Half Day

February is celebrated as Black History Month. Fourth-grade students created a project in art class based on the book, "Tar Beach," by Faith Ringgold. Students drew themselves flying over something that was important and/or significant to them. Faith Ringgold was an amazing African-American artist, author, illustrator, and activist which is why art teacher Kerry Sweet chose her as an example.

• Friday, Feb. 21: Early Dismissal for Teacher Institute Day
• Monday, Feb. 24: Teacher conference scheduling closes at 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 25: Report cards available after 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 26: Early Dismissal for teacher conferences.
• Thursday, Feb. 27: No School for teacher conferences.
• Friday, Feb. 28: No School for Teacher Institute Day.

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.

Your yearbook cover design could become part of Half Day School’s history! Designs are due by Friday, Feb. 21. 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 2024-2025.
• 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).

Each spring, our students at Half Day School and Daniel Wright Junior High School are required by the State of Illinois to take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA). All Half Day students begin taking the IAR test starting Wednesday, March 5, and fifth-graders will take the ISA test on Friday, April 11. For more information about the tests, please read the D103 E-notice that was sent to families.

Argh!!!! This year's Half Day musical, “PIRATES”, will be performed on Wednesday May 14, and Thursday, May 15, on Half Day School’s stage. The cast of characters includes Pirates, Stowaways, Mates, and more! The musical is open to fourth- and fifth-grade students. Please see the Musical Information Packet to learn more about the musical and rehearsal schedule. If your child is interested in participating, please sign up by Monday, March 3, through the RevTrak Web Store. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Smidt at asmidt@d103.org.

Calling all performers! We are looking for dancers, singers, gymnasts, musicians, martial artists, etc. You create the act for our annual talent show on Friday, April 25.

Some highlights:

• Each act is limited to 90 seconds.

• Students may only perform in one act.

• If your act requires music, the song must be school-appropriate and kid-friendly.

• There will be a mandatory dress rehearsal.

• Due to time constraints, please consider performing in a group act.

• If your act can be performed in music class or at the chorus/band/orchestra concert(s), please save your performance for those occasions!

• Register with the QR code or by filling out the the Google interest form by Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 12:00 p.m.

• Please review the talent show information and join us!

D103’s vision is to create a learning environment where every student thrives academically, emotionally and socially. Take a moment to enjoy a brief video for Future-Ready Fridays: D103’s Portrait of a Graduate in Action! On our YouTube Channel are brief student voice videos where they demonstrate learning in the classroom.

Join us tomorrow, Feb. 21, from 9:00–10:30 a.m. at the District 103 office meeting room, 111 Barclay Blvd., Lincolnshire, for our next gathering. We’ll be talking about ways to better support our kids with IEPs and 504 plans in D103.

This is a great chance to share experiences, make connections, and support one another on this parenting journey. No RSVP needed—just come as you are! Hope to see you there!

The Run for D103 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly, annual fundraising event held in the spring that enables the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to provide District 103 with programs and equipment for the benefit of our children. This race is representative of our district's commitment to foster both healthy minds and healthy bodies in our children and to instill a lifelong passion for education and exercise.

Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people, and have fun! We can't wait to see you at the starting line!

👉 Register today @ runford103.org

Hope and Love are best shared! Give blood, save lives, and strengthen your community with Versiti from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 30 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Walk-ins are welcome or schedule an appointment on the Versiti website.

Join us on Tuesday, March 4, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Vernon Area Public Library to learn about the many resources available to help your child with their homework! This program will introduce you to valuable library resources to support your child's academic success from kindergarten through eighth-grade. A librarian-led tour of the library will also be included.

This program is intended for adults, and childcare will be provided. Please note, childcare is not available for children under 3-years-old.

Please reach out to Jacqueline Niziolek, MLL Multilingual Coordinator, at jbever@d103.com.

Please register with for the program.

The Kiwanis Club of Buffalo Grove and Lincolnshire is rolling into action, and we've got an event that's right up your alley – quite literally! Join us for the second installment of our BOWL-for-KIDS Fundraiser event that promises an evening of strikes, spares, and all-around good times while raising money to benefit the youth in and around our community.

• Friday, March 7
• 6:30–8:30pm
• Bowlero (350 McHenry Rd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089)
• Registration: $35 per individual or $200 per lane (for up to 6 bowlers)

Includes...

• Two hours of bowling fun
• Shoe rental
• Two slices of delicious cheese pizza
• Unlimited soft drinks

District 103's Transportation Department encourages students in grades k-8 to participate in the "Safety First - Safety Always" Illinois Association for Pupil Transportation Poster Contest. Get all the contest information on the Illinois Association for Pupil Transportation website. The submission deadline is April 18.

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Principals

• Principal Jill Mau
• Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange
Reporting an Absence
• 847-634-1484
• Hd_attendance@d103.org