Author: Amy Ritterbusch

Dear Sprague Community, It appears that the cold and snow have arrived! With that in mind, I’d like to remind you that whenever the red, white, and blue flag with stars is out front, students will wait indoors before school.… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–January 19, 2016

Dear Sprague Community, It is with sadness that I tell you that Jack Glorioso, one of our night custodians passed away on Sunday. Jack was a very kind soul, who worked at Sprague in the late afternoon and evenings. Many… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–January 12, 2016

Dear Sprague Community, Brrrr, its cold outside!!! Please be sure your child has all the warm clothes needed for outdoor recess each day. We go out as long at the temperature is 20 degrees or above. Children need hats, gloves,… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder

Dear Sprague Community, Well, it is the shortest day of the year and many of us still have lots to do! I am always a bit perplexed by the winter solstice. It signals the beginning of longer days, yet always… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–December 22, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, The school is “buzzing” with plans for creations for our Day of Play tomorrow. It is so interesting to see and hear how kids envision their projects using nothing but things we usually throw away! I can’t… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–December 15, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, Sometimes, the best gifts are the unexpected ones. Last week I received and email from a Specialist in the U.S. Army who had received a care package that contained some letters from Sprague students. He was so appreciative and… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–December 8, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, It is a busy time of year and there is a lot happening at Sprague too! We will host a community screening of the documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed” in the Sprague Gym on Thursday, December 3rd from… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder

Dear Sprague Community, It’s Thanksgiving week! I hope you and your children will all enjoy some time with friends and family. We often think about that for which we are grateful around Thanksgiving, but truly being grateful every day, all… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–November 24, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, A fellow principal shared an email with me on Friday about World Kindness Day, which happened to be Friday, November 13th. The site asked people to think about random acts of kindness they might be able to… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–November 17, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, This year, Mr. Hagar-McKee will be featuring two grade levels at a time in concert. These concerts will take place in November, January, and April. The first one will be on November 20 featuring students in grade… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–November 10, 2015