Hawk Talk
Building Community
District 103 has been collecting toothbrushes, socks, soap, and more to provide humanitarian relief to Europe. One such request was to write notes to the recipients of the supplies.
“Many of the classes decided to make these caring cards as part of their Hawk’s Nest activities at Half Day. Hawk’s Nest is a school-wide initiative to build community in the classroom. Students designed cards to bring hope, positivity, and encouragement to children who are suffering as part of the crisis in Ukraine,” said Third Grade Teacher Amy Grayes.
To make these caring cards, students created sunflowers and attached encouraging phrases to them such as “We are thinking about you’ and ‘We are with you in our hearts’. Sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine and also symbolize hope and peace. For other donation opportunities, please visit the D103 website.
Please visit the school's Facebook page or the Google Doc folder to see pictures of the activities.
Upcoming Events
Follow the Half Day calendar for upcoming events. Don't miss out. Follow along on our interactive calendar where you can pick and choose what to note and search for items you don't see. Below are some of the highlights:
- April 17-23: National Volunteer Week (see the story below)
- Thursday, April 21: K-8 Students Late Arrival Day; school begins 90 minutes later and buses pick up students 90 minutes later (Quest Food Services will serve lunch on the Late Arrival Day.)
- Thursday, April 21: Mitali Perkins author visit
- Monday, April 25: No School, Nonattendance Day
Student Council Store Open for Business
Student Council has opened its school store for business taking orders for items like erasers, pencils, bracelets, and more. Fill out the order form and return it with exact cash only in a sealed envelope.
Students should pick up an order form from the designated “School Store” Stations. These stations are located in front of:
- The school office
- Mrs. Gordon’s Room (112)
- Mrs. Powell’s Room (118)
Thanks to a PTO Links to Learning grant the store has become operational. Proceeds from the sale will go toward a school purchase.
4th-Grade Outdoor Education Field Trip
Thank you to our families for responding to the survey for this year's Outdoor Education experience at Camp MacLean in Burlington, Wisconsin. This will be our school's 33rd year visiting this camp!
Our Half Day fourth-grade students are scheduled to attend Camp MacLean on Thursday, May 26, for an Extended Day Trip leaving school at 9:15 a.m. and returning back to school between 8:30/8:45 p.m. that same evening. We are seeking 24 parent volunteers to chaperone this day trip. Please complete this Google form if you would be interested in attending as a volunteer.
Please mark your calendars for this exciting experience bridging "indoor" and "outdoor" education. We look forward to sharing more specifics on the trip with you in the near future!
Moving Ahead
Classroom placement is an important process for our students. Our teachers and staff invest significant time and effort to ensure the creation of healthy learning groups and environments. It is important to develop balanced classrooms by considering students’ gender, academic, social, and emotional needs. We strive to create an optimal learning environment for students in each of our teachers classrooms.
If you wish to share more specific information about your child's placement, please indicate your thoughts on this Optional Parent Input Form.
Please complete the form no later than midnight on April 30, 2022.
The input you provide will be reviewed and considered as we begin planning for your child for the 2022-2023 school year. While specific teacher requests cannot be accommodated, your insight is valued as we take many variables into consideration.
Please note, the input you share is not private between the principal and parent and will be shared during the placement process. Please complete a form for each of your children, if desired.
We look forward to providing your child with continued learning excellence! Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts with our staff.
District 103 News
Thanking Our Volunteers
National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate the impact of volunteer service in our schools and communities. District 103 volunteers give countless hours to benefit our students and help our district excel. We are grateful for all you do for District 103 and Thank You for the tremendous positive impact you have on our school community!
In connection with National Volunteer Week, which takes place April 17-23, the Lincolnshire–Prairie View School District 103 Board of Education will recognize its volunteer leaders at its meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the D103 Administration Building, 111 Barclay Blvd., Lincolnshire.
We welcome the community to attend the board meeting either in person or through our YouTube channel to support the recognition of the leaders of the district's Parent Teacher Organization and Learning Fund Foundation.
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is our volunteer-based non-profit organization that focuses on supporting our schools to enhance the learning process of our children.
The Learning Fund Foundation is a group of volunteers who collaborate to bring innovative learning programs, experiences, and scholarships to our D103 students.
"We are very honored to work alongside our PTO and Learning Fund Foundation. Both organizations provide needed financial and volunteer support for our staff to enhance our students' learning throughout the year. We are grateful for our treasured partnerships." said Superintendent Scott Warren.
Partnerships
Wolves Game
Join the Learning Fund Foundation for an afternoon of fun at a Chicago Wolves game on Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m. Once you purchase your tickets, check your inbox and spam filters from an email from Fevo with instructions on how to access your tickets.
Join the Fun with Hundreds of Others
Close to 300 students, parents, and staff have registered for the Saturday, May 21, D103 PTO 5K Run/Walk. Sign up today and join in the fun morning activity with friends, neighbors, and classmates.
Community News
Youth Soccer
Please visit the Chicago Rush North's website for youth soccer opportunities.
Soccer Registration Closing
LSA Spring Soccer Registration is closing Soon! Sessions begin the week of April 18 at North Park! The Spring Soccer program is offered to boys and girls who are 3-14-years-old. This program is led by professional Chicago Rush North coaches. Each professionally-led training session will be spent learning a variety of basic soccer fundamentals (i.e. dribbling, passing, and shooting). These sessions will also include some small-sided games with an emphasis on basic positioning, teamwork, and strategy, in a FUN, POSITIVE environment.
Summer Gifted Program
Register now for the Center for Gifted summer classes that will be held in schools nearby.
Half Day Information
- Principal Jill Mau
- Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange