Half Day

Italy Wallace, Instructional Technology Coach, discussed technology practices at Half Day with students this week. Read the Tech Team presentation for more information.

• Curriculum Night: Fourth-Grade: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31
  

• HAWKsighting SEL: Friday, Sept. 1. (More information below.)

• 5th-Grade Band: Families interested in their fifth-grader participating in band need to fill out the band interest form by Monday, Sept. 4. (More information below.)

• No School: Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4

• After School Activities: Early registration opens Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 6:00 p.m.

• 5th-Grade Orchestra: Register by Tuesday, Sept. 5. (More information below.)

• MAP Testing: Wednesday, September 6 (Math), and Thursday, September 7, (Reading).
  

• Chorus: Week of Monday, Sept. 11, registration required. (More information below.)

• 4th-Grade Orchestra: Register by Monday, Sept. 11. (More information below.)

• Parent Band Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 12. (More information below.)

• Pickmykid: Monday, Sept. 18, a new app for school dismissal procedures. (More information below.)

• Principal Coffee: Tuesday, Sept. 19 (Third-grade families only)
  

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Do you like to sing and make music? We look forward to adding your child's voice to our Half Day Choruses! Half Day Chorus is open to all third, fourth, and fifth-grade students at Half Day School.

• Read the Chorus Flyer for more information!

• To see what students say about Half Day Chorus, watch this student video.

• Sign up for Chorus on RevTrak Web Store.

• Chorus practices will begin the week of September 11.

If you have any questions, please email the chorus teacher, Ashley Smidt, at asmidt@d103.org.

• Beginner band information is available to families of fifth-graders interested in joining band.
• Fill out the general interest form by Monday, Sept. 4.
• A parent Meeting is set for Tuesday, Sept. 12. Parents may choose one of the following options to attend with their band student.
• Option 1 in person Tuesday Sept. 12, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., Half Day Band Room
• Option 2 in person Tuesday Sept. 12, from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m., Half Day Band Room
• Option 3 virtual Tuesday Sept. 12, from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. (The link will be sent to families who fill out the interest form.)

Have you always wanted to learn how to play an instrument? If so, sign up for orchestra at Half Day School! Here are some highlights of the orchestra program:

Fourth-Grade Orchestra

• Fourth-graders can learn the violin, viola, cello, or bass.

• Musicians have a lesson once a week during P.E. class.

• We perform two concerts a year, one in December and one in March.

• Read the quick facts about joining orchestra.

• Register for orchestra on the RevTrak Web Store no later than Monday, Sept. 11

• Lessons begin the week of September 18

Fifth-Grade Orchestra

• Fifth-graders can learn the violin, viola, cello, or bass.

• Musicians have a lesson once a week during P.E. class as well as before school rehearsal at 8 a.m. each Wednesday starting on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

• We perform two concerts a year, one in December and one in March.

• Register for orchestra on the RevTrak Web Store no later than Tuesday, Sept. 5

• Lessons begin the week of September 11.

Once a month students spend additional concentrated time on social emotional learning activities that center around District 103's Portrait of a Graduate competencies - Global Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Empathy, Collaboration, and Perseverance.

Teacher Response: As you know, teachers primary responsibility is teaching children. Please allow them 24 hours to respond to your calls or emails.

School Office: If you need to pick up students early or drop them off later in the day, please first send a note to the child's teacher. A second option is to call the school office at 847-634-6463.

Reporting an Absence: Call 847-634-1484 or email Hd_attendance@d103.org.

The District 103 administrative staff met this week to review the phone call threat and evacuation process that took place at Daniel Wright and ways to improve procedures. Additionally, the district, police and fire departments will meet to further review the process to discuss areas of improvement.

The Lincolnshire Police Department is investigating the call that was received by the school to identify the caller. The department will update the school district on their progress as the investigation unfolds.

For safety concerns you may have, please reach out to the the school or district office. In the event of a possible threat, call the Lincolnshire Police Department’s non-emergency number at 847-883-9900. If there is an actual threat, call 911.

In our ongoing efforts to enhance your children’s safety, Sprague and Half Day Schools will begin using the PikMyKid Dismissal Application beginning Monday, Sept. 18. PikMyKid has been proven to simplify dismissal, reduce traffic congestion, and most importantly, improve overall safety.

In this virtual presentation, parents will hear from Dr. Rebecca Isbell, an internationally renowned educator & speaker on how play can be utilized to help advance learning for children. We will also be joined by Ms. Ann Hofmeier, principal at Sprague School, who will reflect on how teachers at Sprague use play daily to promote educational concepts in their classrooms.

• Register -> bit.ly/45PdK6e

Save the Date for Lincolnshire's annual Boo Bash from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, North Park.

Join us in the adventure of a lifetime! Lincolnshire Cub Scouts Pack 78 is a great way for kids to learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun. We have exciting activities planned throughout the year that will challenge and inspire your child. Sign up today and be part of our pack!

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• Principal Jill Mau
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Reporting an Absence
• 847-634-1484
• Hd_attendance@d103.org