Panther Press of Wild Rose

With the weather being so cold this past week, we had indoor recess everyday. It looks like the temperatures might be warming up a little bit next week (fingers crossed)! Please remind your student to dress warm (jacket, hats, gloves, scarf, etc.). Thank you!

Have a great weekend!

-Mrs. Solomon and Mrs. Salto

Valentine's Day Information

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures Reminder

Chicago Steel Family Night Out

Kindergarten Enrollment

Parents Night Out

PTO Information

D303 Preschool Lottery

Other Information & Important Dates

Valentines Day is just a few weeks away! There are not classroom parties that require volunteers. Teachers will be engaging in different activities with their classrooms or grade level. Should you choose to send in valentines with your child please know they should have a valentine for each student in their class. If the valentine includes candy, that is okay, just know we will be sending home any valentine day candy home for students and their families to determine what they can have. Candy will not be eaten here at school, but we completely understand that many valentines cards are candy and they will be allowed to be passed out.

If you are driving for arrival or pick-up you should be coming through the pick-up line. If you have to park, you should only be parking on the west side of Thornly (closest to the houses). It is very difficult for our buses to drive down Thornly when cars are lining both sides of the street. There is no parent parking allowed on Thornapple (west side of the school). The map sent earlier in the year is below this message for your viewing.

We would really appreciate your support in following these procedures. They really are developed and put in place for the safety of our students and drivers. Please do not be offended as we will be asking people that are not following these procedures to work with us and follow what has been put in place.

The D303 Discipline Advisory Committee is currently seeking participation from interested parents/guardians. The committee is structured to include representation from across the District, including community members, staff, and Administration.

The primary outcome of the committee is to review and update the District's discipline procedures. This work includes: Reviewing current discipline guidelines to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements. Aligning the District's student discipline procedures and student handbooks with current state legislation and policy updates.

The 2025-26 Meeting Schedule is as follows:

• Wednesday, February 4
• Wednesday, February 18
• Wednesday, March 4
• Wednesday, March 18
• Wednesday, April 8

The committee meets from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Lincoln Professional Development Center, Room 106. Interested participants should complete this form to express interest. The deadline for participation requests is Friday, January 23, 2026.

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

Medication whether prescription or over the counter can not be administered at school without a medication form completed by your child's physician. Please do not send medication in your child's lunchbox or backpack. The medication needs to be dropped off by an adult in the office in its original packaging with the doctor's order.

Please call 331-228-3000 to report absences and choose option "1" or email Sharon Flanigan at sharon.flanigan@d303.org

• Messages can be left 24 hours a day.
• Please leave your name, your child's name, your phone number, reason for the absence and your child's symptoms if ill.
• If you have alerted your student's teacher of the absence by email, please copy in sharon.flanigan@d303.org as well, to avoid an attendance verification daily call.

Please refer to Chapter 2 of the 2025-2026 Student Handbook for detailed district attendance policies and procedures. Click the button below for the handbook!

Families who wish to learn more about Free and Reduced-Price Meals or fee waivers can find information and application links on the District 303 website under Parents & Community.

• For Free and Reduced-Price Meals, visit: district.d303.org/foodservices
• For Fee Waivers, visit: district.d303.org/fee-waivers

Applications are available year-round for families whose household circumstances may have changed.

District 303 attendance procedures were updated and approved at the June 9, 2025, Board Meeting. All district procedures are available in the CUSD 303 Student Handbook found in the Parent/Community tab in the Information column of the districtd303.org website.

Updates to the attendance procedures were made to bring consistency across all schools within the district and to clarify student attendance expectations. One example of an update is the removal of the pre-arranged absence procedure. This aligns with the definitions of excused and unexcused absences found in Section 2.2.

NEW VACATION POLICY:

• The pre-arranged absence form and procedure are no longer in use

• Vacations during school days are discouraged and will be considered unexcused absences

• This change aligns with our commitment to maximizing instructional time for all students

We recognize that families sometimes need flexibility for travel or special circumstances. While we strongly encourage scheduling family trips during school breaks and holidays, we understand that this isn't always possible. We ask for your partnership in minimizing absences during the school year whenever feasible.

Families are encouraged to review the CUSD 303 Student Handbook to familiarize themselves with the districtwide procedures.

This awesome dance party is a public event and will take place in the small gymnasium at St. Charles North High School. The Project Dance proceeds support organizations within our district and our community that involve individuals with Special Needs. We provide a safe and comfortable environment where anyone and everyone is invited, no special attire is needed!

District 303 is proud to partner with the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) to offer our families broader access to information sessions and resources that support their child’s development.

For decades, GPS has been offering free programs that aim to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities. As a partner organization, District 303 will support promoting upcoming programs and their importance to our local community.

February 3 - After School Enrichment 3:40-4:40

February 4 - After School Enrichment 3:40-4:40

February 5 - After School Enrichment 3:40-4:40

February 10 - After School Enrichment 3:40-4:40

February 11 - After School Enrichment 3:40-4:40

February 12 - After School Enrichment 3:40-4:40

February 12 - Chess Club 3:30-4:30

February 13 - Valentine's Celebrations

February 16 - President's Day - No School

February 17 - SIP Day - No students

February 19 - Follow a Monday Schedule

February 24 - After School Enrichment 3:40-4:40

February 25 - Early Release 2:35

February 25 - After School Enrichment 2:35-4:40

February 25 - PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM

February 26 - 1/2 Day Parent Teacher Conferences

Email: Theresa.solomon@d303.org
Website: wildrose.d303.org
Location: 36W730 Red Haw Lane, St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (331)228-3000