Principal’s Newsletter
Seth Paine
March
Lake Zurich
School District 95
Marching Along
“I have a place where dreams are born,
And time is never planned.
It’s not on any chart,
You must find it with your heart.
Never Never Land”
Volume 1, Issue 7
3/1/16
Upcoming Events:
If, like me, you were fortunate enough to
have attended this year’s Seth Paine musical, you may have
recognized the above as a song from the performance. This year’s
production was, once again, a wonderful representation of what
our students are capable of when they work hard and are pushed
to reach their full potential. This amazing cast should feel great
pride in their accomplishments and perseverance! Please see
page three for photos from the dress rehearsal (courtesy of Bill
and Laura Choi).
This month should be busy and productive here at Seth Paine.
We look forward to the many events and activities planned
throughout the month.
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or
concerns that may arise. You can reach me at 847-438-2163 or
marie.rothermel@lz95.org.
Marie Rothermel
Principal, Seth Paine
District Science Fair
The district will be hosting its 8th Annual Science Fair on Saturday,
April 16 at Middle School South from 8:30-11:00 am. This event is
sponsored each year by the District 95 Educational Foundation.
Participation is open to all District 95 students in Kindergarten
through Eighth Grade. Please consider signing up for this fantastic,
educational event. Sign up closes on March 21st, so register now to
ensure your spot!
More details and registration forms can be found at:
District 95 Science Fair Webpage
 PTO Meeting:
March 2, 7:00 pm
(library)
 Early Release:
Thursday, March 10
 Report Cards Sent Home:
Friday, March 11
 Poetry Assemblies:
Tuesday, March 15
 5th Grade Music Program:
Thursday, March 17
 Teddy Bear Factory:
Tuesday, March 22
 No School:
Friday, March 25
 Spring Break:
March 28—April 1
Inside this issue:
Staff Member of the Month
2
Honoring Dr. Seuss
2
Feb. Student of the Month
2
Peter Pan Photos
3
Teachers Make a Difference 3
5Essentials Survey
3
Reading Connections
4-11
Volume 1, Issue 7
Page 2
SP Staff Member of the Month
Seth Paine had the opportunity to honor a staff member at this past month’s
School Board meeting. Mrs. Suzanne Weider, a first grade teacher partnered
with Mrs. Kim Tomczyk in the demonstration classroom, was chosen by
colleagues. Below is a portion of what was read at the Board meeting.
“Mrs. Weider cares about people, at Seth Paine Elementary School and
throughout District 95. She takes the time to model the essence of a quality
leader and makes every effort to instill excellence at all levels. Through
leadership and effective communication skills, she promotes continuous learning and
professional expectations. She continues to consistently set high standards for herself, her
colleagues, and our students. She has made a dramatic difference at Seth Paine Elementary
School. It is our pleasure to honor Suzanne Weider for the Seth Paine Staff Member of the
Month Award.
Honoring Dr. Seuss
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Wednesday, March 2,
our school lunch provider (Sodexho) will be serving up a
special lunch. Students will be offered Green Eggs &
Ham, Sam I Am, One Fish, Two Fish Strawberry Banana
French Toast Sticks, Hop on Pop Chef Salad, or Fun on
the Run. Students participating in school lunch will have
the chance to guess how many “red fish” are in the jar to
win 2 Premiere Movie Tickets from Regal Cinemas!
Coloring sheet handouts will also add to the fun.
Help us celebrate this much beloved children’s author!
February Student of the Month
Each month District 95 asks every building to select a student who represents our
District Mission of “Being a responsible, caring citizen in a global community”.
For the month of February, Seth Paine selected 1st Grader, Ryan.
“Caring, compassionate, conscientious, continuous learner—these are the best
words to describe first grader, Ryan. Ryan is a kind friend whom other children
enjoy working with in the classroom. His thoughtful manners don’t just extend
to his classmates, but to the adults in the school as well. Ryan has a growth
mindset and enjoys the challenges presented in his class. During the science
unit, he went above and beyond by extending his learning at home with an
experiment on temperature and changing states of matter. Ryan’s cheerful
disposition and “can do” attitude have a positive influence to make our classroom
a great place to learn for everyone.”
Volume 1, Issue 7
Page 3
Peter Pan
*Photos courtesy of Bill and Laura Choi
Teachers Make A Difference Award
Parents and students of District 95 are invited to nominate a teacher for the 2015-16
Teachers Make a Difference Award. Each year, three teachers are selected from among
the district’s many outstanding professionals. If you or your child(ren) would like to
nominate a teacher, please make sure they are turned in by Wednesday, March 16.
You can submit your nominations online at: Online Form
You can also handwrite your nomination using: Paper Form
5Essentials Survey
Just a reminder that we value your feedback and encourage you to fill out the 5Essentials
survey for Seth Paine. We currently have 13% feedback from families, but need 20%
participation in order to have a report generated for school use. Your participation in the
parent survey helps us understand the learning conditions at our school and guide
improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept confidential and will never
be connected to you or your child.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey will be open through March 11, 2016.
To take the survey for your child(ren)’s school, please visit
https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select “Parent” to begin.
For more information about the 5Essentials Survey, or to visit past
results, please visit https://illinois.5-essentials.org/2015/.