
Daniel Wright

TE6M Challenge
Sixth-graders have been involved in year-long team building activities from an undernighter's after school event in October to a capstone overnight event at a YMCA camp in Wisconsin in early May.
During the school day students will also divide into groups to compete in a TE6M (TEAM 6) Challenge. In one activity they had to create the longest, sturdiest chain they could from pieces of paper and a roll of tape. Advisories were mixed up to allow students from different teams a chance to work with and get to better know other sixth-graders. The TE6M philosophy is getting students to know each other better and build teamwork skills. This challenge was successful as students were able to generate incredibly long and strong chains while also developing new relationships and communication skills.
Please visit the school's Google Doc folder for pictures of this activity.
No School Monday
D103 schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of the federal holiday recognizing Martin Luther King Junior's Birthday. Students do not attend school. For the rest of this year's calendar events as well as next year's please visit the D103 calendars website page.
Science Bowl Tryouts Today
The DW Science Bowl Car team will have a new format this year. The task will be to design, build, and race an electric car against other DW racers.
- Tryouts will take place after school today, Jan. 12, room 206.
- Bring your iPad, pen or pencil.
Girls Volleyball Tryouts
Warriors Girls Volleyball tryouts take place next week from Tuesday, Jan. 17 through Thursday, Jan. 19. The sport is available to seventh- and eighth-graders. Students must attend all three days. Tryouts end at 5:00 p.m.
A current physical must be on file with the school nurse prior to tryouts. Return the permission to participate form to the coaches.
Explore the Arts Day Needs Volunteers
The 2023 Explore the Arts Day event will take place at Daniel Wright on Friday, Feb. 17. We are seeking area school, business, and community members who can lead the students in engaging and hands-on sessions exploring the arts! Please fill out the Google interest form if you would like to participate.
Lost and Found
DW plans to donate lost and found items at the end of the week. Please stop by the school if your student is missing something or feel free to review the video for possible missing items.
Sick Day Guidelines
When calling in an absence please reach out to Daniel Wright using the following contact information 847-604-5280 or Dw_attendance@d103.org. Please follow our sick child guidelines before sending your student to school.
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books has begun. For more about the competition, please email Mrs. Shelton at ashelton@d103.org or Mrs. Wechselberger at jwechselberger@d103.org. If you like to read and enjoy reading Caudill books come to the tryouts in the library, during FLEX, today, Jan.12.
Team Places Third in National Tournament
The Daniel Wright Science Olympiad team brought home the 3rd place trophy at Westlake, Ohio's 10th annual tournament on Saturday, Jan. 7.
Thirty-two Division B teams competed across 23 events, at what was the team's most stringent competition this season. Individual medals earned included seven 1st place; two 2nd place; five 3rd, 4th, and 5th place; three 6th place; two 7th place; and five 8th place.
The team represented District 103 with "Wright Way" school spirit and set an outstanding example to their competitors. The team is already busy preparing for the Rockford Invitational taking place later this month. For pictures of the competition, please visit the school's Google Doc folder.
First Responders & Veterans Invited
Daniel Wright Leaders in Learning Club invites first responders and veterans to The Heroes Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at DW. Please let us know you can attend. Questions? Email Erinn Vincent at evincent@d103.org.
PTO Partnership
Fostering Grit & Growth Mindset: A look into the SEL Curriculum at DW
Learn about the importance of a growth mindset in our children’s success and see how D103 is teaching students about these ideas at DW.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
7:30 p.m.
In Person Event at Daniel Wright
Siblings: Reducing Rivalry and Building Connection
Dr. Siggie is back to discuss how parents can help navigate sibling rivalry and build better relationships through increased connection.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023
8:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
Chili Luncheon Needs Chefs
PTO is celebrating our D103 staff by treating them to a chili and soup luncheon. We are looking for a few people to volunteer by making a crockpot of chili or soup (your recipe of choice!) for the luncheons. This year the D103 PTO Chili Lunch will take place on Monday, Jan. 30 at Sprague, Half Day, and Daniel Wright schools. The chili or soup must be dropped off at the teachers’ lounge of the school you have committed to (with your name and recipe ingredients on an index card or sheet of paper) by 9:30 a.m. Pick up your dishes after 1:30 p.m. please. We are requesting that our chefs use crockpot liners, if possible. With limited counter and sink areas, it's difficult to get your pots cleaned out properly!
We know not everyone is a chef, so if you would prefer to contribute financially, any donation will allow us to provide salads, decorations, and all of the "trimmings” for the meal.
Thank you so much for helping show the fabulous D103 staff our appreciation for all that they do for our children!
Community News
Path to Citizenship
The Vernon Area Public Library offers residents information about preparing for citizenship via a Zoom class.
Safety Poster & Essay Contest
Metra has launched its 16th Annual Safety Poster and Essay Contest, asking students across Metra's service area to illustrate through posters and essays the importance of safe behaviors near the railroad. This year's theme is "Stay Safe, Stay Off Train Tracks." Deadline for entries is Friday, Jan. 20.
Daniel Wright Information
Principals
- Principal Michelle Blackley, Ed.D.
- Assistant Principal Nina Nusbaum, Ed.D.
- Assistant Principal Melody Littlefair
- 847-604-5280
- Dw_attendance@d103.org