Thank you Parents!
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Generous donations and participation in fundraising events by our parents and sponsors raised $102,600 for the 2015/16 school year (July 2015 to June 2016)! This funds all of PTO's programs and events, which in turn help our children learn in a fun, efficient and exciting environment.
Funding in detail
Membership: Our membership drive was supported by over 700 families and sponsorship from local businesses.
$103 for 103 program: This year we had 174 parents generously donate to this simple campaign, and several included an employers' match. School Programs: Our school fundraising programs include School Supplies (PTO partnership with EPI to presell school supply packs in the Spring for the next school year), Spirit Wear (Sale of a variety of Sprague, Half Day and DW clothing) and DW Pizza Lunch (providing Wednesday pizza lunches for DW students). Premier PTO Partners – We had five local businesses sign up as Annual Sponsors supporting all the PTO programs for the 2015/16 school year. Thank you to Nielsen Massey, Tamarak, Lincolnshire Sports Association, Julianne Spilotro Coldwell Banker and Howard Simon & Assoc., for their continued support of PTO efforts! 
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Book Fair - This event in December allowed PTO to raise almost $3,800 while also pulling the community together through performances by numerous classes and student groups.
It also was a great chance to give back by donating both new and used books to local organizations in need such as Bernie’s Book Bank! Parents also purchased books for teachers/staff through our Teachers’ Wish List program and the PTO donated $1,000 back in books to the school libraries. 
Run for D103/5K - Our 6th annual run took place on May 21st. We had 568 people register to race. This year, the Run for D103 5K Run/Walk was sponsored and
supported by all three volunteer organizations within District 103. The goals for the proceeds from this event were to bring 21st Century learning tools to our schools including state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, STEM technology and music room updates. This event raised nearly $17,500. 
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4th graders learn all about the State of Illinois during PTO's
annual State Fair in May. 
With the help of parent volunteers, 5th graders experience
math concepts such as fractions during Fraction Café. 
Social Dance Lessons allow 6th graders to learn
basics of Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Electric Slide and more. |
Every year, PTO helps organize or sponsor a wide range of programs geared toward the current curriculum and enriching the students school experiences:
Discovering the Depths (Humpback whales), Wildlife Discovery Center, "Pioneer Living Journey Back in Time", The Mousetrap Machine, National Geographic Giant Map (South America), Jesse White Tumbling, Lewis & Clark, The Science Alliance, Voice of Chicago/Poetry Slam, Amazing Science of Magic & Illusion, Mama Edie Storytelling, Spain's Dancing Rhythms, Learn to Juggle. “VOLUNTEERING IS THE ULTIMATE EXERCISE IN DEMORACY. YOU VOTE IN ELECTIONS ONCE A YEAR, BUT WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER, YOU VOTE EVERY DAY ABOUT THE KIND OF COMMUNITY YOU WANT TO LIVE IN.”
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Link to Learning & Extra for Extracurricular (E4E)
Grants: $4,100 was awarded to encourage and support creative and innovative learning methods to enhance District 103 curriculum. This year, the program afforded Dash & Dot Robotics Kits for Sprague, Snap Circuit Kits and Ozobots for Half Day, and Wind Energy Module Kits for DW to allow the students to explore computer science skills and various forms of environmentally friendly energy sources. School Facilities Improvements Half Day Playground Modifications From the raised funds, PTO contributed $10,000 toward playground modifications at Half Day, which was completed in October 2015. Sprague Library Furniture PTO contributed $10,000 toward new furniture for the Sprague School Library, which was completed in August 2016. DW Fitness Center Equipment $34,000 was awarded toward new fitness center equipment for Daniel Wright JHS. DW Library Furniture From the raised funds, PTO is contributing $30,000 toward new furniture for the Daniel Wright JHS Library, which will be completed during the 2016/17 school year. School-wide programs and initiatives
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Hospitality
Wondering how else we support our students, teachers, staff and families throughout the year? Here is a complete list of what our committee undertook this year:
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We encourage our parents to contact us with any questions, suggestions or if you would like to join our group of volunteers. We are always open to new ideas! Please visit us on Facebook and our website at www.d103pto.org to see our current events.
“VOLUNTEERS DO NOT NECESSARILY HAVE THE TIME; THEY HAVE THE HEART”
ELIZABETH ANDREW |
