Half Day News
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Teacher Conferences
We are pleased to announce that this year's teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, October 24, and Friday, October 25, instead of November.
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Math on the River Trail
Fifth-graders recently took a virtual tour along a river trail, applying their math skills in real-world scenarios through the River Trails Project.
![Veterans Writing Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728414070/d103org/vfevol7xpgvwh94ziamk/Veterans-Day.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728414070/d103org/vfevol7xpgvwh94ziamk/Veterans-Day.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728414070/d103org/vfevol7xpgvwh94ziamk/Veterans-Day.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728414070/d103org/vfevol7xpgvwh94ziamk/Veterans-Day.png","width":1200}])
Veterans Writing Contest
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Celebrating Traditions and Cultures
Throughout the school year, Half Day invites families to decorate hallway display boards with artifacts that spotlight their culture, country, and/or traditions.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture, heritage, and contributions of Hispanic Americans each year. D103 schools honor this heritage through reading books, weekly lessons, and displays.
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Join a D103 Book Club
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 a Google Interest Form by Monday, October 7.
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Independence Grove
Fourth-graders recently had a first-hand view of erosion and weathering on their visit to Independence Grove.
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CogAT Approaching
In the next few weeks, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) will be administered to students in grades 2, 4, and 6, and any students who are new to District 103 in grades 3, 5, and 7.
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Pickleball Fun
Students love the pickleball courts at Half Day that they enjoy using during recess thanks to a $400 grant from the PTO.
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You're Wanted
Students use a creative writing prompt to express themselves.
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Back in School
![Picture Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724196280/d103org/gtfl5f0xj5hk2b0q7u8h/picturedaypost.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724196280/d103org/gtfl5f0xj5hk2b0q7u8h/picturedaypost.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724196280/d103org/gtfl5f0xj5hk2b0q7u8h/picturedaypost.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724196280/d103org/gtfl5f0xj5hk2b0q7u8h/picturedaypost.png","width":1200}])
Picture Day
Half Day picture day is Aug. 27. Retakes are Oct. 29.
![Pikmykid Student Dismissal Platform]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721158547/d103org/mb7hqm9xekrpoefgspah/pikmykidcopy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721158547/d103org/mb7hqm9xekrpoefgspah/pikmykidcopy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721158547/d103org/mb7hqm9xekrpoefgspah/pikmykidcopy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721158547/d103org/mb7hqm9xekrpoefgspah/pikmykidcopy.png","width":1200}])
Pikmykid Student Dismissal Platform
Check out the new app, Pikmykid.
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Cultural Diversity
Share your family's story.
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Portrait of a Graduate
The Portrait is a vision for our students that focuses on key competencies every child should have when they graduate from District 103.
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