Wasco Weekly

Dear Wasco Families,

Your input is important to me. I review the survey results to understand the viewpoints of all the groups I serve: families, teachers, and students. Would you consider completing the 5Essentials survey? If there is any information you would like to share with me personally, I am available to talk. Your input and partnership with me is extremely important.

Also, at this time I am beginning to plan for next school year! I am thrilled with the learning outcomes of the year and look forward to your child’s next level of learning. If you have suggestions or information to share about your child’s placement, you can complete this survey. The survey has space for you to share your observations about your child’s learning needs and grouping considerations. The survey will remain open until April 7th and I will use the information as I review the class lists created by Wasco staff.

I cannot guarantee that all requests will be met, however our focus is ensuring that your child has his/her best learning environment. We are here to arrange our resources so that each child has the best opportunity to succeed during their school day. The April 7th deadline is firm. After your input, I work with the staff to arrange classes and these are complicated arrangements, dependent on many factors.

Student Placement Form/Survey 24-25

By the way, if you have a friend or neighbor with a little one, will you please spread the word- we have started kindergarten registration.

To take the survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select PARENT survey.

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

March 1: No School for students-Teacher Work Day, Fiddle Fest at East High School @ 7:00pm

March 6: Reports cards avaibale on HAC

March 19: 3rd Grade Music Program at Wasco @ 6:00pm

March 20: Early Release @ 2:10pm

March 25 - March 29: Spring Break

April 1: School Resumes

April 19: No School for students-School Improvement Day

April 24: Early Release @ 2:10pm

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.

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