| Dr. Stephen Goodwin |
February 15, 2012
Dear Sprague Community, When Mr. Dononhue's half court heave rattled in and out of the rim last Thursday night, the 5th graders were once again able to storm the court in victory. So, in case you missed it, the 5th grade students nipped the Sprague staff in a barn burner of a contest 64-62. If you were able to attend the game, I hope you enjoyed yourself. I cannot thank Gillian Callaghan, Ginny Churchill, Margaret Lyne, and Jim and Ingrid Berquist, all Sprague 5th grade parents, for their tireless leadership and efforts regarding details both small and large for the last few months in preparation for the game. In support of the aforementioned parents as well our students were a whole additional team of parents that helped both in front of and behind the scenes leading up to and during the game. They included: Laurie Diamond - Concessions; Lorelei King, Matt King, John Maggioni, Meir Segal, Tom Rosenbloom, Laura Hartnett, Phyllis Theermann, Amy Kolb, Eric Churchill - Coaches; Beth Smith - Coordinator of the Half Time Show that rivaled any recent Super Bowl performance; Eric Churchill - Timekeeper; Ted Wayman - Announcer; Maura Wayman - Photographer; Sprague alums Max Wickersham and Charlie King - DJs; Mr. Wickersham and Haig Tellalian - Sound System support; and Ken Johnson - game night "go-to" guy. Huge thanks to all of them for making it actually happen. I apologize if I left anyone else out inadvertently. Also, much thanks to the approximately 25 Sprague staff members who sacrificed their body and soul for two halves of (in)glorious basketball. They were all terrific. Finally, thanks to the sublime 5th graders for taking on this challenge, working together as a team, and emerging victorious both in the game and as leaders of our school. 4th Graders you better be ready for next year, the staff has already started talking about ending our two game losing streak. Finally, many thanks to the Sprague community for your support thus far of our Cradles to Crayons Pajama Drive taking place throughout February. As a community we have already donated well over 125 pairs of pjs and we still have 7 more school days left in February. Thanks so much for your generosity and efforts in this regard. Spring Open House: On Wednesday, March 7 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Sprague will be conducting its annual Spring Open House. (Just a reminder that this event had previously been scheduled for the night of Thursday, March 8.) Again this year, Sprague K-5 students are asked to meet in the gym by 6:25 p.m. From 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., each grade level will perform a dance that is tied into their respective grade level curriculum. Then from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m., parents (and students) are invited to visit their classrooms to view student work. We look forward to this night and thanks for taking the time to support your child's education. Parent Conferences: Hard to believe, but March parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. Teachers offer unique insight into how your child is progressing academically, socially and emotionally within the school setting. I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity and meet with your child's teacher. Parent Conferences will be conducted on Wednesday, March 21, Wednesday, March 28, Tuesday, April 3 and Wednesday, April 4. We welcome all to sign up for a conference. If you have not done so already, please call or email your child's teacher to set up a time. Thanks: Many thanks to all of the Grade 2 and 3 parents who helped prepare food for Wednesday's staff luncheon. The food, as usual, was sumptuous, and the staff appreciates them so much. Special thanks to Becca Cahaly and Lori Goldenthal for organizing all parts of the staff lunches. Finally, I hope everyone has a safe, relaxing and fun February break. Take care, Stephen Goodwin Sprague Principal |
