Wasco Weekly

Dear Wasco Families,

Please click on the link below to access the Returning Student Registration. This is required for all students (including current 5th graders going off to middle school and boundry change students) attending D303 for the 24-25 School Year. The deadline for registration is June1st. If your student is not coming back, please notify us by sending an email to: heather.kudabeck@d303.org

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

May 3: PTO Spring Fling (See ad above)

May 6: Wasco Orchestra Concert at Thompson 6:30pm

May 7: 5th Grade Band Concert at Thompson 7:00pm

May 10: 5th Grade Fine Arts Night at Wasco 6:00pm

May 22: M.A.P.L.E.fest! (See ad below)

May 27: No School- Memorial Day

May 30: Last Day of School

Wasco’s Field Day is Wednesday, May 22nd. We are working together as a Music, Art, P.E., LRC, and Empower team to provide a fun-filled day of activities. We need volunteers to run and assist with stations for our grade-level sessions. Your job will include working with other parent volunteers to lead the Field Day games and assist with Field Day activities. Please note that our volunteer opportunities are limited and are on a first come basis. The activities on Sign-Up Genius are listed by grade levels (Grades K-2 from 8:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Grades 3-5 from 12:20-3:00 p.m.).The start times above include sign-in at the office and a brief volunteer meeting prior to the start of the event. May 15th is the last day to sign up.

Since Field Day is a special day for Wasco students, please make childcare arrangements for younger siblings.

In case of rain or wet fields, the event will be rescheduled for Tuesday, May 28. A new Sign-Up Genius will be sent out to volunteer for our rain date.

Should you have additional questions, please contact the Physical Education teachers, Mrs. Julie Misner at julie.misner@d303.org or Mr. Joe Secor at Joseph.secor@d303.org.

What is it?

The ABC Challenge is a way to continue to encourage and celebrate learning as we wrap our year up. Each day is a theme related to a letter of the alphabet. The theme can be an activity, a focus for the day, or a dress-up day.

When does it start?

We will start with the letter A next Tuesday, April 23. There is a day set aside after "Z" to wear Wasco or Thompson wear on the last day.

Name and Position:

-Kim Vanlandingham Co-President

Tell us a little bit about you:

-I was born and raised in Illinois and familiar with both public and private school systems. My first major was Elementary education. Before I became a parent, I worked in the hospitality industry. My last position was in the Accounting Department for Corporate Lettuce Entertain You. I have 4 children, 3 of which will be at Wasco next school year. I love all animals and reading in my spare time.

How long have you been a member of the Wasco Community? What are your current students' grade levels?

-I have been involved at Wasco for 3 years. I have a son, Bear in 2nd grade and a son, Riehm in 1st grade.

What would the Wasco Community be surprised to learn about you?

-Surprising fact - I HATE gardening. I have 2 “brown” thumbs!

What are some things your family does for fun?

-Outside of school, sports and scouts, my family likes to hike. We also like to visit new parks and museums and bake new recipes together. And we enjoy hanging out with other Wasco families!

Is there a quote or saying that you live your life by?

-“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” —Oscar Wilde

We are in the home stretch--summer is right around the corner! As you begin to fill up your summer with activities and vacations, you should consider our very own D303 Summer Strings Camp!

This camp will be for orchestra students who are currently in grades 3 - 8. Camp will be June 17,18, 20 and June 24, 25, 26 and 27 in the evenings at Thompson Middle School.

Please visit the link in Pushcoin for more details! Questions? Ask your orchestra teacher or email the Director, Angie Wifler at angela.wifler@d303.org

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