Half Day
Kindness Rocks
Students and staff participated in a week of kind acts last week to celebrate the Great Kindness Challenge. Throughout the week, students wrote messages of kindness, did experiments on unity, and created tie die messages such as 'Be Kind' and 'Positive' as seen in these kindness pictures. The goal of the weeklong activities is to instill kindness in children until it becomes a habit. The Challenge developers believe by performing simple acts of kindness, students become instruments of peace for a healthier, happier community.
Upcoming Events
- 5Essentials Survey: Opt out deadline is Noon Friday, Feb. 9, for Grades 4-8.
- No School: Monday, Feb. 19, Presidents' Day.
- Early Dismissal: Friday, Feb. 23.
- Ben's Art, Science, Bubbler Show: 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, Sprague School.
We encourage you to subscribe to the Half Day calendar so meetings and events can automatically be added to your personal calendar. Copy the calendar. Right click the url to a new tab. Download the calendar to your personal calendar.
Bernie's Book Bank Drive
Student Council is on a mission to ignite a love for reading and giving back! Please donate new or gently used books to the designated boxes near the school gym. Let's spark some friendly competition and see which grade can top the charts by donating the most books! (Our Goal is 500 books!)
Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
Half Day students and staff will celebrate Valentine's Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Students may bring valentine cards to school for all of their classmates. Please only send NON-Edible treats to school with your child’s Valentine's Day cards. Our classroom parties for Valentine's Day focus on friendship and exchanging cards with peers and teachers during the day at school. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Yearbook Design Contest
Your yearbook cover design could become part of Half Day school’s history! Designs are due by Monday, Feb. 12. Please follow these directions:
- The yearbook cover designs should be related to our school and may include our mascot, school colors (blue, yellow, and white), students, the school building, class subjects, etc.
- Complete the design on 8 ½” by 11” plain white paper only, using the portrait orientation.
- Include the phrase: Half Day School and 2023-2024.
- Color using crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
- Draw and write by hand (no computer generated images or letters are permitted).
- Write your first name and last name, grade, and teacher’s name on the back of the design in pencil.
Be sure all designs are neat and clean. They should be creative and eye-catching, but easy to read. Lettering should be consistent in size and carefully spaced. Check for correct spelling and capitalization.
For questions, please email Mrs. Grayes (agrayes@d103.org) and Mrs. Reed (jamireed@d103.org).
Girls on the Run Registration
Families are invited to register their student for the spring Girls on the Run program. Girls on the Run is a 10-week after-school program dedicated to creating a world where every girl activates her limitless potential, engages in physical activities, and learns life lessons. The deadline to register is Monday, March 4. GOTR gets underway in mid-March. For questions, please reach out to Jen Friedman at azjenf@gmail.com. Female coaches are needed. Running experience is not necessary. Register as a coach on the GOTR website.
Partnership News
LFF
Families are invited to attend the Learning Fund Foundation's bubble show, which integrates art, science, and a touch of magic from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Please register for the event on the foundation's website.
PTO
Valentine's Day Treats Extravaganza from Max and Benny's!
Indulge in the sweetest delights this Valentine's Day with Max and Benny's special treats! Choose from cookies, brownies, Rice Krispies Treats, and more. Not only will you satisfy your sweet tooth, but you'll also be contributing to a good cause. A small percentage of all sales will be donated to back to D103 PTO.
- Learn more and purchase your treats today @ https://bit.ly/3UuOwaT
All Staff Chili Lunch
PTO is celebrating our D103 staff by treating them to a chili and soup luncheon on Friday, Feb. 9, at all three schools. We are looking for volunteers to make a crockpot of chili or soup (your recipe of choice!) for the luncheons. We are looking for at least 10 servings per crock. We would also like to supplement the chili lunch with desserts (again, recipe of your choice!).
We know not everyone is a chef, so if you would prefer to contribute financially, any donation will allow us to provide salads, decor, and all of the "trimmings".
Thank you so much for helping show the fabulous D103 staff our appreciation for all that they do for our children!
- Sign up today @ bit.ly/D103SignUp
Addressing Toxic Achievement Culture
Register now for a virtual discussion with Author Jennifer Wallace to talk about how we can teach our kids to strive toward excellence without crushing them.
- Register: https://bit.ly/3ScaduB
Community News
Library Survey
Community members are invited and encouraged to share their ideas and preferences as planning begins for improvements to the building and grounds of the Vernon Area Public Library. For additional opportunities for public review and feedback , visit VAPLD.info/LibraryPlan.
Blood Drive
LCHS will be hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.
Half Day Information
- Half Day Calendar
- Archived newsletters
- YouTube Principals
- Principal Jill Mau
- Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange
- 847-634-1484
- Hd_attendance@d103.org