Wasco Families,

Did you know the Campton Hills Police Department comes to Wasco Elementary to lead a “Too Good For Drugs” Program? This ten week program teaches our fifth graders the effects of drug abuse, and it also helps students make proactive and informed decisions about their health. This week’s lesson was all about self esteem and I was happy to discover the students practicing the habit of giving compliments.

During the lesson The Campton Police Officers explained why healthy habits, such as building your self-esteem and supporting your positive relationships are a proactive step to preventing unhealthy habits. Then, the Officers led the students and I through an exercise of collecting and giving compliments. After moving around the room to record compliments from classmates, we shared aloud one compliment received. I wish you could have seen the kids' faces as they announced how others demonstrated how they value their classmates through the compliments written.

I’d like to compliment our Campton Hills Police Department for engaging with our community in such a friendly and positive manner. Their weekly commitment is a powerful tool influencing our children’s behavior.

Kind Regards,

Principal Stephanie Brennan

stephanie.brennan@d303.org

331-228-6294

March 21 Third Grade Music Performance 6:00pm

March 22 Early Release @ 2:10pm

March 27-March 31 Spring Break (No Students)

April 3 School Resumes

April 5 Talent Show Auditions start at 6pm @ Wasco Community Room

April 17 Talent Show Rehearsal 5:30-7:30 pm @ Thompson Middle School

April 21 Talent Show for Families 6pm @ Thompson Middle School.

April 24 Band Concert at Thompson 7:00pm

April 26 Early Release @ 2:10pm

Parents/Guardians-Would you help us by taking the survey?

District 303 participates in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey that collects feedback from our students, teachers, and parents. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will give you the opportunity to share your thoughts on important elements of school effectiveness. The responses will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide our improvement efforts. All responses are confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.

The Parent Survey is currently open and will remain so through March 30, 2023. To take the survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey. As part of this communication, we have included a link to graphics of the login page with additional information about how to access the survey. Most notably, make sure you enter Kane County in the box for county even if your home or your child’s school is in DuPage County. This will allow you to correctly select your child’s school.

All District 303 teachers, as well as students in 4th through 12th grades, are being asked to complete this survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if their teachers and/or students meet the response rate threshold of 50 percent. Teachers will work with students to assist them with logging in and taking the student survey.

On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:

• Effective Leaders

• Collaborative Teachers

• Involved Families

• Supportive Environments

• Ambitious Instruction

We value your feedback and appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your input.

For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or 5essentials@uchicago.edu.

If you have suggestions, or information to share about your child’s placement, you can complete this survey. The survey has space for you to share your observations about your child’s learning needs and grouping considerations. The survey will remain open until April 7th and I will use the information as I review the class lists created by Wasco staff. I cannot guarantee that all requests will be met, however our focus is ensuring that your child has his/her best learning environment. We are here to arrange our resources so that each child has the best opportunity to succeed during their school day.

By the way, if you have a friend or neighbor with a little one, will you please spread the word- we have started kindergarten registration?

Beginning February 6, 2023 and ending March 31, 2023 Wasco will be participating in Cougars Reading Club, a reading incentive sponsored by the Kane County Cougars baseball team. Your child will have the opportunity to improve his or her reading skills while earning a ticket to a Cougar game! See the attached link below for more information.

Also, if your child attends Baker Station, please remember to notify them if your child will not be attending.

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.

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