Half Day

Fifth-graders recently took a virtual tour along a river trail, applying their math skills in real-world scenarios through the River Trails Project. Led by teachers like Caroline Logan, students practiced fractions by designing trail maps that used fractional distances to mark key spots along the path.

"Students create a map using a 30-centimeter trail and place objects visitors would see along the way," Mrs. Logan explained. Projects like this allow students to collaborate and work independently, which makes learning both fun and practical.

• No School: Monday, Oct. 14, Indigenous Peoples Day.
• Teacher Conference Scheduling: Opens on NEW DATE at 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 15.

• Early Release: Thursday, Oct. 24, afternoon and evening teacher conferences.

• No School: Friday, Oct. 25, teacher conferences.

• Tim Hannig Pro-Kids Show: Monday, Oct. 28.

  • 5:30 p.m. for students whose last name begins with A-K.
  • 7:15 p.m. for students whose last name begins with L-Z.

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.

Students are invited to participate in Half Day's annual Veterans Day writing contest. Student essays or poems are 200 words or less on the topic, “What does a veteran mean to you?” Typed essays or poems are due to student's teacher no later than Friday, Nov. 1. Two winners will be selected from each grae level.

As part of our Veterans Day recognition, Half Day School is inviting students who have a connection to a veteran or active military member the chance to submit a video interview to be shared with our student body. Please complete this Google form indicating your interest in participating.

Please follow this interview format with video examples included. All video submissions must be received by NOON on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to the attention of teacher Gretchen McLelland at gmclelland@d103.org.

Students who are interested in joining the Yearbook Club should fill out the Google Form Application. Yearbook members are charged with picture taking, page designs, picture layouts, and the overall content of the yearbook. Applications are being accepted through Friday, Nov. 1. The club meets monthly beginning Tuesday, Nov. 19. Selected students will be contacted to register for the club.

Half Day students have the opportunity to participate in a statewide math contest sponsored by ICTM (Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics). Our school will be competing against other Illinois schools. There are individual and team competitions. There are no off-site competitions for ICTM. Scores are submitted virtually after each contest.

• Contests will take place after school until 4:30 p.m. staring the week of November 11 through the week of April 14 on select days below.

• Third- Grade will meet Thursdays on select dates.

• Fourth- Grade will meet Wednesdays on select dates.

• Fifth- Grade will meet Mondays on select dates.

• Team competition promotes cooperation among students.

• Contest questions reflect what students learn in class through the Common Core State Standards.

• The fee is $25 and should be paid on the RevTrak Web Store.

• Registration will close on Monday, Nov. 4. Late registrations cannot be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Gagamov, jgagamov@d103.org, Jami Reed jamireed@d103.org, or Dena Chemers dchemers@d103.org.

To help prevent the spread of illness, we would like to give you some guidelines to help with your decision on whether or not to send your child to school. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines and how to report an absence. We ask that you keep your child home if they:

• Have a fever of 100.4 (oral) degrees or higher.

• Have stomach cramps and/or vomiting.
  

• Have a sore throat with fever.

• Have a persistent cough (dry or productive).

• Have diarrhea (three or more episodes in 24 hrs).

• Have a rash or open and draining sores.

• Have symptoms that prevent them from participating in school, such as:

• Excessive tiredness or lack of appetite.

• Headaches, body aches, earaches.

• Severe sore throat (could be strep-throat even without fever. Other symptoms of strep throat in children are headache and stomach upset. Contact your pediatrician to assess or diagnosis strep throat).

Half Day School invites families to the FREE Tim Hannig Pro-Kids Show on Monday, Oct. 28.

• 5:30 p.m. for students whose last name begins with A-K.
• 7:15 p.m. for students whose last name begins with L-Z.

The Pro-Kids Show makes connections to classroom learning through award-winning magic, comedy, music, puppets, and audience involvement. Siblings are welcome to attend the show. Tickets are not necessary.

Thanks to an investment by the Lake County Regional Office of Education through June 30, 2030, every LPVSD #103 student in grades 3-8 has access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform. We understand that homework can sometimes be challenging, and as parents, it's not always easy to assist with every subject. That's why we're introducing an innovative initiative to enhance your child's learning experience.

This access includes:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring

• On-Demand Essay Review

• 100+ Weekly Live Classes

• Recorded Enrichment Classes

• Self-Study & Practice Resources

Here is a pamphlet and a video that provides an overview of the platform features. Students can go to their Clever Dashboard and select the Varsity Tutors icon to login to the platform. Any chat sessions students participate in are recorded and posted on their dashboard for future reference.

Students in grades 3-8 login into the platform on their school device through Clever (Instructions). We encourage you to explore this tool with your child(ren) as an additional resource to support our students’ growth and achievement. Please be aware that Varsity Tutors' enrichment classes do not serve as substitutes for D103 classes. Students are still required to complete all D103 courses, including Algebra I.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to Katie Reynolds at kreynolds@d103.org.

