Half Day

This was the writing prompt given to Half Day fifth-graders, who had to imagine themselves as fugitives on the run for a crime of their choosing. The crimes ranged from stealing tennis rackets and cookies to doing cartwheels down the hallway or even being a Green Bay Packers fan.

As part of this creative exercise, students wrote from two perspectives: as the fugitive describing their crime, and as the authorities detailing the description and potential whereabouts of the suspect—whether on a soccer field, a tennis court, or playing an instrument.

This fun and creative activity, used by fifth-grade teachers as a way to get to know their students, also ties into Illinois English Language Arts standards. It encourages students to write regularly, improving their skills in gathering, organizing, interpreting, and presenting information. Enjoy pictures of the activity.

• Band Interest Form: Deadline is Friday, Aug. 30.
• No School: Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day.
• ASA Limited Registration: Opens at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3.
• MAP Testing: Wednesday, Sept. 4.
• MAP Testing: Thursday, Sept. 5.
• Chorus Deadline: Friday, Sept. 6, is the deadline to sign up for chorus.
• Principal's Coffee: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, third-grade parents only.
• Late Arrival: Thursday, Sept. 12, students begin school at 10:30 a.m.

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.

It's imperative that students bring only allergy friendly snacks to school - cheese, yogurt, fruit, vegetables. Please review our allergies and food guidelines. Submit to the school nurse any action or treatment plans your student may have. Please contact school nurse Julia Massarelli at jmassarelli@d103.org or 847-415-5806 with questions.

If your child loves singing and making music, we'd love to have them in our Half Day Choruses!

Chorus is open to third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders.

• To have your child join, fill out the RevTrak Chorus Registration by Friday, Sept 6.
• Learn more about Half Day Chorus by watching the informational video.
• For details about chorus, concerts, and the benefits of chorus, check out the informational packet.

If you have any questions, please email the chorus teacher, Ashley Smidt, at asmidt@d103.org.

Fifth-graders interested in band participation should fill out the band interest form by Friday, Aug. 30.

• Mandatory band parent/student meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7:00 p.m.
• Families should review the band recruitment letter for instrument options and time commitment.

Please reach out to Band Teacher Sarah Farster at sfarster@d103.org with questions.

• Informational packets for fourth-grade families
• Informational packets for fifth-grade families.

If you have any questions, please contact Steven Turini at sturini@d103.org

Half Day School would like to welcome families to help highlight the diverse cultures that represent District 103!

We are looking for families to spotlight their culture, country, and/or traditions in the front hallway display cases during a month of this school year. The vibrant displays are a hit among the students and truly celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make our school community so special. If you are interested, please sign up on the following Diversity Display Boards sheet.

For any additional questions, please email Esther Lee at elee@d103.org and/or Christine Namkung at cnamkung@d103.org. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making Half Day School a place where all our students feel significant!

Get pumped for the new school year with the D103 Back-to-School Spirit Wear Sale! We are offering a massive 30% off site-wide, so you can snag all your favorite gear and rep your school with pride. Plus, orders over $75 get free shipping! Don’t wait—this epic sale is on now through Tuesday, Sept. 17. Shop today and kick off the year in style!

K-5 students are invited to join Lincolnshire Cub Scouts Pack 78. It's a great way for kids to learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun. Sign up today and be part of our pack! First Meeting: Monday, Sept.9, 6:00 p.m., Community Christian Church, 1970 Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire.

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