Watseka Elementary

1st grade had a very successful inaugural Wear a Word Day! We collected new and interesting words throughout the month of October and celebrated by dressing as them on the last day. Check out the video! https://youtu.be/-MpU3qCgrPw

Mrs. Feller's 2nd grade class showed their support for their classmate by wearing green for National Kabuki Syndrome Day.

Don't forget to sign up for conferences! If you have a child in 1-5th grade, you can call the office to sign up or sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a4eaaae2ca7f94-grsparent

REMINDER: The PTO meets tonight at 5:30pm at the GRS cafeteria. All families of students in Prek-5th grade are welcome to attend!

It's time to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences! Please take a look at our website for more information. https://www.watsekaschools.org/page/parent-teacher-conference-information

Have a child in elementary school? Please take a moment to fill out this survey for PTO. Click Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19KRG-9rCAez9e12H3KYI1d49JXBTqZ2LfcCXV5srDc8/edit?usp=drivesdk

Check out this upcoming library event!

Reminder: Picture day for Kindergarten is on Wed, Sept. 29th! You can order online at: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry Code: 59144YA ​Or, send your child with a paper order form on Wed. Smile BIG!​

Public Library cards are available for Unit 9 students! If your child would like a card, please fill out the form at this link: https://5il.co/z54f A copy of the form will be going home with your child soon.

Parents/Guardians of 1-5th graders-Construction on Mulberry will be completed in time for pick up at 1pm. Please follow our regular pick up procedure.

HEAT RELEASE EXTENSION: All schools will continue the heat release schedule through Friday, Sept. 10th. Schools will begin their regular schdules on Monday, Sept. 13th.

Due to excessive heat index tonight's meet the teacher for Kindergarten is moved to Tuesday 9-10am and 1-2pm. We are also allowing parents to walk their child into the classroom on Wednesday, if those times do not work.

Parents can park in the far parking lot, East of the school. They can then walk their child to the front door and say their good-byes. Parents will not be allowed in the building. PM Car Pick up: All kindergarten students will receive 2 car tags that match their 1 backpack tag. Please do not remove the tag from the backpack. Whoever will be picking your child up from school will need to display the tag in the car window when going through the pick up line. The car pick up line will be on Porter Avenue running from West to East. Please stay in your vehicle and pull up to one of the available pickup lanes. A staff member will bring your child to your car. Please secure your child in your vehicle quickly, so we can keep traffic moving. Thank you! Bus Riders: If your child is an afternoon bus rider, they will receive a bus tag for their backpack. Please do not remove the tag from the backpack. You will also receive 2 car pickup tags in the event your child needs to be a car rider for a day. If you need to change the way your child goes home on a particular day, please write a note or call the day before to help us make sure everyone gets to the right place.

There is a lot happening this week at Wanda Kendall!

Glenn Raymond (Grades 1-5) Drop off and Pick Up: We are doing our best to continue the same system we had last year. Your student will get a number later this week to display in your car for pick up. We will adjust this process as needed. CAR RIDERS: Parents, you need to line up heading WEST on MULBERRY ST. You will then be allowed to turn LEFT to line up to pick up your child at the 3rd Street Door. Your child will be dismissed to your car. You will not get out of the car. When you pull away, we ask that you continue straight South on 3rd St. or make a left hand turn on Washington. Pleae do not turn right on Washington. BUS RIDERS: All bus riders will load and unload and go to the gym. WALKERS: All walkers will be dismissed from the office doors. Crossing Guards: There will be staff to help students cross Mulberry Street at both the 2nd St. and 3rd St. corners.

Mrs. Fehland is teaching K-4 music. She is looking forward to teaching again in Watseka with these wonderful kids and families! She graduated from the University of Illinois and is a proud mom of two! Welcome back, Mrs. Fehland!

Teachers are officially back to school today! We are excited to see some of our students this evening. High school students—remember you must have your chromebook bag with you tonight to pick up your chromebook. Parents—make sure your child is registered. They will not get a schedule or chromebook until they are registered.

Watseka Schools Start and Stop Times for the Fall

Welcome, Miss Bohlman! Hi! I am Hunter Bohlmann and I am happy to be teaching fifth grade Science and Social Studies at Unit 9. I am a former graduate of Watseka & I am happy to be teaching in the district I grew up in. I currently reside in Watseka and enjoy spending time with my Goldendoodle, Rigby! I have been working in education over the past four years while just recently obtaining my Masters Degree in Education. I am looking forward to growing relationships with the students and staff over the course of the year & I am hopeful for a great school year!

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