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Daniel Wright Junior High School Newsletter - Feb 12, 2021
Black History Month
Students are studying African American literature, music and art, in addition to well known African Americans in science, medicine, law, and politics. Students also enjoyed a virtual assembly with former Cubs player and Hall of Fame inductee, Andre Dawson.
No School Monday, Feb. 15
There is no school Monday, Feb. 15 due to President's Day. For other changes in the February school day, please review the following calendar updates.
We would like to inform you of upcoming dates and changes to the DW Bell Schedule:
No School Monday, Feb. 15 (President's Day)
Early Dismissal for Students on Friday, Feb. 19 at 11:30 a.m. - DW Remote and In-person students will attend periods 1-4 DW February 19th 1/2 Day Bell Schedule
Early Dismissal for Students on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 11:30 a.m. - DW Remote and In-Person students will attend periods 5-10 DW February 24th 1/2 Day Bell Schedule
No School Thursday, Feb. 25 (virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences)
No School Friday, Feb. 26 (Teacher Institute Day)
No School Monday, March 1 (Casimir Pulaski Day)
Understanding TeacherEase
Have you checked out the latest parent resource for reviewing Daniel Wright student assignment marks and homework completion? Shortly after school got underway in August, parents should have received an email from TeacherEase that explained how the platform works and how families can review homework assignments and grades. The email was sent to the primary parent contact as listed in Unified Classroom. Unified Classroom provides families with students’ final grades while TeacherEase updates families along the way on how a student is progressing in a given subject matter. For questions about TeacherEase, please reach out to DW_FamilyTechSupport@d103.org for assistance with logon issues. For questions regarding assignments, please email the teacher directly.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Reporting Student Absences
Orphans of the Storm Fundraiser
Please donate newspapers and cloth towels to the box in the vestibule outside the DW front office. The Wright Way Club is collecting the items on behalf of Orphans of the Storm. Wright Way Club's fundraiser runs through Wednesday, Feb. 24. Orphans of the Storm goes through over 100 newspapers each day! Your support would greatly help out!!!
Spring After School Activities
DW Joins eRead Illinois!
What is eRead Illinois?
The eRead Illinois program. available exclusively to participating IL schools, expands DW's Destiny Discover access to e-books for Illinois students. eRead Illinois includes an e-book collection, audiobook collection, and uses the Axis 360 software platform from Baker & Talyor.
How do I access eRead Illinois?
Please visit eRead Illinois website. The link to e-Read IL can also be found on the Destiny Discover homepage, and under the "students" tab on the DW Homepage.
What is my login information?
Your login is precisely the same as your Destiny Discover log in: the beginning of your D103 email address (everything before the @) and your 6 digit ID, digits only (ie: 654321).
Who do I contact for help?
Email DW Librarian, Mrs. Otto or Library Assistant, Mrs. Walker
Book Contest
Other District 103 News
Board of Education Meeting
The next regular Board meeting will occur on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The notice and agenda can be found on the District 103 Board meeting website page.
Partnership News
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.
Community News
Free Meal Delivered to Your Home
If your family would benefit from a monthly lasagna delivery, please take a look at how Lasagna Love can help and how to sign up. If you have any questions or problems with registration, please reach out to your child's school social worker.
Citizenship Preparation Class Series
Vernon Area Public Library is working with HIAS Immigration & Citizenship to provide a Citizenship Preparation class series that begins Monday, February 8. HIAS is a Jewish-American nonprofit that works to aid refugees.
Classes will meet online 1-2:30 PM on most Mondays from February 8–May 3. The 11-week series is meant to prepare residents for the citizenship test in a small, online group. Content includes American history, civics, speaking, and reading and writing in English.
The classes are free and open to all. A Vernon Area Public Library card is not required. Spaces are limited and signup is required. Sign up at https://calendar.vapld.info/eventsignup.asp?ID=25522 or by telephone at 224-543-1485.
A recording of an overview session on the topic is available on YouTube through February 25.
Please direct questions to Jessica Flatley at the library: jflatley@VAPLD.info or Elana Boiskin at JCFS: 847-745-5405 or ElanaBoiskin@jcfs.org.
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