Parent Letter

WACO
Parent Letter
April
21, 2016
2016
May 19,
Volume 47 Number 31
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 19
2 p.m. Girls/Boys State Track @ Drake
Friday, May 20
+1 Day
2 p.m. Girls/Boys State Track @ Drake
Sunday, May 22
2 p.m. Graduation
These WACO athletes qualified for the 2016 Iowa State High School Track
Meet that starts today in Des Moines. Qualifying athletes and alternates
are: (front, L-R) Jackson Roth, Justyn Chalupa, Bryce Achen, Colton Horak,
Beau Beckler, Jorge Chacon, (back, L-R) McKenna White, Angel Frier, Clara
Schmitz, Halle Kissell, Kasey Sutton, Mayme Hinh, and Kiana Miller.
Athletes Qualify for State Track
Congratulations to the WACO track athletes who qualified
for the 2016 Iowa State High School Track Meet, which starts
today in Des Moines. All athletes will compete in preliminary
events today.
Athletes and the events they will compete in are: Mayme
Hinh, shotput; McKenna White, Halle Kissell, Kiana Miller, and
Kasey Sutton, 4x100 Shuttle Hurdle; Kasey Sutton, Halle Kissell, Kiana Miller, and Angel Frier, 4x100m Relay; Angel Frier,
100m Dash; Bryce Achen, 200m Dash and 110m Hurdles;
Beau Beckler, Jackson Roth, Colton Horak, and Bryce Achen,
4x100m Shuttle Hurdle. Angel Frier and Clara Schmitz are alternates for the Girls 4x100m Shuttle Hurdle. Clara is also an
alternate for the Girls 4x100m Relay. Jorge Chacon and Justyn
Chalupa are alternates for the Boys 4x110m Shuttle Hurdle.
WACO’s track coaches are Shannon Rugg, Scott Meth, and
Tyler Kibbee.
Action Necessary for School Alerts
Iowa School Alerts is being deactivated effective June 30,
2016. A NEW Alert System is being created. GovDelivery Iowa
School Alerts. There will not be a "roll over" of users. In order to
continue receiving Alerts you will be required to register for
the New System. The GovDelivery- Iowa School Alerts will allow you to customize the type of Alerts you receive. Please
watch your email, our www.wacocsd.orgwebsite, and our regular media channels to register for the new Alert System.
Tuesday, May 24
5:30 p.m. JH Softball vs Lone Tree
5:30 p.m. JH Baseball vs Lone Tree
6 p.m. Preschool Graduation, Elem.
6 p.m. JV Softball @ Sigourney
7 p.m. V Softball @ Sigourney
Thursday, May 26
5:30 p.m. JH Softball @ Washington
5:30 p.m. JH Baseball @ Washington
Friday, May 27
5:30 p.m. JH Baseball vs Columbus
5:30 p.m. JH Softball vs Columbus
5:30 p.m. JV Baseball @ Columbus
5:30 p.m. JV Softball @ Columbus
7 p.m. V Softball @ Columbus
Saturday, May 28
10 a.m. V Softball Tourney, Home
Preorder Yearbook Now
If you have not ordered your WACO Junior High or High School students 2015-2016
yearbook, please order now to guarantee
that you receive your copy when they arrive
in August. Order through Payschools at
www.wacocsd.org or on www.jostens.com.
2016-17 Registration
Get a head start on 2016-17 registration. Log in to PowerSchool and make updates to any changes: new address, phone
number, and medical changes. You can
log in now and save time this summer!
See the attached documents for
more information.
Immunization Records
To Go to Senior’s Homes
To the Parents/Guardians of Seniors,
Your student’s immunization record
has been a part of his/her health file while
attending WACO. At graduation, we will
be sending that record to your home. We
will no longer keep it on file at school.
The record should be kept in a safe
place as you may be asked frequently for
this immunization record for colleges, employers, and health care providers.
Please be advised WACO Schools will
no longer have this record once it is sent
to you.
Wendy Leichty, RN
WACO High School
(319)-256- 6200
wendy.leichty@wacocsd.org
Parents of Music Students,
The baseball and softball concession
stand is being run by the Music Boosters
this spring and summer. Each year the
Music Boosters help to purchase new
equipment, music, instruments, instrument
repairs, costumes, props, and trips where
students work with clinicians.
