, shoes and winter boots (for children 12 and up who are tall/ big for their age), Boys' pants sizes 5/6 - 18/20, Baby coats size 0-6 months, Girls winter coats size 5/6, Boys winter coats size 7/8, Baby winter hats & gloves, Crib bedding and Infant & toddler toys

PTO Coffee & October Meeting Highlights

September and October Coffees and Meetings have been well attended!  
It's great to see participation from so many active parents:-)  

Top 3 PTO Goals 2012-2013

1. 100% Participation (increase volunteerism and financial support from 1/3 to 100%)
2. Restructure PTO Jobs (make more accessible, enjoyable, break down BIG jobs to reduce volunteer burnout) 
3. Evaluate programs being offered and measure success rate for the educational value of our children. 

If you couldn't make the meeting, you can catch up by clicking on the links below:

Sprague PTO Meeting Presentation, Oct. 3rd 2012 
September 2012 General Meeting
September 2012 Board Meeting

Next PTO Coffee Meeting, Thurs., Nov. 8th 8:45am
Wellesley's varsity baseketball coach Glen Magpiong and his wife and business leader, Jane Magpoing will be our guest speakers.  

Thank you, Jean and Andrea

Book Fair this Week - Need a Few More Volunteers :-)

Every READER is a STAR at Sprague's annual Scholastic Book Fair!

Don't miss this once a year chance to stock up your at-home library, or make a book donation to your child's class.  Parents can shop during all book fair hours, or join your children during their classroom trip to the book fair! Can't shop with your child? Just send them with money in an envelope and our book fair staff will help them shop for the perfect book.  

New this year... Family Fun Afternoon! Wednesday Oct 10th, 12:30-2:30 pm

The superb Ellen Mandel will be presenting a dramatic book reading with a surprise guest everyone will be talking about! The 5th grade will be selling some tasty treats as well, so come expecting family fun for all! See you there!

Fifth Grade Sponsored Events at the Book Fair on Wed, Oct 10:

Bake Sale  1:00-2:30pm
     Cookies, brownies, cake pops
Halloween Costume Sale  1:00-2:00pm
     Gently used costumes, great for Ms. Stabnick's Halloween challenge

Book Fair Hours:

Tuesday, Oct 9th, 9:00-11:30am, 1:15-3:30pm

Wednesday, Oct 10th, 9:00-11:30 am

Family Fun Afternoon Wed., 12:30-2:30pm

Thurs. Oct 11th, 9:00-11:30am, 1:15-3:30 pm

Class Visit Schedule

	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
09:00	2KF (Fiore)	3JB (Byrne)	3JL (Lundbohn)
09:30	1LB (Blumenthal)	4MH (Henzel)	3AR (Rogers)
10:00	2KC (Casalena)	5EB (Banthin)	KSG (Goudreault)
10:30	KGG (Gledhill)	1KL (Lindquist)	2LM (Mortarelli)
11:00	4JH (Heckman)	4TD (Drake)	KKB (Bender)
1:15	5HH (Heon)
1:45			2CR (Craig)
2:15	5BH (Hale)		1DG (Gaul)

We'd love your help! Click here to volunteer!

Thank you for your cooperation ,

DD Marcoux and Andrea Doglioli

Book Fair Co-chairs

If You Want the COOKIE WALK, We need YOU!

The Sprague Annual Cookie Walk is almost 2 months away, and we still don't have COOKIE WALK chairs:-(.  Grab a friend or gather a committee and start planning for one of the most favorite events at Sprague scheduled for Thursday, Dec., 13 at 2pm.  (snow date, 12/14)

Here are the results of the recent survey from 53 families:

•  Traditional Cookie Walk
• 29 Families = 55%
•  Holidays Around the World Celebration - no cookies sales - Music, Dance, and Cultural Snacks
• 16 Families = 30%
•  Nothing - December is too stressful, please leave me alone :-(
• 8 Families = 15%
• One family asked not to have the cookie award this year, it put too much pressure on.

Please contact Andrea Giroux at andrea.giroux@yahoo.com if you are interested in chairing or being on the committee.  

Thank You - Volunteer Spotlight

Thank you to Maura Miele and Jenn Friedman, Readers Breakfast chairs for leading this very special event on Friday for our children and teachers.  What a great way to say thank you to all of our children who read so many books over the summer!  Thank you to Ellen Mandel for surprising the kids by recruiting WALLY - the kids absolutely loved it!  Over 20 parent volunteers came out to help - thank you for your support!

Thank you to Julie Knudson, Picture Day chair for all of her hard work organizing and running a super SMOOTH picture day for Sprague.  Special thanks to veteran Picture Day mom, Michelle Heath, for teaching Julie the ropes.  Thank you to the many parents and teachers who also helped make picture day a success.

