Hawk Talk
Half Day School Weekly Newsletter - February 28, 2020
Helping the Less Fortunate
Throughout the school year, fifth-grade classrooms take turns making lunches for the homeless. For nearly 20 years students have filled paper bags with sandwiches, chips, fruit cups, and dessert as a way of helping a local PADS site, the homeless shelter system for Lake County.
“This event ties into our social-emotional learning unit. It helps students gain a sense of empathy and compassion. It makes the students feel connected to less fortunate people in the community and helps them to understand that the need is real," said Amy La Roi, a fifth-grade teacher. for more pictures of the activity, please visit the school's Facebook page.
Moving Forward
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 teacher’s 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, 2020. For more information, please read the news bulletin on the Half Day website.
Student Council Collects for Food Pantry
Coming This May
Board Recertificatioin
Half Day Library Associate Beth Hirose was recognized by the D103 Board of Education this month for renewing her National Board Certification.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is recognized as the "gold standard" in teacher certification. The certification believes higher standards for teachers means better learning for students. By attaining National Board Certification, teachers demonstrate that they are highly accomplished educators who meet high and rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review.
“Congratulations and thank you, Dr. Hirose, for renewing your National Board certification and raising the bar for teaching and learning. You are helping to create a climate of professionalism and excellence for our student population by providing the skills needed to succeed” said Dr. Scott Warren, superintendent of schools in Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103. In total, the district has 12 National Board Certified teachers.
Lunch Menus
Summer School Registration Opens Soon
Your Opinion Matters
The District is in the process of creating a new 5-year strategic plan, Vision 2025. A committee of staff, parents, students and community members have been involved in this process this year and will continue its work in March.
To help inform the work for this strategic plan, D103 invites you to participate in a 10-minute survey that will provide the committee with valuable information to structure the goals for the district.
Got Stress?
National Census Day
April 1 is National Census Day! What does that have to do with education? Why is it important to schools? Census data is the foundation for the allocation of billions of dollars in federal education aid to qualifying schools. Accurate census data is the key to schools getting the funding they need to be able to serve every child who walks through their doors.
During the month of March, students will be learning about the census. To learn more about what your child will be engaging in please watch this US Census YouTube video.
Reminders
- There is no school Monday, March 2.
- There is still time to register your child to earn a free Six Flags ticket for reading six hours. Details about the program can be found on the school's news bulletin on its website page.
- The Half Day Book Award will be given to the book students choose as their favorite from a list of nominees. For more information about how the Bluestem Award works, please visit Mrs. Lathrop's website page.
Community
Partnerships
PTO
The D103 PTO is a completely volunteer-run organization, dedicated to enhancing and enriching the educational experience of our students. Please visit the PTO store to become a member.
Foundation
The Learning Fund Foundation welcomes parents who are interested in serving on its Board. The LFF serves as a catalyst for innovation, enrichment, and educational excellence for the entire District 103 community.
Music Boosters
Music Boosters supports general music programs in all schools including band, orchestra, and chorus.
Upcoming Events
Half Day School
Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange
Email: ask103@d103.org
Website: www.d103.org/halfday
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Phone: 847-634-6463
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