Daniel Wright

This holiday season, students in the Guided Program brought learning to life with a unique candy-selling activity. From counting and packaging the treats to handling payments and delivering orders, students took on every step of the process, sharpening critical life skills along the way.

Through this hands-on experience, students practiced money management, improved their communication skills, and honed their ability to package products with care—essential skills for their futures.

The Guided Program at DW supports students with disabilities by providing a tailored academic curriculum, intensive services, and focused instruction to help them build independence, self-care, and functional life skills. These students regularly engage in activities like this, both at District 103 and out in the wider community, helping them thrive in real-world settings.

Check out these snapshots of students in action, learning and growing through authentic, meaningful experiences!

• Band & Orchestra Concert: Thursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., DW, sixth-grade only.
• Day of Action Deadline: Students can make a big difference on Saturday, Jan. 11. Register by Friday, Dec. 20.
• No School: Monday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Jan. 6.
• Students Return to School: Tuesday, Jan. 7.

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Leaders in Learning presents A Day of Action! On Saturday, Jan. 11, all students in grades 6-8 are invited to make a BIG difference in the community. Students can participate in off-campus activities like wildlife restoration at Hosah Prairie and Feed My Starving Children. On-campus activities will include the empty bowls project, sleeping mats for the homeless, a card campaign with BG Pride, and more. Parent volunteers are needed for our off-campus activities.

Registration is required. The participation fee is $10. The fee covers transportation, supplies and an official A Day of Action T-shirt.

Registration space is limited for off campus activities so please fill out the registration form and sign up before Friday, Dec. 20!

Congratulations to the following Daniel Wright spelling bee winners. These students will move onto the districtwide final 2025 Spelling Bee competition on Thursday, Jan. 23.

This year's DW Musical is "Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr!" Auditions take place immediately following winter break on Thursday, Jan. 9. The cast will be announced after school on Friday, Jan. 17. Students will rehearse most Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The show dates are Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11. Students may now access the audition packet online.

Students are encouraged to join the DW Musical Google Classroom page (join code: yx7xque) for updates. See you at auditions!

*Please note, there will not be a traditional backstage crew for this show. Any student who would like to contribute to sets, costumes and props must be a member of the cast.

Each month students study a different Social Emotional Learning (SEL) trait. This month they are taking a look at Respect - showing consideration and appreciation for the feelings, rights, and opinions of others, and treating people, places, and things with care. Read more about the SEL traits in the most recent newsletter.

What a wonderful way to leave your mark in the district by gifting your graduating student a legacy brick that will be installed in the Daniel Wright walkway. Please visit www.103learningfund.org to purchase your special brick today from the D103 Learning Fund Foundation.

The PTO is happy to present Social Dance Lessons to Daniel Wright's sixth-grade students! They will learn how to dance the Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Electric Slide, Waltz and more! Lessons will be held on Friday evenings and taught by a professional with whom the PTO has worked. Join this popular PTO program!

Cost: $70 fee per student for all classes (non-refundable)

Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, and 2/7

Time: 8:15 to 9:30 p.m.

Location: Daniel Wright Cafeteria

Dress Code: Appropriate attire required. Dress pants, collared shirt, blouse, dress or skirt.

👉 Sign up here -> dub.sh/fTm6tLA

Eighth-grade families may now purchase graduation T-shirts. These commemorative T-shirts have been designed with our class spirit in mind. All graduate names are listed on the back of the shirt. They are a perfect way to showcase your pride and unity as members of the Daniel Wright Junior High School Class of 2025. Order by Friday, Jan. 17. Purchased T-shirts will be handed out at the school in February.

👉 Purchase today -> dub.sh/W9r0h

Building Healthy Relationships & Keeping Students Safe on the Internet

The D103 PTO invites seventh- and eighth-grade students and their parents to a special Health Night on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., held in the Daniel Wright cafeteria. Presented by Jess Levine, LCSW & Abraham Garcia, both of Youth Services of Glenview, this engaging, two-part evening is designed to foster understanding of healthy relationships and internet safety.

Part I: Small Group Session – Internet Safety

• For Parents: Jess Levine will lead a discussion on technological boundaries, relationships, and social media.
• For Students: Abraham Garcia will cover internet safety topics, including boundaries, technology use, the legality of sexting, and creating a personal safety plan.

Part II: Large Group Session – Healthy Relationships

Parents and students will come together to explore practical strategies for building strong, healthy adolescent relationships.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools for navigating these important topics. We look forward to seeing you there!

• Submit anonymous questions here -> https://forms.gle/pqQTPx3Xj6bwBSWg9
• RSVP for the event here -> https://dub.sh/96vuo09

Incoming Freshman Orientation Evenings will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8 (last names A-G), Thursday, Jan. 9 (last names H-O) and Tuesday, Jan. 14 (last names P-Z) beginning at 7:00 p.m in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Read all of the details on the Incoming Freshmen: Class of 2029 web page.

Stevenson invites geography enthusiasts to create a team and compete in a friendly geography bowl in February. Learn more about the SHS Middle School Geography Bowl.

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Principals


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