Wasco Weekly
THE STRENGTH OF THE WOLF IS ITS PACK
Thank You PTO!! What a great week!
Wasco Families,
So much good to share!
Kind Regards,
Stephanie Brannan
Principal
Too Good For Drugs Graduation Photos
Important Upcoming Dates
May 8 5th Grade Fine Arts Night 6:00 pm
May 12 5th Grade Band plays at Cougars Game (See ad below)
May 15 Orchestra Concert at St. Charles East HS 6:30pm
May 19 PTO End of Year Party 5:30pm (see add below)
May 20 Wasco Cougars game 6:30pm
May 21 Wasco Cougars game 1:00pm
May 23 Wasco Maplefest Field Day (see below)
May 24 Thompson open house for incoming 6th graders 6:00pm-7:00pm
Our Unbe-LEAF-able MAPLEfest Field Day is Coming!!
Wasco’s Field Day is Tuesday, May 23rd. It will look a little different this year as 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 3-5 from 8:10 a.m.-10:45 a.m., Grades K-2 from 12:40-2:50 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 12th is the last day to sign up.
You may sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4eafaa2ea0fb6-wasco1#/
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 canceled.
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.
Wasco's ABC Challenge
A is for Apple, Z is for Zebra, and W is for WASCO SCHOOL. We will celebrate all of the things we have learned and all of the friends we have made as we travel through the ABCs! Each day there will be a special theme based on that day’s letter. Some days students can choose to come dressed in the theme, and other days there will be activities done at school. April 20th will kick off our ABC celebration with Animal Print Day. Please take a look at the attached ABC Calendar to participate in this optional fun event.
Seesaw Information:
Student work will not carry over year-to-year: Students, teachers, and families will no longer have access to historic Seesaw portfolios.
To download a record of student work before subscription expires (June 30) and dashboard is deactivated, here are instructions for students/families, admins, and teachers.
Music Program Recruiting
It is recruiting time for our music programs. All elementary schools have strong orchestra and band programs which provide small and large group lessons. The Music Department provides your child with expanded exposure to the arts and the process of learning an instrument teaches many life skills. I will also add that the music directors are fantastic at their jobs. Music lessons and band practices are engaging and filled with fun activities. If your child is considering this opportunity, please encourage them to try!
Join us for a Parent Informational Meeting on Zoom!
St. Charles North Summer Camps
The SCN Athletic Department is excited to offer a wide variety of summer camps to our community. Information and programming can be found in our
2023 SCN Summer Camp Brochure. Please contact our Athletic Office at 331-228-6258.
How to Report Absences
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 and the reason why your child is out. If they are ill, please indicate their symptoms.
Even if you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, we ask that you please still notify the office.
Also, if your child attends Baker Station, please remember to notify them if your child will not be attending.
Dismissal Plans
Families, If your child is not following their regular dismissal plan (riding the bus, picked up from school, or staying after for a program), would you please be sure to provide me with the information in a note? If you are emailing, please also include our school office staff candace.thoke@d303.org, so that information is shared in a timely manner. Informing us helps us ensure the safety of the kids.
Please refer to the following D303 School Board policies for more information:
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
Address Change
Per USPS, the mailing address for Wasco Elementary is now:
PO Box 83
Wasco, IL 60183
Please use this address for future mail correspondence. Any mail addressed to the school's physical address will be returned to the sender.
