Hawk Talk
Musical - Jukebox Time Machine
There were 120 students at Half Day who performed in the musical, "Jukebox Time Machine" this week. Watch the musical in its entirety on the Half Day YouTube Channel. The musical will be published there sometime next week.
"It's the first musical on the Half Day Stage since 2019. Students have worked on their singing, dancing, and acting skills throughout the past six weeks. We're so proud of our Half Day musical performers," said Musical Director Ashley Smidt.
Please visit the school's Facebook page or the school's Google Doc folder for pictures.
Upcoming Events
Follow the Half Day calendar for upcoming events. Don't miss out. Follow along on our interactive calendar where you can pick and choose what to note and search for items you don't see. Below are some of the highlights:
- May 17: SHS Art Consortium where select students display artwork from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- May 18: Explore the Arts Day during the school day - Volunteers needed
- May 18: Early Dismissal Day
- May 19: State Fair for fourth-graders during the school day
May 21: 5K Run/Walk for D103
June 1: Last Day of School, Early Dismissal Day
Book Return
Next week is the last week for students to check out books from the library. Books should be returned to the library no later than Friday, May 27.
Asian Pacific American Heritage
The roots of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month can be traced back to 1976, when Jeanie Jew, president of the Organization of Chinese American Women, contacted government officials in response to the lack of Asian Pacific representation in the U.S. bicentennial celebrations that same year. The observance began in 1979 as Asian Heritage Week, established by congressional proclamation. In May 1990, the holiday was expanded further when President George Bush signed a proclamation making it month-long for that year. On October 23, 1992, President Bush signed legislation designating May of every year Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The month of May was chosen to commemorate two significant events in history: the immigration of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869 (Golden Spike Day). The diversity and common experiences of the many ethnic groups are celebrated during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with numerous community festivals as well as government-sponsored activities. Schools celebrate with school entrance and library display and classroom lessons.
District 103 News
Returning Student Registration
Registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year for students returning to District 103 schools in the fall.
The email you use to check report cards on the PowerSchool parent portal is the same email you will use to register. That email should have received an invitation today from Registration Support (noreplyregistration@powerschool.com). If you did not receive it, please check your spam folder or security settings. Follow the directions in the Registration Support email.
If you have trouble retrieving your login credentials using the “Forgot Password?” link on the Sign In page, please contact your school directly for assistance logging into the parent portal for returning registration.
- Laura B. Sprague School - 847-945-6665 or Dawn Ripoli at dripoli@d103.org
- Half Day School - 847-634-6463 or Julie Kirkorsky or Avantika Singh at HDschool@d103.org
- Daniel Wright Jr. High School - 847-295-1560 or Gayathri Kalyanaraman at gkalyanaraman@d103.org
Board of Education Meeting
The May Regular Board meeting has been moved to Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Half Day School, 239 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, with a student and staff member recognition ceremony. Students who have achieved their highest level of competition at conference, state, regionals, or nationals will be honored. District 103 retirees and staff members will also be recognized for their years of service.
Following the awards ceremony, the Board of Education meeting will move to the District Office at 111 Barclay Blvd. Suite 100, and will be broadcast on the District’s YouTube Channel.
Partnerships
Join Us for D103 Laughs
The PTO Parent Education Team invites D103 parents to a FREE Stand-Up Comedy Show at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, Lincolnshire Swim Club, 2 Yorkshire Dr., Lincolnshire. Register now for this adult-only evening filled with comic relief and good company.
Lawn Signs for Sale
The PTO is gearing up to celebrate our graduating fifth-graders from Half Day! Show your support by purchasing a "Class of 2022" Lawn Sign. Graduation lawn signs must be ordered by Tuesday, May 17. Signs will be delivered to your student's homes between May 27 and June 1.
Volunteers Needed May 18
The District 103 PTO is looking for volunteers to help with Explore the Arts Day at Half Day. Please sign up to volunteer on the PTO Membership Toolkit.
Volunteers Needed for 5K
Over 530 students, parents, and staff have registered for the Saturday, May 21, D103 PTO 5K Run/Walk. Sign up today and join in the fun morning activity with friends, neighbors, and classmates. Volunteers are needed. Run the race and volunteer for a good cause.
Community News
Memorial Day
Lincolnshire's Memorial Day Commemoration is set for 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, Spring Lake Park, and will include band students from D103.
Youth Soccer
Please visit the Chicago Rush North's website for youth soccer opportunities.
Summer Gifted Program
Register now for the Center for Gifted summer classes that will be held in schools nearby.
Half Day Information
- Principal Jill Mau
- Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange