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March 10, 2017
Y O U R O RG A N I Z A T I O N
Lincoln Prairie Press
VOLUME 18, ISSUE 26
PARENT PARTNERSHIP
Inside this issue:
Parent Partnership
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District 54 Summer Band and
Orchestra Program
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District 54 Summer STEM
Academy
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2017-2018 PTSA Executive
Board Nominations
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8th Grade Fundraiser - Chipotle
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STC Elementary Scholarship
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STC Hosts D54 School Board
Candidates’ Forum
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Earth Day Recycling Event
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SPU - Making an Herb Garden
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Thank You
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Save the Date
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Calendar
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A RT I C L E
March 10, 2017
TO S U B M I T ?
L P . PR E S S 5 0 0 @ G MA I L . C O M
D E A D L IN E :
1 0 A M M O N DA Y
AMANDA S TOCHL
—P R I N C I P A L
J ULIE G LUFF
— A S S T . P R IN C I P A L
M I C H E L L E C U N N I N GH A M
—P T SA P R E S I DE N T
A R A B E L I S E W A R ZY N S K I
— LP P R E S S E D I T O R
Lincoln Prairie School
Main Phone: 847-357-5955
Absentee Line 847-357-5957
Believe it or not, we are already beginning plans for next year. Some
of the plans include soliciting support from you, the parent community. We have several opportunities for your involvement in next year’s
events and activities.
New Parent Mentor- Every year we look to support our new families
as they enter into LP. One method of support has been to pair up a
new family with a current family. Our intent is simply to welcome the
new family and possibly build a new relationship. In our experience
this has been a very low key way to make a big impact. Some families
never reach out and that is entirely ok. The purpose is to help them
feel welcome in our community. If your letter does that, mission
accomplished! We are looking for current families to support new
families in this way: write a welcome letter in August to the new family and give them your contact information should they want to connect
further. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Pantone in the office
at [email protected].
School Leadership Team Representative – We have a group that
meets regularly throughout the year to support our school community.
This team is comprised of a representative of each staff team, building
administration and a parent representative. This two year commitment
involves meeting regularly throughout the year, offering a parent
perspective in conversations and providing feedback on events,
structures, etc. Angie Oliver is rotating off at the end of this year. If
you are interested in obtaining information or would like to be
considered for this position, please contact Mrs. Stochl at
[email protected].
PTSA co chair – There is always a need for help when it comes to
chairing, co-chairing or volunteering with a variety of PTSA events.
Please contact Michelle Cunningham at [email protected]
if you’d like more information on what opportunities are available for
next year.
As you can see, every opportUNITY has the potential to impact our
commUNITY in a positive way. We need YOU to make it happen.
Please let us know how you’d like to help!
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District 54 Summer Band and Orchestra 2017
Registration for District 54’s Summer Band and Orchestra program has begun! Students who
have completed fifth, sixth, or seventh grade and have had lessons on their instrument in the
District 54 instrumental music program for at least one school year are eligible to enroll.
Summer Band and Orchestra will take place July 10-27 (Mondays-Thursdays) at Addams
Junior High School. Registration forms are available from any instrumental music teacher or
at https://sd54.org/resources/instrumental-music.
If you have questions, please contact the band/orchestra teacher at your school or
call 847-357-5138.
District #54 Instrumental Music Staff
What did you do on your summer vacation? Next fall, your answer could be: “I built and programed a robot,
learned how to code, used a 3-D printer to design my own car or jewelry, created and designed earthquake
resistant buildings, or used bioluminescence for a client’s project.” With the goal of bringing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) alive through authentic hands-on activities, District 54’s Summer
STEM Academy creates experiences that expands on the interests of students.