Get ready for an evening of thrills, chills, and Halloween fun at the Village of Lincolnshire’s annual Boo Bash! This family-friendly event will take place on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Rd., Lincolnshire. It’s sure to be a night packed with exciting activities for all ages.

Highlights include a creepy creature presentation, an appearance and performance by the Lincolnshire Bolts, inflatables for kids to enjoy, and even a Haunted Trail for those brave enough to venture through. Families can vote for their favorite Trunk-or-Treat décor or even get creative with pumpkin decorating. Food and drinks will be available throughout the evening, and The Great Boodini will showcase performances as well.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run our Bags game booth during the Boo Bash event. Volunteers can sign up for 30 minute time slots (or more if you really love games)!

• Sign up to volunteer @ https://bit.ly/D103SignUp

Join D103 PTO Parent Education and other consortium schools to learn specifics on what to do and say to improve family communication and teach your children (of all ages) essential skills for every day. The in-person event takes place from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 Buffalo grove Rd., Buffalo Grove. Registration is not required for this event.

Looking for a way to get involved with the PTO but unsure where to start? We're seeking strong, motivated leaders to chair two key programs—Explore the Arts Day and Grants Lead. These roles require attention to detail and a commitment to enhancing our students' classroom experience. You'll have the opportunity to learn alongside our current leaders, with the goal of taking on the role in the 2025-2026 school year. We'll provide guidance every step of the way!

Interested or have questions? Contact us at vp@d103pto.org today!

Join us for two special evenings designed to help 5th graders prepare for the physical and emotional changes ahead. These events aim to boost students' understanding and comfort in discussing puberty. We strongly encourage your student to attend with a trusted adult to support open conversation.

Guys' Night: Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Lance Williams, Education Manager from Candor Health Education

Sign up @ https://bit.ly/3TFAams

Girls' Night: Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Presented by Lizzy Appleby, MSW, LCSW, Youth Program Manager from Youth Services in Glenview

Sign up @ https://bit.ly/3zyZMec

Both events will be held in the Half Day Cafeteria.

Our amazing parent volunteers make this event possible, and we need your help to run games, serve snacks, set up, and more! Volunteers love this event, so grab your spot now before it fills up.

A special thanks to our lead volunteers: Aaron Jesser, Chandana Bellam, Anna Schulman, Tika Harli, Denise Karousos, and Alissa Bencks for helping us plan this fun-filled event!

Sign up to volunteer for other positions @ https://bit.ly/D103SignUp

The Learning Fund Foundation is proudly presenting two Science Shows, "The Magic of Science: Is it Magic or Science or Both?" and "The Weird & Wacky Show: Science Fun, Feats & Facts" performed by Educator, Author and Magician Dennis Reglin on Saturday, Nov. 9. Event registration requested.

Please take a few minutes to complete the Village of Lincolnshire housing survey. The Village of Lincolnshire, in partnership with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, is undertaking a community survey as part of the Homes for a Changing Region housing planning program. Lincolnshire was selected, along with other local communities, to participate in this program to identify what policies, improvements, and investments may be needed for the Village's housing market. Only one person per household should complete the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, Nov. 8.

Who: First- through fifth-graders

What: Create a poster that incorporated this year's fire safety week theme: "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!"

Where: Create your poster at home and turn it into the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District.

When: The deadline to turn the posters in is the end of the school day on Friday Oct. 11.

What Else: Entries may be submitted on poster board or paper. Maximum size 22" x 28". Any color is acceptable. Please visit the fire protection district website for more information.

The Lincolnshire Sports Association offers basketball leagues for boys and girls in first- through eighth-grades. Learn more and register. Early-Bird Registration runs through Friday, Oct. 11, for the LSA basketball program, which is dedicated to developing all aspects of the player’s game and is designed to teach and develop fundamental basketball skills in a fun and instructional environment. All children are given the opportunity to play and learn, with the emphasis on sportsmanship.

Math Carnival is a fun and free event for families with students in grades 3 to 5. Details can be found on the Stevenson Math Team website.

For: Families with children, grades 3-5

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Register: This event is free but registration is preferred.

Location: Stevenson High School, West Building

Parking: Lot B off of Half-Day Road (Route 22), Lot E off of Port Clinton Road.

Cost: $0

The Illinois Girls Lead Program is looking for girls in Grades 5-12 who have a strong desire to learn about the inner working of state government. The program offers the opportunity to shadow a woman in state government, including Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, state legislators, agency heads, communications directors, and chiefs of staff. Applications for the Illinois Girls Lead Program are due by Sunday, Oct. 20.

The Deerfield Family Theater and Park District present Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the weekends of November 15-17 and November 22-24. Tickets are on sale now.

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