Half Day
Pause for Reading
Students take a few minutes out of their day to relax and enjoy a good book. Teachers encourage students to read at home for 30 minutes a day.
"Studies have shown that 20 minutes of reading is beneficial, but 30 minutes is ideal for developing comprehension skills and stamina," said Library Media Specialist Rebecca McGinnis. Read more in this Scholastic Parents article.
Upcoming Events
- Chorus Deadline: Friday, Sept. 6, is the deadline to sign up for chorus.
- After School Activities: Registration closes Tuesday, Sept. 10.
- Orchestra Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 11.
- 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.
Alert Nurse of Medication Plan
It is very important for D103 families to alert their child’s school nurse if a child requires medication at school or has allergies. Medication and management forms must be turned into your child’s school in case of an emergency. Nurses require new action plans annually.
Medication should be turned into the school nurse by an adult. Medication is picked up at the end of the school year or the school will properly dispose of unclaimed medication.
Please send your forms to your school nurse through one of the following methods.
Fax to: Please fax all medical documents to our secured fax location at 847-821-0210. Please include a cover letter with your name and phone number, your child's name, grade level, school, and "Attn: Nurse". For your convenience, please use our medical cover letter when faxing.
Mail to: Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 Attn: Nurse, 111 Barclay Blvd. Suite 100, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Drop off forms and medication at your child's school weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
School Nurses:
Sprague, Colleen Zavakos, RN, BSN 847-945-6665, czavakos@d103.org
Half Day, Julia Massarelli, RN, BSN, 847-634-6463, jmassarelli@d103.org
Daniel Wright, Christina Segal, RN, BSN, 847-295-1560, csegal@d103.org
ASA Registration
There are many after school activities to choose from. Classes include everything from brain games to sports. Look over the list of classes and register by Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Chorus Registration - Deadline Friday
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.
Orchestra Deadline Approaching
- 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
Help Us Decorate Our Diversity Display Boards
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!
District News
School Board Election
Four seats on the Board of Education for Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103 will be up for election on April 1, 2025. Each of the seats will be for a four-year term, or until April 2029. Information is available at the District 103 office located at 111 Barclay Boulevard, Suite 100, Lincolnshire, IL 6069. Circulation period and filing information can be found on the Lake County Elections Website.
Petition Packets
Petition packets may be downloaded from the Lake County Clerk's Website.
Filing Period
Nomination papers are filed with the Lake County Clerk’s office located at 18 N. County Street, Room 101, Waukegan, IL 60085.
November 12, 2024 - First day to file nomination papers.
November 18, 2024 - Last day to file nomination papers.
Partnership News
Thanks for Supporting LFF Fundraiser
The Learning Fund Foundation would like to THANK all our families for supporting the foundation through the Culver's of Lincolnshire Fundraiser. Please fill out the LFF fundraiser survey to help us obtain some feedback on how the fundraiser went. We look forward to your continued support in our future events.
Spirit Wear Sale
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!
Community
LSA Soccer
- Ages 3 - 12 (Pre-K through 5th grade)
- Register for the Lincolnshire Sports Association Fall Rec Soccer League! Games are on Saturday mornings and practices are flexible throughout the week (Monday through Thursday)
- https://lincolnshirelightning.org/recreational-soccer/
Community Blood Drive
Neighbors need neighbors. Give blood, save lives and strengthen your community with Versiti from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 30 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Walk-ins are welcome or schedule an appointment using the Versiti site. Share the news with family, friends and neighbors.
Cub Scouts
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.
Half Day Information
- Half Day Calendar
- Archived newsletters
- YouTube Principals
- Principal Jill Mau
- Assistant Principal Laura Delagrange
- 847-634-1484
- Hd_attendance@d103.org