Half Day School
HAWK Week Fun
Students engaged in a variety of activities this week to bring out the spirit of HAWK week. They played team building games, received tickets for showing a variety of HAWK behavior - honesty, kindness, willingness, etc. - and also created a schoolwide puzzle that showed their unity and how each of our parts makes one greater whole - the whole being our beloved HAWK! Students also donated to the Student Council’s Coin Collection for Helping Hurricane Victims (Redcross.org). For pictures of the activities, please visit the school's Google folder.
Interview a Veteran/Active Military Member
As part of our Veterans Day recognition, Half Day School is inviting students who have a connection to a veteran or active military member the chance to submit a video interview to be shared with our student body.
Please complete this Google form indicating your interest.
Please follow the interview format linked here - video examples included. All video submissions must be received by NOON on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to the attention of Gretchen McLelland at gmclelland@d103.org.
Halloween Festivities
Parents are invited to join us for our outdoor Halloween Parade on Monday, Oct.31 (weather permitting). Please read the school's news bulletin for time and parking information. Families who don't celebrate Halloween may opt to have their children participate in an alternate party by filling out this Google Form.
Emergency Response Drills
On Tuesday, Oct. 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.
Join the Carnival Fun!
Come One, Come All! Step Wright Up to the Greatest School on Earth! Please fill in this Google admission form to participate in our Can Carnival event at Daniel Wright following the school’s early dismissal day in November.
Daniel Wright’s Leaders in Learning invites District 103 students in grades K-5 to enjoy our Can Carnival filled with games and activities all made from cans! The Can Carnival will be held in the Daniel Wright Cafeteria from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11.
Your donation of 3 canned food items per person at the entrance table will support the Wright Way Club's Gobble Up Hunger Food Drive. Parents are required to attend and monitor their children. Small prizes and candy will be given as prizes. Parents may decide if their children can have the prize.
Any questions? Contact Leaders in Learning Advisor Erinn Vincent at evincent@d103.org.
Principal Appreciation Day
Friday, Oct. 21, is Principal Appreciation Day. Please, #ThankAPrincipal for how well they run your child’s school.
District 103 principals are second to none! Each day, our committed group of principals work with our staff to provide a safe, caring and intellectually challenging experience for our students. From the early morning to late evenings, our principals dedicate themselves to ensuring each student is cared for and given a high-quality education in a nurturing environment.
“The principals and assistant principals in District 103 are caring, supportive leaders who are driven to ensure our students, parents, and staff are the best they can be. We are very fortunate to have leaders of such caliber leading our schools,” said D103 Superintendent Scott Warren.
Please join District 103 in recognizing the dedication and commitment of our school administrators as they lead our teaching and learning communities To provide innovative learning experiences which empower each student to lead with empathy and make a difference in a diverse and interconnected world.
Our Half Day School Leaders
Jill Mau, Principal
Laura Delagrange, Assistant Principal
District News
Bus Driver Appreciation
Thank you to our extraordinary bus drivers, and the rest of our transportation team, who ensure our D103 students make it to school and home safely! We extend our heartfelt appreciation on Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Oct. 21. Thank you to our drivers; you are appreciated for your dedication and for always going the extra mile for our students! The district operates and maintains a fleet of 33 buses that travel the district's nearly 12 mile radius.
School Bus Drivers' Appreciation Day falls during National School Bus Safety Week, which has been set aside to remind people about school bus safety.
Here are a few bus safety rules that parents can review with their children:
On the Bus - Each student riding a bus is expected to:
Remain seated at all times
No food or drink
Be nice
Be safe
While waiting for the bus, stay in a safe place away from the street.
Be alert to traffic. When you get on or off the bus, look left, right, left before you enter or cross the street.
When you get on or off the bus, look for the bus safety lights and make sure they are flashing.
If you must cross the street, wait for the driver to signal you when it’s safe to cross and to always cross in front of the bus.
If something falls under or near the bus, tell the driver. NEVER crawl under the bus to try and pick it up yourself.
Don't jump up or down, fight, bully or tease other passengers or make a lot of noise while riding the bus. These activities can distract the bus driver, and he or she won't be able to give proper attention to driving.
Shoeboxes and Supplies Needed
Sprague needs your adult shoeboxes & supplies for its children's Operation Shoebox fundraiser. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see what is needed.
Partnerships
Gift Your Child's Artwork
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.
Community Events
Village Boo Bash
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.
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, in 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