Washington District 50 Schools

School is out for the summer...so now it's time to keep those Teens and Tweens busy. Check out the Washington District Library summer programming to keep your summer packed with fun.

As gas prices soar and inflation makes our wallets sore, let's work together to prepare our kids to explore ways for financial galore. Register your child (ages 8-13) for Washington State Banks "Busy City" financial literacy mini camp. This is a digital world experience where students receive the opportunity to learn money smart habits. Registration ends July 15th and is limited to 15 children per age group. Register at the Washington Library or call 309-444-2241 to register.

Heading into summer vacation please keep in mind the health requirements for any student entering K, 2nd and 6th grade! See the attached flyer for specific details on what is needed. Our local health department is also trying to help out with these obtaining these requirements by hosting a couple Back to School Clinics, see the attached flyer for details on that as well! As always don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, Nurse Hedge @ khedge@d50schools.com

Join us this summer as we host the Washington District Library summer events at John L Hensey!! See flyer for dates and crafts!

Reminder - boys basketball skills sessions coming up - FREE Incoming 4th-5th Grade 8:00-9:30 May 31, June 1, 2 and June 14, 15 16 Incoming 6th-7th-8th Grade 9:30-11:00 May 31, June 1, 2 and June 14, 15, 16 Contact Mr. Schertz for a form or sign up using the link below https://www.canva.com/design/DAE5vzmqv3Y/CsmN9BSSEo2vCyXKnMfQQQ/view?utm_content=DAE5vzmqv3Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

We are starting registration for our new Pre-K program for 3 and 4 year olds! Please stop in the office at John L Hensey to fill out a registration packet Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 2:30pm. We will need a certified birth certificate, as well as three proofs of address. Please call 309-745-3625 with any questions.

Please see the attachment to view next year's school calendar.

District 50 Schools would like to invite our families to a show at Five Points Washington this Saturday, May 21st. The family-friendly ensemble, Buckets and Boards, will be performing, including a number with WCHS Jazz Ensemble, in a 3pm concert. Students will receive a FREE ticket to the event and parents will need to purchase a $10 ticket for admission in advance. A chaperone is available for Beverly Manor students if parents are unable to attend. If your student or family needs transportation, a bus will leave Manor at 2:40pm and return at 5:15pm. If you want to attend, buy tickets, or have questions, please contact Beau Biedscheid, bbiedscheid@d50schools.com OR Amy Freeman, aafreeman@wacohi.net http://buildingforbriansfamily.com/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m6igrBJ6Rt5ryxN1ApGxSl0d3BwVK4_F/view?usp=sharing

SAVE THE DATE Attention all incoming 5th through 8th graders who will be in need of a sports physical for next school year!! District 50 along with OSF will be hosting a Sports physical clinic in June and again in August, see flyer for details. Scheduling options will be coming soon, keep a look out! Any questions, contact Nurse Hedge @ khedge@d50schools.com

STEAM Sign-Ups! Act fast, Act now! STEAM Permission Slip: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bkrz7c-QJfTTycHi5M4nxzSHP_yet8gDfl2MYx53gec/edit STEAM Summer Courses: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L8vo85AtswzlGsKy1a98kZ2DLnyj9pQM67TVgGOVn7I/edit

Attention Kindergarten & Early Childhood parents: Just a reminder that the last day of school for Kindergarten and Early Childhood students is tomorrow Thursday, May 19. This is a full day of attendance. We hope all of our youngest students have a great summer!!

A reminder that our last day of student attendance is a half day, next Thursday, May 26th. Beverly Manor School dismisses at 11:00 a.m. and John L. Hensey School lets out at 11:30 a.m. This year's final school calendar is attached.

District 50 Families, time is running out to sign up for our Let's Get Social Family Scavenger Hunt and the musical comedy show "Buckets N Boards." Sign up through the link below to join us at Manor at 2:00 for a Scavenger Hunt and prizes and then a trip to Five Points for "Buckets N Boards." Sign up: https://forms.gle/wcgSaQVSTb2i55tT9

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District 50 Schools would like to invite our families to a show at Five Points Washington this Saturday, May 21st. The family-friendly ensemble, Buckets and Boards, will be performing, including a number with WCHS Jazz Ensemble, in a 3pm concert. Students will receive a FREE ticket to the event and parents will need to purchase a $10 ticket for admission in advance. A chaperone is available for Beverly Manor students if parents are unable to attend. If your student or family needs transportation, a bus will leave Manor at 2:40pm and return at 5:15pm. If you want to attend, buy tickets, or have questions, please contact Beau Biedscheid, bbiedscheid@d50schools.com OR Amy Freeman, aafreeman@wacohi.net

Good afternoon, WCHS will be live streaming our 8th grade ceremony this evening for those unable to attend. please visit their school website linked below for the stream link. If you are attending in person, please remember to grab your tickets as you head out the door. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiXoRkCWqu-qK-YA2ij11sw

Attention 3rd-7th grade parents and students! Summer is approaching, and STEAM activities are available at Beverly Manor. We are currently taking reservations but are in need of more students to make this opportunity a reality. If your child is wanting to attend, please see the hyperlink for a copy. You may email the completed form back to Mr. Poole at jpoole@d50schools.com or send it back with your child. We plan on lots of fun and engaging learning opportunities. STEAM Permission Slip: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bkrz7c-QJfTTycHi5M4nxzSHP_yet8gDfl2MYx53gec/edit STEAM Summer Courses: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L8vo85AtswzlGsKy1a98kZ2DLnyj9pQM67TVgGOVn7I/edit

HENSEY BUS CHANGES - MONDAY, MAY 16—ONLY Red Bus out… MORNING: Purple will pick up Red AND Purple riders at approx same times… AFTERNOON: Purple will take Red and Purple riders home. PURPLE RIDERS WHO DO NOT LIVE @ TALL OAKS will be dropped 10-15 mins later; all other Purple & Red riders will be dropped @ approx normal times. No other changes.

MANOR BUS CHANGES - MONDAY, MAY 16—ONLY Bus #11 will not be in service… MORNING: Bus #55 will pick up Bus #11 riders… AFTERNOON: Bus #55 riders will take #11 riders; DROP-OFF TIMES FOR RED BUS #11 RIDERS MAY BE UP TO 15 MINS EARLIER... *Aside from #11 afternoon times, all other pick-up & drop-off times today should vary by only a few mins.

Tonight is your last chance to see Beverly Manor’s production of Dr. Evil and the Basket of Kittens at Connect Church. You will laugh! You will fall in love with kittens! Be warned: you also might be destroyed by Dr. Evil! Come out and support the D50 Drama Club!