Daniel Wright

DW students joined schools across America in supporting Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-27. Red Ribbon Week's mission is to help keep students drug-free. Each day students were encouraged to participate in spirit day activities, a student art competition, and writing down why it's important to be drug and alcohol free. Check out some of the activities in the school's Google Folder.

• No School: Monday, Nov. 4, Teacher Institute Day.
• No School: Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day.
• DW After Dark: Friday, Nov. 8, after school until 5:00 p.m.
• Winter ASAs: Registration opens at 8:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.

We encourage you to subscribe to the Daniel Wright 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.

If you are picking up your student from school at 3:35 p.m., please be sure to pick them up at the designated door for their grade level. Then, exit the campus counterclockwise around the building as shown in this diagram. Please do not exit back toward the buses and crosswalk, as this creates a safety hazard for our students.

Beginning Trimester 1 of the 2024-2025 school year, all report cards for students of Daniel Wright Junior High School will be accessed through TeacherEase.

If you already have access to TeacherEase to view your child’s grades, you will not need to take any additional steps to be able to view report cards. As we get closer to report cards becoming available on the evening of November 20, we will follow up with instructions on how to access them.

If you do not currently have access or if you have questions about TeacherEase, please send a message to TeacherEaseGradebook@d103.org.

Questions about assignments or grades received should be directed to the appropriate teacher.

Who is Invited: Any sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade student.

What’s Happening: An event with a D.J., dancing, games, and friendly competitions.

When: After school until 5:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.

Event Host: Student Council

Where it Takes Place: Daniel Wright Cafeteria and Gyms

Cost: $10.00 (Proceeds go to Feed My Starving Children.)

• Students should bring cash if they would like to purchase snacks ($1 each). Small bills are preferred.

Bus Service: When registering, parents must decide if their student will ride the P.A.S.S. bus home after the event. They cannot add this service after registration.

Next Steps: Online registration will will close at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Register through the RevTrak Web Store.

If you have any questions during the process, please contact our school office at (847) 295-1560 or send an email to Student Council Sponsor Brooke Bair at bbair@d103.org.

Chess Club registration will open on the RevTrak Web Store at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6. The club is limited to 30 students. Chess Club meets after school on Tuesdays.

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.

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.

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.

D103 and the PTO Parent Education Team are partnering with Screen Sanity to bring their critically acclaimed parent program directly to you in person at Daniel Wright from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Screen Sanity is an organization that is looking to partner with families to create a world where kids are captivated by life, not by screens. This workshop will give you the tools and strategies that you need to set healthy screen time and tech safety guidelines that fit your parenting values and lifestyle. Leave your parent-guilt at the door -- this judgement-free night of community, education, and discussion will leave you feeling empowered to confidently navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology for your kids (and yourself!). And there will be snacks!

Check out this video to learn more.

Please register in advance -- we can't wait to see you there!

Volunteers are needed on Friday, Nov. 8, for the Student Council "After Dark" event to ensure it runs smoothly. Student Council and PTO could use your help in the following areas:

• Set Up: Help set up concession stand before the event. (2:30 to 3:30 p.m.)
• Concessions: Help run the concession stand in cafeteria. (3:15 to 5:15 p.m.)
• Supervision: Help supervise students. (3:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Signup to volunteer @ https://bit.ly/D103SignUp

Are you new to the district and looking to connect with fellow parents? Or maybe you're just eager to expand your support circle? Join the PTO’s Newcomers Group for a casual meet-up at Panera Bread in Vernon Hills (447 N Milwaukee Ave Suite 100) on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Whether you can stay for the entire time or just drop by for a quick chat, it’s a great opportunity to meet new faces and share experiences. We’re excited to welcome all D103 parents – new and returning!

Looking for a way to get involved with the PTO but unsure where to start? We're seeking strong, motivated leaders to chair two key programs—Explore the Arts Day and Grants Lead. These roles require attention to detail and a commitment to enhancing our students' classroom experience. You'll have the opportunity to learn alongside our current leaders, with the goal of taking on the role in the 2025-2026 school year. We'll provide guidance every step of the way!

Interested or have questions? Contact us at vp@d103pto.org today!

Carmel Catholic High School will host its annual Admissions Open House from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. We invite your family to explore the value of a Carmel Catholic education by attending any of our upcoming admissions events.

Please take a few minutes to complete the Village of Lincolnshire housing survey. The Village of Lincolnshire, in partnership with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, is undertaking a community survey as part of the Homes for a Changing Region housing planning program. Lincolnshire was selected, along with other local communities, to participate in this program to identify what policies, improvements, and investments may be needed for the Village's housing market. Only one person per household should complete the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, Nov. 8.

Please join us for a free 8th Grade Master Class for SHS incoming freshmen.

• Saturday, Nov. 23
• 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
• Room 2112, Stevenson High School
• Register to attend
• Please see our flyer for more information.

Please join the Vernon Area Public Library in celebrating its 50th Anniversary on Friday, Nov. 22, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This after hours, adults-only event is a fundraiser to support the expansion of our MakerSpace and Library of Things, giving us even more opportunities to engage with members of the community. We expect to have Appetizers, Drinks, Desserts, Raffles, Music, Trivia, Games, a Photo Booth and more! To donate or purchase tickets, please visit: VAPLD.info/foundation. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Samantha Fahndrich at sfahndrich@fvapld.org.

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Principals


• Mrs. Jessica Groncki, Principal
• Dr. Nina Nusbaum, Assistant Principal
• Mr. Kyle Thompson, Assistant Principal
  
Reporting an Absence
• 847-604-5280
• Dw_attendance@d103.org