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Daniel Wright Junior High School Newsletter - Jan. 15, 2021
Conquering the Competition
Tech Support
- If you cannot answer the question yourself, please visit the parent support website. It has troubleshooting tips and a Google form that you need to complete. Completing the form will lead to a faster turn around for support as D103 tech staff is monitoring the support site.
- This Google support form is also available as a “Get Help!” Button on all DW student school-issued iPads.
Simplifying Stevenson for Eighth-Graders
Attention eighth-grade students and parents! Please plan to join us through a Zoom conference event on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. for an informative and interactive program called, Simplifying Stevenson, led by Stevenson's Principal, Troy Gobble. No RSVP needed!
The question and answer format will involve former DW students to share information that helps parents and students navigate SHS. This program is for eighth-grade students and their parents.
Calendar Changes
There is no school Monday, Jan. 18 for D103 students. There is a student learning schedule change today, Jan. 15: https://tinyurl.com/yyhurda2
Contest Winner
This year the Free 2 Be Club hosted a fine arts contest to raise awareness for No Name Calling week.To the left is eighth-grader Ovee Muley’s winning piece! Thank you to runners up Sophia Pan, Megan Willens, Vivian Tang and Ana Ortiz Manzanares for participating.
Battle of the Books
Attention book lovers: Tryouts for the Daniel Wright Battle of the Books team will be held virtually on Friday, Jan 22 at 3:00 p.m. Please tune into the the Zoom channel for the tryout session.
Once a team is formed, practices will be held Tuesdays after school from Feb. 2 through March 9. Please contact Mrs. Shelton at ashelton@d103.org or Mrs. Wechselberger at jwechselberger@d103.org with any questions.
Book Contest
School Picture Days Set
Daniel Wright picture day has been scheduled for the last week in January. Pictures are being taken by Stuart Rodgers, which has provided excellent service to our school for many years. Their company has been serving many other area schools and understand safety concerns and procedures during this pandemic. Student photos will be taken in small groups and all the safety procedures will be followed. Please fill out the Picture Order Form in advance of picture day.
The picture day schedule follows:
- In-Person Learners - 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29
- Full Remote Learns - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Remote learners will sign up for a picture time slot.
Send Us Your Pictures
Save the Date
DW's Leaders in Learning is sponsoring a Watch Party: All Together Now set for 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22. Please show your interest in attending by filling out the registration form.
Other District 103 News
Board of Education Meeting
The next regular Board meeting will occur on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The notice and agenda can be found on the District 103 Board meeting webpage.
Partnership News
Leave Your Legacy in D103
The D103 Learning Fund Foundation invites your family to leave a legacy at D103 with the launch of the Legacy Brick Fundraiser. With the completion of the Daniel Wright construction project, the Foundation invites families to donate $100 to inscript their name on a brick pathway outside the remodeled school.
This LFF Legacy Brick Fundraiser video, narrated by Daniel Wright Principal Michelle Blackley and featuring the new school mascot, outlines the project. This is a great opportunity to bring our community together, so please consider a donation. The Learning Fund and all of our schools appreciate your generous support.
How to Raise a Socially Conscious Child
What does it mean to be anti-racist? How do you raise a socially conscious kid? D103 PTO Parent Education experts will share a virtual presentation on how parents can better prepare children to tackle issues of racism, equity, and social justice; how parents can go on their own anti-racism journey; and what steps families can take to build stronger communities through anti-racist work. RSVP for the virtual Webinar on How to Raise Socially Conscious, Anti Racist Kids at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
Community News
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
COVID-19 Vaccine Coming to Lake County
The Lake County Health Department has an important news bulletin about the COVID-19 vaccine coming to Lake County.
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