Daniel Wright
DW Embraces Cultural Diversity: A Night of Celebration
Daniel Wright students, staff, and community members came together in a vibrant display of cultural richness during the recent 'Unique and United: Celebrate DW' event. Daniel Wright’s Social Emotional Learning theme this year is “Everybody is Somebody and We All Fit WRIGHT Together.” Focusing on the SEL standard “Be Responsible” student groups tested their time management and emotional regulation skills to create projects about a given topic. Those projects about food, fashion, and games highlighted both students’ SEL skills and the rich cultural diversity of District 103.
Families were treated to Indian and Korean cuisine in addition to other cuisine, learned about the significance of the hijab, and enjoyed vocal performances in Greek, Tagalog, Japanese, Korean, and from DW’s very own students.
In fostering dialogue and mutual respect, 'Celebrate DW' celebrated cultural diversity and laid the foundation for continued support and success for every Daniel Wright student, academically and personally. The celebration was created by a small committee of teachers and students with additional DW teachers volunteering for performances. It was a testament to the power of cultural exchange in nurturing an inclusive educational environment.
In District 103 there are 45 different languages spoken in the homes of our students. The most frequently spoken languages include Mandarin, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Marathi, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, and Telugu.
Upcoming Events
- Late Start: Monday, April 22. DW students start school at 10:00 a.m.
- Outdoor Ed: Three forms must be signed no later than Wednesday, April 24.
- Bingo Night: After school on Friday, April 26.
- MAP Testing: Monday, April 29, and Tuesday, April 30.
- D103 5K Run: Register now for the PTO sponsored event on Saturday, May 18.
Special Olympics Spring Games
Six Daniel Wright students competed in the Special Olympics Spring Games this week with one student qualifying for the state competitions.
Five students won medals:
- Rayna Chen: gold in softball throw (which qualifies her for state!), silver in 50m dash.
- Colin Antoo: bronze in softball throw
- Sam Pignotti: silver in 50m dash
- Sriram Gundavaram: bronze in 50m dash
- Gautam Veluru: silver in softball throw, bronze in 50m dash
- Elcy Arroyo: competed admirably in the games
The Special Olympics Summer Games state competition takes place in June.
Thanks to our coaches Alex Lyman and Anna Budnik and our associates who supported the athletes throughout the competition Chuck Biggs, Victor Torres, and Anthony Parlogean.
Science Bowl Competition
Last weekend, the DW Science Bowl Car Team competed in the Argonne Regional. DW finished fourth in the car race after a tremendous crash and an intense effort to repair their cars just before the final race. Congratulations!
Scholastic Bowl Heads to Regionals
Congratulations to the Scholastic Bowl B Team who won first place in the Patriot Conference tournament. The A Team placed third. Scholastic Bowl is coached by Jan Lamberti and Allyson Ward.
The Scholastic Bowl will go on to compete next week at the regionals competition.
Team A
Neil Malpani
Rishi Vasireddy
Shawn Ye
Brendan Kim
Shankar Harikrishnan
Avyukt Singh
Ethan Lertpatanakul
Not pictured are Eric Xiong and Nicholas Tsirline
Team B
Grace Xing
Irith Vijay
Vedanth Menon
Ethan Lu
Ananth Srinivasan
Ahan Acharya
Svasti Srivastava
Chandresh Gopal
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr
Twenty-eight actors performed in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr musical with the help of a 26 member crew who did set design, costumes, and stage swaps.
Are you a Leader?
Are you interested in joining Leaders in Learning? This is a club for eighth-graders who want to be leaders in their community. There is an application process to determine if you uphold the Daniel Wright mission and core values enough to be eligible for membership. You apply in the spring of your seventh-grade year so we can get to work right away next year.
Leaders in Learning work as the peer mentors for the SEL advisory lessons and plan community events. This year, we also did the Book Tasting, helped plan Celebrate DW, and contribute to the Fly Up program for fifth-graders.
Mrs. Vincent at evincent@d103.org will email seventh-graders an application on Friday, April 19.
Bingo Night
Student Council presents Bingo Night! Join your friends and classmates after school on Friday, April 26, for bingo and other activities. Snacks are available for purchase and there will be prizes for the game winners! Register for the $10.00 game night using the school's RevTrak Web Store. Parent pick up only.
Attention 8th-Graders
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
Great America Outing
Please visit the RevTrak Web Store to provide permission for your student to attend the Great America outing and to pay for the field trip. The deadline to respond is Friday, May 10.
Scholarship Opportunity
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
May the Fourth Fiesta
Join us at the Lincolnshire Swim Club in starting off the summer season with fellow D103 parents at a happy hour hosted by Parent Education from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4! Let’s celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Star Wars Day! Snacks and drink tickets for the bar will be provided. May the (Parenting) Fourth be with you!
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
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. Please contact Barb Hart with any questions.
Volunteers should arrive at Daniel Wright by 3:15 p.m. to help set up before the students 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
There are 420 individuals registered 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!
Volunteers are desperately needed for this event. Most volunteer positions also allow for participating in the event. Sign up to volunteer https://bit.ly/D103SignUp. Volunteers specify your position:
- This Position Allows volunteer to Run
- -pre-race setup
- -place mile markers
- -parking assistants
- This Position is for Non-Running Volunteers
- -course support
- -kids activity table helper
Community News
Blood Donation & Open House
The Village of Lincolnshire is hosting an open house Saturday, April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Along with an open house the village is sponsoring a blood drive.
Soccer Tryouts
Chicago Rush soccer tryouts for the 2024-2025 season are fast approaching. Tryout information can be found on the club's website.
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.
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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