Washington District 50 Schools

Wednesday early dismissal reminder! Don't forget that every Wednesday this year is an early dismissal for students and professional development for our teachers. Manor dismissal- 1:30 pm Hensey dismissal- 2:00 pm

Please remember starting today and every Wednesday - Manor dismisses at 1:30 and Hensey dismisses at 2:00. Thank you

HENSEY PARENTS: If you are planning on dropping off your student today please enter on the EAST SIDE. They are shutting down streets on the west side. Thank you

School Picture Day is quickly approaching! Beverly Manor's picture day is on Thursday, August 12th. John L. Hensey's picture day is on Friday, August 13th. Please be on the lookout for your picture day forms and have your orders returned with your child on their picture day or order online. We are using Inter-State Studios for pictures this year. Come with your best smiles!!

Just a reminder to all of the Kindergarten parents out there that we have our Kindergarten back to school night tonight at John L. Hensey from 6pm-7pm. Please enter through door #1 at the front of the building. We will start the evening in the gym. As you are heading to the gym please be sure to check the class lists that will be posted to find out your child's teacher. After a brief presentation in the gym we will dismiss everyone to your child's assigned teacher's room. Please plan on bringing your student's supplies with you to leave in the classroom with the teacher. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!!

Beverly Manor is looking to add to our Wildcat team! We are currently taking applications for a paraprofessional opening. Applicants must have either a PEL teacher license, paraprofessional certificate, and/or preferably a substitute certificate. (https://www.d50schools.com/page/employment-opportunities) Interested applicants can review the vacancy notice at the link below and begin submitting their application or email Principal Sharp at cmsharp@d50schools.com You could be a future Wildcat!

TONIGHT'S SOFTBALL GAME HAS BEEN SHORTENED Due to the heat advisory this afternoon, our softball game vs. Robein will be a 5 inning game -- with a time limit of 1.5 hours. *Forecasts for the remainder of the week will be monitored and games adjusted as warranted.

Parents: Please make sure your child comes to school with a water bottle each day. Our drinking fountains remain only in use for refilling bottles. Thank you!

Hey Wildcat Families, it’s time to get involved! There have been so many new likes on the D50 Parent Teacher Club page and they would like to welcome all of our new Wildcats to this new school year. D50 PTC is comprised of four positions (currently open and looking for members): President VP Secretary Treasurer PTC hosts fundraisers and events in order to give back into the school. Some events previously held were the Witches Walk, Breakfast with Santa, Daddy Daughter Dance, Arts Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, National Education Week, various “staff” days through the school year, and a Back to School Bash. PTC takes such pride in each of these events but also in fulfilling teacher requests. It brings us such joy to help out the teachers, students, and their classrooms! If you have any interest in joining PTC as any of the positions listed above or would like to volunteer in any way, please contact me, Melissa Perhay, at d50ptc@gmail.com.

Notice to all District 50 Families, Please review the attached links for updates that have been made to our return plan in response to the recent mask mandate. Parent Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19C0hr4JxJPzXCsVpXIFSOA6-3jX0na0J/view?usp=drivesdk Wildcats Return Summary Page: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pOfv1-LzHiu_I5OkCOyQryjWnzbyU2Hm/view?usp=drivesdk Thank you.

Notice for District 50 Families, This is a reminder that our school offices are closed today, Friday, August 6th at both buildings but final registration items or address verification proofs can be submitted via email to building our secretaries. Manor: jsale@d50schools.com Hensey: jwolf@d50schools.com Thank you.

Attention District 50 Families, Governor Pritzker announced on August 4th, 2021 that all P-12 schools in the state of Illinois are required to enforce the use of face coverings inside their school buildings. In compliance with this mandate, effective immediately, anyone entering a District 50 Schools building will be required to wear a face-covering while inside the building. Additional details about the return to school plan and this most recent development will be shared soon. This new development means that our Back to School Supply Drop Off for grades 1st-8th tonight from 5:00-6:15 pm at both buildings will move from masks recommended-->to masks required for all staff and attendees. A reminder that the Back to School Supply Drop Off will be an opportunity to drop off school supplies in classrooms and make the first day of school load a bit lighter. We are excited to begin our new school year!

Attention Kindergarten Parents: Kindergarten back to school night/supply drop off will be held on Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00-7:00pm. Classroom lists/rosters will also be posted on this date to notify you of your child's teacher. We will start the evening with a short meeting in the gym with the staff and Mr Zaiser. Following the meeting, parents will head to their child's classroom. During this time, the classroom teacher will provide you with information on what to expect for the upcoming school year as far as expectations and procedures for your kindergartener. Please know that masks will be required of everyone attending this event. Thank you!

Projected regular morning/afternoon BUS TIMES for each school are LINKED BELOW. As usual in August, we ask for your patience as riders & drivers get used the new routines. The times should tighten up & become even more reliable after the first couple of weeks. There is also a general overview of the D50 Bus Plan including expectations. Thank you & Welcome Back! BUS PLAN & EXPECTATIONS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1azCFAMR2RlPoPaQ8rgh2mRFsl7YQvY4N/view?usp=sharing HENSEY REGULAR BUS SCHEDULE - MORNING: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-gtHkB2LACHW2xTu-N677ylq5lbaqjZ/view?usp=sharing HENSEY REGULAR BUS SCHEDULE - AFTERNOON: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GSd7O_BmFsaQqjwliJDEHg53KDCAxV3q/view?usp=sharing MANOR REGULAR BUS SCHEDULE - MORNING: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZrHf7vjABTlC6ea0B9W8omflSQXZAqd_/view?usp=sharing MANOR REGULAR BUS SCHEDULE - AFTERNOON: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-4-zlECfZL8bttHPiYP6ws2u-xneTO5X/view?usp=sharing

Kindergarten classroom assignments have not been completed yet. These lists will be posted at the school when parents come for Kindergarten supply drop off.

We have posted all the homeroom teachers in Skyward. These rooms could be subject to change based upon further registration numbers. We would greatly appreciate if you could log in before back to school night and see who your student's teacher is. If you need assistance please call the school office.

Come on out! Dream Center is set up and ready to go! Free haircuts, hot dogs and chips, and clothing. They will be here until 1:00 and it’s a gorgeous day outside! Parent/guardian must be present for haircuts.

GOOD MORNING, WILDCAT FAMILIES! Be sure to join us at Hensey on the playground today from 10-1. Dream Center Peoria will be here with their mobile hair salon for free cuts for kids (parent/guardian MUST be present), free clothing items available, and they will be grilling up hotdogs as well. OSF is also here doing school/sports physicals. The cost for physicals is $35 and spots are still available. It's a beautiful day outside, we hope you will come and take advantage of these great offerings!

Last chance to get scheduled for a Sports Physical to be completed at John L Hensey on Tuesday August 3rd!! Please remember there is a $35 reimbursable fee and they are unable to see any students who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 6 months. Reach out to Nurse Hedge with any questions @ khedge@d50schools.com https://forms.gle/61ahpLrGGzWgR7Bn8

Reminder: The softball fan wear site closes tomorrow at 10:00am. If you still need to order, here’s the link https://d50softball21.itemorder.com/