Wasco Weekly

Wasco Families,

We are excited for all the Fall Festivities coming up! On the 31st, Wasco’s Fall Parties will begin with a costume parade starting at 2:00. The classroom parties will immediately follow (2:20-2:50). If you are interested in becoming a PTO volunteer please contact our PTO at wascoptopresident@gmail.com

• Students will bring their costumes and change in the afternoon. Costumes should be school appropriate and should not portray gore, blood and/or weapons. Revealing costumes and full face masks are not appropriate.

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

October 20: No School for Students-School Improvement Day

October 20: PTO Fall Fest at Windy Acres Farm (see ad below)

October 23: 1st Grade-Donuts With Grown Ups (sign up below)

October 25: Early Release @ 2:10pm

November 10: Trimester Ends

November 20-24: Non-Attendance Thanksgiving Break

November 21: Report Cards available at HAC

November 29: Early Release @ 2:10pm

Hello 1st grade parents and guardians,

The Wasco PTO is excited to invite you to "Donuts with Grown-ups" the morning of Monday, October 23rd! Please use the link below to register 1 adult to enjoy breakfast (provided by the PTO) with your child before the start of their school day. If you have any questions, please email wascoptopresident@gmail.com.

I had the pleasure of having a new assistant who helped me with some important tasks throughout the day. For weeks Scott would see me in the hallway and give me an update on the number of Wasco Bucks he had earned and that he was excited to “buy” being my assistant for the day! As my assistant, he helped me with the morning announcements, set up the Gaga Ball game, monitor the hallways, and helped me gather Paw Prints and announce the Paw Print winners for the week. It was a busy and fun day! This is yet another reward that students can purchase with their hard earned Wasco Bucks! Thank you Scott for being such a wonderful assistant! Who wants to be next? Remember to Be Safe, Be Kind, Work Hard, and Do the Right Thing!

Last week, teachers were asked to recognize students that they believe demonstrate respect in our school. The following students were recognized by our Wasco Staff. They will receive a certificate and have their photo proudly displayed on our Respect bulletin board outside of Mrs. Schroeder’s office. Please join me in congratulating:

This month our character trait focus is “The Power of Yet”. What does the power of yet mean? In essence, the word means a realization that some things are worth waiting for, and those things take work. It's not always easy, but the power of this small word allows for success. Our Wasco Staff will be looking for students that are able to demonstrate this ability to not give up and persevere even when things get difficult. You may not be able to do something yet, but with some effort and work, you will get it.

The Parent Education Series is D303's way of empowering parents and guardians to support their children's academic, social, and emotional needs through a series of information sessions. Become informed on specialized topics, engage in two-way dialogue with speakers and fellow parents, and become a support resource for others. The sessions offered are based on feedback from our parents and may feature teachers and staff, community partners, or guests from afar who specialize in topics relevant to our District. Please click here for a list of our exciting upcoming sessions!

Early Release:

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