Wright-ings
Kindness Challenge
Daniel Wright took the Kindness Challenge during the month of January. Students were encouraged to perform numerous kind acts such as:
Making dinner for their family
Helping their teacher organize their classroom
Write a kind note to a teacher
Compliment someone
The month-long Kindness Challenge will end with a Charity Basketball Tournament. Grade level teams will compete against each other to win money to donate to a charity of their choice.
To view pictures of the activity, please visit the school's Facebook page or Google Doc folder.
Students Progress to Regionals in Spelling Bee
Archit Killedar, fifth-grade, and Nisha Salian, eighth-grade, will move on to compete at the regional spelling bee competition. Archit placed first in the D103 spelling bee last weekend and Nisha was named runner-up. Close to 25 students in grades 4-8 competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition. They will now compete against other schools virtually at the Lake County Regional Spelling Bee Wednesday, Feb. 16.
For pictures of students participating in the event, please visit the school's Facebook page or Google Doc folder.
Basketball Champs
Congratulations to the DW Eighth-Grade A Boys Basketball Team on their championship season. The team won both the regular season and conference tournament. Throughout the season, the team played a high level offense and relentless defense while demonstrating great sportsmanship. Awesome job players!
Student Newspaper
The January issue of the student newspaper, The Voice, is available online to read.
Team Photos
Team photos will be taken after school on Wednesday, Feb. 2, for Girls Volleyball, Wrestling, State Cross Country, and Cricket.
Author Signed Books
District 103 is excited to announce that award-winning author Mitali Perkins will visit Daniel Wright in April 2022! Mitali Perkins has written over 14 titles and was born in Kolkata, India, before immigrating to the United States. She has lived in Bangladesh, England, Thailand, Mexico, and Ghana! Mitali Perkin's books are available for purchase on DW RevTrak Web Store. Purchase a title or two to read before the visit and get a personalized signature from the author when she visits the school in April.
Rebecca Caudill Contest
Attention all sixth-graders: The Rebecca Caudill contest jars have been counted again.
The current standings are as follows:
In third place, with 15 books read is Mr. McD! Currently in second place, with 58 books read is Mrs. Sotos, which means Ms. Amato, with 75 books read is our current leader! The Caudill Contest ends on Friday, Feb. 18.
All grades, please remember, read three titles, fill out a brochure, and YOU can vote for the state contest! Read three books from the Rebecca Caudill list and submit your completed brochure to the DW library! Reach out to Library Media Specialist Tabatha Otto at totto@d103.org for more information.
D103 News
2022-2023 Calendar Approval
The Board approved the school calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.
Lunch Menus
Please visit the Quest Food Services website for daily lunch menu entrees.
Parent Input Sought on Survey
Parents, students, and teachers are invited to participate in giving feedback on school climate and learning conditions in District 103 through the state-administered, Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
This 20-minute survey is a great way for D103 parents to provide input into the five indicators from the survey that affect and predict school success:
Effective Leaders
Collaborative Teachers
Involved Families
Supportive Environments
Ambitious Instruction
PCR Testing Update
The news recently reported that O’Hare Labs is being investigated for delayed results for PCR testing. The delays are occurring at walk-up sites, not for large organizations such as corporations and schools. Our PCR testing company, Ravinia Health, has been utilizing O’Hare Labs to process our weekly PCR tests. We have seen effective turnaround times between 24-48 hours for results. However, Ravinia Health will cease its partnership with O’Hare Clinical Labs and transition to a different CLIA Certified Laboratory to ensure the 24-48 hour result timeline continues. There will be no interruption of service during this transition.
The next test kit your child brings home may be a different vial with a red liquid. This is due to a different supplier for the PCR tests and equally as effective at detecting COVID-19.
Board of Education Meeting
The regular Board of Education meeting will occur at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8. The notice and agenda can be found on the District 103 Board meeting website page. D103 board meetings will be held in-person and live-streamed each month on our YouTube Channel. Members of the community should attend the meeting at 111 Barclay Boulevard, Lincolnshire if they would like to make a public comment. The public can also contact the Board at board@d103.org.
Partnerships
Valentine Fundraiser
Please join the PTO in its second annual Valentine's Day Treats fundraiser with Max and Benny's. Ten percent of sales will be donated back to D103 PTO while you get to enjoy delicious treats just in time for Valentine's Day. It's a win-win! Choose from a selection of cookies, brownies, pretzels and more. There's even a DIY cookie kit for the creator in all of us. Valentine's Day orders are due by 5:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4.
Volunteers Needed for 5K Run Committee
The 2022 D103 PTO 5K is in jeopardy and we need your help!
The 5K event helps fund significant projects at our schools and is a much-loved springtime event in our community.
We are asking for your support to help us keep this event going. If you have previously attended and enjoyed the 5K, please consider volunteering for the core 5K committee (planning and organization).
5K Committee meetings are a fun way to participate in the PTO and give back to the schools.
And yes, you can volunteer to help out and still run at the event!
Please email 5k@d103pto.org if you are interested in helping out and we will reach out with more information.
Community News
Blood Drive
- When: January 30, 3022, 8:00-am-1:00 pm
- Where: Fellowship Hall
- Who: Any eligible donor, non-members welcome!
- Why: for the first time ever, the American Red Cross has declared a "blood shortage crisis;" hospitals have been advised of critical shortages and have been asked to postpone elective surgeries
- How: Walk in, or even better, make an appointment by calling 877.258.4825 and using group code ORD0LS06, by visiting Vitalant portal.
SHS Art
If you’d like to learn more about Stevenson’s Fine Arts opportunities, please take a Fine Arts Virtual Tour.
Live Theater at SHS
Stevenson High School would like to invite you and your parents to our final dress rehearsal of our freshman and sophomore play, the Marvel Spotlight: “The Mirror of Most Value, a Miss Marvel Play” and “Squirrel Girl Goes to College, a Squirrel Girl Play”! Our performance will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. in the Little Theater at Stevenson High School. You must fill out this Google Form if you plan to join us. We hope to see you there!
Coding Opportunity
HER Academy and Olive are partnering to bring you our third all-girl HERO Code Camp, expanded to include girl-identified and nonbinary students in grades 3 – 12. This event takes place Feb. 26-27. There is a $5 participation fee that will be waived upon request. Money will not be a barrier to participation for any student.
Choose one of six virtual classes.
Students who register by Feb 1 are guaranteed to get their swag bag before the event. Registration closes Feb. 18. Those who register after Feb. 1 may not receive their swag bag before the event.
Freshman Dance Placement Auditions
Incoming Stevenson freshman dance placement auditions take place in January. Students with dance experience who would like to be considered for placement in Dance 2, 3, or 4 are encouraged to audition on Wednesday, Jan. 26, and Thursday, Jan. 27. Both days are required. To sign up and for more information, please visit the Dance Placement Google Form.
Daniel Wright Information
Principals
- Principal Michelle Blackley
- Assistant Principal Nina Nusbaum
- Assistant Principal Melody Littlefair