Half Day School
Understanding Weathering
As part of a recent Half Day Earth Science unit, fourth-graders completed an investigation on physical weathering that explored components of the soil and what it is made up of such as rock particles: gravel, pebbles, sand, clay, and silt.
“We explore how big rocks are broken down into smaller rocks. Students worked together in groups to analyze two types of rocks: granite and conglomerate and record detailed observations,” explained Teacher Tara Drazner.
It is all part of their study of the Earth systems in the community in which they live. For pictures of the activity, please visit the school's Google Doc folder.
Join HAWK Week Festivities
We are excited to celebrate our annual HAWK Week festivities during the week of Oct. 17 through Oct. 21. HAWK Week is a week of promoting, highlighting, and celebrating the attributes of our student body through unifying topics and projects.
Students are encouraged to participate in the Student Council’s Coin Collection for Helping Hurricane Victims (Redcross.org), and be involved in a host of special team building activities coupled with themed spirit days as listed below. We look forward to highlighting the special qualities of each of our HAWKs throughout the week!
Half Day HAWKs are:
Monday ~ H - Honest - We are crazy about honesty. Wear crazy socks and/or mismatched clothing!
Tuesday ~ A - Accepting - HATS off to being accepting! Wear a FUN or favorite hat!
Wednesday ~ W - Willing - 'Orange' you glad you're a HAWK? Wear all out ORANGE!
Thursday ~ K - Kind-hearted - Kids are dreaming of kindness! Wear your pajamas to school!
Friday ~ Celebrate being a HAWK and wear Half Day spirit wear/BLUE!
Yearbook Sign Up is Open
Students are invited to help create, design, and make decisions on what to include in the Half Day Yearbook. Please fill out the Yearbook Interest Form to participate in this monthly club. Applications are due by Friday, October 21.
Picture Retake Day
School Picture Retake Day is tomorrow, Oct. 14, for students who missed the September picture day or would like their child's picture retaken. Please read the news bulletin for more information.
District News
Emergency Response Drills
The safety and welfare of our students and staff is one of our highest priorities in District 103 and the thought of a hostile intruder in our schools is not a pleasant one. We have worked collaboratively with local law enforcement officials to review our safety plans and identify ways in which we can strengthen our safety procedures.
District 103 has adopted procedures for school emergencies that we, as well as our local police department, believe are effective if there is an armed intruder in one of our buildings. The procedures follow the acronym ALICE. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. Please read the district news bulletin for more about ALICE in our schools.
On Tuesday, October 25, we will work with the local police department to practice the emergency response drill in a way that is grade level appropriate. Students are permitted to ask questions during the drill so they can be better prepared in the event of an emergency. Drills will take place at the following times:
Sprague - 9:00 a.m.
Half Day - 10:15 a.m.
Daniel Wright - 11:00 a.m.
If you would like to opt out of your child participating in the Emergency Response Drills, please fill out the following Google Opt Out Form for your child’s school by noon Friday, October 14, 2022. One form per child should be filled out.
D103 Job Openings
Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 is seeking motivated community members to join the District team! Many positions do not require previous experience - we will teach you everything you need to know to be successful. Our open positions include:
PE Teacher (part time)
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Associates
General Education Teaching Associates
Bus monitors
103 Club After School Associates (High School Students are eligible)
Substitute positions for
Teachers
Nurses
Associates
Secretaries
Benefits include
Competitive pay and health insurance.
College Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Paid sick and personal days.
Part time and full time positions are available.
For more information and to apply, visit the D103’s employment website.
Still have questions? Call Carey Murphy at 847-295-4030 or email her at cmurphy@d103.org.
Please share this message with friends and families who might be interested in a position in D103!
SACEE Openings
The Superintendent's Advisory Council for Equitable Education (SACEE) has openings this year for new members. The committee consists of parents, staff, and Board members who represent our diverse backgrounds, cultures, and heritage in District 103. This council’s mission is to advance the following overarching goals:
Provide opportunities for open communication between students, parents, teachers, and administrators with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Increase community awareness of culturally responsive teaching practices in the district.
Increase student knowledge of diversity beyond a single story.
Continuously recognize and celebrate the similarities and differences among us.
Identify support systems that provide mentorship of students and families.
Identify inequities in our system and create opportunities for improvement.
If you are interested in being a member of this council, please complete this short application by Friday, October 14, 2022. Applicants will be notified by Thursday, October 20, 2022, regarding their selection on the council.
Partnerships
Boo Bash at North Park
There's a chill in the air which means Boo Bash is just around the corner! Volunteers are needed to help represent the PTO, run the pop-a-shot activity, and hand out prizes at this spooktacular event. Boo Bash will be held at North Park, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Sign up today to volunteer.
Calling all Artists!
D103 PTO is partnering with Square 1 Art to provide families a variety of products that can be purchased and customized with your student’s artwork!
This fundraiser is open to all D103 students and their families. Anyone feeling artistic may participate. There is no requirement to be a student at a D103 school. Students are encouraged to create artwork at home that will showcase their unique artistry. Act fast, the deadline to order is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Learn more about the customized art gifts from this PTO flyer.
Self Driven Child
Author Ned Johnson will share his expertise with parents virtually from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, October 17, on how to talk to our children and what to say to help promote their motivation, resilience, and happiness. Please register for this virtual presentation.
With the knowledge he has gained, he has co-authored two books: "What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home" and the national best-seller, "The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives." Ned believes that now more than ever, our kids need healthy motivation and the ability to handle stress in effective ways.
During his presentation, Ned will offer parents with concrete, accessible advice on how to talk to our children and what to say to help promote their motivation, resilience, and happiness. Studies suggest that children increasingly feel a lack of control in their lives. Ned will provide a brain based understanding of how changing our parental approach can help our kids feel more empowered, while reducing battles in the home and improving connection with our kids. Ned's goal is to provide parents with practical advice on how to help kids perform their best when it matters most.
The Vernon Area Public Library and the PTO organizations of D96, D102, and D103 are excited to welcome Ned Johnson to share his expertise with the parents of our communities.
Community Events
Culver's Giveback
When placing your order at Culver's in Lincolnshire or Buffalo Grove on Thursday, Oct. 20, tell them you want to support the Daniel Wright Science Olympiad Team & the restaurant will give a portion of your sales to the club.
Trunk or Treat
The SHS Key Club is hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, Parking Lot C. There will be a Halloween costume parade, trick or treating, face painting, and other Halloween themed games.
Trunk or Treat, Too
Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit invites families to a Trunk or Treat event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 30 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire.
Half Day Information
- Principal Jill Mau
- Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange
- 847-634-1484
- Hd_attendance@d103.org