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Half Day School Weekly Newsletter - November 19, 2021
Where the Wind Blows
Third-graders recently made wind vanes as a part of Half Day’s weather and climate unit for science. Wind vanes help students determine wind direction.
As part of their weather and climate unit students record and analyze data to make predictions, grasp a better understanding of weather and climate, look at what causes natural hazards, and study how natural hazards can be reduced.
To see pictures of the activity, please visit the school's Facebook page or Google Doc folder.
School Schedule Reminder
Please take note of the parent-teacher conference and holiday schedules:
Monday, Nov. 22: Early Dismissal for students in Grades K-8 (Parent-Teacher Conferences in the afternoon and evening)
Tuesday, Nov. 23 through Friday, Nov. 26: No School (Thanksgiving break)
103 Club will offer child care at the time schools dismiss for the day on Early Dismissal Days
Lunch is not served on Early Dismissal Days
Early Dismissal times for schools:
Sprague School
K-2 students are dismissed at 11:15 a.m.
Extended day students are dismissed at 11 a.m.
Early Childhood will not be in session on Early Dismissal Days
Half Day School
All students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m.
Daniel Wright Junior High School
All students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
Yearbook Cover Contest
Spelling Bee Aficionados
Students in grades 4-8 who are interested in the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition should register to participate by Wednesday, Dec. 1. Once registered, a spelling bee coordinator will assign the appropriate test to your child. Please read the Spelling Bee letter for detailed information about the competition.
Lunch Menus
District 103 News
PCR Testing Reminder
Board Member Appreciation Day
Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 joined communities throughout the state for Board Appreciation Day to say "thank you" to local school board members on Nov. 15, 2021.
District 103 publicly recognized the efforts of its Board members and showed appreciation for their dedicated service to its students and community at their regular board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Please join District 103 in thanking the Board of Education members:
- Anne van Gerven, President, resides in Lincolnshire, serving since 2013
- Kate Harper, Vice President, resides in Lincolnshire, serving since 2013
- Marissa Grossenbach, Board Member, resides in Lincolnshire, serving since 2017
- Michael Odongo, Board Member, resides in Buffalo Grove, serving since 2017
- Rana Hashemi-Haeri, Board Member, resides in Lincolnshire, serving since 2018
- Maria Peterson, Board Member, resides in Lincolnshire, serving since 2021
- Michael Weaver, Board Member, resides in Lincolnshire, serving since 2021
For boards of education, the recent challenges and difficult choices during the pandemic go beyond routine educational decisions. While continuing to ensure students have quality learning opportunities, board members must also consider their decisions in terms of the health and safety of students, teachers, and community members.
"Board of Education members are volunteers who give up their personal and family time to take the lead on tough decisions that affect not only our schools, but the entire community. Their choices impact many aspects of our daily lives, and the service allows the District 103 community to grow and thrive," said Dr. Scott Warren, District 103 Superintendent.
The Lincolnshire-Prairie View District 103 Board of Education has provided strong leadership to help create a positive learning environment for our students to learn and grow. We appreciate their hard work and dedication to our students, staff, families and community.
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Second Vaccine Clinic for Ages 5 to Adult
Our next clinic is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Sprague School. First and second doses for Pfizer (ages 5 and above), Moderna (ages 18 and above) and a single dose for Johnson and Johnson (ages 18 and above) along with vaccine booster shots for adults who are eligible will be available. To register for a vaccine, please click the link below:
Please note that the 8:00 a.m. time listed on the registration is the start time for the clinic, not your scheduled time to receive the vaccine. There are no assigned times. Drop-in anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The clinics are being organized by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The clinic is not exclusive to D103 schools and families, and we will have walk-ins from our community. Because we do not run the clinic, we cannot guarantee a time slot. Therefore, we will not have scheduled times for this clinic. Please note that the busiest times at the last clinic were between 8:00-10:00 a.m., with a 2 hour wait time. People who arrived after 11:00 a.m. had no more than a 25-minute wait. Individuals who arrived after 1:00 p.m. had almost no wait at all. Please be prepared to wait in line if you arrive in the morning.
Board of Education Meeting
Partnerships
Culver's Dining Fundraiser
Mabel’s Labels
Do you often have to search the school's “lost and found” bins for missing items? Save the hassle and label your child’s things. D103 PTO teams up with Mabel’s Labels.
1. Go to mabelslabels.com
2. Click ‘Support Fundraiser’
3. Enter ‘District 103 Parent Teacher Organization (Lincolnshire)
Community News
State Art Contest
The contest includes four entry levels: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. A panel of judges will select a winner and two runners-up in each entry level. All winners and runners-up will have their work displayed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum from Feb. 12 through March 18, 2022. The student whose work is chosen as "Best in Show" will be featured on a poster to celebrate Illinois Arts Education week. They will also be recognized at an ISBE board meeting and their framed work will be displayed in the Board office.
All entries must be received by mail, postmarked no later than Friday, Dec. 17. Mail entries to:
Arts Contest
Student Care
100 North First Street, E-222
Springfield, IL 62777
Football & Cheer Registration
Buffalo Bills football and cheer registration is underway.
Half Day Upcoming Events
Half Day School
Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange
Email: ask103@d103.org
Website: www.d103.org/halfday
Location: 239 Olde Half Day Road Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Phone: 847-634-6463
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalfDaySchool/?ref=bookmarks