Wasco Weekly

Wasco Families,

November is a great time to express gratitude and after viewing pictures from our Halloween fun, I want to give a shout-out to our parents! The pumpkin designs this year were fantastic, and your clever party ideas created a memorable event for all our Wasco students. Parenting is hard work day to day, and we sure appreciate your partnership in the day-to-day business of caring for and supporting your child so they can grow in our school community.

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

November 17: Spirit Club Presents...Pajama/Cozy Day (see ad below)

November 20-24: Non-Attendance Thanksgiving Break

November 21: Report Cards available on HAC

November 29: Early Release @ 2:10pm

December 1: Photo Retake day, PTO Holiday Shop 5-7 pm (see ad below)

December 25-January 5: Winter Break

January 8: No School for students, Teacher work day

January 9: School Resumes

In October we spent time in our classrooms learning about having a growth mindset and what it looks like, sounds like and feels like. A growth mindset is when you believe that your brain is a muscle that gets stronger with practice. When a person believes that they can improve their talents through hard work, good strategies and accepting feedback from others. A fixed mindset is when you do not believe that you can improve or change your talents.

Last week, teachers were asked to recognize students that they believe demonstrate a Growth Mindset in our Wasco Community. The following students were recognized by our Wasco Staff. They will receive a certificate and have their photo proudly displayed on our Respect bulletin board outside of Mrs. Schroeder’s office. Please join me in congratulating:

SAVE THE DATE! Join us December 1st, 5-7pm for our annual holiday shop! This year, 15 local businesses will be joining us to give our Wasco community a chance to purchase gifts for family & friends while also supporting local small businesses. Kids will get to shop from the school's holiday shop vendor!

During that time, there will also be photos with Santa (he accepts donations), a hot cocoa bar, and a bake sale in the community room.

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