Washington District 50 Schools

Happy Thanksgiving break!! With students being out of school this week it would be a great time to get those sports physicals done and out of the way! Sports physical must be on file BEFORE the student will be allowed to try out per IESA rules. Any questions or to see if your student has a up to date sports physical on file please reach out to Nurse Hedge; Email at [email protected] or by phone at 309-745-5847. Thank you!

Just a reminder tonight is the last night to order from the District 50 Spirit store, hosted by D50 PTC. Make sure you get those orders in for all your spirit wear needs - hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, we even have socks, pajama pants and a belt bag this year. All items will arrive in time to gift your Wildcat some school spirit this holiday season! Place your orders by the end of day today - click the link. https://d50-holiday2022.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Another reminder to get those sports physicals completed and turned in!! With the holiday's quickly approaching now would be a good time to ensure your student has an up to date sports physical on file. Sports physical must be on file BEFORE the student will be allowed to try out per IESA rules. Any questions or to see if your student has a up to date sports physical on file please reach out to Nurse Hedge; Email at [email protected] or by phone at 309-745-5847. Thank you! Gooo Wildcats!

Reminder: The school will be providing popcorn for everyone tomorrow November 18th, for our Thanksgiving feast. Please send your child to school with a juice box! Thanksgiving Break starts next week - no school the 21st through the 25th.

8 pallets of food have been delivered to John L. Hensey! Come to the blacktop by the playground and use door 12 to enter the gym! First come, first served!

Peoria Area Food Bank will be distributing food TONIGHT at John L. Hensey in the gym from 4-6! All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

HENSEY BUS CHANGES: WED, NOV 16... MORNING: PINK RIDERS taking Purple (approx same pickup times); PURPLE-TALL OAKS RIDERS taking Purple (approx same pickup times); ORANGE RIDERS taking Red (approx same pickup times); GREEN RIDERS taking Orange (slight delays); RED RIDERS taking Orange (slight delay)... AFTERNOON: PINK RIDERS taking Purple (slight delays possible); PURPLE RIDERS taking Purple (slight delays possible); ORANGE RIDERS taking Red (approx same times); GREEN RIDERS taking Red (approx same times); RED RIDERS taking Orange (slight delays). **Back to previous plan on Thursday... THANK YOU!

MANOR BUSES: WED, NOV 16... MORNING-#44 RIDERS taking #55-(Ms. Beach-approx same times); #55-TALL OAKS RIDERS taking #11 (Ms. Allison-approx same times); #33 RIDERStaking #11(Ms. Allison-approx same times); #11 RIDERS taking #33 (Ms. Allison-approx same times); #99 RIDERS taking #33 (Ms. Brooks-#11 Sundoer & #99 George Doehring Park–behind Fire Station riders - a few mins late).... AFTERNOON--#55-NON TALL OAKS RIDERS taking #55 (10-15min early drop times); #11 RIDERS taking #11 (10-15min early drop times); #55-TALL OAKS RIDERS taking #33 (10-15min early drop times)... #44 RIDERS taking #55–approx same drop times; #33 RIDERS taking #11–approx same drop times; #99 RIDERS taking #33 (Ms. Brooks)--drop times may swing a few mins either way... Thank you PARENTS, RIDERS, & DRIVERS! *Back to previous plan on Thursday...

HENSEY BUS CHANGES: WED, NOV 16... MORNING: PINK RIDERS taking Purple (approx same pickup times); PURPLE-TALL OAKS RIDERS taking Purple (approx same pickup times); ORANGE RIDERS taking Red (approx same pickup times); GREEN RIDERS taking Orange (slight delays); RED RIDERS taking Orange (slight delay)... AFTERNOON: PINK RIDERS taking Purple (slight delays possible); PURPLE RIDERS taking Purple (slight delays possible); ORANGE RIDERS taking Red (approx same times); GREEN RIDERS taking Red (approx same times); RED RIDERS taking Orange (slight delays). **Back to previous plan on Thursday... THANK YOU!

Sorry Manor parents.! Left off a few groups of AFTERNOON RIDERSfor tomorrow... IN ADDITION TO CHANGES ALREADY SENT... #44 RIDERS taking #55–approx same drop times; #33 RIDERS taking #11-approx same drop times; #99 RIDERS taking #33 (Ms. Brooks)-drop times may swing a few mins either way.

