Daniel Wright
Principal Appreciation Day
Friday, Oct. 21, is Principal Appreciation Day. Please, #ThankAPrincipal for how well they run your child’s school.
District 103 principals are second to none! Each day, our committed group of principals work with our staff to provide a safe, caring and intellectually challenging experience for our students. From the early morning to late evenings, our principals dedicate themselves to ensuring each student is cared for and given a high-quality education in a nurturing environment.
“The principals and assistant principals in District 103 are caring, supportive leaders who are driven to ensure our students, parents, and staff are the best they can be. We are very fortunate to have leaders of such caliber leading our schools,” said D103 Superintendent Scott Warren.
Please join District 103 in recognizing the dedication and commitment of our school administrators as they lead our teaching and learning communities To provide innovative learning experiences which empower each student to lead with empathy and make a difference in a diverse and interconnected world.
Our Daniel Wright School Leaders
- Michelle Blackley, Ed.D., Principal
- Melody Littlefair, Assistant Principal
- Nina Nusbaum, Ed.D., Assistant Principal
Red Ribbon Week Activities
DW celebrates Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 24-29) with a variety of activities. Red Ribbon Week is designed to teach our youth skills necessary to protect themselves from the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. This year's message is “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.” Please read this letter to parents about Red Ribbon Week. We encourage students to participate in the following school activities:
Monday, Oct. 24
Drugs are a nightmare - Wear your pajamas!
Tuesday, Oct, 25
Be cool, stay in school! - School Spirit Day!
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Put a Cap on Drugs - Hat/hoodie day!
Thursday, Oct. 27
Give Drugs the Boot! - Country Western Day!!
Friday, Oct. 28
Celebrate life, live drug free - Wear Red!!!
Dining at Culver's?
If you plan to dine at Culver's today, (Oct. 20), when placing your order in Lincolnshire or Buffalo Grove tell them you want to support the Daniel Wright Science Olympiad Team & the restaurant will give a portion of your sales to the club.
Spin a Wheel for Candy
Support the Wright Way Club's fundraiser, "Candy That Matters," by sending dollars to school on Friday, Oct 28. The club is raising money for the organization, After School Matters.
Performing Arts Students Shine
Seventh- and eighth-grade Performing Arts students participated in an open concept project called, "The Black Light Project." Students choose their topic for this project, research, and shape a 3 minute performance in black light. "This project captures the creativity, collaboration, intelligence, and heart of our students. Kudos to all!" said Teacher Ioana Ligdas.
Emergency Response Drills
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, we will work with the local police department to practice the emergency response drill in a way that is grade level appropriate. Students are permitted to ask questions during the drill so they can be better prepared in the event of an emergency. Drills will take place at the following times:
- Sprague - 9:00 a.m.
Half Day - 10:15 a.m.
Daniel Wright - 11:00 a.m.
District News
Bus Driver Appreciation
Thank you to our extraordinary bus drivers, and the rest of our transportation team, who ensure our D103 students make it to school and home safely! We extend our heartfelt appreciation on Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Oct. 21. Thank you to our drivers; you are appreciated for your dedication and for always going the extra mile for our students! The district operates and maintains a fleet of 33 buses that travel the district's nearly 12 mile radius.
School Bus Drivers' Appreciation Day falls during National School Bus Safety Week, which has been set aside to remind people about school bus safety.
Here are a few bus safety rules that parents can review with their children:
On the Bus - Each student riding a bus is expected to:
Remain seated at all times
No food or drink
Be nice
Be safe
Waiting for the Bus:
While waiting for the bus, stay in a safe place away from the street.
Be alert to traffic. When you get on or off the bus, look left, right, left before you enter or cross the street.
When you get on or off the bus, look for the bus safety lights and make sure they are flashing.
If you must cross the street, wait for the driver to signal you when it’s safe to cross and to always cross in front of the bus.
If something falls under or near the bus, tell the driver. NEVER crawl under the bus to try and pick it up yourself.
Don't jump up or down, fight, bully or tease other passengers or make a lot of noise while riding the bus. These activities can distract the bus driver, and he or she won't be able to give proper attention to driving.
Shoeboxes and Supplies Needed
Sprague needs your adult shoeboxes & supplies for its children's Operation Shoebox fundraiser. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see what is needed.
Partnerships
Gift Your Child's Artwork
D103 PTO is partnering with Square 1 Art to provide families a variety of products that can be purchased and customized with your student’s artwork!
This fundraiser is open to all D103 students and their families. Anyone feeling artistic may participate. There is no requirement to be a student at a D103 school. Students are encouraged to create artwork at home that will showcase their unique artistry. Act fast, the deadline to order is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Learn more about the customized art gifts from this PTO flyer.
Community
Village Boo Bash
There's a chill in the air which means Boo Bash is just around the corner! Volunteers are needed to help represent the PTO, run the pop-a-shot activity, and hand out prizes at this spooktacular event. Boo Bash will be held at North Park, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Sign up today to volunteer.
Trunk or Treat
The SHS Key Club is hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in Parking Lot C. There will be a Halloween costume parade, trick or treating, face painting, and other Halloween themed games.
Trunk or Treat, Too
Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit invites families to a Trunk or Treat event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 30 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire.
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