Wasco Weekly

Wasco Families,

Thank you families for participating in our Conferences. Wasco School had very high attendance, some classes 100% of the parents, which ensures a strong home to school connection. All of us, teachers, parents, and students are uniting for a common purpose- the power of learning! As part of that process, we are educating children about the POWER OF YET, which is this month’s SEL theme. At conferences, and during the school year, you will be learning about your child’s goals in school. We all want students stretching to reach new achievements in math, reading, and writing. In order to build the self efficacy in children, it is important that all of us reinforce the power of making mistakes, working hard, and striving for new understandings and building their competencies. Some of our tools are pictured below, and if you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher or the office. We are here to make sure each student knows what we mean when we say: Be Safe, Be Kind, Work Hard, and Do the Right Thing.

Kind Regards,

Principal Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

Between now and the end of the school year, several lessons will be facilitated by Mrs. Rebecca Schroeder our school social worker, along with the classroom teacher utilizing the Second Step Child Protection Unit . This age-appropriate instruction will help students recognize unsafe situations, keep themselves safe, and learn how to respond to unsafe situations. Details about this program can be found in the link below.

October 7 Kick-a-Thon @5:30pm at North High School (see ad below)

October 10 Columbus/Indigenous People Day Holiday-No School for Students

October 12 National walk, bike or skip to school (see ad below)

October 14 Picture Retake Day/Group and club photos

October 14 PTO Fall Fest at Primrose Farm (see picture below)

October 14 Wear Red for Big Hearts Toy Drive and Heritage Day (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 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.

D303 Community,

We are looking forward to a great community night as we come together for Kick-a-Thon and Friday Night Lights as East and North take the field at St. Charles North this Friday, October 7th. The sophomore football game starts at 4:30pm followed by the varsity at 7:00pm. We’ll hold a special celebration of Kick-a-Thon between the sophomore and varsity games.

In order to maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for all of our spectators in attendance at the game, please take a moment to review some important reminders regarding the game:

-Gates will open at 3:45 pm.

-Tailgating is not permitted.

-No backpacks, drawstring bags or outside food or beverages are allowed.

-All students under high school age must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

-No re-entry into the stadium is allowed.

-Use of profanity, taunting, including racial remarks of any kind, throwing objects, and possessing objects that block the view of other spectators are PROHIBITED.

Tickets will be sold at the gate. Prices are as follows:

-General Admission-$5.00

-Students 6-10 years-$2.00

-D303 MS/HS w/Student ID-FREE

East & North High School Students will enter through the Student Pass Gate just to the south of the main ticket booth. Student IDs are required for free admission.

Spectator Parking: Parking is available in our east lots and in the lot just to the north of Red Gate Rd. We have handicap parking in the rear of the building next to the football stadium. Please enter the south drive, show the parking assistant your handicap hang tag and you will be directed to preferred parking.

Overflow Parking & Shuttle Bus Information: Additional parking will be available off-site at Christ Community Church (37W100 Bolcum Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174). Shuttle buses will run from 6-10:30pm to/from St. Charles North.

Please contact the SCN Athletic Office at 331-228-6258 with any questions related to this event.

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

September 28 Early release for students 2:10pm

September 29 Campton Hills Village President (Mayor) Michael Tyrell Visit

September 30 Mini Bears Clinic for 4th and 5th Graders (see ad below)

October 6 & 7 Parent Teacher Conferences

October 7 Kick-a-Thon 5:30pm at North High School (see ad below)

October 14 Picture Retake Day

October 14 PTO Fall Fest at Primrose Farm (See picture below)

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

November 4 Author Visit - More information to come later

November 16 Report Cards available on HAC