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Monday, Feb. 26th - ProKids Family Assembly @ 6:00 pm Sponsored by PTO

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Monday, Feb. 26th - Friday, March 22nd - Kindergarten virtual enrollment for 24-25 school year

Thursday, February 29th - Elementary Conferences - Students Dismissed at 11:30 am

Friday, March 1st - Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Friday, March 1st - Fiddle Fest @ 7:00 pm -See flyer below

March 4th-7th & 11th-14th - After School Enrichment

Tuesday, March 12th - 1st Grade Music Program 6:00 pm

Each year D303 participates in the 5Essentials Survey. We strive for as much participation as possible, as we use this data to reflect on instruction, operations, and climate. Our goal is for at least 20% of parents to complete the survey and we only have 2% participation right now. Please take a few minutes to share your anonymous feedback by completing the 5Essentials Survey.

For additional information, please visit our D303 5Essentials page.

On February 12th, Ferson had the honor of welcoming Kane County Judge, Brad David, as he shared read alouds in celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and Illinois Judges Go to School Day. Judge David read to ten of our Ferson classes and donated the books to our classroom libraries. Our students were excited to meet a real judge and enjoyed their special read alouds. Thank you, Judge David!

The St. Charles Arts Council is accepting submissions for the 2024 Fox River Valley Student Art Show. Last year Ferson had a strong turnout and we hope to see lots of student work again this year! The Submission Deadline is March 8th! Please visit www.stcharlesartscouncil.org for details!

5th graders participate in the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA). This assessment has three separate tests, taken on three different days. Our 5th graders will test March 5th - March 7th.

3rd-5th graders participate in The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR). IAR testing will start the Tuesday after spring break. A more specific schedule for IAR testing will be shared closer to the testing date.

Here can find a letter from our assessment department regarding these upcoming assessments.

The District 303 Board has approved boundary maps for elementary, middle, and high schools. Maps are effective with the 2024-2025 school year beginning this fall. The Board's decision completes a process that began last fall to reduce school overcrowding and help to ensure equitable learning experiences across the District. District 303 had contracted with demographer RSP & Associates to create concept maps based on Board-approved guiding principles and community feedback. Please see the parent notice from Superintendent Gordon to learn more and review the approved maps.

This year the Talent Show will be Wednesday, May 8th at 6:00 pm at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles. Sign up will start on April 5th with auditions on Thursday, April 25th. More details to follow!

Because of our PTO, we are able to have Tim Hannig provide his amazing Pro Kids assembly on Monday, February 26th. During the day we will have a K-2 and 3-5 assembly with a focus on character. He will also be here that evening for a family show at 6:00 pm. The family show is completely different than the day time show but with the same focus. We are so thankful to all that supported the PTO's fundraising allowing us to bring in this entertaining assembly with such a wonderful message. We are excited to have the Pro Kids Show here for the afternoon assemblies and the evening family night!

The Spirit Morning schedule has been updated with dates for second semester. Please come and join us for a morning of welcoming our Ferson students to school. Each month we have a theme to welcome students into their school day. If you are interested in helping bring some excitement to school drop off from 7:40 - 8:00 am, sign up here.

Kristy McKnight, Principal

Website: https://fersoncreek.d303.org/
Location: 38W160 Bolcum Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2300
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