Wasco Weekly

Honoring our achievements together! The Fourth grade parents attended a Writing Celebration this week.

Wasco Families,

Wasco school is celebrating in two ways this upcoming week. The Illinois State Board of Education published Designations and Wasco earned a Commendable Designation for the school year 2022. This designation is based on our progress in the areas of academics, student success, school culture and climate, and financial investments. Our celebration honors the hard work of our staff and students, who work together as a Wolf Pack demonstrating perseverance and strength while encouraging each other to achieve our best every day.

On Monday, our school will host a Fall Celebration, kicking off with a parade starting at 2:00. Families, you are welcome to join us outside for viewing, and the parade route will be published on Monday. After the parade, students will proceed into the building and parties will begin. Our costume guidelines are: Students will bring their costumes and change in the afternoon. Costumes should be school appropriate and should not portray gore, blood, or weapons. Revealing and full-face masks are not appropriate.

Hope you can join us to celebrate!

Kind Regards,

Principal Stephanie Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

Wasco Families,

You are welcome to invite a friend, neighbor, or family member who is or has served in our Armed Forces. We would be honored if they could attend our ceremony and want to show our appreciation in person. Details for sign up below.

Kate Hannigan, a Chicago based author, will be at Wasco School on November 4th and speaking to each of our grade levels. Her most recent book, The Great Chicago Fire- Rising from the Ashes, is a 2023 Bluestem Nominee! Classes will begin reading the book on October 24th. Students may order a book from the list and it will be autographed and dedicated to the student. PTO will help to distribute the week after the visit. See order form below. All orders are due Oct. 21.

October 14 Fall Fest @ Primrose Farm (see ad below)

October 28 Orchestra Concert at Thompson Middle School at 4:45pm (5th and 6th Grade Combined)

October 26 Early release for students 2:10pm

October 31 Fall parties in the classroom

November 11 Veterans Day Celebration (see info below)

November 16 Report Cards available on HAC

A couple guidelines for our upcoming Fall Parties (Monday, October 31).

• No food or drinks (other than water) at Fall Parties

• Students will bring their costumes and change in the afternoon. Costumes should be school appropriate and should not portray gore, blood, weapons. Revealing costumes and full face masks are not appropriate.

On the 31st, we will begin with a parade starting at 2:00. The classroom parties will immediately follow (2:20-2:50). If you are interested in becoming a PTO volunteer please contact our PTO at wascoptopresident@gmail.com

As the weather gets colder, Gr. 2-5 PE classes will try to go outside as much as possible so students can get fresh air. Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for outdoor temperatures including coat, hats, and gloves. Once it snows, snow gear will be needed and we will try to get outside for snow games. K-1 is using the gym learning how to move safely, practicing basic skills, activities and games, including taking turns and sharing equipment.

As part of the District’s partnership with the nonprofit Big Hearts of Fox Valley and our school’s Parent Teacher Organizations, we have arranged for each of your schools to get involved with supporting our students in need this holiday season.

In the coming days, our operations team will deliver a donation box to each school for BHFV’s Holiday Toy Drive. We are asking you to keep this box on display from October 10 - November 7. Students, staff and families may donate items ranging from grocery store gift cards and toiletries to new board games and holiday wrapping paper. You also have the option to have students decorate these boxes as part of BHFV’s Deck the Box campaign. Our District PTO members have also been informed of this opportunity to lend their support.

Big Hearts Fox Valley is dedicated to supporting children affected by financial hardship around the December holidays and throughout the year. To learn more about BHFV and its donation campaign, visit www.bigheartsfv.org or contact Nicole Fraser at nicole@bigheartsfv.org.

Thank you for your commitment to our students and through partnerships such as these to brighten the lives of children each day.

Ways to receive Wasco News

• 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

Email: heather.kudabeck@d303.org
Website: https://district.d303.org/
Location: 4N782 School Street, Wasco, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2900