Half Day
Holiday Celebrations
On the last day of school before winter break, Students enjoyed a variety of activities.
- Third-graders enjoyed a holiday pancake breakfast.
- Fourth-graders held a winter bash celebration complete with rootbeer floats.
- Fifth-graders enjoyed a hot chocolate mix and mingle.
Upcoming Events
- Winter Break: Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 8. Students return to school Tuesday, Jan. 9.
- ASA Registration: Only a few classes remain for After School Activity Classes. Classes begin after winter break.
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Korean Performers
Students enjoyed a winter assembly from the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago.
2024 Family Math Challenge
It's that time of year! Time for the Great 2024 Family Math Challenge. All Half Day families are challenged to use the digits in the year 2024 to make the counting numbers from 1-100. Click here to hear the rules, and click here to see a fun video that's sure to get you excited! Contact Mrs. Gagamov with any questions at jgagamov@d103.org.
Calling All Writers
In preparation for a visit from literacy advocate Stan Tucker, our school is excited to compete in the Share Your Story Young Writers' Challenge, a nationwide book writing competition for Grades 2-9. Students will write their very own books and the winners will have their books professionally illustrated and published! If you would like your child to participate, Please visit the Share Your Story website and register under our school's name. Registration is $33 and comes with a kit that includes everything they need to write their book. The registration deadline for our school is Sunday, Dec. 31. Final books are due Thursday, Feb. 29. Email rmcginnis@d103.org with any questions.
Indoor Challenges & Activities for Families
Partnership News
PTO News
Volunteers Wanted for 5th-Grade Colonial Day
This annual tradition allows students to experience colonial daily life activities in 30-minute sessions. We need volunteers for each activity station with one person staying all day to help transition between morning and afternoon sessions. No prep needed, just commit to the entire time slot. Sign up based on your child's activity time and be flexible on the event day. Your help makes it a success! This year, colonial day will be on Friday, Jan. 19, at Half Day School.
The Fun Fair is Back!
We are thrilled to announce that D103 PTO is bringing back the Annual Half Day Fun Fair on Friday Jan. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Half Day School. It was a blast last year, and this year promises to be even better! We're bringing back old favorites and throwing in some new surprises. Get ready for an amazing night of games, activities, snacks, and prizes!
- Get your tickets now! Don't miss out, be sure to purchase your tickets ASAP! This event is for Half Day students only, and tickets cost $10 per student. When purchasing your ticket, you will also have the option to request a slice of pizza for an additional $4.
- Sign up to volunteer ASAP and pick your favorite game or activity! We rely on our awesome parent volunteers to run the games, hand out food/snacks, set up decorations, etc. Our parent volunteers LOVE this event and we anticipate these volunteer spaces filling up quickly, please take a minute to sign up for your preferred activity now.
Calling for Volunteer Leads: Run for D103 5k Needs Your Leadership!
In preparation for the upcoming Run for D103 5k, the organizing committee is actively seeking dedicated individuals to take on crucial roles in the Volunteers and Sponsorship sub-committees. This annual event, which brings together the community for a morning of fitness and fun, relies on the support of passionate volunteers to ensure its success.
If you are ready to take on a leadership role and make a positive impact on the Run for D103 5k, please contact Aaron Jesser at 5k@d103pto.org. Your commitment and enthusiasm will play a vital role in making this year's event the best one yet!
Community News
Brad's Bookworms
Congressman Brad Schneider will invite D103 students who read 10 books to a recognitions ceremony in early 2024 to celebrate their achievement! Visit Brad's Bookworms to learn more about the project. The deadline to participate is Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Half Day Information
- Half Day Calendar
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- Principal Jill Mau
- Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange
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- Hd_attendance@d103.org