Author: Amy Ritterbusch

Dear Sprague Community, November certainly is a month to reflect on all of our blessings. As a grateful community, it is important for us to find ways to teach our children to be grateful and help others when they can.… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–Nov. 7, 2017

Dear Sprague Community, We had a great week last week! On Friday, we had our first school gathering. Fifth grade leaders helped run the program with a focus on our HEART values. For those of you who are new to… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–Sept. 12, 2017

Dear Sprague Community, We had a great first week of school. We appreciate family support of our school routines and procedures. Our first priorities are that students are safe and happy at school. With those basic needs covered, we can… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–Sept. 5, 2017

Dear Sprague Community, As we begin a new school year, I’d like to ask for your help in keeping our students safe during drop off and pick up times. We have two marked crosswalks on the property. One is front… Continue reading Sprague Crosswalk Safety

Dear Sprague Community, Can you believe that school starts tomorrow? I know answers may vary to this question, but we are excited to welcome your children to Sprague tomorrow for the start of the 2017-2018 school year! (Since tomorrow is… Continue reading First Day of School

Dear Sprague Community, Excitement is in the air this week. We had a solar eclipse. We have a fresh coat of paint in the office. The custodians are putting the final touches on summer cleaning projects at Sprague and soon… Continue reading Welcome to Sprague for 2017-2018

Dear Parents, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your children with us. They bring us joy with their smiles and stories each and every day. Enjoy your time with them this summer. Today, we had… Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Reading

Dear Sprague Community, On the last day of school, Sprague has a tradition for sending off our 5th graders. It is called the “Clap Out.” All families are invited to attend. In short, all students K-4 line the hallways at… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–June 6, 2017

Dear Sprague Community, Have you ever hesitated before writing to people when you know how they will likely react to reading the news you have to share? This is such a time for me. Changes are inevitable in life and… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–June 1, 2017