Panther Press of Wild Rose

It's been a packed short week of learning! Today is the end of Trimester 2 and we head into the last trimester of the school year!

Just a little reminder: while we had a wonderful little gift of nice weather it is still winter. Please be sure students are coming to school dressed for outside. We always want to be sure our students are prepared and ready no matter what mother nature sends our way. It looks like March is going to come in like a lion ;0).

We could really use family support to help our students practice their responsibilities. It would be helpful if families could help their children be sure their Chromebooks are charged and ready for the school day. With state testing in the coming weeks, it would be great practice for our students to plug in nightly and come ready to use their Chromebook just in case. Thank you for your support.

Next week has some different scheduling pieces: Thursday is a half-day for students. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm, NO LUNCH will be served on Thursday. Friday is a SIP day for staff, there is no school for students next Friday, February 27th.

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Mrs. Solomon and Mrs. Salto

Spring Assessments

Cougars Reading Club

5 Essentials Parent Survey

PTO Fundraiser Feedback

Kindergarten Enrollment

Dental Forms Due

PTO Information

Other Information & Important Dates

Each year D303 participates in the 5Essentials Survey. This survey is completed by parents, staff and students in grades 4-11. You can find information regarding the survey here , including the link to complete the survey. We strive for as much participation as possible, so if you can take the time to complete the survey, it would be greatly appreciated. Our 4th and 5th grade students will complete their survey during the day with their classroom teacher. You can find the parent survey here.

For additional information, please visit our D303 5Essentials page.

The survey window will close on March 13, 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 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

February 27 - School Improvement Day - No Students

March 4 - Town Hall

March 9 - March 12 - Winter/Spring Bookfair

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

March 12 -- Bookfair and BINGO Night 5:00-7:30

March 16 - March 20 - ELA IAR Assessment in the Morning

March 24 - 1st and 3rd Grade Music Performances

March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break

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