Wright-ings
Daniel Wright Junior High School Newsletter - Sept 24, 2021
Students Love ASAs
At any one time between 300 and 400 students participate in sports, clubs, and after school activities. In cross country alone there are 115 students who compete weekly. Another 60 students compete in girls basketball and soccer. Activities like STEAM, Culinary Arts, and Digital Audio Production have another 120 students enrolled. Other clubs like Science Olympiad, Debate Team, Yearbook, Free to Be and Wright Way have dozens more on their rosters.
Participation in extracurricular activities are indicators of consistent attendance, academic achievement, and aspirations for continuing education beyond high school, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
Watch the Daily Announcements and the Wright-ings for winter clubs, activities and sports. To view pictures of the activity, please visit our Facebook page or go to our Google Doc folder.
Tutoring Offered to Students
Volunteer student tutors from Stevenson High School are available to help DW students via Zoom Monday through Thursday from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Tutors can assist students with homework, test preparation, and general study tips. Students may join the Zoom tutoring sessions in two ways:
- Through the PASS program at school: Students come to the library right after school and will be provided with the Zoom link. Students should bring earbuds or headphones if they choose this option.
- From home: Students who sign up for tutoring will be provided with a Zoom link to access tutors. Please note: students must log on no later than 4:15.
All tutoring sessions will end at 4:45 p.m. Please sign up through the PASS Tutoring Google Form.
Masks & Water Bottles Requested
Masks: Please send your student to school with extra child-sized masks. One of the most important mitigation strategies is a good mask that fits properly. This CDC graphic provides information on the proper type and way to wear a mask. Please be sure that the mask covers the nose and mouth, is 2-3 layers, and does not have valves. Gaiters are not approved face coverings.
Water Bottles: Please send your student to school with a water bottle labeled with their name for use during the day.
Test Results
Look for fall administered MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) English/Language Arts and Math assessments to be mailed to families through the U.S. Postal Service. MAP Assessments are administered to students in grades 1 through 8.
The test is intended for school staff to understand a child’s current academic level while also measuring academic growth over time in Mathematics and English/Language Arts. Administrators and teachers review data from these assessments to gain insight into how students are performing, which allows for more accurate instructional planning aligned to student needs.
District 103 News
Board of Education Meeting
The next Board of Education meeting will occur on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The notice and agenda can be found on the District 103 Board meeting website page.
Partnership News
Challenging Child Behaviors
Using the 3 C's: Connection, Communication, Capability to Combat Challenging Behaviors Author Katherine Reynolds Lewis will present virtually at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29. The D103 PTO Parent Education registration for the virtual presentation is now open.
Community News
Metra Contest
Food Pantry
Join Scouts BSA Girls Troop
Do you have a sense of adventure, want to make new friends, have fun and learn new skills? Lincolnshire Troop 78 is launching a Scouts BSA Girls Troop. To find out more, please visit our Troop 78 website. Open house is Oct. 15.
Foundation Run/Walk
Library Volunteer Opportunities
YMCA Activities
Daniel Wright Upcoming Events
Daniel Wright Junior High School
Assistant Principal Nina Nusbaum
Assistant Principal Melody Littlefair
Email: ask103@d103.org
Website: www.d103.org/danielwright
Location: 1370 N. Riverwoods Road Lincolnshire, IL 60089
Phone: 847-295-1560
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanielWrightJHS/
Twitter: @district103