Manor AFTERNOON Bus Changes: WED, NOV 16... #55-NON TALL OAKS RIDERS taking #55 (10-15min early drop times); #11 RIDERS taking #11 (10-15min early drop times); #55-TALL OAKS RIDERS taking #33 (10-15min early drop times)... Thank you! *Back to previous plan on Thursday...

MANOR BUS CHANGES: WED, NOV 16... #44 RIDERS taking #55 (Ms. Beach-approx same times); #55-TALL OAKS RIDERS taking #11 (Ms. Allison-approx same times); #33 RIDERStaking #11(Ms. Allison-approx same times); #11 RIDERS taking #33 (Ms. Allison-approx same times); #99 RIDERS taking #33 (Ms. Brooks-#11 Sundoer & #99 George Doehring Park–behind Fire Station riders - a few mins late).

Mark your calendars! John L. Hensey will be a food distribution location for the Peoria Area Food Bank! Please come to Hensey and load up on food before Thanksgiving. We will be distributing food this Thursday, November 17 from 4-6pm. Can't wait to see you there!

November 15th is School Board Members Day in Illinois. We would like to offer a special thanks and recognition to our board members who serve as unpaid volunteers for the benefit of the students and the community. Thank you... George Garcia – President, Audrey Nielsen – Vice President, David Price – Secretary, Dane Ainsworth, Melissa Perhay, David Sherwood, and Lisa Uphoff.

Annnnnddd now, here are your Beverly Manor Wildcats of the Month!! (cue Bulls walk out music) Charles Tweed: Charles took time to speak with a student who was having a bad day and listen to them. Charles is consistently polite and thoughtful with his interactions with peers and staff members. He frequently does small things like hold doors open for others. Chloe Burton: Chloe is a great student who is always on task, works hard, and treats everyone with kindness and respect. She loves helping out in the classroom by sweeping at the end of the day. I truly enjoy having her in class. Jaxson Lee: Jaxson is a joy to have in class. He works hard and makes us laugh everyday. He is always early to class and gets to work right away. Jaxson is the definition of a Wildcat! Jaylynn Lindsey: Jaylynn is always kind and helpful to both adults and her fellow students. She always completes her work on time and is a joy to have in class! Blake Fisher: Blake has had a wonderful start to his year. He is great at participating in class, being respectful to adults and making sure all of his work is done well and turned in on time. Zamira Dalipi: Zamira is always a positive presence in the classroom. She gets along with everyone and always try her best in class. She is a great role model and always tries to get the class on task and working. She loves helping her teachers and just always brings a smile to everyone's face. Brayden Lopez: Brayden is a very hard worker. He is always on task and wanting to get his work done. He turns in his best work the first time he does it. Whenever he is asked to do something he always is willing to do it.

Thank you all who were able to attend our Veterans Day Program last night! The students loved sharing their program and it was wonderful to see so many community members there! Here is the link for the program recording for any who were not able to attend last night. If the link is not working please email Mrs. Clark at [email protected] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mQhcTAPvHsAuQ6cx_7FgJh0DwsAOK748/view?usp=sharing Thank you again!

On behalf of Washington District 50 Schools, we say thank you to all who have served our country!

Beverly Manor and its students are ready to celebrate our family members for their service in the U.S. military. Our gratitude goes out to all of our families and community members that dedicate their service to our country. Our Wildcats thank you!

Attention All 5th-8th grade girls interested in any winter sports!! With the holiday's quickly approaching now would be a good time to ensure your student has an up to date sports physical on file. Sports physical must be on file BEFORE the student will be allowed to try out per IESA rules. Any questions or to see if your student has a up to date sports physical on file please reach out to Nurse Hedge; Email at [email protected] or by phone at 309-745-5847. Thank you! Gooo Wildcats!

Our 2nd and 3rd grade Veterans Day Program is tomorrow! The students are so excited to share their program with you! The program is at 6:30pm on November 10th at the John L Hensey gym. Students should arrive at 6:15pm and go to the library to wait with their class. Students are welcome to wear anything red, white, or blue. We are so excited to have our program be in-person! Please feel free to park in any marked parking spaces on the property. The blacktop behind the school will also be open please feel free to park there as well. The program will also be live-streamed for any family that could not make it in person. We look forward to celebrating our community’s veterans!