Half Day School
Engaged in Science
Fifth-graders were fascinated as bubbles rose quickly in a glass container after they added baking soda to vinegar. Students experimented with three types of vinegar using the “fair test scientific method” to gather evidence.
The fair test method showed that while controls - amount of baking soda, same container, room temperature - didn’t change using different vinegar variables - apple cider, white, balsamic - altered the height of the bubbles in the experiment. Students collected qualitative data and quantitative data to provide an answer as to why the bubbles changed height.
“This experiment allowed us to use the practices of science that Next Generation Science Standards Framework identifies as essential for all students. These practices include, asking questions, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, and constructing explanations,” said Teacher Carrie Dwyer. For pictures of the activity, please visit the school's Google Doc folder.
Picture Retake Day
School Picture Retake Day is Friday, 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.
Lost & Found Overflowing
Please instruct your child to go through the Lost & Found bins if something is missing. Water bottles, jackets, gloves, and more can be found there. The school will donate unclaimed items at the end of each trimester. Do you see any of your student's belongings in the pictures? Please remember to clearly write your child's name on these items.
Fifth-Grade Health Night
The PTO is sponsoring fifth-grade health nights designed to help students prepare for the upcoming physical and emotional changes that will happen to them over the next few years. The goal of the program is to increase your student's understanding and comfort in discussing the changes that puberty will bring. Events take place at Daniel Wright Junior High School. Please register for the event on the PTO Membership Toolkit.
- Guys’ Night: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19
Girls’ Night: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 26
District News
No School Monday and Tuesday
There is no school for students on Monday, Oct. 10, and Tuesday, Oct. 11. Monday is Indigenous Peoples' Day and Tuesday is a Teacher Institute Day. The district uses teacher institute days to allow certified staff members to attend workshops or participate in grade-level meetings for the purpose of furthering the district strategic plan goals.
Multilingual Student Parent Night
We would like to invite all parents who have a child receiving multilingual support services in a District 103 school to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. This program will provide an overview of the services we provide to multilingual students as well as additional services to support multilingual parents.
School Board Election - April 4, 2023
Three seats on the Board of Education for Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District #103 will be up for election on April 4, 2023. Each seat will be a four-year term until April 2027. Candidate information is available on the Lake County Elections website and at the District 103 office located at 111 Barclay Boulevard, Suite 100, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.
Petition Packets
Petition packets may be downloaded from the Lake County Clerk’s website and are available at the District 103 office.
Filing Period
Nomination papers are filed with the Lake County Clerk’s office located at 18 N. County Street, Room 101, Waukegan, IL 60085.
- December 12, 2022 – First day to file nomination papers.
- December 19, 2022 – Last day to file nomination papers.
Partnerships
Membership Toolkit Mobile Apps
If you're looking for easy access to the D103 Online Family Directory* while on-the-go, make sure to download the Membership Toolkit Mobile app for iPhone or Android. In addition to providing one-click access to the family directory, the app also provides access to volunteer sign ups, PTO events calendar, message boards and more!
One App - Multiple Schools: If you have a student in both D103 and Stevenson High School, switching schools is easy! Just look for the school-switch icon toward the top of the app, right in between the shopping cart and settings icons.
Questions and Contact: If you have any questions, want to update any of your listed information, or need instructions on how to access Membership Toolkit for the first time, please email data@d103pto.org
*Note: Access to the D103 Family Directory, including class lists, is only available to families who have purchased a 2022/2023 PTO membership. Not a member yet? No problem! Purchase your PTO membership today and begin using the family directory immediately.
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
Math Carnival
The Stevenson High School Math Club invites students in grades 3-5 to a math carnival from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Please RSVP for the event.
Cheerleading Clinic
Stevenson High School offers a cheerleading clinic for grades kindergarten through eighth 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.
Half Day Information
- Principal Jill Mau
- Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange
- 847-634-1484
- Hd_attendance@d103.org