Half Day

The Student Council outreach project for Orphans of the Storm brought in much needed blankets, towels, and newspapers to aid abandoned dogs and cats as seen in these photos. In all, the team of student volunteers collected 78 towels, 24 boxes of baking soda, and 14 blankets during the HAWK week outreach project.

• Early Dismissal Day: Friday, Nov. 15, Afternoon Teacher Institute Day.
• Pro-Kids Family Night Show: Monday, Nov. 18.

• No School: Monday, Nov. 25, through Friday, Nov. 29, Thanksgiving Break.

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Half Day School invites families to the FREE Tim Hannig Pro-Kids Show on Monday, Nov 18.

• 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.

This year, we will use the Scripps National Spelling Bee’s online testing platform to hold our classroom qualifying spelling bee round via an online spelling and word meaning test.

This competition is open only to students in grades 4-8. To participate in the spelling bee, your child must register by Friday, Nov. 29, on the online testing platform. Review the words, School Study List 2025 and watch this video tutorial that will walk you through the registration process.

Once you have registered, the spelling bee coordinator will assign the appropriate test to your child. The test will be available only on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, Dec. 5. Your child must complete the test by the deadline. The qualifying test will be administered at home.

The top five students from each grade with the highest scores will advance to the district-level competition. If needed, a tiebreaker will be used to determine which students move on to the District Bee.

An email will be sent out during the week of December 16 to inform students of those who have qualified for the next round.

Is something missing? Perhaps a jacket, sweatshirt, or lunch box? Send your student to the lost and found near the gym to collect their missing item. Please mark lunch boxes, water bottles, and outdoor items of clothing with your child's name to increase the potential for a swift return! Unclaimed items will be donated after Friday, Nov. 22.

Four seats on the Board of Education for Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 will be up for election on April 1, 2025. Each of the seats will be for a four-year term, or until April 2029. Information is available at the District 103 office located at 111 Barclay

Boulevard, Suite 100, Lincolnshire, IL 6069. Circulation period and filing information can be found on the Lake County Elections Website.

Petition Packets

Petition packets may be downloaded from the Lake County Clerk's Website.

Filing Period

Nomination papers are filed with the Lake County Clerk’s office located at 18 N. County Street, Room 101, Waukegan, IL 60085.

• November 12, 2024 - First day to file nomination papers.

• November 18, 2024 - Last day to file nomination papers.

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.

D103 and the PTO Parent Education Team are partnering with Screen Sanity to bring their critically acclaimed parent program directly to you! Screen Sanity is an organization that is looking to partner with families to create a world where kids are captivated by life, not by screens. This workshop will give you the tools and strategies that you need to set healthy screen time and tech safety guidelines that fit your parenting values and lifestyle. Leave your parent-guilt at the door -- this judgement-free night of community, education, and discussion will leave you feeling empowered to confidently navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology for your kids (and yourself!). And there will be snacks!

Check out this video to learn more.

Please register in advance for the event on Friday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Parent volunteers help make this event successful. Volunteering at the Book Fair is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to get involved in helping students become better readers.

• Sprague book fair is from Nov. 8-15.
• Half Day book fair is from Nov. 18-22.

Support our teachers! Purchase books from the Teacher Wish List to surprise your favorite educators. Wish Lists books will be selected by our teachers over the upcoming weeks and will be available for purchase at the fair or online at abcfairs.com.

Let’s celebrate reading together—see you at the Book Fair!

Volunteer today @ bit.ly/D103SignUp

Buns on Fire, Buffalo Grove, will donate 20% of your sales to the Learning Fund Foundation from November 9-16. Share this flyer with the restaurant.

Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 15! D103 PTO is excited to partner with Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill in Lincolnshire and Bibibop Asian Grill in Vernon Hills for a special dine-out event. By dining at either of these restaurants, you’ll be helping our PTO earn a percentage of all sales made that day. Just mention “D103 PTO” when you place your order to ensure your purchase supports our organization. Ordering online? Use code BIBIFUNDRAISER or NAFFUNDRAISER when placing your order. Whether you’re craving Middle Eastern flavors or Asian-inspired dishes, this is a delicious way to make a difference. Let’s come together as a community to support our schools and enjoy some great food!

Are you new to the district and looking to connect with fellow parents? Or maybe you're just eager to expand your support circle? Join the PTO’s Newcomers Group for a casual meet-up at Panera Bread in Vernon Hills (447 N Milwaukee Ave Suite 100) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Whether you can stay for the entire time or just drop by for a quick chat, it’s a great opportunity to meet new faces and share experiences. We’re excited to welcome all D103 parents – new and returning!

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!

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.

Give those Halloween costumes another chance to shine and wear them to Mini Comic Con at the Vernon Area Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Celebrate fandoms and pop culture with free events for all ages. View the full schedule and details on the library's website.

Congressman Brad Schneider is launching the sixth annual "Brad's Bookworms" program to encourage reading and learning for elementary school students (grades K-5) and their families!

Children participating in the program are asked to read and log 10 books with help from parents, grandparents, older siblings, or other family members, and track their progress toward this goal. Young people who meet the 10 books goal will be invited with their families to a recognition ceremony with Congressman Schneider to celebrate their achievement. The deadline to complete logs is Sunday, Feb. 2.

Please join the Vernon Area Public Library in celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Friday, Nov. 22, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This after hours, adults-only event is a fundraiser to support the expansion of our MakerSpace and Library of Things, giving us even more opportunities to engage with members of the community. We expect to have Appetizers, Drinks, Desserts, Raffles, Music, Trivia, Games, a Photo Booth and more! To donate or purchase tickets, please visit: VAPLD.info/foundation. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Samantha Fahndrich at sfahndrich@fvapld.org.

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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