Dear Sprague,

Hello.  In a year full of restrictions, our students have been nothing but resilient, understanding, and strong!  The proud principal continues to be in awe of each one of them.  On top of restrictions, we inserted standardized testing for our students in grades 3-5.  I will say….wow!  Congratulations, grades 3-5, on your fierce determination.  Great work, Sprague School!  

Lunches

  • As of Thursday, we resumed lunches outside

  • Unlike the fall, the outdoor lunch area (labyrinth) is wide open to direct sunlight

  • The tents will not be returning

  • I encourage you to bring your child with sunscreen/hat

  • I will also add that as the temperatures rise, so will the temperature levels on the concrete

  • As a result, there may be a need to return to indoor lunches (in the gym) if temperatures prove to be a challenge

  • When outside for lunch for these two days, the following was often heard from many, “It is so hot out here.”  Wondering who said that….?(he, he!) 

MCAS Testing Schedule Spring 2021

  • Tuesday, May 25th – math – grade 5

  • Thursday, May 27th – math – grade 4

  • Friday, May 28th – math – grade 3

  • Tuesday, June 1st – science – Grade 5 

  • We respectfully ask for your help with the following in preparation for the scheduled testing day:

  • Please come to school with a fully charged iPad

  • Please arrive to school on time – no later than 8:30 am

  • Please have students eat a healthy and hearty breakfast

  • Please encourage students to go to bed early for a solid night’s sleep

  • Please know that teachers have well-prepared students so each is ready!

  • We ask that each does his/her best as that is all we can ask for!

 

Placement 2021-2022

  • You are always encouraged to contact me directly regarding any serious concerns directly related to your child(ren)’s placement – my door is always open

Field 1.5 Hour (Day)

  • June 8thkindergarten and grade one – morning

  • June 8thgrades two and three – afternoon

  • June 9thgrades four and five – morning

  • Each event will be approximately 1.5 hours hence Field 1.5 (Day)

  • It has been a collaborative district decision that this will be an event of a much smaller scale 

  • Unfortunately it has also been determined that it will be an internal event only – no spectators or volunteers from outside the building

  • Aligning with all other goals this particular year, our focus is on maintaining and adhering to our health and safety protocols 

  • Thank you for your continued support and understanding on this topic along with all other topics

 

Last Day of School

  • June 16th – full day Wednesday

  • June 17thlast day of school for all students

 

Dates:

May 31st                        No School – Memorial Day

June 2nd                       Regular Wednesday Schedule – Dismissal at 12:00 pm

June 8th                        Field 1.5 (Day) – grades K-3

June 9th                        Field 1.5 (Day) – grades 4 and 5

June 14th                     Grade 5 Graduation – morning (details to follow)

June 16th                     Full-day Wednesday

June 17th                     Last Day of School – ½ day – dismissal at 12:00 pm

Time is flying!

Respectfully,

Leigh

Updates – May 15, 2021