Wasco Weekly

Dear Wasco Parents and Families,

We are excited to show families the results of our most recent Social Emotional Learning survey. At Wasco our committee is led by the Principal, Student Services Interventionist, Social Worker, School Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, and LRC Director. They meet weekly to review our programming and data and then meet with the larger school team to organize our school programming.

With kindness,

Mrs. Brennan

Principal, Wasco Elementary School

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

Celebrate the end of the year with our fun schoolwide spirit days! Participation is optional!

May 16: 5th Grade Fine Arts Night @ 6:00pm

May 23: Field Day!

May 26: Memorial Day-No School

May 29: Last Day of School (dismissal at 3:25pm)

June 4: Report Cards Ready on HAC

Please remember to pick up your child's medication by the last day of school. District policy does not allow us to send medication home with students.

Medications that remain at school after Thursday, May 29th will be disposed of per Kane County ROE guidelines. We do not keep medication here over the summer for reuse in the fall.

Emergency Action Plans/Medication Order Forms/Medication

All emergency plans and medication orders must be dated for the 2025-2026 year. Please turn in all forms and medication prior to the start of the school year to ensure safety at school.

Have a fun and healthy summer!!

Wendy Landers, CSN & Karen DeCort, RN

Nutrient-dense foods help kids reach their daily nutrition needs while curtailing overall calories. Prioritize these nutrient-dense foods in your child’s diet:

· Fruits and vegetables are great options in fresh, canned, frozen, or dried forms. Select canned fruit that is labeled “light” or packed in its own juice to minimize sugar. You can also achieve one serving of fruit with just 1/4 cup of dried fruit. Look for low-sodium options when selecting canned or frozen vegetables, and bear in mind that peas, beans, and colorful vegetables are always a good option.

· Eggs, beans, seafood, lean meat and poultry, soy products, peas, and unsalted nuts or seeds are all great protein sources.

· When selecting bread, pasta, brown or wild rice, popcorn, oatmeal, or quinoa, opt for whole grains to maximize health benefits.

· Dairy products such as yogurt, milk, and cheese should be fat-free or low-fat, and remember that fortified soy beverages count toward your child’s dairy intake.

Have you ever wanted to learn a band instrument? You're in luck, because all 4th-graders will have the opportunity to try out the band instruments in late May! These instruments include the flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba and percussion. Students will be able to try the instruments under the supervision of the band director to decide if they would like to join the program next year. All instruments are sanitized between individual students.

The band program pulls students once per week for a 40-minute small group lesson during the school day. These lesson times rotate each week so that the same material isn't missed from the classroom. Band students will also be committing to one morning rehearsal per week before school. These morning rehearsals are a mandatory part of the program, and parents must provide transportation to school on these mornings.

If you would like to opt out of trying the band instruments, please fill out this brief form.

We look forward to exploring the many band instruments with your child soon! If you're interested in learning about the instruments and seeing some videos, please visit our recruitment website HERE. If you have questions about the program, please contact your school's band director:

jennifer.lydigsen@d303.org

Fox Ridge, Munhall, Norton Creek

marianne.rice@d303.org

Anderson, Bell-Graham, Wasco, Wild Rose

stephanie.william@d303.org

Corron, Ferson Creek

david.basich@d303.org

Davis, Richmond

District 303 is proud to partner with the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) to offer our families broader access to information sessions and resources that support their child’s development.

For decades, GPS has been offering free programs that aim to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities. As a partner organization, District 303 will support promoting upcoming programs and their importance to our local 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