Hawk Talk
Studying Communities
Fast facts students learned about the fire was that it started on October 8, 1871. People thought they would be safe if they could get north of The Chicago River, but the fire was able to cross the river due to the strong winds that night. The only building left standing was The Water Tower, still located on Michigan Avenue. The standing tower gave people hope to rebuild. It is believed that a spilled lantern started the fire. As part of their studies students read about the fire and summarized each chapter of their reading. They then created a film strip highlighting and illustrating the key elements of the fire.
Please visit the school's Facebook page or the Google Doc folder to see pictures of the activities.
Moving Ahead
Classroom placement is an important process for our students. Our teachers and staff invest significant time and effort to ensure the creation of healthy learning groups and environments. It is important to develop balanced classrooms by considering students’ gender, academic, social, and emotional needs. We strive to create an optimal learning environment for students in each of our teachers classrooms.
If you wish to share more specific information about your child's placement, please indicate your thoughts on this Optional Parent Input Form.
Please complete the form no later than midnight on April 30, 2022.
The input you provide will be reviewed and considered as we begin planning for your child for the 2022-2023 school year. While specific teacher requests cannot be accommodated, your insight is valued as we take many variables into consideration.
Please note, the input you share is not private between the principal and parent and will be shared during the placement process. Please complete a form for each of your children, if desired.
We look forward to providing your child with continued learning excellence! Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts with our staff.
District 103 News
Humanitarian Relief Efforts
District 103 is teaming up with the Lake County Superintendents Association (LCS), which represents more than forty school districts in Lake County, to provide humanitarian relief to Europe through a donation drive. Lake County schools are working with humanitarian aid groups to understand what supplies are needed, and District 103 will focus our drive on the collection of new:
• Hygiene kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)
• Socks (all sizes)
• Powdered infant formula
Board of Education Meeting
Partnerships
Wolves Game
Join the Learning Fund Foundation for an afternoon of fun at a Chicago Wolves game on Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m. Once you purchase your tickets, check your inbox and spam filters from an email from Fevo with instructions on how to access your tickets.
Early Bird Deadline Approaching for 5K
The early bird early-bird registration discount ends Friday, April 15 for the D103 PTO 5K Run/Walk, as well as to get a guaranteed T-shirt. The race is Saturday May 21, 2022 at 8 a.m. The PTO is also looking for volunteers on race day.
Did you know family sponsorships are available? For $200, family sponsors receive up to 6 race registrations, your family name on the back of a T-shirt, and a portion of the entry fee is tax deductible!
Community News
Soccer Registration Closing
LSA Spring Soccer Registration is closing Soon! Sessions begin the week of April 18 at North Park! The Spring Soccer program is offered to boys and girls who are 3-14-years-old. This program is led by professional Chicago Rush North coaches. Each professionally-led training session will be spent learning a variety of basic soccer fundamentals (i.e. dribbling, passing, and shooting). These sessions will also include some small-sided games with an emphasis on basic positioning, teamwork, and strategy, in a FUN, POSITIVE environment.
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