Panther Press of Wild Rose
October 3, 2025
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
"This year marked Wild Rose Elementary’s 3rd Annual Glow Dance-A-Thon — and it was the most epic one yet! The our PTO raised over our goal!! Thanks to the generous support of the school community.
Funds will go toward exciting new additions to recess and PE, as well as enhancing a wide range of PTO-sponsored programs — including After-School Enrichment, unforgettable assemblies, field trips, birthday books (from the new "Birthday Book Vending Machine"), milestone celebrations for Kindergarten and 5th Grade, One Book One School, family events, and much more!
Way to go, Wild Rose!" We are beyond grateful for the amazing Wild Rose Community!
HIGHLIGHTS ADDED TO THIS WEEK
Book Fair
Potluck Dinner
Family Fall Festival
McTeacher's Night
Esti-Mystery
PTO Information
Kick-a-Thon
St. Charles Public Library Food Drive
Other Information & Important Dates
BOOK FAIR
POTLUCK DINNER DURING CONFERENCES
FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
McTEACHER'S NIGHT
CREATE AN ESTI-MYSTERY
RECESS OPPORTUNITIES
SMART DEVICE PROCEDURES AND POLICY
Smart Device Procedures in D303Learn more about the D303 cell phone procedures, effective August 13, 2025 (the first day of the 2025-2026 school year).
PTO SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
PTO BOARD
LOST AND FOUND
ATTENDANCE
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 button below for handbook!
MENUS
KICK-A-THON
D303 is Supporting the St. Charles Public Library With Their Food Drive.
VOLLEYBALL CLINIC
WRITER'S WORKSHOP
WASCO SOFTBALL
Wasco Baseball is excited to share that starting in Spring 2026, we will officially offer Recreational Softball leagues alongside our long-standing baseball program. Our focus is on providing a fun, local experience for girls beginning at age 4 (Tee Ball) and growing through grade-based leagues into middle school, depending on enrollment.
If a recreational softball league interests your family, please complete the survey below. This survey is simply to help us gauge interest and plan age groups. Your response will help our Board of Directors, along with newly added softball-specific board members, design the best possible program for the community.
We can’t wait to build this new chapter of Wasco Athletics with you. Thank you for your continued support as our Board of Directors works to grow and strengthen both Wasco Baseball and Wasco Softball.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTREL8cpzzPHOXMENVM64Ns3XvLAl5hJt6ojOLJw2Ip9CHEA/viewform
ATTENDANCE POLICY UPDATES
D303 Attendance Procedures Update
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.
DISTRICT D303 CALENDAR 2025-2026
PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
Parent Education & Empowerment Series: Guiding Students from Avoidance to Achievement
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.
D303 AT SCARECROW FEST
PLAYGROUPS
VOICES
District 303 Partners With GPS Parent Series
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.
Wild Rose Dates to Remember
October 3 - Kick-A- thon 5:00 at STCE
October 7 thru 10 - Anderson's Book Fair
October 8 - Run a Friday Schedule
October 9 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School for Students
October 10 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, No School for Students
October 13 - Indigenous People's Day, No School
October 16 - Chess Club 3:30-4:30
October 21 - PTO Meeting 9:30-10:30
October 24 - Windy Acres Fall Family Event
October 28 - McTeacher Night 4:30-7:30
October 29 - Early Release 2:35
October 31 - Halloween Parade
October 31 - Halloween Celebrations
Wild Rose Elementary School
Email: Theresa.solomon@d303.org
Website: wildrose.d303.org
Location: 36W730 Red Haw Lane, St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (331)228-3000