The District 54 Summer STEM Academy offers:
 A range of fun camps for a variety of interests for students in 1st through 8th grade
 Courses with hands-on, project-based curricula
 Instruction by District 54 teachers, experienced with STEM, in a positive environment
 An opportunity to conduct experiments using tools, equipment and technology used within the realworld
Registration for the Summer STEM Academy is $40.00 per student, checks/ money orders are to be made
payable to Schaumburg School District 54, which includes a camp t-shirt. Registration opens on Monday,
March 13th and closes on Monday, April 17th. Information and registration forms have been sent home with
your child - payment for the Summer STEM Academy with the registration form is mailed to the Department of Student Learning (524 E. Schaumburg Rd.).
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The Lincoln Prairie PTSA Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2017 – 2018 PTSA
Executive Board. Becoming involved in the PTSA is an excellent way to support your children in their
education! Please consider nominating yourself or someone you think would be a good candidate.
Available positions for the 2017 – 2018 school year:
President: Presides at all meetings; coordinates work of the officers and committees in order to
promote the objectives of the PTSA; maintains relationship with regional PTA. Weekly time
investment.
First Vice-President of Programs: Assistant to President; Chairman of Programs (oversees service
committees).
Second Vice-President of Fundraising: Assistant to President; Chairman of Fundraising
(oversees fundraising committees).
Recording Secretary: Maintains accurate, permanent record of minutes of all meetings; maintains
current membership list. Monthly time investment.
Corresponding Secretary: Conducts correspondence of the association as directed; purchases
staff/PTSA member gifts throughout the year as needed; performs other such duties as may be
delegated. Minimal time investment.
Treasurer: Receives all monies; keeps accurate records of receipts and expenditures; makes
deposits, pays out funds within budget; provides all materials to audit committee; completes and files
all appropriate IRS forms. Weekly time investment.
All elected officers will be provided training through local PTSA training programs.
Interested? You may nominate yourself or someone who you think would be a good candidate (with
their permission of course)!
Nominations, as well as questions, comments or suggestions can be emailed to Caryn Sterricker,
Nominating Committee Chair at [email protected] by March 30th.
Thank you,
Caryn Sterricker, Kim Schoewe, Samantha Julien, Nicole Ingraffia, Breann Cooper
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Free Money for Summer Camps!
The Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs is again offering the Elementary Summer Scholarship.
Highlights of the application process
PTSA Status
Parent needs to be a PTSA member by March 1, 2017.
Scholarship Amount Awarded
We will award 100% of the cost of the camp up to $125.
Grades Who Can Participate
Students currently in grades K-7th.
Statement about Camp
Only student written statement. (K-3rd grade may dictate their statement to an adult, if needed. No drawings.)
Applications can be found in the school office, and at the District 54 website at http://pta.sd54.org/ (Click on resources on
the left-side menu, then click on Scholarships and choose “elementary Scholarship.” The download link will be on the
right side of the page).
Please completely follow all directions on filling out and returning the application. Any application not meeting all the
criteria will be disqualified. Also note, no materials will be returned.
Applications are due in the Lincoln Prairie school office, in a sealed envelope marked “STC Elementary Scholarship,” by
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 (no exceptions). If you have any questions please contact Heather Wickey at 847-951-0533.
To celebrate Earth Day,
the Village of Schaumburg’s
Environmental
Committee, School District 54, and
Schaumburg Township District
Library are cohosting
Schaumburg’s Annual
Recycling Event
When?
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Where?
Boomers Stadium, West Parking
Lot, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd,
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Who?
Community Wide (not for business
or commercial)
Keep an eye out for more info as
we draw closer to Earth Day.
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— the basics —
Making an Herb Garden
— the content —
This is the class that will keep on giving all summer long! We will be planting
herbs in small containers that you will be able to use in your favorite recipes.
Don’t have any favorite recipes using herbs? We’ll provide some recipes at the
class also, as well as some samples for tasting of the things you can make with
your herbs. Each attendee will be able to choose from seeds such as parsley,
cilantro, basil and dill and plant their own garden. All supplies will be provided.
— the teacher —
Sue Longo & Madelyn Musso
— the details —
Monday, March 20, 2017; 6‐7:30 p.m.
