Half Day

What a fantastic school year we've shared together!

To our incredible 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders -- you've grown so much and made us proud every single day. Your kindness, curiosity, and hard work have been inspiring!

To our wonderful families -- thank you for your partnership and support. You make our school community truly special.

To our amazing staff -- you are absolute rockstars who bring magic to learning every day!

Have the most fantastic summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and fun. We are definitely “PUMPED UP” to see you in the fall! Enjoy our race to the finish line send off!

• Thursday, June 5: Last day of school for grades K-7, Early Dismissal Day.

• Report Cards: Viewable after 4:00. p.m. Thursday, June 5.

• Monday, June 9: First day of summer 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.

In an immersive learning experience, the spirit of the Illinois State Fair came alive at Half Day School recently, offering our fourth-grade students a taste of farming, agriculture, and industry as seen in these photos. As part of their ongoing exploration of our state's rich history, the students had the opportunity to engage in a range of hands-on activities that brought Illinois' heritage to life.

Please stop by the nurse's office to pick up any of your child's medication that they take at school. Unclaimed medication will be disposed of after today, June 5. If you child will attend summer school, you will need to pick up the medication and drop it off again on Monday, June 9, for summer school.

• The Daniel Wright nurses' office is accepting health forms for the 2025-2026 school year.
  
• Visit the Health and Wellness section of the website to see what is needed and ways in which you can get it to the school nurse.
  
• Daniel Wright students playing a sport must have a physical on file with the school nurse before practice begins.
  
• Sixth-grade needs a health form with proof of immunizations and a dental form.
• For students with allergies the nurses' office will need new emergency action plans for the next school year.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ community and recognize the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. It’s also a chance to honor the diversity and strength of this community. Some of our D103 students showed their support by proudly participating in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, which took place on Sunday.

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 Friday: D103’s Portrait of a Graduate in Action! On our YouTube Channel are brief student voice videos where they demonstrate learning in the classroom.

Over the summer, incoming sixth-grade students are being asked to read a book that they will discuss in class when they start at Daniel Wright in August. Please take a moment to review the summer reading lists created by the English Language Arts teachers.

The goal of the Daniel Wright library is to maintain a collection of material that supports the curriculum and provides for individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels. Materials are selected to encourage knowledge acquisition and to develop literary, cultural, aesthetic appreciation, and ethical standards. Students are free to select resource center materials as well as receive guided selection of materials appropriate to specific, planned learning experiences. Please complete the young adult consent form and return it to school if you do NOT give consent for your child to read YA resources from the school library.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey on belonging. The purpose of this survey is to better understand experiences and perceptions related to belonging within our school community. Your responses will help us identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth as we work to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

Skip the stress of back-to-school shopping and help us qualify for the 1st Day School Supplies 50 Kit Challenge—we could win $2,500 in FREE school supplies! Order your pre-packaged kit by June 10, and support the PTO while ensuring your child has everything their teacher requested.

Kits ship directly to your home (Kindergarten kits go straight to school):

• Laura B. Sprague: Order Here
• Half Day: Order Here
• Daniel Wright: Order Here
  
  

Order your school supply kits by Tuesday, July 1, and receive a $10 gift certificate to 1st Place Spiritwear where you can find the perfect back to school T-shirt, sweatshirt, and more!

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Celebrate your graduating student with a meaningful gift that will last for generations—a Legacy Brick on the Daniel Wright walkway!

Personalize your brick with a heartfelt message, name, or memory that reflects your student’s journey in District 103. It’s a wonderful way to honor their accomplishments while supporting our schools through the Learning Fund Foundation.

💫 Order Deadline: Tuesday, June 10

🌟 Installation: Fall 2025

Create a lasting memory. Celebrate a milestone. Leave your mark.

Looking for a fun and friendly way to meet your local police officers? Join the Lincolnshire Police Department for a cool community event — Cone with a Cop! Happening on Friday, June 6, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at McDonald’s, 450 Milwaukee Ave. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with local law enforcement in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

What’s the Scoop?

• FREE Vanilla Cone for Everyone!
• Meet and Greet with Lincolnshire Police Officers
• Snap a Photo in a Real Police Car

This event is made possible thanks to ARC Limited Family McDonald’s Restaurants, partnering with the Lincolnshire Police Department to help build positive relationships within the community — one ice cream cone at a time.

Don’t miss out on the fun. Mark your calendar and bring the whole family for an afternoon of sweet treats and community connection!

Get ready to press start on an epic summer of reading! LEVEL UP at your library with this year's Summer Library Club for all ages. From June 1 to July 31, complete activities to earn rewards. It's that easy! To get started, pick up a checklist at the Vernon Area Public Library beginning Sunday, June 1. Students entering fifth-grade and younger will receive a free T-shirt when they sign up for Summer Library Club. Learn more at VAPLD.info/Summer.

Join the Summer Library Celebration on Sunday, June 8, from 1–3 p.m. at the library. There will be frozen treats, live music, a community art project, and a giant bubble show. No sign-up required.

This summer, lace up your sneakers and get ready to level up your game at BG Hoopers Basketball Skills Camp for boys and girls in fourth- through eighth-grade.

The fair will offer many fun indoor and outdoor activities to teach children lessons about health and safety. The fair is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center, 1475 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake.

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• Principal Jill Mau
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