Half Day

Half Day School's musical, "Pirates," hit the stage this week, starring 115 talented students who have been rehearsing since spring break. The performance is a swashbuckling adventure filled with pirates, stowaways, and mates, brought to life in the photos featured here.

A big shoutout goes to the 23 students in our after-school set design club, whose props and backdrops truly transformed the stage. Thank you to our dedicated staff — Mrs. McLelland, Mrs. Richter, Sra. De La Paz, Sra. Barnabee, Mr. Turini, and Mrs. Smidt — for guiding and inspiring our young performers every step of the way!

• Saturday, May 17: Run for D103, register for the 8:00 a.m. commencement.
• Monday, May 19: Fifth-grade orchestra concert at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 26: No School, Memorial Day.
• Friday, May 30: Early Dismissal Day.
• Thursday, June 5: Last day of school for grades K-7, Early Dismissal Day.
• 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.

District 103 received the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation's Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) award during its 26th year honoring music in communities. This annual honor is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Winning this award highlights the district's dedication to music and the music education staff at D103.

Reports for MAP Reading and Math test results are scheduled to be emailed out as follows:

• Daniel Wright: Tuesday, May 27
• Half Day: Wednesday, May 28
• Laura B Sprague: Thursday, May 29

You are invited to Fifth-Grade Fly-Up!

Destination: Daniel Wright Junior High School
Flight: Fifth-Grade Fly-Up Night
Date: Tuesday, May 27
Boarding Time: 6:30 p.m.
Terminal: DWJH Cafeteria
Address: 1370 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire

Students Are Invited Too: Register your fifth-grader for Night Flight.

Students will learn about clubs and activities while you learn about academic programs, daily schedules, and more.

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.

Why does Summer Reading matter? Research shows that students who read consistently over the summer are stronger students during the school year. District 103 is committed to developing strong reading, writing, and thinking skills. We also recommend that students read a variety of material during the summer.

At school we learn that culture can both make each of us unique and, at the same time, connect us to one another. While we often think of culture as country of origin, language, ancestry, etc., culture is also made up of all of the small routines and traditions that we practice. This week students examined one of these small bits of culture, dessert! Ask your child if they can find their dessert represented in our Half Day word cloud. (see photo to the left!)

We invite you to share a family photo enjoying your favorite dessert, and/or create a short (under 2 minutes) video talking as a family about how dessert relates to your culture. Send it to us at communications@d103.org!

With the warmer weather upon us, we want to alert you that tick season has arrived.

Please take a moment to:

• Check your child's clothing after outdoor activities.
• Conduct regular tick checks of your child's hair and skin.
• Common symptoms include redness, swelling, and a hard bump at the bite site.
• Consider appropriate insect repellent for outdoor play.
• If you find a tick, remove it promptly with tweezers, avoiding squeezing or twisting.

Thank you for your help in keeping our students healthy and tick-free!

The last week students may check books out of the school library is the week of May 19. Books are due back to the library no later than Tuesday, May 27.

Returning student registration is now open for grades early childhood through seventh.

• Please reach out to your child's school if you have questions about registration or email PowerSchool@d103.org.
• If your family is moving and not planning to return to District 103, kindly let your child’s school office know about your plans so that we do not bother you about registration and place your child in a 2025-2026 classroom.
• The thermometer shows 960 students registered.

Order PTO 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!

Support the PTO by purchasing pre-packaged school supplies filled with everything a teacher has requested. Supplies are mailed directly to the student's home with the exception of kindergarten where kits will go directly to school.

• Laura B Sprague: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/33148
• Half Day: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32424
• Daniel Wright: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/31663

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.

The Run for D103 5K Run/Walk is quickly approaching! This family-friendly annual fundraising event that helps the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) provide essential programs and equipment for the staff and students of Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103. This event reflects our district’s commitment to promoting healthy minds and active lifestyles, inspiring a lifelong love for both education and exercise.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get moving, this is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, connect with the community, and support a great cause. We’d love to see you at the starting line!

Register to run or volunteer today at runford103.org!

Friday, May 16, the Lincolnshire Police Department is participating in the “Cop on Top” fundraiser at Dunkin Donuts, 435 Milwaukee Avenue. The fundraiser raises money for the Special Olympics of Illinois. Come by the Dunkin Donuts between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to support the cause. Shirts and hats will be for sale to raise money, and any donation earns you a free coffee or donut!

Inspirit AI is offering a summer initiative where students collaborate with Ivy League graduates to develop AI projects in robotics, engineering, and computer science. Please visit the Inspirit website to learn more about the program. Students will build research projects such as adapting autonomous vehicles to new environments. Applications for summer are due Friday, May 30.

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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