Panther Press of Wild Rose

Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring such a fun Wheel of Wisdom assembly today! Our students and staff got to spin the wheel, answer trivia questions, and dance. It was a great opportunity to come together as a school community, to cheer for one another, and to have fun!

Have a nice weekend,

Mrs. Solomon

CogAT

Urban Air Spirit Night

Big Hearts of Fox Valley

Food Donations Extended Until November 21st

Windy City Bulls

Winter Shop is Coming

PTO Information

Maddie's Mittens

Other Information & Important Dates

Dear Parent:

Between November 10 and November 21, 2025, 3rd and 5th graders will be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). The test consists of three sections, 90 minutes of total test time, broken into nine 10-minute tests. Your child’s principal will communicate the exact dates for testing.

The Cognitive Abilities Test measures a student’s verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning abilities which can facilitate their learning and problem-solving. Information gathered from CogAT scores may be used to adapt instruction and programs to the needs and abilities of students. It may also provide insight into a student’s readiness for advanced academic programming such as the Academically Talented program. For more information on Academically Talented students click here: https://district.d303.org/programs/accelerated-placement. Student results will be sent home in December. We appreciate your support of our academic programs and your partnership in facilitating your child’s learning.

Please feel free to contact your building principal or one of the people below if you have any questions.

The Wild Rose PTO is excited to sponsor 5 children from District 303 through the Big Hearts of Fox Valley Christmas Sponsorship Program! Please click here to sign up to shop for one item or several!

Over the next few weeks, students at Wild Rose Elementary will take part in lessons about Digital Citizenship and responsible Chromebook use. These lessons will conclude with a “Chromebook Reset,” where students will remove personal stickers, clean their devices, and receive a school-branded name sticker.

Our goal is to remind students that their Chromebooks are learning tools and should be used responsibly both at school and at home. Thank you for supporting our efforts to help students use technology safely, respectfully, and with purpose.

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  Smart Device Procedures in D303

  Learn more about the D303 cell phone procedures, effective August 13, 2025 (the first day of the 2025-2026 school year).

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 absence and your child's symptoms if ill.
• If you have alerted your students 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.

Join us for an engaging and practical three-part series designed to help parents navigate the growing challenges of anxiety and school avoidance. Led by Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions, these sessions will give parents tools to:

• Recognize anxiety in their child and understand its impact on learning and growth.

• Learn strategies to balance empathy and compassion with boundaries and expectations.

• Gain concrete tools to support positive school attendance and resilience.

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Dates: October 8 • October 22 • November 12

This series is designed to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, offering tools and strategies that foster belonging, perseverance, and achievement. Together, we can create the support and consistency children need to thrive. Please note: An interpreter/translator will be available for families who need language support.

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.

November 11 - Veteran's Day Breakfast 8:05-8:45 AM

November 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly 2:15 PM

November 13 - Chess Club 3:30-4:30 PM

November 19 - Early Release 2:35 PM

November 19 - Grades on HAC

November 24 - November 28 - Thanksgiving Break

December 1 - December 5 - Winter Shop in the Gym

December 4 - PTO Family Fun Event 5:00-7:00

December 10 - Orchestra Concert @ Thompson 6:00-7:00 PM

December 11 - Chess Club 3:30-4:30

December 15 - Band Concert @ Thompson 7:00-8:00 PM

December 19 - Winter Celebrations 2:10-3:10 PM

December 22 - January 3 - Winter Break

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