Wasco Weekly

Wasco Families,

Last week I had the opportunity to host a Parent Townhall meeting. During the meeting I shared information about how the D303 Strategic Plan connected to our work at Wasco. The Strategic Plan outlines the values and commitments of the district aligning our instruction and practices as a unit district, serving students PreK-12. During the meeting I provided specific information about our behavior management system. As principal of Wasco, I strive to make sure our learning community (adults and students) embody our building expectations of Be Safe, Be Kind, Work Hard, and Do the Right Thing. Therefore, it is important for all of us to understand the foundational documents that outline behavior expectations and how the adults in the school respond to, and teach our expectations.

I am sharing the slides presented last week so you also have an opportunity to review them at your convenience. If you have any questions, or would like to share information about your experiences, please contact me. I am here to listen and ensure high-quality learning experiences for all of our Wasco Wolves.

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

October 5: No School for Students-Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 6: No School for Students-Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 9: No School for Students-Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 20: No School for Students-School Improvement Day

October 20: PTO Fall Fest at Windy Acres Farm (see ad below)

October 25: Early Release @ 2:10pm

Our community helpers, Campton Hills Police Department and Fox River Countryside Fire Protection, engage with our school community in a variety of ways. They teach our students by sharing safety information. For example, today the Fire Department was here for the October Fire Safety Kindergarten Program. Our Community Helpers, along with Wasco School staff, believe strong community partnerships enrich our educational programming. Sometimes, police and firemen are present at our school during arrival and dismissal as a friendly and familiar face. We enjoy being neighborly with them!

Here is another image of how our Wasco Wolves are choosing to use their earned Wasco Bucks! Brook, from 5th grade, worked toward earning enough Wasco Bucks to read to a younger classroom. The students in Mrs. Meyer’s kindergarten class were the lucky recipients of this reward! Stay tuned for additional ways that students across the building are choosing to use their Wasco Bucks! Have you asked your child what they are saving for? Remember to continue having conversations with your child about how they can demonstrate behaviors in the following ways: Being Safe. Being Kind. Working Hard. Doing the Right Thing.

It's almost time for FALL FEST!!! Tickets are on sale NOW!

📍Windy Acres 📅 October 20th ⏰ 3:30-7:30pm

Order presale tickets here ---> Pushcoin ordering link

Wasco Students- $5

Non-Wasco kids over 2yrs-$12

Adults-$7

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.

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.

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!

• 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