Wasco Weekly

Wasco Families,

Parenting is hard. Currently, I’m in the process of planning a second wedding, and during decision making I carefully choose times to suggest, and when to listen. Sometimes it’s not easy for me to step back and give space for what the bride and groom are trying to create.

If you are wondering if you are doing a good job as a parent, I found some great advice in this podcast. It gave me suggestions about goal setting for myself and how to build in experiences with kids that make long term impact revealing your family values.

This week at school I shared a suggestion from the podcast as part of my announcements: “Look for kindness today. How are other people showing kindness?” My announcement practiced a tip from the podcast. As adults, the language and observations we share with kids direct them to notice the qualities. I am always learning and looking for ways to build those Wasco Expectations in our Wolves!

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

February 19: No School - Presidents' Day Holiday

February 21: Early Release @ 2:10pm

February 23: End of 2nd Trimester

February 29: K-5 Conferences in Afternoon. Early Release @ 11:30am

March 1: No School for students-Teacher Work Day

March 20: Early Release @ 2:10pm

March 25 - March 29: Spring Break

April 1: School Resumes

April 24: Early Release @ 2:10pm

In January, we spent time learning about and setting goals. Teachers were asked to recognize students that are able to identify their strengths and challenges and set goals to improve. The following students will receive a certificate and have their photo proudly displayed on our Goal Setting bulletin board outside of Mrs. Schroeder’s office. Please join us in congratulating:

This month our character trait focus is Self Management and Self Awareness. Self-management is the ability to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. Self-awareness is the ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts. Our Wasco Staff will be looking for students that are able to demonstrate these skills across their day here at school.

Friday, February 16, 7:00 PM - General Admission: $20 adults / $10 students and seniors

Join us in the Norris Theatre for a thrilling evening of music performed by one of America’s premier collegiate bands – the University of Wisconsin Varsity Badger Band!

Tickets are general admission with open seating. Doors will open approximately 45 minutes before the concert. Please note: the concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.

For online ticketing, visit https://norris-cultural-arts.ticketleap.com/university-of-wisconsin-varsity-band-in-concert/

This week our fourth graders spent time with a St. Charles Public Librarian so she could teach and show off STEAM kits available at the library. Need a little mid winter pick me up? Consider stopping by the library and exploring. I guarantee your kids will find some treasure!

- Rocks and Minerals

- Pattern Play 3D

- Earthquakes kits

- SCPL has a number of Spirographs for in-house programming use and one for checkout so that will be at a station as well

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