The concession stand profits assist us
so we can continue helping the students
in the elementary, jr. high, and high
school.
If you are the parent of an elementary
orchestra or band student or the parent of
a student in band, orchestra, or chorus at
the jr. high or high school level, we are
asking for your help.
There will be a sign-up sheet at the
spring concerts. You can also call Audra
Barnhart at 256-6022 and sign up to help
at a game. Please consider helping us so
that we may continue to nurture the fine
arts in the WACO District.
Thank you,
The Music Boosters
Please Return
Library Books
All Elementary Library books
need to be returned and all fines
need to be paid as soon as possible.
If there are any questions about
this, please contact us at 319-6582931.
Last week teachers at the Elementary painted sunflowers as part of a celebration to celebrate retiring staff members Gary Vroom, Jenny Kaufman,
Marcia Peterson, Chris Alvine, and Laurie Davison.
Thank you, WACO School Board!
In recognition of the dedicated
service of Iowa school board
members, May has been designated School Board Recognition Month by the Iowa Association of School Boards. This
year’s theme is “School Boards
Matter: Making a Difference
for Iowa’s Students”. Please
join us by saying “thanks” to
our school board members:
Tim Graber, Tom Gerot, Barb
Shelman, Amy McLaughlin,
Brooke Carter and recognizing
their efforts throughout the
year
WACO Parent Letter has been published weekly during the school
year since 1968 by WACO Community Schools, 706 North Pearl,
Wayland, IA 52654. Articles, photos, and calendar items must be
submitted by Noon on Wednesday of the week in which they are
intended to be published, or and must contain the author’s name
and contact information.
Please submit to: Laurie Miles at WACO High School or email to
parentletter@wacocsd.org
“WACO Community Schools will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices based on race, color,
national origin, gender, age, religion, ancestry,
or any legally protected class.”
Seniors Receive Scholarships, Awards
WACO’s graduating seniors received local scholarships and school awards Tuesday night at the annual Awards Night.
The seniors pictured above were awarded certificates and gold cords to wear at Graduation for receiving a 3.5 or better GPA. Pictured are: (L-R)
Duncan Pickard, Jory Conrad, Justyn Chalupa, Cierra McArtor, Savana Weise, Kaitie Miles, Angel Frier,
Libby Skriver, Mason Barnhart, Bryce Achen, and
Jackson Gerot. For a complete list of award and
scholarship winners, please see the attached list.
Congratulations to all winners!
Foundation to Host Golf Outing
The WACO Community School District Foundation will
host a Golf Outing on
Saturday, June 4, at
the Washington Golf
and Country Club in
Washington.
This will be a 4person, best ball,
shotgun start tournament. Registration
begins at 2 p.m. and
the golf begins at 3
p.m.
Funds raised will
benefit WACO athletes and the community with the construction of a weight room and
fitness center.
Flag sponsors are appreciated on a first-come,
first-served basis. Team fees are $250.00 and include greens fees, 2 carts, and meal. Cost is $65/
person to be assigned to a team. Registration form
and additional information are available atwww.wacocsd.org
Morgan Graber watches as a chef at Pad Thai in Mt. Pleasant creates crab Rangoon as part of a +1 Class.
2016-17 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2016-2017 REGISTRATION
We're getting ready for next year! Beginning in early August you will be able to register your students online for the 201617 school year. We will no longer hold one official day for registration.

Registration letters will be sent in mid-July. Online registration will open early August and will be
communicated through parent email address on file, Social Media, and our regular media. If you do not have
online access you may come to the JH/HS building beginning Monday, August 8th, Monday-Thursday between
9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If online registration is open earlier we will notify you through our regular channels.
New families to the district should plan to leave extra time to register.

Registration payments: May be made online through PaySchools. (available at www.wacocsd.org > top black
bar) We ask you to please make arrangements for payment prior to the first day of classes.
