Good evening Wildcats - in preparation of the first day tomorrow, we wanted to let our families know that we will be running a 4 bus route for the foreseeable future. Mr. Lawless is working to coordinate and have pickup times as close to previous times as possible. He will be sending more information out soon.
SOFTBALL GAME CANCELED
FINAL REMINDER!! School starts tomorrow, Thursday August 10!
Is your student all ready to go? Are all medical forms completed and turned in?!
These forms are needed before the start of school of Thursday!!
Please get them turned in ASAP!!
Any questions, reach out to Nurse Hedge @ khedge@d50chools.com or 309-745-5847
We look forward to seeing all 1st through 8th grade students and families tomorrow, Wednesday August 9th from 5:30pm to 6:45pm for Back to School Night. This will be so you can meet your teacher and drop off supplies.
Please note that Kindergarten, Pre-k and ECE Back to School Night is on a different night. K, Prek, and ECE students and families will come Monday, August 14 from 6pm to 7pm to meet their teacher and drop off supplies. Their first day of school will be August 15. We look forward to seeing everyone!
CRUNCH TIME!!!!!
Is your child ready to start school on Thursday??!
ALL medical requirements are DUE BY THURSDAY, the first day of school!!
Does your student need to take medication at school, if so are their medication forms turned in?
Up to date sports physical on file?
See the checklist below for medical requirements and as always feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!
Nurse Hedge @ khedge@d50schools.com or 309-745-5847
Good morning Wildcats! Today is the LAST DAY to complete online registration for any returning students. While many families have completed this step, we still have some that we are waiting on. Please make sure to log in and complete this today if your student will be returning to District 50 for the 23-24 school year; in order to have no delays in getting them started in the new year.
We are going to have to cancel today’s cross country practice, unfortunately 🌧️ Mother Nature wasn’t on our side this weekend and it is still too wet along with continued rain chances! Please have your athlete stretch and run for 20 minutes today! Practice tomorrow 6-7pm with the parents meeting at the end!
Also this is your LAST CHANCE for ordering from the cross country team store, if closes today MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH at 11:59pm
https://teamworks.chipply.com/D50-CROSSCOUNTRY23/store.aspx
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 --- Thanks ICC for a great evening of softball action!
*Games Cancelled*
Due to the heavy amount of rain overnight and this morning, the All City tournament games today are cancelled. We hope everyone had a spectacular time during the games and skills competitions last night.
Thank you, ICC Softball. We hope to continue partnering for years to come.
We are so excited to welcome back our Wildcats in just a few days! If you have not completed online registration through Skyward for your returning student, please do so as soon as possible. Registration closes on Monday, August 7th. Also, if you have not yet turned in your address verification, get that in to one of the offices as soon as you can. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Back to School Night which will be held for 1st-8th grade students on Wednesday, August 9th from 5:30-6:45.
Classroom Wishlists are Live!
There are tons of ways for the community to impact our school through PTC, Music Boosters, volunteering, community service projects, and more. Every August presents a new way through purchasing and donating supplies from our Teacher Wishlists. Whether you want to surprise a former teacher, grow our PE supplies, or wait until class lists post next week and support this year's teacher, Classroom Wishlists are here to show their needs.
Visit our website for the link or click below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z2L2q7Z3jsG20h7rd_f-kMsK3IYRxMn7a-9HKll5TWw/edit?usp=sharing
1 weekend and 3 days left of summer vacation!!
Is your child ready to start school next week on August 10th??!
ALL medical requirements are expected BEFORE or on the first day of school!
See the checklist below for medical requirements and as always feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!
Nurse Hedge @ khedge@d50schools.com or 309-745-5847
Tomorrow is the day!!!! Come to John L. Hensey for our Back to School Extravaganza! We will have haircuts, school supplies, and other giveaways All FOR FREE!!! We are there from 10:00am-2:00pm!! Can't wait!
Is your child ready to start school on August 10th??!
Please remember that all medical requirements are expected BEFORE or on the first day of school! You can upload these forms to Skyward or drop off at the front offices.
See the checklist below for medical requirements and as always feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!
Nurse Hedge @ khedge@d50schools.com or 309-745-5847
Cross Country practices for this week and next will be as follows, tomorrow 8/2 and Thursday 8/3 , 8am-9am , No practice Friday 8/4. Monday 8/7 practice will be 8am-9am, but Tuesday and Thursday 8/8 and 8/10 will be evening practices 6pm-7pm with August 10th being the parents meeting at the end of practice (7pm). No practice on Wednesday 8/9 due to Meet the Teacher Night at both schools, and no practice on 8/11.
*IMPORTANT DATES TO KEEP IN MIND*
Haircuts and School supplies - August 3, 10am-2pm
Registration must be completed - August 7
Back to School night for 1st - 8th grade- August 9, 5:30-6:45pm
First day of school for 1st - 8th grade - August 10 (this is a half day)
Back to School night for ECE, Pre-K, and Kindergarten - August 14, 6:00-7:00pm
First day of school for ECE, Pre-K, and Kindergarten - August 15
Attention Wildcats - you can take advantage of this fun program of youth hockey in our area. No equipment or prior experience is necessary. Please see the attached flyer for details. The first session is August 12th
*Manor Parking Lot Access*
We ask that all staff and visitors avoid parking in the bus lane and rear parking lot this week from 6:00-8:00 pm so that our band camp attendees have ample room for practicing. Please avoid the areas marked in red on map posted on the school's website and FB.
Only 10 days away!!! The first day of school is August 10, 2023!!
Is your child ready?!
Please remember ALL medical requirements are expected BEFORE or on the first day of school!
You can upload these forms to Skyward or drop off at the front offices. See the checklist below for medical requirements and as always feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!
Nurse Hedge @ khedge@d50schools.com or 309-745-5847
First official practice is TONIGHT Monday, 7/31 from 6-7pm at Meadow Valley Park by the dog park. Please make sure you have an updated sports physical. Also, please make sure you have a great pair of running shoes, water bottle, and a beach towel. Parents meeting will take place on Thursday, August 10th, before our 1st meet on Saturday, August 12th to go over how everything works. Can't wait to see you tonight!