Wright-ings
Daniel Wright Junior High School Newsletter - April 2, 2021
Buy a Pizza & Help Support Student Fundraiser
Please indicate in the RevTrak Web Store how you would like to receive your coupon. Reach out to kbuffa@d103.org with any questions. The members of student council thank you for your support and helping us support Loving Without Limits!
Color Wars
After the week of April 5, more Color War challenges will be introduced to build community and maintain friendships between remote and in-person students. Stay tuned!
MATHCOUNTS Competition Update
Students in Math Club participate in MATHCOUNTS, a competitive series of math contests.
In a MATHCOUNTS competition, 12 Daniel Wright students advanced to the Chapter Invitational . Students who advanced were: Aaroh Tak (8), Akshay Subramanian (7), Angela Ho (7), Ashra Roshy (7), Audrey Hong (8), Caden Zhao (8), Jonathan He (7), Kaden Jeon (7), Richard Xu (7), Surya Chandrakasan (8), Tony Liu (8), and Vedanti Joshi (8).
Of those who competed, six students advanced to the state competition. They are: Akshay Subramanian (7), Angela Ho (7), Audrey Hong (8), Caden Zhao (8), Jonathan He (7), and Vedanti Joshi (8).
The results from the state competition are still pending. They are scheduled to be released this week.
Legacy Raps
Safety Guidelines for DW Mask Breaks
The Illinois Department of Health requires that all students, teachers and staff members on school grounds wear a face mask at all times except in the following circumstances:
Eating while maintaining six-foot physical distancing.
When outdoors and physical distancing of six-feet can be maintained.
Please review the e-notice regarding mask breaks at Daniel Wright.
Wrestling Returns to DW
The Warrior wrestling team is proud to announce that wrestling will be returning to Daniel Wright this spring. The season will run April 5 to May 13 Monday through Thursday. As in most athletics, wrestling will look very different this year. There will not be any live wrestling or competitions this season, instead we will focus on wrestling fundamentals and strength and conditioning with some fun games along the way. We will take the opportunity to use outdoor space along with the fitness center and gym spaces to learn this great sport to get your body healthy and strong. There is absolutely no experience needed. Take advantage of this great opportunity to be part of the team and gain the necessary skills to compete next season! Please review the wrestling flyer and then reach out to Coach Ingratta at singratta@d103.org for more information. We look forward to welcoming you to the Warrior Wrestling family!
Eighth-Grade News
Health Night
Please join fellow eighth-grade Daniel Wright students and their parents at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, for an informative health event that will cover relevant topics such as:
- Friendships and Romances: Building the Foundation for Healthy Adolescent Relationships
- Managing Stress: How to Develop Your Emotional Toolbox for the Transition to High School
- What Parents Need to Know to Help Middle Schoolers be Healthy, Happy Students in their High School Community.
Please RSVP to Health Night to inform the PTO that you will attend their sponsored event. If you have a topic you would addressed, please fill out this Google Interest Form before the presentation.
Please contact Tiffany Etzel at tiffanyetzel@gmail.com or Rilina Ghosh at ghosh.rilina@gmail.com with any questions about the event.
Eighth-Grade Scholarship
The D103 Learning Fund Foundation provides a scholarship opportunity for Daniel Wright eighth-graders. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying eighth–grader in memory of former parent Dawn Anderson.
The Dawn Anderson Scholarship was established in honor of Dawn Anderson who passed away in 2017. While her children progressed through the District 103 school system, Dawn followed them, volunteering for any and every school or teacher-based project available. Motivated by her love of children, Dawn continued volunteering after her children moved on in their education. To honor her legacy, the Learning Fund Foundation established the scholarship to recognize a D103 graduating eighth–grade student who displays a passion for volunteering and serving others. This $2,500 award must be used for education at a post–secondary school. For more information, please visit the Learning Fund Foundation's scholarship website page. The deadline to apply is Saturday, April 10, 2021. Please contact the foundation at lff+anderson21@d103.org with questions.
District 103 News
Vision Screening Required
Board of Education Meeting
The next regular Board meeting will occur on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The notice and agenda can be found on the District 103 Board meeting website page.
Partnership News
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
D103 PTO's virtual 5K run/walk event is now open.
In order to keep our community safe and continue to raise funds for our school district, the D103 PTO will host its first ever (hopefully only) Run for D103 VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk. Please visit the Run for D103 website to learn more about the event and register.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Dawn Anderson Angel Award
Requirements for Nomination: The nominee must be someone whose youngest child is an eighth-grade student so that this volunteer will be "graduating" from District 103. The volunteer should be someone who has committed his or her time over several years to our District, including volunteering for the PTO.
Maybe this is a visible volunteer who has led many PTO events or a quiet contributor who we could always count on to fill in when needed. Like Dawn, this volunteer should have an infectious volunteer spirit. The deadline for submission is April 30. Please fill out the Google nomination form to recognize a volunteer.
Community News
Law Day
Chief Judge Diane Winter and the Judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit would like to extend an invitation to Lake County students to participate in the annual Lake County Law Day activities. This year’s theme is “Advancing the Rule of Law Now.” The Judges look forward to seeing the great talent and skills of students in Lake County.
Youth Football
Enrichment Summer School
The Center for Gifted offers in-person spring and summer classes in Long Grove and Elmhurst. Please visit the Center for Gifted website. Masks are required, social distancing is enforced, and hand sanitizer must be non-scented. All classes are a maximum of 10-12 children. Students need NOT be tested or identified as gifted, just eager to learn!
Community Dialogue on Race
Women United (United Way) is offering a virtual event, "Community Dialogue on Race: Moving from Ideas to Action" from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. Please register for this event.
Upcoming Events
Daniel Wright Junior High School
Assistant Principal Nina Nusbaum
Assistant Principal Melody Littlefair
Email: ask103@d103.org
Website: www.d103.org/danielwright
Location: 1370 N. Riverwoods Road Lincolnshire, IL 60089
Phone: 847-295-1560
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanielWrightJHS/
Twitter: @district103