Daniel Wright
Attention 8th-Graders
Make sure the graduation diploma presenter form is filled out by tomorrow March 22.
As per state requirements every eighth-grader who does not wear glasses or contact lenses will be screened for vision over the next few weeks. Parents or guardians will be contacted if any issues arise during this screening.
Graduation is Friday, May 31. Details can be found on the school calendar.
Bookmark the dance website and other end of the year activities.
Stevenson hoodies are on sale now: https://bit.ly/3TKUdk7.
Dance reveal takes place on Tuesday, April 2.
Sign up to volunteer at the dance on Friday, May 17: https://bit.ly/D103SignUp.
Upcoming Events
- Summer School: Registration closes at 11:59 a.m. Friday, March 22.
- Spring Break: Monday, March 25, through Friday, March 29.
- Solar Eclipse: Fill out the Google Form by Friday, April 5, if you do not want your child to participate.
- State Testing: Illinois Assessment of Readiness and the Illinois Science Assessment starts Monday, April 8.
- Celebrate DW: DW's Open House event, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17.
Solar Eclipse Participation
A solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, between 12:51 and 3:22 p.m. The eclipse will reach its peak at precisely 2:07 p.m. with the moon covering up to 94% of the sun. It's worth noting that the next solar eclipse visible from the United States will occur on August 23, 2044!
Teachers will be facilitating lessons about the eclipse on Monday, April 8, and the district has acquired viewing glasses for each staff member and student to ensure everyone can safely participate in this event.
While this is an exciting event, we understand that some parents may not want their child to participate in the viewing of the eclipse. Please complete and submit the solar eclipse form by Friday, April 5, if you DO NOT want your child to participate in the viewing of the eclipse.
Women in History
National Women's History Month was established by presidential proclamation in order to draw attention to and improve the focus on women in historical studies. It began in New York City on March 8, 1857, when female textile workers marched in protest of unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. Women’s History Week was instituted in 1978 in an effort to begin adding women’s history into educational curricula.
Celebrate DW: Unique and United
Join us as we Celebrate DW: Unique and United on Wednesday, April 17. We are looking for parents who wish to share various aspects of their culture in the form of food items, activities (games, dances, etc), and or display items. Please respond on our interest form by Friday, April 5, if you are interested and available that evening. Learn more about the event through our Unique and United PowerPoint.
Track and Field
Prior to trying out for any sport or prior to the start of any practice season, students must have a physical on file with the school nurse from the current school year. Physicals are considered current for 395 days. Parents must complete the Permission to Participate Form and turn it in to a coach.
Partnerships
Register Now for D103 5K Run
About 380 individuals are registered already for the Run for D103 5K Run/Walk. Cost is $35 per runner. Group rates and family sponsorships are also available. Learn more and register at runford103.org for the Saturday, May 18, event!
Community News
Egg Hunt
Please join Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 30 Riverwoods Rd., Lincolnshire, for a community egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30. All are welcome!
Girls Flag Football
Discover the exhilarating world of Girls Flag Football, a sport rapidly gaining momentum in Illinois and nationwide! Stevenson PREP is thrilled to introduce our first-ever girls feeder flag football teams, igniting passion and camaraderie on the field. Join us for an unforgettable journey as our SHS girls feeder flag football program takes the stage, competing in the esteemed Chicagoland Youth Football League. With games scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the fall, the excitement knows no bounds. Practices kick off on Monday, July 22, offering flexible weekday sessions mostly after 6 p.m.
Sticker Contest
In commemoration of the Vernon Area Library's 50th anniversary, they're hosting a sticker contest featuring original art from our library patrons. Read the details of the contest on the library's website. Submissions are due Monday, April 8.
Save the Date!
Please join us in person on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at Stevenson High School for a conversation between Dr. Haney, Director of DEI at SHS and Dr. Geoffrey Cohen, Stanford University professor, social psychologist, and author of “Belonging: the Science of Creating Connection & Bridging Divides”.
Parks Improvement Survey
Help the village improve your parks. Let them know what you like about certain parks right and improvements the village can make in a survey. Please respond before Tuesday, April 30.
Center for Gifted Classes
The Center for Gifted is offering an exciting program for sixth- through eighth-graders to supplement our own Camp 103 Club this summer. Science Spectacular, an in-depth, immersion lab experience, will run Monday, June 10, through Wednesday, July 3, at Daniel Wright, weekdays 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Course content will incorporate a chemistry lab, biological explorations, and an electronics lab, all hands-on and sure to challenge and inspire! District 103 students receive a 10% tuition discount, using this code at checkout: TEN4D103.
Feeder LaCrosse Camp
Stevenson High School invites are girls interested in playing Lacrosse to take part in their clinic during the month of April. Register now on the SHS website.
Band and Orchestra Clinic
American Youth Symphony Orchestra offers immersive and inspirational clinics for middle school and high school bands with some of Chicago’s top musicians & performers.
Attention Hockey Players
Stevenson High School is offering a development hockey skills sessions for incoming eighth-graders in preparation for the fall hockey season with a focus on building strength, skills, and chemistry in teammates.
Summer Soccer Camp
Chicago Rush summer soccer camp is open for registration.
Music Camp
Chicago Summer Music Camp is accepting applications. Summer lessons are also offered at the American Music Institute.
Daniel Wright Information
- Daniel Wright Calendar of Events
- Daily School Announcements
- Archived Newsletters
- YouTube
- Kendra Perri, Principal
- Dr. Nina Nusbaum, Assistant Principal
- Dr. Susan Baker, Assistant Principal
- 847-604-5280
- Dw_attendance@d103.org
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