Wasco Weekly

Dear Wasco Families,

This week, we elected a fresh executive cabinet for the PTO, blending seasoned members with newcomers. Our PTO plays a crucial role in guaranteeing high levels of learning for all students by fostering a strong and knowledgeable parent community who support our learning environment. I'm grateful for each parent volunteer's dedication, as they cultivate relationships within the community, build support for our teachers, and organize events that promote inclusivity and warmth for everyone.

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

Gunnar Gartner from 3A is our first student to redeem 80 Wasco Bucks to be a LRC Shelf Elf for the balance of the school year.

The Shelf Elf maintains one shelf in the library by stopping by to:

• check the spine label for correct alphabetical shelf order.

• fix the direction of books.

• remove incorrectly shelved items.

• shelve returns for his shelf that we pull aside as they are checked in.

Thank you Gunnar!

April 19: No School for students-School Improvement Day

April 22: Donuts With Grown Ups (sign up below)

April 24: Early Release @ 2:10pm

May 3: PTO Spring Fling (See ad below)

May 7: 5th Grade Band Concert at Thompson (See ad below)

May 10: 5th Grade Fine Arts Night at Wasco 6:00pm

May 27: No School- Memorial Day

May 30: Last Day of School

It's almost book fair time! The Scholastic book fair will run from April 29th-May 2nd during the school day. We are looking for volunteers to help during the fair. If you are able to donate some of your time, please use the sign-up-genius link below to select a time slot. We really appreciate all your help!!

Our lost and found is overloaded and will be cleaned out of winter gear April 19. If your student is missing anything, please come by and check! Here are some photos in case you recognize anything!

We are in the home stretch--summer is right around the corner! As you begin to fill up your summer with activities and vacations, you should consider our very own D303 Summer Strings Camp!

This camp will be for orchestra students who are currently in grades 3 - 8. Camp will be June 17,18, 20 and June 24, 25, 26 and 27 in the evenings at Thompson Middle School.

Please visit the link in Pushcoin for more details! Questions? Ask your orchestra teacher or email the Director, Angie Wifler at angela.wifler@d303.org

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