Hoover Math & Science Academy, 315 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg;
Class presented in English; Parents/guardians AND students. Children ages 5
and older can plant their own herb gardens. Younger children will plant with an
adult. Limited space of 30 spaces
— the registration —
Meg Kwak, 847‐357‐6586 · Please leave your name, contact information,
number of children planting, and number of children requiring childcare.
http://sd54.org/spu
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A HUGE thank you to Karen Powers, Jody Bryant, Julia Lee and Dawn Jonen for
their help with last week’s Dairy Queen & Papa John’s Lunch Extreme. When
things went completely unexpectedly, these ladies stepped in and did what
was needed to get the job done and get our kids fed!
A special kudos to Mrs. Stochl, Mrs. Falvo, Mrs. Pantone, Mrs. Kraft, and Mrs.
Stenberg for stepping in to help, as well. It takes a village, and LP is the best
one to be a part of!! Our kids were super flexible and handled it all so well!
-The Lunch Extreme Committee
Thank you to over 40 volunteers who helped make Dad N Me night a HUGE
success. Your support allowed over 150 Dads to share a fun filled night with
over 250 students. 900 meatballs were served, over 160 Home Depot
Projects and over 100 STEM projects were built, and nearly 150 people tried
to escape from our Escape Rooms.
The joy continued into the weekend because 71 families
won cakes during the cake walk and had the opportunity
to eat cake for breakfast!!
In addition, thanks to all who support the PTSA Fundraising committees throughout the year so this fun-filled
event can be FREE!
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A big thank you goes out to all the parents for helping to
make Read Across America a fun week! Whether you were
encouraging your kids to read for their reading challenge,
assisting them in the dress up days, or coming in to be a
guest reader in the classrooms you played a big role! Also,
a special thanks to Carolyn Kraft for all her hard work and
behind the scenes orchestrating. LP rocks!
Thanks to all of the
artists who participated
in the Bookmark Design
Challenge.
A special
congratulations to the
artist whose designs
were chosen.
K/1= Lyric B
2/3= Grace G
4/5= Jasmine S
6/7/8= Niko O
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Friday,
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Boys Volleyball Practice, 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm, Muir School
Lego Club (Grades 4 - 8), 8:00 am, Room 106
Lunch Extreme - Buona Beef
STC PTA Auction
Boys Volleyball Games at St. Hubert’s
6th Grade Team, 6:00 pm
7th Grade Team, 7:00 pm
8th Grade Team, 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 11
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Annie Dress Rehearsal, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Monday,
March 13
Tuesday,
March 14
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Jr. Lego Club (Grades 1 - 3), 8:00 am, Room 106
Annie Dress Rehearsal, Act I, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Treat Day - Culver’s (Pre-Orders Only)
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Wednesday,
March 15
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Thursday,
March 16
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Annie Dress Rehearsal, Act II, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Environmental Club, 8:15 am, Room 101
Art Crew Club, 8:20 am, Room 122
School Store, 12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
ML Homework Club, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm, Room 114
Battle of the Books (Grades 1 & 2), 8:30 am, Library
Yearbook Club, 12:20 pm - 12:40 pm, Room 122
Peer Tutoring, 8:00 am, Room 110
Media Club, 8:00 am, Room 111
Battle of the Books (Grades 5 & 6), 8:30 am, Library
Annie Dress Rehearsal, Acts I & II, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
5th Grade Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dwight D. Eisenhower Junior High School
Battle of the Books (Grades 3 & 4), 8:30 am, Library
ML Homework Club, 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm, Room 114
Mathletes (Grades 5 - 8), 8:00 am, Room 110
Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Rafferty Administration Center
Friday,
March 17
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Lego Club (Grades 4 - 8), 8:00 am, Room 106
Lunch Extreme - McDonald’s
Annie Musical Performance, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, March 18
Sunday, March 19
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Annie Musical Performance, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Annie Musical Performance, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
8th Grade Fundraiser - Chipotle, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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https://lincolnprairie.sd54.org/calendar
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