SAME BUS PLAN ON TUESDAY. The same changes as Monday will be in place on Tuesday (at both schools) as we adjust again to only having 3 buses available. Thanks for your patience!
Are you prepping for summer activities and camps yet?
If so, ICC's College for Kids registration is officially open.
College for Kids is an enrichment program for students entering grades 4-12. Courses are designed to stimulate creativity, promote curiosity, and encourage engagement. Check out this year's classes in their new digital catalog below:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/rbtyu/jeze/#p=1
ECE screenings are coming up on April 19, 2023. Please call 745-3196 ext. 381 to schedule your appointment!
Peoria Area Food Bank will be at John L. Hensey on Thursday, March 23 (THIS THURSDAY) with lots of food supplies! We hope to have doors open from 4:00-6:00pm for families to come and get FREE food! See you on Thursday at Hensey!
HENSEY BUSES THIS AFTERNOON - MAR 20: RED & GREEN RIDERS ON ORANGE (Red/10min delays; Green @ Melrose-behind fire station/10min delays; all other/no changes); PINK & PURPLE-NON TALL OAKS RIDERS ON PINK (no changes); ORANGE & PURPLE-TALL OAKS RIDERS ON PURPLE (no changes). THANKS
updated! – MANOR BUSES THIS AFTERNOON - MARCH 20: #11 RIDERS on #33 (10-15 min early); #99 RIDERS on #55 (10-15 min early); #44 RIDERS on #44 (no changes); #33 RIDERS on #55 (no changes)... AND… #55 (all) & CHILDTIME RIDERS on #33.
MANOR BUSES THIS AFTERNOON - MARCH 20: #11 RIDERS on #33 (10-15 min early); #99 RIDERS on #55 (10-15 min early); #44 RIDERS on #44 (no changes); #33 RIDERS on #55 (no changes).
Did you miss the Book Fair at Hensey last week? Fear not! Our online store will be open through March 26! Please use the link below. Happy shopping!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnlhenseyelemschool
HENSEY BUS CHANGES - MONDAY, MARCH 20 - MORNING: RED & GREEN RIDERS on Orange (Green/Sherwood-10-15 delay; Red/15 min delay; Green/Melrose--behind fire station-15 min delay); PINK, CHILDTIME, ROLLING MEADOWS SOUTH, TALL OAKS RIDERS on PINK (Tall Oaks/5 min delay); ORANGE RIDERS on Purple (no changes). THANK YOU
MANOR BUS CHANGES - MONDAY, MARCH 20 ---- MORNING: #11 & #99 RIDERS on #33 (#99/Sherwood Park & OTP–no changes; #11/ a 10-15 mins delay; #99/Melrose-behind fire station-a 10-15 mins delay); #44 RIDERS on #44 (no changes); #33 & TALL OAKS on #55 (#33/no changes; Tall Oaks/730am). Thank you!
4 BUSES - THURSDAY, MARCH 16 — HENSEY — MORNING: GREEN RIDERS on Yellow–no changes; ORANGE RIDERS on Orange–no changes; PINK RIDERS on Pink–no changes; PURPLE TALL OAKS & RED RIDERS on Purple–no changes. — AFTERNOON: GREEN & RED RIDERS on Yellow–MELROSE-behind fire station 5-10 min delays-other riders 5-min delays; PURPLE TALL OAKS & ORANGE RIDERS on Orange–no changes; PINK RIDERS on Pink–no changes; PURPLE NON-TALL OAKS on Purple–no changes.
4 BUSES - THURSDAY, MARCH 16 — MANOR — MORNING: 99 RIDERS on 22–no changes; 33 RIDERS on 33–no changes; 44 RIDERS on 44–no changes; 11 & 55-TALL OAKS RIDERS on 55–no changes. — AFTERNOON: 11 & 55-TALL OAKS RIDERS on 22—10-15 min EARLY; 99 RIDERS on 22–no changes; 33 RIDERS on 33–no changes; 44 RIDERS on 44–no changes; 55-NON TALL OAKS RIDERS on 55–no changes. THANK YOU!