Walk to School Day - It was great to see so many walkers/riders once again, over 300 students!!!  Thank you to Cindy Marmer, Anng Kinney and Catherine Mirick who arrived early that morning to help with check in. We need parent volunteers for the next Walk to School, Thurs., November 8th, click here to sign up.

Remember Me Books Ghosting Event

  Remember Me Book GHOSTING is back this fall!  

Join us for some ghostly fun while supporting the fabulous Sprague Library!  

Ghosting at Sprague involves a "ghost" anonymously leaving a bag of new books (donated by Sprague families - that means you!) and a "You've Been Ghosted!" sign on your child's classroom door. 

Last year 70 new books were donated to the Sprague Library from this fun event. 

All the kids feel involved as books are donated anonymously to the entire class (ex. Happy Halloween 4MH) and we take a class photo with the new books before they go back to the library.

Families can order books through usual Remember Me process, follow this link if you need more information on How to Order.  Remember that your donation will be Anonymous and please list your child’s classroom in the Gift Message section before you check out. Books need to be in the library no later then October 22nd for on time Halloween delivery, so please order soon if you are using Amazon. This is a great way to show your Halloween spirit and support the Sprague library!

Questions? Email shannonsmith@verizon.net or amynshultz@yahoo.com 

Volunteer Sign Ups & Important Dates

Volunteer Sign Ups - thank you!

• Oct 1 - 5th Grade Halloween Costume Collection and Sale - through Oct. 10th (Sign up sent via email to 5th grade parents) Contact Phyllis Carter carterupham@comcast.net for more info
• Oct 2 - Student Picture Day at 9:00-2:30pm Tuesday
• Oct 3 - Walk to School at 8:00-8:45am Wednesday
• Oct 5 - Summer Readers Breakfast on Friday
• Oct 9-11 - Book Fair on Tuesday-Thursday

Important Dates This Week:

Monday, October 1

8:00am

 Collection for Halloween Costume Sale sponsored by 5th Grade

Tuesday, October 2

8:00am

 Collection for Halloween Costume Sale sponsored by 5th Grade

9:00am

 Student Picture Day - chair Lisa Knudson

Wednesday, October 3

8:00am

 Collection for Halloween Costume Sale sponsored by 5th Grade

8:30am

 PTO Coffee & Announcements

8:30am

 Walk to School (International)

9:00am

 PTO Speaker Event for Parents

10:00am

 PTO Board Meeting

Thursday, October 4

8:00am

 Collection for Halloween Costume Sale sponsored by 5th Grade

Friday, October 5

8:00am

 Collection for Halloween Costume Sale sponsored by 5th Grade

9:00am

 Summer Readers Breakfast - chairs Jenn Friedman and Maura Miele

For more dates, see google calendar at www.spragueschool.org

 

Scholastic Book Fair, Tues. Oct. 9th - Thurs., Oct. 11th, Volunteer to Help during your child's class visit!

Every READER is a STAR at Sprague's annual Scholastic Book Fair!

Don't miss this once a year chance to stock up your at-home library, or make a book donation to your child's class.  Parents can shop during all book fair hours, or join your children during their classroom trip to the book fair! Can't shop with your child? Just send them with money in an envelope and our book fair staff will help them shop for the perfect book.  

Class Visit Schedule - Click below to sign up to volunteer.

	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
09:00	2KF (Fiore)	3JB (Byrne)	3JL (Lundbohn)
09:30	1LB (Blumenthal)	4MH (Henzel)	3AR (Rogers)
10:00	2KC (Casalena)	5EB (Banthin)	KSG (Goudreault)
10:30	KGG (Gledhill)	1KL (Lindquist)	2LM (Mortarelli)
11:00	4JH (Heckman)	4TD (Drake)	KKB (Bender)
1:15	5HH (Heon)
1:45			2CR (Craig)
2:15	5BH (Hale)		1DG (Gaul)

We'd love your help! Click here to volunteer!

New this year... Family Fun Afternoon! Wednesday Oct 10th, 12:30-2:30 pm

The superb Ellen Mandel will be presenting a dramatic book reading with a surprise guest everyone will be talking about! The 5th grade will be selling some tasty treats as well, so come expecting family fun for all! See you there!
 

Book Fair Hours:

Tuesday, Oct 9th, 9:00-11:30am, 1:15-3:30pm

Wednesday, Oct 10th, 9:00-11:30 am

Family Fun Afternoon Wed., 12:30-2:30pm

Thurs. Oct 11th, 9:00-11:30am, 1:15-3:30 pm

Thank you for your cooperation,

DD Marcoux and Andrea Doglioli

Book Fair Co-chairs

International Walk to School Day this Wed., Oct. 3rd

Our 1st Walk to School brought out 333 Sprague student walkers. 

Can we beat that number? How about 350?

Click here to sign up to help walkers check in and award footies.

For more information on the history of Walk to School, click here.