HONEYWELL INSTANT ALERT NOTIFICATIONS
To stay advised of school closings and matters of high importance, be sure to add or update your contact information. Click the District's Parent Instruction Page to access the links to the Honeywell Parent Registration Instructions and the Honeywell Instant Alert Login.
ABSENCE NOTIFICATION: CALL (847) 634-1484
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION:
District 103 uses the Honeywell Instant Alert SystemTM. Make sure your information is current.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERTS:
http://www.lakecountyil.gov/transportation/home.htm.
2010 Blue Ribbon Schools. Half Day School and Daniel Wright Jr. High. For a complete listing click: http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/awards.htm
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE:
Bully Prevention Program?
ELL Parent Night @Sprague School?
Learning Fund Foundation's Science Initiative?
PTO's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony@Daniel Wright Athletic Fields?
OMMPa's Gift Card Sale?
Be sure to check out our virtual backpack by clicking the icon on the left or by visiting http://www.district103.k12.il.us/vbackpack.htm
LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES AND NEW FOOD GUIDELINES
Information about the new Life Threatening Allergy Procedures and New Food Guidelines is posted on the District’s Parent Information web page. Click here to find the Life Threatening Allergies: Parent Letter, Quick Reference Guide for Food at School, Procedure Summary and Procedure Checklist for Parents and Students
SEASONAL FLU NEWS!
As the media is reporting, Illinois is experiencing an increase in cases of influenza. Flu information is available from the CDC at www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/index.htm and from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services at www.flu.gov. More resources in Lake County can be found at www.lakecountyil.gov/Health/want/Pages/Flu.aspx.
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 Online Registration opens May 1st
Special congratulations to Sandy Simon, the 2013 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR! Whether you need a volunteer at an event, or a champion for a new project for PTO, Sandy is ready and willing to take action. To learn more, please visit www.d103.org/vbackpack/PTOVOY2013Announcement.pdf
UPCOMING EVENTS
May15
Musical Performance at 7 pm
May17
Half Day Book Award Voting
4th grade orchestra to Sprague
May 20
4th and 6th grade Orchestra performance for 3rd and 4th graders at 10:30 Rehearsal at 930
May 21
Week #6 ASA
Student Council
May 22
Last day for student book checkout
May23-24
4th Grade Outdoor Education at Camp MacLean
May 27
Memorial Day - No School
May28
All student materials due
Rivershire field trips - Bond 9:15, Lau 12:55
May29
Transition to Half Day Night 6:30 pm at Half Day
Rivershire Field Trips - Goodnature 9:15
May 30
Rivershire Field Trips - Powell 12:55
May 31
Rivershire Field Trips - McLelland 9:15, Chemers 12:55
Chicago Field Trip for Powell, Pilson, Lau, Joseph
June 3
Chicago Field Trip for Chemers, Bond, Goodnature, McLelland
Fourth grade students will be attending Outdoor Education at the YMCA Camp MacLean in Burlington, Wisconsin on Thursday and Friday, May 23rd - 24th.
World Language Update!
School District 103 has been working on a priority goal defined in the 2012/2013 Quality Learning Action Plan to implement the best model of world language instruction for our students. The preliminary report and draft implementation plan (with Q & A's) are now posted online at http://www.d103.org/instruction.htm. Katie Reynolds, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and the World Language Committee members welcome parent inquiries and comments through March 1st. We anticipate a final report will be provided to the Board of Education in March 2013 for consideration.
The World Language Committee would like to thank the parents and staff who have been part of this process through focus groups, meetings and surveys. This collaborative effort has been valuable in bringing the community this new learning opportunity for our students.
EARLY DISMISSALS FOR 2012/2013
During 2012/2013, School District 103 will observe several Early Dismissal Days for Professional Staff Development. Please mark your calendars as follows: Fri., September 14th; Wed., December 5th; Fri., February 15th; Wed., April 10th; and Wed., May 29th. Students will be released per the following schedule on these days: Daniel Wright Junior High School at 10:50 a.m.; Half Day and Laura B. Sprague Schools at 12:05 p.m.; no Early Childhood classes. Please contact Instructional Services at (847) 295-4030 with any questions about professional development in District 103.
Superintendent's Welcome:
Welcome to Half Day, where our school community shares an educational experience that is academically challenging, developmentally appropriate and responsive to each individual in a safe and nurturing environment. Please bookmark our NEW school and District 103 web addresses - visit them often for important updates: www.hd.d103.org and www.d103.org. Remember to visit the virtual backpack (button at left of page) to locate important informational flyers. Click the Quest button at left for the web page with menus and more.
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