Daniel Wright

Dozens of students engaged with Lincolnshire police officers on National Walk and Roll to School Day, celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 9. As students were climbing on their bikes or scooting away from Daniel Wright, officers joined them and chatted about the benefits of walking, biking, and rolling to/from school.

“Walk and Roll to School Day creates positive community relationships and helps build trust between law enforcement and young people,” explained Village of Lincolnshire Police Officer Patrick Kreis, who spearheaded the DW event.

Added Principal Jessica Groncki, "National Bike to School Day is an amazing opportunity to bring our school and community together in such a positive and meaningful way. It not only promotes health and fitness but also encourages students to connect outside of the classroom with important community members. It's wonderful to see the energy and excitement as students ride together, building a sense of camaraderie and community spirit."

• No School: Monday, Oct. 14, Indigenous Peoples Day.
  

• Teacher Conference Scheduling: Opens on NEW DATE at 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 15.

• Book Fair: Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Oct. 18.

• Early Release: Thursday, Oct. 24, afternoon and evening teacher conferences.

• No School: Friday, Oct. 25, teacher conferences.

We encourage you to subscribe to the Daniel Wright 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.

The primary family contact for your student (as identified in our PowerSchool student information system at the time of registration) will receive an email communication from D103 today, Oct. 10, with your parent login email and code that is needed to gain access to the conference scheduling platform. If the primary family contact has not received the informational email from D103 by noon on Friday, Oct. 11, please contact Daniel Wright at gkalyanaraman@d103.org.

Calling all American Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel! On Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11, all Daniel Wright students will celebrate and honor our local Veterans. The Veterans Day committee wants students to understand the contributions of our military and why we honor them on this day. We are asking for any volunteers who would like to share with students why they joined the service, how they served, and the lasting impact being in the service has made on their lives. These conversations leave a lasting impact on students' educational experience in D103. There will also be a celebration of service and an opportunity to connect with other local Veterans. If you, a grandparent or neighbor is interested in joining us in-person on Monday Nov. 11, please contact Erinn Vincent evincent@d103.org or Kristine Rickert krickert@d103.org.

DW's SEL trait of the month is Responsibility. Please take a moment to see how we are showcasing Responsibility at Daniel Wright and how you can encourage this topic at home!

DW's Book Fair starts next week. Get ready to dive into a world of books! From Tuesday, Oct. 15, to Friday, Oct. 18, students are encouraged to explore a fantastic selection of books during school hours. Parents, don’t miss our evening hours open to all community members from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17!

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

Urgent! Volunteers Needed at School the week of October 14: Our highly anticipated Book Fair is almost here, running from Tuesday, Oct. 15 to Friday, Oct. 18. Students will have the chance to explore an amazing selection of books during school hours, and the community is invited to join the fun during our special evening hours on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

But we can't do it alone—we urgently need volunteers to make this event a success. Please sign up today to help! Let’s make this Book Fair unforgettable. See you there!

Boys Basketball tryouts for seventh- and eighth-graders take place after school beginning Monday, Oct. 21. Sign up using the QR code posted throughout the school or through your PE teacher. Please make sure you have an updated sports physical on file with the school nurse and have submitted your permission to try out form to either Mr. Joneikis, Mr. Ballardini, Mr. Hafner or Mr. Jones.

Try outs for Spirit Team start next week, Friday, Oct. 18, from 3:45 to 5:00 p..m. Review the Spirt Team flyer and sign up with the QR code. Please make sure you have an updated sports physical on file with the school nurse and have submitted your permission to try out form.

Registration for Math Team will open on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. through the RevTrak Web Store. The sixth-grade math club is limited to 30 students and the seventh- eighth-grade math club is limited to 60 students.

Over the next few weeks, Daniel Wright is offering depression awareness and suicide prevention training as part of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program. If you have any questions and/or do NOT want your child to participate in the SOS program, please contact Kyle Thompson (kthompson@d103.org) prior to the program date. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in this program.

Thanks to an investment by the Lake County Regional Office of Education through June 30, 2030, every LPVSD #103 student in grades 3-8 has access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform. We understand that homework can sometimes be challenging, and as parents, it's not always easy to assist with every subject. That's why we're introducing an innovative initiative to enhance your child's learning experience.

