Daniel Wright

Sixth-graders recently conducted an experiment by filling beakers with hot and cold water and observing how drops of food coloring moved through each temperature. They described the movement in relation to molecular motion and how it changes with temperature.

In this chemistry unit, students develop models to understand particle motion, the impact of temperature and kinetic energy on states of matter, and thermal energy transfer. They also explore basic atomic structure and composition, identify characteristics of chemical reactions, and learn how matter and mass are conserved during these reactions.

• CogAt Administration: Grade 6, and new Grade 7 students on Monday, Oct. 7.
  
• Coffee with the Principals: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in person at DW.
• Coffee with the Principals: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, virtually through Zoom.
• Late Start: Thursday, Oct. 10.

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

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

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

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Please note the following important dates in October:

• Late Start: Thursday, Oct. 10. Students start school at 10:00 a.m.

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

• Early Release: Thursday, Oct. 24 (afternoon and evening teacher conferences.) School ends at 11:30 a.m.

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

Look for information soon regarding virtual teacher conferences that will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 25, instead of November. By moving the conferences earlier in the school year, families will have the opportunity to connect with teachers before report cards are released on Wednesday, Nov. 20. This change allows for more timely discussions about student progress and provides earlier access to additional support and resources.

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.

Students interested in joining Student Council should attend the first meeting of the school year on Thursday, Oct. 10, after school. To participate students must pay a participation fee using the RevTrak Web Store. Make sure you have a permission to participate form on file with the club sponsor. Please visit the Student Council website for detailed information.

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.

Take time to connect, reflect, and share with Daniel Wright Principals Jessica Groncki, Nina Nusbaum, and Kyle Thompson. For the convenience of families there are two times to meet.

• 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in person at DW.
• 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, virtually through Zoom.

Please let the principals know you are attending by responding to the Coffee Chat form by Monday, Oct. 7.

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.

As part of our ongoing efforts to foster a strong sense of community and parenting engagement, we invite you to participate in the Pages & Parenting D103 book group. This year, our Pages & Parenting group will read "The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans." Let us know if you are interested in participating in the book study by filling out this Google Interest Form by Monday, Oct. 7.

Facilitators Sought: The Pages & Parenting Book Committee is seeking individuals to facilitate the group discussions. Please fill out this Google Interest Form before Monday, October 7, to lead a book group.

Please read more about the Pages & Parenting group.

National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture, heritage, and contributions of Hispanic Americans each year. During this month, observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, schools pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched this nation and society, states the Hispanic Heritage Month website, which is a collaboration of various organizations.

The 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” according to the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers.

D103 schools honor Hispanic Americans through reading books, weekly lessons, and displays.

DW's Book Fair is coming the week of October 14. 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.

We need your hep to make this book fair a success, please check out the volunteer sign-up to help us out!

Let’s celebrate reading together—see you at the Book Fair!

We are excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week the week of October 21. We need parent support help to make it a success! During lunch breaks on Monday, Oct. 21 and Wednesday, Oct. 23, the PTO will be supporting fun and educational activities to raise awareness about the importance of living a drug-free life. We are 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

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.

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.

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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