ALL HENSEY PARENTS:
We are asking that all parents complete the survey below for us.
This helps the school know of any areas that need any improvements.
Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Dear Washington District 50 Staff Members and Parents,
The safety of students and staff is our top priority. We are writing to inform you that we have been notified that a student at Beverly Manor School recently tested positive for Parvovirus B19. Administration contacted the Tazewell County Health Department and they recommended we pass along the information listed below to staff members and parents.
(1) Parvovirus B19 commonly causes fifth disease and is not a reportable infectious disease.
(2) Symptoms usually show up as a mild rash illness in children. Adults can also get infected with parvovirus B19 resulting in fifth disease too. Less common symptoms include painful or swollen joints, which is more common in adults. About two out of 10 people who get infected with the virus will have no symptoms.
(3) The incubation period is 14 days, so parents should monitor their children for up to two weeks to see if they display any of the above listed symptoms. Based on information that the school has received from the family, we believe this particular child would have been able to transmit the virus sometime between December 30, 2019 and January 12, 2020, some of which would have been during winter break. Transmission is no longer an issue for this particular child.
(4) Parvovirus B19 spreads, similar to a cold, when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also spread through blood or blood products. A pregnant woman who is infected with parvovirus B19 can pass the virus to her baby. Any pregnant woman who may have been exposed should contact their obstetrician or health care provider as soon as possible.
(5) There is no vaccine or medicine that can prevent parvovirus B19 infection. You can reduce your chances of being infected or infecting others by (a) washing your hands often with soap and water, (b) covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, (c) not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, (d) avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and (e) staying home when you are sick.
(6) The Tazewell County Health Department said to refer staff and parents to the CDC’s website for detailed information concerning Parvovirus B19 and Fifth Disease via the following link. https://www.cdc.gov/parvovirusb19/about-parvovirus.html
Again, the safety of students and staff is our top priority. If you have additional questions, you may contact me at (309) 745-8914 or the Tazewell County Health Department at (309) 925-5511.
Sincerely,
Chad Allaman, Superintendent
Bus times for events on Saturday, January 25:
6:00AM Bus @ Hensey for Wrestling team to Bloomington Jr High
10:30am @ Manor for 7th grade basketball regional game at Washington Central
Our fundraiser for Ned's Kindness Adventure is going on from now until next Monday. If you would like your child to purchase any items please send a check or cash with your child to school. Items will be for sale during their lunch period. You can make checks payable to District 50 Schools.
Today we had our assembly for Ned's Kindness Adventure. The staff and students really had a great time.
All of the students at John L. Hensey have been working really hard on Kindness for the last month and a half. All of the Kindergarten students really wanted to think the NTFD for all of their hard work.
All of the Students at John L. Hensey have been working really hard to show Kindness the last month and a half. The kindergarten students wanted to thank the NTFD for keeping everyone safe.
I have been informed that the issues we were again having with online payments has been resolved. You should be able to make food service payments once again. Please let us know if you still encounter any issues.
8th grade night for boys basketball and cheer is tomorrow night! Students will be introduced between games! Come on out and cheer on our Wildcats as they take on WMS at 4:30pm!
Just a gentle reminder to our 8th-grade students and parents:
Your Josten's order forms are due tomorrow (Wednesday) morning between 7:45-8:05 in the gym.
Evening activity update:
6th grade basketball tryouts will go on as scheduled today from 3-400pm. (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
ALL other evening activities are cancelled including wrestling practice and the 7th grade volleyball trny at St Pat's.
Tomorrow's activities are still on as planned.
Just a reminder, there's a D50 Parent Teacher Club meeting this evening, in the library at John L. Hensey beginning at 6:30. We'll be talking about many exciting events coming up for the rest of the school year. Free babysitting will be provided, we hope to see you there!
Just a reminder that tryouts for the 6th grade basketball team will be held on Friday starting at 3:00pm. All 5th and 6th graders are eligible to try out. As with all school sports, per IESA rules, athletes must have a current sports physical on file with the nurse prior to tryouts.
Cheerleading- Preorders for State cheer apparel are available through this site. Orders accepted through Jan 19! https://iesacheer.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true
Wrestling fans! We now have a team store open for wrestling apparel. Use this link to order https://washington-2020.itemorder.com/sale The store is only open through 1/23.
The volleyball team apparel store is back open but only through January 16th! https://d50-volleyball-2020.itemorder.com/sale
Volleyball players, the bus for the St. Pat's tournament will be leaving at 4:00PM on Friday (1/17) and 9:00AM on Saturday (1/18). All players are expected to attend both days unless excused.
We have many important dates coming up for our 8th grade students and their parents. Please see the attachment below. Any questions, please call the office or reach out to your student's homeroom teacher
Mrs. Rayner’s classroom mascot came to visit this week. The students had seen many pictures and heard numerous stories of his adventures, it was high time they got to meet him. Wee Lad Gimli felt so at home among the students. The class wore him out.
ATTENTION HENSEY PARENTS:
Please click on the following link to take the Illinois 5 Essentials survey for parents. As a school district we use this information to help guide us in areas we may need to improve. Thank you in advance for your help in making District 50 a "Great Place for Great Kids!!"
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/