
NED is coming Monday!

🌟 Join Us for the 2024 Springfield Public Schools Empower All Abilities (EAA) Conference!
Saturday, November 16th
Registration 8:00 a.m.
Program runs 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For over 16 years, the EAA Conference has supported families, educators, and professionals to empower students with exceptionalities. This year, we're back in person on Saturday, November 16th at Lanphier High School!
We’re excited to welcome social media influencer Jordan Toma, author of I’m Just a Kid with an IEP, as our keynote speaker! 🙌 His inspiring journey will set the tone for a day filled with practical insights and strategies to support our students.
💡 Breakout sessions cover key topics like Autism, ADHD, transition services, and long-term planning. Plus, check out our exhibitor hall with amazing resources from local and national vendors!
📅 Don’t miss out! This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow in a supportive community. BONUS: Childcare is available for kids ages 3+!
👉 Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdiPlvLcELfv.../viewform


Graham Families! Just a reminder tomorrow is our monthly Family and Community Engagement Meeting in the cafeteria starting at 6pm. Light dinner will be served and babysitting will be available. Afterwards, families can shop the book fair from 7:00-7:30pm.

All Star Families! Don't forget we have our Grandparents Day Breakfast tomorrow! Students may bring a grandparent(s) to have breakfast with them in our cafeteria from 8-9am. Donuts and coffee will be served! Please RSVP by 3pm today by scanning the barcode on the flyer attached, emailing me at lboualavong@sps186.org or calling the office 217-525-3220.


Graham Families! Our Scholastic Book fair is OPEN! Students may purchase books tomorrow during school hours with the help of our amazing volunteers! To set up an E-Wallet, click this link or send your student with cash tomorrow. You can also shop after our FACE Meeting on Thursday WITH your student from 7-7:30pm.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5613550

All Star Families! Don't forget, tomorrow starts our Book Fair shopping! Students can bring in cash or use their EWallets tomorrow and Wednesday to shop during their designated time. You can also shop Thursday after the FACE meeting from 6:30-7:30pm.

Grandparent's Breakfast is on Thursday, September 12th. Please join us for coffee, juice, and donuts. Breakfast is served at 8:00 AM. After breakfast, the book fair will be open for shopping!

All Star Parents!
You can set up ewallets for the upcoming Book Fair by following this link:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5613550

Our next Family and Community Engagement meeting will be Thursday, Sept 12th, at 6pm in the cafeteria. Afterwards, you may shop the book fair if you didn't get a chance to buy books Tuesday or Wednesday.

Congratulations to all our August All Stars of The Month! They enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast this morning prepared by Mr. Hood!



Don't forget! No school on Monday! We will see our All Stars on Tuesday!

Still need a physical or immunizations?
● Keep Kids in School Clinic - No appointments, walk-in only, Wednesday, September 11th. Wait times can be long, but you will be seen if you arrive between 8-12.
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
● Keep Kids in School Clinic - Call Public Health today for an appointment on Saturday, September 14th.
525-3100
No sports physicals at either KKIS clinic.

Please see attached updated September Events Schedule! Note that the All Star Student of the Month breakfast is Tuesday, September 3rd. We are also still looking for parent volunteers for our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair! Please reach out to Mrs. Boualavong at lboualavong@sps186.org if you are interested in volunteering.


Does your child still need a back to school physical? See the attached flyer for a free physical opportunity!


You can also scan the barcode below to sign up for the book fair E-Wallet!


All Star Families! You can now set up your E-Wallets for the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair!
Click on this link for instructions:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5613550

September Family Events Schedule!


Dear All Star parents!
We are looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming book fair! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Mrs. Boualavong at lboualavong@sps186.org

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.
Dates: 9/9/24-9/13/24
Location: Teacher Lounge during school hours except Thursday, we will also be open from 6:30-7:30pm
Stay tuned for more info!


District 186 Families, We are excited to see our students back in school tomorrow morning!
Please check your e-mail ! We kindly request your support as parents and guardians in reviewing the cell phone policy with your students. Together, we can ensure a learning environment with minimal distractions.
Let's have a great year, 186!!