Wasco Weekly

Wasco Families,

Here is an exciting learning story to share! Our fourth-grade text for Reading guided students to explore the question: How can starting a business help others? As part of the learning, the students in this small group prepared presentations that explained various aspects of small business. Surprised? I was! Examples of the information shared were: registering a business, choosing a business structure, selecting your location, and what education is needed. If you give kids a challenge, they will exceed your expectations!

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

November 10: Trimester Ends, Veteran's Day Celebration (see above below)

November 20-24: Non-Attendance Thanksgiving Break

November 21: Report Cards available at HAC

November 29: Early Release @ 2:10pm

December 1: Photo Retake day

December 25-January 5: Winter Break

January 8: No School for students, Teacher work day

January 9: School Resumes

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. Families are invited to view from the blacktop and a map is attached.

The classroom parties with our PTO Room parents will immediately follow (2:20-2:50).

On the last student attendance Monday of each month starting this October 30th we will be collecting information about the D303 Strategic Plan Core Value of Belonging. This will be in the form of four to five questions for students in grade levels three through twelve. If you would like to preview the form they are available on the https://district.d303.org/departments/assessment page. Scroll to the D303 Feedback and Surveys link, click, and read the section on Strategic Plan Core Value - Sense of Belonging Check in. The monthly collection of information on this core value will be used to better understand the current and evolving state of student belonging and consider areas for improvement.

A specific opt out form for the D303 Strategic Plan Core Value - Belonging Check in has been posted on the Objections website and parents can access it through the button below. Please be sure to complete the form and turn it in to Mrs. Brennan by Tuesday, October 31st.

Between November 6 and November 17, 2023, 3rd and 5th graders will be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). The test consists of three sections, 90 minutes of total test time, broken into nine 10-minute tests.

Wasco Families,

Our Wasco Community is preparing to honor Veterans. Do You Know a Veteran or Military Service Member? If so, your family is invited to share this veteran’s history in our all school Veteran Slideshow. Please click the link below for the process. Also, you are welcome to invite a friend, neighbor, or family member who is or has served in our Armed Forces to our Veteran’s Day Assembly on November 10th at 2:00. We would be honored if they could attend our ceremony and we want to show our appreciation in person. Details for sign up below. All Veteran form submissions are due on/by Nov. 7.

Earning lunch at the VIP table continues to be a huge hit - especially with 4th grade students! When students earn 100 Wasco Bucks they earn the opportunity to invite a friend to sit with them at the special table to enjoy a quiet, yet special lunch, complete with really cool sunglasses and a Jolly Rancher. We are so proud of our Wasco Wolves and their dedication to demonstrating excellent behavior across their day! Positive reinforcement really does make a difference!

Coming home soon in your child’s back pack is their order form for our Poinsettia + Sale. The Wasco PTO is excited to be partnering with Living Color Fundraisers for this new fundraiser opportunity. Living Color has multiple options for you to choose from for this upcoming holiday season from regular to painted poinsettias’ as well as Christmas Cactus and Succulents.

• Orders are due back to us by Tuesday, October 31, 2023
• Checks need to be made payable to “ Wasco PTO”
• Delivery will be between 11/27-12/8 to Wasco Elementary. More info to come on this.

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