Author: Amy Ritterbusch

Dear Sprague Community, November has arrived and with it comes thoughts of Thanksgiving and the holidays to come in December. It is a time when the days get noticeably shorter. We adjust to more hours of darkness, but it is… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–November 3, 2015

Dear Sprague Community—October 27, 2015 The Book Fair is in full swing! It is heartwarming to see students so excited about the prospect of new books. Special thanks to Andrea Doglioli and Aileen Farrell for all their work in setting… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–October 27, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, It has been so nice to see many parents at the grade level socials. Thank you to all who came and especially to those families who opened their homes to host. Congratulations! To Mrs. Okoshi and her… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–October 20, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, Pumpkins, apples, cider, donuts…..it’s that time of year. The leaves are starting to change. I hope you will consider attending the Sprague Fall Festival on Thursday from 5-7 PM. Sign up to make a scarecrow, bring chili,… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–October 13, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, October is Bullying Prevention Month! We are so fortunate to have author Trudy Ludwig visiting Sprague this week. Thanks to our PTO for funding her visit. As you know she will do a parent talk tonight, two… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–October 6, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, We are at the end of September and it is our first full week of school. Students seemed really settled in their classrooms. Teachers have spent a good deal of time in classrooms establishing a safe, caring,… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–September 29, 2015

****REMINDER—No school tomorrow in observance of Yom Kippur***** Dear Sprague Community, It was so wonderful to see the HUGE turnout for the Ice Cream Social on Thursday evening. I just love seeing kids and families enjoying time together. Many thanks… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–Sept. 22, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, It was wonderful to see so many parents at our Back to School Night on Thursday! We so appreciate your support. I heard positive feedback from parents about the Spanish language program that will begin in grades… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder–September 15, 2015

Dear Sprague Community, With temperatures in the 90’s both today and forecast for much of the week, we are truly lucky to call Sprague our school! The air conditioning made for a perfectly normal day today with the exception of… Continue reading Weekly note from Ms. Snyder

Dear Sprague Community, We had a great first day of school! It was wonderful to see new friends and old friends. We are indeed, fortunate to have the A/C at Sprague in this heat.  I have attached a few photos… Continue reading First Day