Washington District 50 Schools

Good morning District 50 Families, Just a gentle reminder to stay cozy this morning and let our students sleep in because there is no school for District 50 students today due to the Casimir Pulaski holiday. Please take care of the following two items before our in-person instruction resumes tomorrow. 1. Pack your child’s Chromebook AND charger with all of their supplies back into their tub for a return. Make sure it is charged and ready to go. 2. Select your 4th quarter instruction preference: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMCyGhB1NdJSRWTrs98B5Ar_qiBnwzxE-GrHv6K9V48GMG0Q/viewform Thank you and enjoy your day!

Class of 2025, If you have not already done so, hop onto the WCHS site and take a look at their virtual 8th-grade orientation. We know you are getting excited for the transition! https://sites.google.com/wacohi.net/8th-grade-orientation/home

Attention all District 50 families, The 3rd quarter comes to a close on March 12th which means we are in need of 4th quarter method of instruction selections to start preparing for any changes to the school environment that need to be made. The system is still the same, so please log into your Skyward or visit the Google Form below to enter the method of instruction selection for your child(ren). We ask that you submit your selection as soon as possible and no later than March 8th. https://forms.gle/7HsAyt8CuY14Q1mC7

We will be holding our Kindergarten Pre-Registration every Friday in March. You will need to call the office as soon as you can to schedule an appointment to come in and fill out paperwork. 309-745-3625

8th grade parents: You should have received information about tonight's virtual orientation. Another email will be sent at 3:00pm today with the link. Please reach out to WCHS if you haven't received anything. Thank you!

Our return to in-person learning is approaching and a few reminders to note in the meantime: 1. Students will not have school on Monday, March 1st. This is a non-attendance day due to the Casmir Pulaski holiday. 2. If you have recently been identified a close contact or tested positive, please contact our school offices to receive updated information on a return date as we plan for a safe return for students and staff. 3. We are back in-person on March 2nd. Manor start is 8:00 am and Hensey is 8:30 am.

D50 Meal Signup for the week of February 22nd is now available. ALL children ages 1-18 are eligible for a FREE breakfast, lunch, and snack. Use the attached link to sign up for meals now! We look forward to seeing you next week! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZg3SUK08T74P7R0iLvBKrDtAw8TLhbFvdC1-M6vEfTGF1mg/viewform?usp=pp_url

REMOTE LEARNING PHOTOS! The Yearbook team is looking for photos of students learning from home this week and next. If you’re able to snap a photo and send it to Mrs. Tapling ([email protected]) or Miss Darrow ([email protected]) for it to be showcased in the yearbook! The more photos, the better! Thank you for your help!

Beverly Manor Student Families : Our Third Quarter Mid-term report cards are posted to your Skyward Family Access. You can view them by logging in and choosing "portfolio" to view the report card. Thank you!

Basketball team store has been extended through Saturday! Here is the link to get your Wildcat apparel: https://wildcat-basketball-21.itemorder.com/sale

Kindergarten pre-registration information for the 2021-2022 school year is in the link below. Please share with anyone you know who has an incoming kindergartener. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hf2WOzTKE_H9i2ZhDdqjOj6nqP5orqkfe_TyXkNV3bs/edit?usp=sharing

Please take a moment to complete the 5Essentials survey for your child's school. If you have a child in each building, you are able to complete the survey for each building. Thanks! 2021 Illinois Parent Survey Link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Due to the cancellation of food distribution today, we have had to make adjustments to the menu for the upcoming week. Please use the attached link to view the updated menu and sign up for meals. If you previously signed up for meals, please do so again since the menu has changed. Thank you and stay safe! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZg3SUK08T74P7R0iLvBKrDtAw8TLhbFvdC1-M6vEfTGF1mg/viewform?usp=pp_url

Beverly Manor Students & Families, While we wish we were in-person, know that we are excited and anxiously awaiting our March 2nd return. In the meantime, make sure you stay up to date with your teachers about classwork due dates and monitor your progress on Skyward to keep yourself in a school rhythm until we return. Our 3rd quarter incentive is quickly approaching on March 11th and you don't want missing assignments or low grades to keep you from missing out on this event. Check out Mr. Sharp's promo video for a sneak peek of the fun to come: https://www.wevideo.com/view/2047579267

Miss Darrow's 8th grade students made valentines for residents at a local nursing home. 💕

Miss Darrow's 8th grade students made valentines for residents at a local nursing home. 💕

Good afternoon District 50 Families, We hope day one of our current remote period has gone well or that you have been able to connect with your child's teacher or school office with needed essentials. Our building offices are here to assist in whatever way possible. As we move forward, each building (JL Hensey and Beverly Manor) will have the front offices staffed from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm on student attendance days.

Great start Wildcat families! We are at 8% completion at Manor and 9% at Hensey for the 5Essentials Survey! We need at least 20% at each building to get a report. The survey takes less than 10 minutes. If you have a child in each building, you are able to complete the survey for each building. 2021 Illinois Parent Survey Link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

REMINDER: Meal Delivery SIGN-UP for Remote Learning Days February 11-26… District 50 will be providing meals during remote learning. Meals are FREE to ALL children 1-18. Meals will be available at Hensey at our drive-thru (door #12 / at rear of school by the bus barn) and at different bus stops throughout town. Take note of pickup times associated with your meal pickup location (below). Meal pickup includes free lunch, breakfast, and snack. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Use link to SIGN UP FOR MEALS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZg3SUK08T74P7R0iLvBKrDtAw8TLhbFvdC1-M6vEfTGF1mg/viewform?usp=pp_url ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEAL PICK-UP LOCATIONS & TIMES John L. Hensey School @ Door 12 11:00-12:30 Tall Oak Apartment Subdivision @ the Bus Stop 10:45-10:55 Oliver Thomas Park 11:00-11:10 Sundoer Subdivision Apartments on Stahl 11:15-11:25 Holly and Elmhurst (subdivision behind firehouse) 11:35-11:45 Corner of Belaire Dr and Knollaire Dr (Rolling Meadows South) 12:00-12:10 Corner of Bittersweet and Briargate (near Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church) 12:15-12:25 Beverly Manor Baptist Church Parking Lot 12:35-12:45 *****BE SURE TO SIGN UP*****

FYI: We just wanted to let everyone know that pictures for Hensey students is cancelled for today and will be rescheduled. If you already purchased pictures online the money will be applied once pictures are taken.