12/4 Athletics and Activities
Congratulations to our John L. Hensey Wildcats of the Month for November! These students displayed KINDNESS both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for being great role models and leaders in our school! We are proud of you!
Bottom Row: Malachi E., Brooks H., Beckham W., Jack M., Chase T.
Middle Row: Joseph M., Noah G., Prim R., Chloe W., Spencer M., Bryant H.
Back Row: Edi M., Phoenix B., Alex G., Kate G., Kobie S.
Reminder that all Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, and 9th grade students are required by the State of Illinois to have a dental exam. A copy of their dental exam must be on file in your school’s nurse's office by May 15, 2024.
7th Grade takes the cake in our Oct-Nov. Grade Level challenge!
It was a long and hard-fought battle, but their attention to arriving to school on time, following our Wildcat behavior expectations, modeling appropriate bus behaviors, and showing significant accountability and maturity throughout the building has now been rewarded! Enjoy those candy bars and save one for me after my 7 crickets!
Well done and I hope you all look forward to the Dec.-Jan. challenge. Details will be coming soon!
Beverly Manor Middle School is a drop off site for Toys for Tots. The drop box is in the front lobby, inside the main entrance. Please only donate new, unwrapped gifts. These gifts will be given to less fortunate children in the area. You can also scan the QR codes if you would like to donate that way! Happy Holidays!
Check out our new Athletics Newsletter to stay in the know!
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The WCHS cheerleading will be hosting a cheer clinic this Sunday, December 3rd. The QR code to register is on the attached flyer. The clinic is open for grades K-8, and the performance will be on December 9th.
Volleyball Season starts today as well! Tryouts will be from 4:00-6:00 pm today and 3:00-4:30 on Wednesday. The team is open to any 5th-8th grade girls.
**Every athlete must have a sports physical on file to participate.
Good luck, everyone!
Wrestling Season starts today!
The team's first practice will be from 6:00-8:00 pm and the team is open to any 5th-8th grade boy or girl.
A mandatory parent meeting will be held from 6:00-6:20 to go over expectations, code of conduct, and other important items about the season.
**Every athlete must have a sports physical on file to participate.
Have a blast, everyone!
Peoria Area Food Bank's food truck is running behind! Food Distribution will likely begin later than expected. Please plan on coming to John L. Hensey around 5:30 instead. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Hey Wildcats,
Just a reminder that Friday, November 17th is an early dismissal day. Beverly Manor students will be dismissed at 1:30 pm and John L. Hensey at 2:00 pm. *(Think Wednesday dismissal schedule).
We are also on break all of Thanksgiving Week (Nov. 20th-24th). We hope you all enjoy your time with your family!
Reminder that John L. Hensey will be a Food Distribution Center tonight from 4:30-6:30pm in the gym. Stock up on food before break next week. Hope to see you tonight!
Don't forget to place your order for District 50 spirit wear! We have some fun designs and lots of great options for everyone in the family. If you are wanting to order anything as a gift for your student - we are holding a pickup night at John L. Hensey Thursday, December 14th 5:00-7:00 p.m. You can order from the link below, and the store will close for online orders on Monday, November 20th.
https://teamworks.chipply.com/D50HOLIDAY23/store.aspx?eid=234840
November 15 – School Board Members Day – is our opportunity to thank our school board members for donating their time for this community and giving their commitment toward making our schools welcoming and safe places for our students to learn and grow. Thank you – Melissa Perhay, Board President; Audrey Nielsen, Board Secretary; Dane Ainsworth, Matt Mordorst, Nikki O’Connell, Dave Sonderman, Jr., and Lisa Uphoff for your service and dedication.
Families - make sure to check out the lost and found at your child's school. With the crazy up and down weather, items can get tossed aside or forgotten. Items will be gathered and donated before Thanksgiving Break. Make sure to have your child check also!
Calling all trivia fans! This Tuesday, November 14th, there will be a short informational meeting for any 5th-8th graders interested in trying out for Scholastic Bowl. The meeting will be from 2:15-2:45 in Mr. Neis's room. Students must have transportation home after the meeting. Contact Mr. Neis or Miss Kron if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
We are honoring veterans with events throughout the day at Beverly Manor and John L. Hensey Schools. Thank you to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for the United States of America! And, Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!
Attention all D50 families!
The Peoria Area Food Bank will be at John L. Hensey on November 16, from 4:30-6:30pm as a food distribution location. This will be a great opportunity to stock up on food before we are on Thanksgiving break. We hope to see you at Hensey's gym in 1 week!
Hensey Parents: Just a reminder we have our 3rd Grade Veterans Day Program this evening in the John L. Hensey Gym starting at 6:30. Please have students here by 6:15 and have them report to the library. At the conclusion of the program, there will be cookies that were provided from our Parent Teacher Club in the hallways to grab on your way out. If you are unable to find a parking spot upon arrival, please feel free to pull around to the back of the building to park on the blacktop. You will be able to enter the building from the blacktop area. We look forward to seeing everyone this evening!!
Congrats to these amazing students who sang and played with the ILMEA District 4 Honor Choir and Band this past weekend. What rock stars!