MANOR BUS CHANGE: BUS #11 RIDERS will arrive 10-15 min EARLY this afternoon... we apologize for the inconvenience. We are having a mechanical issue with Bus #11. Thank you!
Final reminder for TONIGHT'S FAMILY READING NIGHT! We have so many activities planned, starting with a guest speaker from 5:30-6:30. We will then have breakout sessions from 6:30-7:30 including the book fair, bingo, pie walk, sight word fishing, Blooket, bookmark making station, book giveaway, and craft! Hope to see you tonight!
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, a herbicide treatment will be applied near the backstop behind John L. Hensey School. For questions, contact 309-745-8914.
Click the image below to access the school board candidates flyer for Washington District 50 Schools.
Wondering where the stations will be for tomorrow's Family Reading Night? Please see the attached building map to find the locations for all of our amazing activities we have planned! See you tomorrow, March 14, from 5:30-7:30!
Our Manor teachers submit star students each month that exemplify the Will of a Wildcat (Cooperative, Always Responsible, Treating others with Respect, and Safety). Congrats to our nominees for the month of February and join us in celebrating them!
Memphis Jones: Memphis is a kind student who always tries his best. I have observed him helping other students - not by giving them answers, but by prompting them back to what was discussed in class, or directing them to use resources available to them. He is patient with his peers and respectful to staff.
Jessalin Ibanez: Jessalin is a new student to D50 this year and she has excelled tremendously. She keeps up with her schoolwork, she is friendly with other students and has made quite a few friends! She is a great addition to our school!
Kaycen Vaughan: Kaycen is always following classroom rules and strives to do the right thing. He cares a lot about the quality of the work he turns in daily. He has a huge heart and is willing to help his classmates.
Jaxson White: Jaxson has been doing a phenomenal job in all of his classes and has been helping his fellow classmates on projects with and without even being asked to. He has been doing great work and always has a funny story or comment to share when talking with his teachers. He has had a great month and is set to finish the year on a very strong level!
Addi Gama: Addi always has a great attitude and is very conscientious about her work! She is a joy to have in class!
Alex Tolentino: Alex is doing wonderfully this year. He is one of my shining stars in math and always does his best in every subject.
Kiersten Smithee: Kiersten is one of the kindest souls you will meet. She is polite and always willing to help out in the classroom. She excels on all of her assignments and is an amazing artist!
Arriana Jackson: Arri always turns in her work on time, stays on task, and never causes any disruptions. She helps her peers and is kind to others! None of the teachers have ever had any issues with her performance.
MaKendra Kreichgauer: MaKendra is a great example of responsibility and perseverance. She always makes sure to stay on top of her notes and her work, even if she is absent. MaKendra also takes every opportunity to apply herself and learn more. Keep up the amazing work!
Kate Mingus: No matter how many distractions are around her, Kate always manages to stay focused and work hard at whatever she sets her mind to. She is always setting a great example by working hard and showing kindness and respect to her peers and teachers. Keep up the awesome work, Kate!
Alexia Force: Alexia is such a great student all around. She is respectful, continuously follows directions, and helps around the classroom. She is very kind to peers and teachers and anyone would be lucky to have her as a friend.
Dylan Forinash: Dylan is such a hard worker in everything that she does. She gets along with everyone in class and always comes in with a smiling face. She wants to be a part of the classroom discussions and is willing to help out anyone that needs it. She is such a joy to have in class and has a great head on her shoulders.
Aidan Moore: Aidan is always reliable and is always on top of getting his work done. He gets along with everyone in class and is willing to help out in any way that he can. I never have to worry about him getting in to trouble and is on task.
Isabelle Wade: She has made great strides with her voice recently! She has become much more confident is and is transitioning into being a leader among her section.
BUS UPDATE: Bus #11 / Red Bus --- 15-min delays anticipated; began morning routes about 5 mins ago. We are sorry for the delays this morning. Thank you for your patience.
MANOR & HENSEY --- BUS #11 - RED (Ms. Allison) will run approximately 10 MINUTES LATE THIS MORNING... please be advised...