Daniel Wright
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Upcoming Events
- 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.
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.: Friday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m.
- Celebrate DW: DW's Open House event, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17.
Lemons of Love
Send your student to school Friday with cash to support the Wright Way Club's Lemons of Love fundraiser. Lemons of Love is an organization focused on supporting anyone impacted by cancer. They deliver personalized care packages, offer free wellness programs, and provide ongoing family support. The WWC will sell small, medium, and large boxes filled with surprises such as candy and small prizes for students who support the fundraiser.
Book Orders
Order your Kimberly Brubaker Bradley novel today! Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a personalized and signed copy of the book by the author. Orders close at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, April 5!
Bookmark Design
The library bookmark contest is in full swing! The winning bookmark design will be used by the DW library and the artist will receive a prize! To participate, please pick up your template in the library today. The deadline for submitting your bookmark design is Friday, April 12.
Global Citizenship
The SEL Trait of the month for April is Global Citizenship. We celebrated our students who demonstrated Critical Thinking for the month of March. Please take a moment to see what we’re doing to showcase Global Citizenship at DW and how you can keep the conversation going at home!
Student Magazine
Enjoy the most recent edition of the Daniel Wright Student Magazine.
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.
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.
Attention 8th-Graders
Scholarship Opportunity
SHS Transition
High school is an exciting (and sometimes scary) time! Coming into Stevenson you probably have many questions. Join the “Making a Healthy Transition to Stevenson” panel on Wednesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. Parents and guardians will attend a dynamic panel featuring various Stevenson High School staff and a current student who will address common concerns as well as take questions from the audience. The incoming freshmen will be led by the current high school students through a quick presentation and a scavenger hunt designed to learn the Stevenson High School building. This event is sponsored by the Catalyst Club and Stand Strong Coalition.
Please reach out to Mrs. Blue or Ms. Graham with questions/concerns.
8th Grade Photos Needed
It is a tradition that each year eighth-grade parent volunteers collect photos of the graduating class. From baby photos to friends having fun through the years, there are several opportunities to highlight the growth of your children through D103. This year to make it as easy as possible for parents, we are requesting parents only submit digital photos. You can still drop off a paper photo, but please know they cannot be returned.
To make this happen, we need families to submit photos for the following categories:
- Remember When (baby or youngest photo you have)
- Group Photos (spanning Kindergarten through Eighth-Grade)
- School-Style Photo (Only needed if your student did not take an official photo with the school)
Please send your photos in as soon as possible! Learn more and submit your photos on the 8th Grade Dance Website
SHS Hoodies on Sale
Next stop...Stevenson High School! Let's pump up our DW eighth-graders with some Stevenson swag! The deadline to purchase hoodies is Friday, April 12. Hoodies will be delivered in mid-May to the student's advisory classroom. Please contact Jen Prosk with any questions.
- Learn more and purchase @ https://bit.ly/3TKUdk7
Dance Volunteers
The secret is out! The PTO revealed this year's dance theme to students on Tuesday as "DWPalooza" - a celebration of music and friends. Taking cues from the annual Lollapalooza Festival, in Chicago's Grant Park, our students will be immersed in a festival-like setting with music, dancing, treats, prizes and more! To learn more about the dance and purchase tickets, please visit the 8th Grade Dance Website.
Other News
Graduation is Friday, May 31. Details can be found on the school calendar.
Bookmark the dance website and other end of the year activities.
Many volunteers are needed. If you would like to be a part of your students' final event at Daniel Wright, we can use your help! Volunteer signup is now open on Membership Toolkit.
Partnerships
Graduation Lawn Signs
Celebrate your child's achievements with our exclusive Graduate Lawn Signs! These celebratory signs are available for Sprague, Half Day, and/or Daniel Wright. The signs are single-sided and sized 24" wide and 18" tall. A lawn stake is included. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to show off your child's accomplishments and make their graduation even more special! Orders are due by Friday, April 26!
Pick up your signs during the 5K packet pick up times on Thursday, May 16, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. or Friday, May 17, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the D103 district offices located at 111 Barclay Blvd.,n Lincolnshire.
- Learn more and purchase @ https://bit.ly/3xqfmYc
Book Fair Volunteers
In partnership with Anderson's Bookfair Company, the PTO is running a book fair for Daniel Wright students the week of April 15. We are looking for parent volunteers to help make this a success!
There are three day shifts each day: 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We will also need extra help during the DW lunch hours. Your DW student is welcome to join you during the pre-school and after school timeframes. We also need help with the book fair on the evening of the Celebrate DW event on Wednesday, April 17. Assistance is needed as well packing up the fair on Monday, April 22.
- Sign up to volunteer https://bit.ly/D103SignUp
Contact Heather Vasilenko with any questions.
Bingo Volunteers
Join in the fun at Daniel Wright's Bingo Night! This event is sponsored by Student Council with support from the PTO. We need parent volunteers to help this event run smoothly! Bingo night takes place on Friday, April 26. The fun starts immediately after school in the Daniel Wright cafeteria and gym. Students will be dismissed by 4:50 p.m. to take the PASS bus home or to gather their belongings for parent pick up by 5:00 p.m. Please contact Barb Hart with any questions.
Volunteers should arrive at Daniel Wright by 3:15 p.m. to help set up before the studnets arrive. Clean up should be completed by 5:00 p.m.
- Learn more and sign up @ https://bit.ly/D103SignUp
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
Parent Education on Belonging
On Thursday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m., Stevenson High School will facilitate a book discussion with parents from across the consortium (District 125, 96,102 & 103) on "Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection & Bridging Divides," written by Geoffrey Cohen. We hope you can join us for this pre-event discussion on April 11. If you would like to attend please complete this RSVP form by Tuesday, April 9.
Join us on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre at Stevenson High School for an engaging conversation between Dr. Haney, Director of DEI at SHS, and Dr. Geoffrey Cohen, renowned Stanford University professor, social psychologist and author of "Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection & Bridging Divides." Their discussion will delve into the roots of the current social divide and propose actionable steps to overcome differences, fostering a stronger sense of belonging within our schools and communities. This event is sponsored by the Family Action Network.
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.
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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