Half Day School

We loved our 2022-2023 school year! We are so proud of what the students learned and accomplished. We wish all of our Half Day students, staff, and families a safe summer filled with rest, relaxation, and FUN! ✨💙💛💙✨

As we near the end of another exciting school year, our teachers have taken advantage of the beautiful weather by incorporating outdoor activities into their lesson plans. Encouraging students to observe and appreciate the wonders of nature, these outdoor excursions have sparked curiosity and fostered a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Jaime Gagamov, a REACH teacher at Half Day School, spoke enthusiastically about the benefits of outdoor learning. "It's a great opportunity for students to be curious as they look at the ever-changing nature outside," Mrs. Gagamov shared.

Armed with magnifying glasses and binoculars, students have been able to take a closer look at their surroundings, prompting them to notice and wonder about the intriguing phenomena they encounter. "The real power comes as the students observe the changes that occur throughout the seasons," she added. Read more about this activity on the Half Day website. For pictures of the activity, please visit the school's Google Doc Folder.

There were 190 fourth-graders who participated in the Outdoor Education experience at Camp MacLean in Wisconsin last week. Students participated in a variety of educational experiences that wove team building into the mix. Enjoy pictures of the event.

Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: June 11 has been proclaimed as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. In the spirit of honoring equality and freedom, President Bill Clinton said, "I encourage all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that celebrate our diversity." Daniel Wright's Free to Be Club will participate in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade on Sunday, June 4.

Juneteenth: Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of two words: “June” and “nineteenth.”

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

Can you believe we've reached the last week of school?!!

The PTO is closing down our activities for the school year but we have one final volunteer opportunity...We need to organize the indoor recess bins.

The PTO provides a bin of games and activities to each classroom at HD School to be used for indoor recess days. Once per year, we go through these bins to sort, organize, replenish, etc. We need volunteers to help us with this process so the bins can be ready for next school year. And we would be happy if your HD student wanted to join you and help!

Volunteers are needed this Friday, June 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you can help us, please sign up here.

D103 PTO would like to thank all who donated their time and energy this year! Our Half Day events were successful because of the hundreds of hours dedicated to planning and executing these activities.

Each gathering aimed to support the HD educators in creating and maintaining a positive environment for our kids! Our success is due to your support- bravo!!!

Looking forward to the 2023-2024 school year, the PTO is looking for helpers! Please take a look at the list of volunteer opportunities that we need to fill. We're happy to discuss any of these opportunities in more detail. Just reach out!

It's hard to believe that this school year is almost over! Get a jump start on the 2023-2024 school year by pre-ordering your school supplies today! PTO has partnered with 1st Day School Supplies to make it easy to get everything you need in one kit, exactly what the teachers want, without having to go from store to store. Simply click the link below, choose your school and grade and add the kit to the cart. It couldn't be easier. Orders must be placed by July 1, 2023.

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The Village of Lincolnshire is gearing up for a full slate of summer special events you won’t want to miss! Whether it’s our inaugural Movies in the Park featuring Disney’s Encanto on June 2; Summer in the Shire concerts on June 15; or the Red, White, & BOOM! celebration, parade, 5K race, and cardboard boat regatta on July 3 and 4, we’ve got your family’s summer schedule booked! All residents are encouraged to enjoy their community at our special events. Learn more about the events on the Lincolnshire website.

Register now for AMI Summer Music Camp. American Music Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to provide high-quality music education for all ages, instruments, levels, and styles of music in the Chicagoland area.

The Lake County fair invites students under the age of 14 to participate in a Junior Talent Show at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30.

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