Wasco Weekly

Wasco Families,

Last Friday all Wasco students and staff gathered together for a Townhall. Together, we shared learning about the value of goal setting. We collectively read the book, Shoot for the Goal: The Justin Abdelkader Story. In our small groups, we discussed how to set goals, and we received important advice from a young video coach (linked below). We want students to understand the importance of setting goals and supporting others in their accomplishments. We encourage you to discuss the following steps from the video with your child:

Goal Setting:

1. Choose a goal.

2. Share the purpose of your goal.

3. Break the goal into simple steps.

4. Identify Obstacles.

During our assembly, I shared with the students my goal of learning to swim for fitness. I am up to 10 laps and I am counting on them to hold me accountable and cheer me on!

Town hall goal-setting video

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

February 19: No School - Presidents' Day Holiday

February 21: Early Release @ 2:10pm

February 23: End of 2nd Trimester

February 29: K-5 Conferences in Afternoon. Early Release @ 11:30am

March 1: No School for students-Teacher Work Day

March 20: Early Release @ 2:10pm

March 25 - March 29: Spring Break

April 1: School Resumes

April 24: Early Release @ 2:10pm

As we embark on the season of planning for the 2024-2025 school year, an identification process is underway for accelerated placement for next year’s 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Here is some helpful information:

• All 3rd grade students are automatically considered for potential placement in Academically Talented (AT) Math and AT ELA programming. You do not need to request it. However, you can reach out to ask questions about the process anytime using the contact information below.
  
  

• 5th grade students are also automatically considered for potential placement in an additional Accelerated Math Pathway that starts in middle school. This pathway provides for the completion of Algebra before entering high school by allowing students to complete more than one grade level of math in 6th grade and 7th grade.
  
  

• 5th grade students who are currently in our AT programming may be identified for potential placement in the Infinity Gifted Program at the middle school level. These students may take part in additional testing in February. Parents will be informed in advance if additional testing is requested.
  
  

Families of students who are identified for placement in our AT Math, AT ELA, Infinity Gifted or Accelerated Math programming will be informed by March 1.

This week our fourth graders spent time with a St. Charles Public Librarian so she could teach and show off STEAM kits available at the library. Need a little mid winter pick me up? Consider stopping by the library and exploring. I guarantee your kids will find some treasure!

- Rocks and Minerals

- Pattern Play 3D

- Earthquakes kits

- SCPL has a number of Spirographs for in-house programming use and one for checkout so that will be at a station as well

Friday, February 16, 7:00 PM - General Admission: $20 adults / $10 students and seniors

Join us in the Norris Theatre for a thrilling evening of music performed by one of America’s premier collegiate bands – the University of Wisconsin Varsity Badger Band!

Tickets are general admission with open seating. Doors will open approximately 45 minutes before the concert. Please note: the concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.

For online ticketing, visit https://norris-cultural-arts.ticketleap.com/university-of-wisconsin-varsity-band-in-concert/

One Wednesday per month, students will have an early release and dismissal will occur at 2:10pm. Please refer to the district website.

If possible, please make sure to notify the teacher and the office if your student is leaving early.

Absences should be called in by 7:45 AM if your child will be absent for any portion of the day. The number is 331-228-2900 and has voicemail. You can call during the evening or overnight and leave a message. Please leave your child’s name, their teacher's name and the reason why your child is out. If they are ill, please indicate their symptoms. You are also welcome to email absence information to Candy Thoke in the main office at candace.thoke@d303.org.

When using the drop off lane, please drive all the way forward so that we can load/unload as many cars as possible. Please stay in your car. If you wish to get out and load your child, you are welcome to park in the lot. By following this procedure, we can expedite everyone’s waiting times in the car lane.

• The Principal sends a weekly newsletter on Fridays

• Wasco Elementary has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WascoElementarySchool

• Twitter account: @WascoD303

• Join Membership Toolkit on the PTO site for ways to connect with parent community

Attention Parents!

Please be mindful of communications coming from “donotreply@d303.org”. This is the email address for our school newsletters and our all school emails. If you reply to this email address it will not be forwarded to office staff.

Office Contact Emails:

candace.thoke@d303.org

heather.kudabeck@d303.org

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

Email: heather.kudabeck@d303.org
Website: https://district.d303.org/
Location: 4N782 School Street, Wasco, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2900