Daniel Wright

Seventh-grade students reviewed elements of literature to start off the 2022-2023 school year. Mrs. (Justine) Braskich and Mrs. (Tabitha) Lueken worked on a strategy to compose inferences with students. They were given an image and instructed to develop objective and subjective statements based on the details from the image.

Inferring is a strategy used across all content areas at Daniel Wright and will aid in furthering critical thinking within small group discussions and written tasks. Throughout the academic year, students will continue to have opportunities to make meaningful connections to the academic content provided at Daniel Wright.

For pictures of students in class, please visit Daniel Wright's Google Doc folder.

The RevTrak Web Store closes today, Sept. 15, for purchases of Jennifer Nielsen books! These purchased books will be signed by the author when she visits Daniel Wright on Thursday, Oct 6.

If you are a new family to District 103 or if your oldest child just started school at Daniel Wright, this is a perfect opportunity to have Principal Michelle Blackley answer questions you may have about the school. Join us for an informal coffee with Dr. Blackley at 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 19. Please register for this PTO sponsored event through our RSVP Google Form. Tours of the school are not given during these events.

Registration for Fall After School Activity courses and clubs at DW closes at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26. Please use the RevTrak Web Store platform to register for all programs. Programs do fill up and are offered on a first-come first-serve basis. Except where noted, activities begin the first week of October and run for about six weeks. For an overview of the classes, please review the news bulletin.

Students must have their student ID to purchase lunch. Please remind your child to bring it to lunch each day. We also suggest that students leave their IDs in their lockers to be sure they have them each day. Putting the ID on a lanyard or using a magnetic binder clip to hold it to the locker door are suggestions for students to easily locate and keep track of their ID cards. Replacement cards can be printed in the main office for a $5.00 fee.

While the District has been forced to cancel bus routes this month due to a shortage of drivers, Dr. Scott Warren, Superintendent, said during a school board meeting this week that the driver shortage will improve with the hiring of seven drivers. Last month, the Board increased bus drivers’ hourly rates making them competitive with surrounding districts and companies. Dr. Warren explained that driver training takes time and it could be as late as the end of October before the District is fully staffed.

Please check your child's Quest lunch balance through the MySchoolBucks platform. Turn on the auto replenish option so your child's account doesn't go into a negative balance. Families may also sign up for low balance alert emails, which lets them know when they need to replenish a lunch account. Access lunch menus on the FD MealPlanner platform.

Lincolnshire police officers are noticing an increase in dangerous driving during school drop off and pick up times. Speeding and distracted driving creates unsafe conditions for students who walk to school or wait at bus stops. The Lincolnshire Police Department and School District 103 ask parents to make back-to-school safety a priority. Please check your driving behavior to ensure you are practicing safe driving habits. Motorists can assist with keeping children safe by following these tips:

• Plan ahead and leave home earlier than normal to allow enough time to reach you destination without rushing.
• Always come to a complete stop at stop signs and be sure to check carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding. Obey crossing guards, police officers, traffic signals, and traffic signs.
• Slow down! Remember, school speed zones are reduced for a reason. When entering a school zone, slow down to 20 mph and be extra alert for children on foot and on bicycles.
• Eliminate distractions while driving. Put the cell phones away! Remember, Illinois bans the use of all hand-held devices while driving, including texting.
• Follow each school’s traffic/parking plans and signage. Avoid parking or stopping on non-designated roadways when dropping off or picking up students. Doing so impedes the flow of traffic and creates an unsafe environment for students and other motorists.
• Do not pass a loading school bus when the red flashing lights are activated and the stop arm is extended, unless permitted by law.

Junior Patriots Basketball tryouts are coming for Grades 6-8. For more information and to register visit the SHS Prep website.

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Principals

• Principal Michelle Blackley, Ed.D.
• Assistant Principal Nina Nusbaum, Ed.D.
• Assistant Principal Melody Littlefair

• 847-604-5280
• Dw_attendance@d103.org