Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103
Parent-Teacher Organization

The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) of District 103 is a volunteer-based non-profit organization focused on:

1. Promoting an environment in which every student has the opportunity to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
2. Promoting a close relationship between the home and the school, so that parents, guardians, teachers, school staff, and school administrators may cooperate in the education and enrichment of our students. 
3. Stimulating community interest in and encouraging support for our schools through fundraising efforts. ​

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The Power of Belonging in D103 - Replay

In order to create an environment where everyone can thrive, every student needs to feel as sense of belonging. Discover why fostering a sense of belonging for every student is essential to a thriving environment. We'll also explore the reasons behind any disharmony in our school communities, delving into the adolescent brain's inclination for divisive language. Gain a broader understanding by placing this discussion in the context of societal, political, historical, and technical trends influencing our school environments.

In this virtual presentation, we will better understand why a student's sense of belonging is important to their overall success and well being, and the role parents can play in supporting this most basic need.

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PTO Calendar

​​Sprague, Half Day, Daniel Wright, All Schools
PTO Meetings / District Calendar

Calendar List View

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PTO Board Meetings are open to the public.  ​All are welcome to attend!

Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Meeting Location
September 19, 2023	1:00 PM	District Conference Room
October 17, 2023	1:00 PM	District Conference Room
November 14, 2023	1:00 PM	District Conference Room
January 23, 2024	1:00 PM	District Conference Room
February 20, 2024	1:00 PM	District Conference Room
March 19, 2024	1:00 PM	District Conference Room
April 16, 2024	TBD	TBD
May 21, 2024	​1:00 PM	District Conference Room

Please consider joining us virtually if you cannot make it in person.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fwz-vsvt-hyq

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PTO GRANT PROGRAMS
Each year the D103 PTO offers the district teachers, staff, and members of the community the opportunity to apply for grants to enhance our students' academic programming, encourage positive SEL in school, support various music programs or start up new after school clubs/activities. These grants are primarily funded through the D103 Membership Dues. Click below to explore the grant program guidelines and see many of the items purchased through these grant programs thanks to all of the D103 members and donors.

LINKS TO LEARNING

EXTRA FOR EXTRACURRICULAR

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 Purchase Spirit Wear Online

Our spirit wear stores are stocked with the latest items!

Come check out new apparel plus order by December 8, 2023 to enjoy 20% off your purchase and receive your new gear in time for the holidays!

Direct links to our Stores

• Sprague Spirit Wear
• Half Day Spirit Wear
• Daniel Wright Spirit Wear
• District 103 Spirit Wear

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Why Get Involved

• When you're part of the PTO, you get an inside view of what's happening at the schools.

• When you're part of the PTO, you make new friends and have a chance to connect with other parents who share similar interests.

• When you're part of the PTO, you get to see your child(ren) learning and growing at school.

"Two major studies from the 1990s and 2000s showed the positive effect parent involvement has on student achievement and other success factors. They were so influential that researchers today still reference them frequently. A more recent study—published in 2012 by researchers at North Carolina State University, Brigham Young University, and the University of California, Irvine—reinforced these earlier studies and found that family involvement has a greater effect on positive academic performance than does the quality of the school building. And it’s not just students who are positively affected; parents, teachers, and schools as a whole also experience benefits."

When parents are involved in their children’s education, those children are more likely to:

• Earn better grades.
• Score higher on tests.
• Attend school regularly.
• Have better social skills.
• Show improved behavior.
• Be more positive in their attitude toward school.
• Complete homework assignments.
• Graduate and continue their education.

Parents are more likely to:

• Be more confident interacting at school.
• Be more confident in their abilities to help their children learn.
• Be held in higher esteem by teachers.
• Continue their own education.

Schools are more likely to have:

• Better morale among teachers.
• Higher ratings of teachers by parents.
• More support from families.

Source: PTO Today

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How to Get Involved

Interested in becoming a PTO Member?
​You only need one membership per family regardless of the number of children you have in the district.

MEMBERSHIP

The sustainability of the numerous PTO programs and events, focused on making our children's learning experience fun as well as educational, can only be achieved with the assistance of monetary support and devoted volunteers.  Whether you choose to help us financially, either through membership or other fundraisers, or graciously volunteer your spare time and talents to our initiatives, your involvement directly benefits our children and schools in the district and is greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your support!

PLEASE NOTE: A D103 PTO Membership is required to fulfil the roles of Executive and Committee Board Members as well as Room Parents.

Interested in Volunteering?  
​Check out the many opportunities for you to get involved ​and sign up to be a part of the team.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

• ​Current By-Laws​
• Current Handbook

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023-2024 D103 PTO SPONSORS & PARTNERS!

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Interested in becoming a PTO Sponsor?
Click the button below for more information.

SPONSORSHIP