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Links to Learning Grant Program

A maximum of $20,000 per semester in Links to Learning (L2L) Teacher Grants will be awarded this year by the Parent-Teacher Organization of District 103 to teachers, administrators, and other educators within District 103.  The purpose of the grants is to encourage and support creative and innovative learning methods to enhance the District 103 curriculum.  A grant can be requested for any amount; however, most grants range in size from $500-$1500. ​
First semester grant applications are accepted from mid-October - November and second semester applications are accepted from February - March of each calendar year. Upon completion, the application form is submitted to the appropriate school principal for approval.  The principal will then submit all approved applications to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction who will pass along approved applications to the Links to Learning Committee for evaluation.  Funding decisions will be announced by the Links to Learning Committee Chairperson.

The L2L Committee will evaluate each application for its: 
  • Innovative and educational nature; 
  • Curriculum enhancement potential; 
  • Budget reasonableness; and
  • Direct impact on students

Applications are now being accepted for 2022/2023 Fall Grants!
Apply Here!
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Links to Learning Committee

The Links to Learning Committee is comprised of the following individuals:
  • Chairperson:  PTO Vice-President
  • Members:  
    • PTO President
    • PTO Treasurer
    • PTO Sprague School Vice-President
    • PTO Half Day Vice-President
    • PTO Daniel Wright Junior High School Vice-President
    • ​PTO Music Appreciation Committee Chairs
    • D103 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction​​ 
    • D103 Board of Education Member
    • ​D103 Director of Student Services

GRANTS AWARDED

2021-2022 

  • Sensory processing/regulation materials 
  • PC and accessories to upgrade live streaming events 
  • Front browsing library shelving 
  • Display boards for student work and storage to upgrade the Sprague Fine Arts hallway 
  • Swivel Robot bundle for use for instructional coaching 
  • Adjustable Sitting to Standing Desks for a math classroom
  • Spanish School Bus App licenses
  • Deluxe recess cart with playground equipment such as balls, hula hoops, etc.
  • Two Lifespan bicycle desks
  • Sumblox sets for math enrichment
  • Kindergarten work bags for at home learning
  • Go Pro for Creative Arts
  • Peekapak app licenses
  • Literacy Mini Kits from Reading Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks 

In addition, the PTO purchased instruments for all three schools, including: Xylophones and a Cello that were submitted as L2L requests but were funded through Music Appreciation funds.
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2020-2021 

  • Reflex Math licenses
  • STEM lab wish list
  • Flexible Seating for Classroom and Outdoors
  • Sprague School Break/Calming Boxes
  • Step into the New Year Challenge - pedometers
  • Audio Recording Studio
  • Flexible Seating/Standing Desks
  • Half Day School Green Team: Project Collaboration with Illinois Green Alliance Outdoor Learning Space Creation
  • Self-Regulation Tools

2019-2020

  • Empower Language Through Core Vocabulary
  • Interactive Storytime for Early Childhood
  • Motor Room Flooring
  • Sensory Processing Support
  • Logitech Crayons for Digital Art Curriculum
  • Heart Zones - heart rate monitors
  • Flexible Seating in a 6th Grade ELA Classroom
  • Kinetic Classroom: Phase 2
  • Snack Cart for Guided and IIP Classroom Program
  • Logitech Crayons to maximize interactive teaching at Daniel Wright
  • Brain Bins for 1st Grade
  • Ozobt Evo Classroom Kit of 12 Robots at Half Day​
  • 10 x 10 Records Board for PE and Athletic Achievements​
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2018-2019 

  • Classroom Library featuring Culturally Diversity and Flexible Seating
  • Las Muñecas - set of puppets for Spanish classrooms
  • PE Wii Exergaming System
  • Sprague and Half Day School - Student Green Team Club 
  • Voice amplification systems for Half Day School ​
  • Lighting and Stands for 7th & 8th Grade Performing Arts Class
  • Early Childhood/Kindergarten Computer Science Manipulatives
  • Centros de Juego Estructurado - Structured Play Centers for Spanish classrooms
  • Sensory Processing and Functional Communication Project at Sprague School
  • Enhanced Video Production and Live Streaming at Daniel Wright
  • Emotional Regulation using Biofeedback at Half Day
  • Building a STEAM/Diverse Literacy Connection for First Grade
  • Nature-Based Learning and Play for Kindergarten Science

2017-2018 

  • Little Free Library
  • Listening tools for Spanish classrooms
  • Pop Phones in Music and Performing Arts
  • Purposeful Play Expansion
  • LulzBot 3D Printer
  • STEM and Reach for Mac Computers 
  • Integrating Green Screen into the Classroom
  • Enhance Audio Recordings with Native Union Pop Handsets 
  • Enhanced Video Production & Live Stream
  • Heart Zone System
  • Adapted Physical Education Fitness Assessment 
  • Kinetic Classroom seating/equipment
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Contact

111 Barclay Blvd, Suite,100
Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Links

District
Laura B. Sprague Elementary School
Half Day School
Daniel Wright Junior High School

Support

Please consider supporting the PTO and its programs by making a donation.  Donations are 100% tax-deductible and all contributions are used towards PTO programs that benefit all the children in the district. ​
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  • HOME
    • PTO BOARD MEMBERS
    • SCHOOL INFORMATION
    • PTO CALENDAR
    • PTO DIRECTORY
    • MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT
    • District Website
  • PTO STORE
  • VOLUNTEER
    • VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
    • VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
    • VOLUNTEER AWARDS
  • FUNDRAISERS
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • SPONSORSHIP
    • SPIRIT WEAR
    • MABEL'S LABELS
    • SCHOOL SUPPLIES
    • Run for D103 5K
  • PTO GRANT PROGRAMS
    • LINKS TO LEARNING
    • EXTRA FOR EXTRACURRICULAR
  • PARENT ED