This access includes:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring

• On-Demand Essay Review

• 100+ Weekly Live Classes

• Recorded Enrichment Classes

• Self-Study & Practice Resources

Here is a pamphlet and a video that provides an overview of the platform features. Students can go to their Clever Dashboard and select the Varsity Tutors icon to login to the platform. Any chat sessions students participate in are recorded and posted on their dashboard for future reference.

Students in grades 3-8 login into the platform on their school device through Clever (Instructions). We encourage you to explore this tool with your child(ren) as an additional resource to support our students’ growth and achievement. Please be aware that Varsity Tutors' enrichment classes do not serve as substitutes for D103 classes. Students are still required to complete all D103 courses, including Algebra I.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to Katie Reynolds at kreynolds@d103.org.

Volunteers are still desperately needed to assist during Red Ribbon Week, happening from Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Oct. 25. During lunch breaks that week on Monday and Wednesday, the PTO will be supporting fun and educational activities to raise awareness about the importance of living a drug-free life. We’re looking for volunteers to assist with these activities and engage with students. If you have some time to spare, we’d love your support! Your involvement will make a big difference in spreading the message of a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

• Sign up to volunteer @ https://bit.ly/D103SignUp

There are three concerts scheduled for October and we need your help.

October 16 - Band Concert at DW

• Pre-concert student supervision and crowd control from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.
• Post-concert moving of equipment from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m.

October 17 - Orchestra Concert at DW

• Post-concert clean up from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m.

October 21 - Choir and Show Choir Concert at Stevenson High School

• Student supervision and house management from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Join D103 PTO Parent Education and other consortium schools to learn specifics on what to do and say to improve family communication and teach your children (of all ages) essential skills for every day. The in-person event takes place from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, Twin Groves Middle School, 2600 Buffalo grove Rd., Buffalo Grove. Registration is not required for this event.

Get ready for an evening of thrills, chills, and Halloween fun at the Village of Lincolnshire’s annual Boo Bash! This family-friendly event will take place on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Rd., Lincolnshire. It’s sure to be a night packed with exciting activities for all ages.

Highlights include a creepy creature presentation, an appearance and performance by the Lincolnshire Bolts, inflatables for kids to enjoy, and even a Haunted Trail for those brave enough to venture through. Families can vote for their favorite Trunk-or-Treat décor or even get creative with pumpkin decorating. Food and drinks will be available throughout the evening, and The Great Boodini will showcase performances as well.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run our Bags game booth during the Boo Bash event. Volunteers can sign up for 30 minute time slots (or more if you really love games)!

• Sign up to volunteer @ https://bit.ly/D103SignUp

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!

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.

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.

The Lake County STEM for Girls Conference invites students in Grades 6-8 to attend on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., Grayslake Central High School, Grayslake. Register now for the free event. Registration closes Friday, Oct. 25. Students may select their area of interest from life sciences to engineering and information technology.

SHS offers a clinic for its girls feeder basketball team on three Sundays beginning with Sept. 29, Oct. 6, and Oct. 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., in the Stevenson Sports Center. Check the feeder website for tryout information for the team.

GeoStars is offering coaching for the history and geography bees. Please fill out the Coaching Interest Form. The class helps prepare students for the history and geography bees, allowing students to further develop their academic knowledge!

The Lincolnshire Sports Association offers basketball leagues for boys and girls in first- through eighth-grades. Learn more and register. Early-Bird Registration runs through Friday, Oct. 11, for the LSA basketball program, which is dedicated to developing all aspects of the player’s game and is designed to teach and develop fundamental basketball skills in a fun and instructional environment. All children are given the opportunity to play and learn, with the emphasis on sportsmanship.

The Illinois Girls Lead Program is looking for girls in Grades 5-12 who have a strong desire to learn about the inner working of state government. The program offers the opportunity to shadow a woman in state government, including Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, state legislators, agency heads, communications directors, and chiefs of staff. Applications for the Illinois Girls Lead Program are due by Sunday, Oct. 20.

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• Mrs. Jessica Groncki, Principal
• Dr. Nina Nusbaum, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Kyle Thompson, Assistant Principal
  
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