CRITICAL INFORMATION: We encourage you to update your PowerSchool information BEFORE registration (and
as these changes occur throughout the school year.) If we do not have current information on record for you and your
student(s) we are unable to keep you informed. Updates to keep in mind:
 New phone numbers (daytime and mobile)
 Address change
 Medical change
 Email address
 Emergency contacts
This DOES NOT replace registration, this is only to help us have your most current information on file and save you
time this summer! Please note: this information is vital for us to communicate with you. In an increasingly paperless
society, and with tightening budgets it is vital information to us to keep you informed. This is especially critical in the
event of emergency.
 BUS ROUTES: Drivers will call the phone number we have on record for you prior to the first day of school.
At this time, no major changes are planned for bus routes. Calls may be in the evening, and weekends. Bus barn
phone number is 319-653-3695.
 Activity Calendar: Our activity calendar is our most up to date method of scheduled events. It is available on
our website: www.wacocsd.org
 2016-17 Supply List will be available on our website and included in the July mailing. NEW!! There are items
for 7th-12th grade added to the supply list.
Important Dates:
Thursday, August 18th- 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Elementary Back to School Night. Take your supplies to school and meet
your teacher!
Thursday, August 18th 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - 7th grade Orientation- JH/HS, a refresher from your spring visit to the
JH/HS building
Monday, August 22nd- first day of school
ATTENDANCE: The attendance of your students(s) is important to us, and to the State of Iowa. If your student(s) will be
missing time from school please call in to our attendance line. Elementary: 319-658-2931, JH/HS: 319-256-6200. Feel
free to leave us a message. In the event we notice your child(ren) are not in attendance we will call in to make sure you are
aware. Also note, parent notification letters indicating benchmarks of absences are required by the State of Iowa. WACO
is legally required to send these letters home.
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WACO CSD 2016-2017 School Calendar
August/September
Summary of Calendar
M
15
August 22 - May 25
Hours in Classroom: *
1st Semester: 76/570
2nd Semester: 72 /540
29
T
16
23
30
05
12
19
26
06
13
20
27
22
*Student Time
Th
18
25
01
F
19
26
02
07
14
21
28
08
15
22
29
09
16
23
30
12/90
04
11
18
25
01
05
12
19
26
02
07
14
21
28
04
28/210
32/240
36/270
10
17
24
01
11
18
25
02
48/360
52/390
08
15
22
29
09
16
23
60/450
64/480
06
13
20
27
03
9/2
9/5
9/9
9/16
9/23
9/30
10/7
10/14
10/20
10/21
16/120
20/150
24/180
40/300
44/330
HOLIDAYS:
Labor Day (9/5)
Thanksgiving (11/24)
Christmas (12/25)
New Years (1/1)
Easter Sunday (4/16)
+ 1 Days are:
9/2; 9/16; 9/30;
10/14; 10/28; 11/11;
12/2; 2/3; 2/17; 3/10;
3/24; 4/7; 4/28; 5/12
PD Days are:
8/26; 9/23; 10/7;
10/21; 12/9; 12/16 *;
1/27; 3/31 *; 5/5; 5/19
* Make up if needed
8
15
22
29
05
12
19
26
06
13
20
27
9
16
23
30
03
10
17
24
31
06
13
20
27
07
14
21
28
06
13
20
27
07
14
21
28
03
10
17
24
01
04
11
18
25
02
08
15
22
09
16
23
04
11
18
25
01
05
12
19
26
02
30
08
15
22
29
72/540
76/570
09
16
23
02
10
17
24
03
92/690
96/720
100/750
104/780
09
16
23
30
10
108/810
24
31
05
12
19
26
03
06
13
20
27
04
07
14
21
28
05
11
12
19
26
May
10
17
24
80/600
84/630
88/660
18
25
END OF 2ND Q/SEMESTER
TEACHER WORK DAY
Snow MakeUp, If necessary
PD
Plus 1
Snow MakeUp, If necessary
P/T CONF: 2/20 (ELEM) 2/21 (HS) 2/23 (DIST)
2/17 Plus 1
2/24 Teacher Comp Day
3/3
Snow MakeUp, If necessary
3/9
END OF 3RD QUARTER
3/10
April/May
Visit our
Activity Calendar
www.wacocsd.org
Plus 1
PD
PD, or Snow Make Up Day
12/23-1/2 Christmas Break
Classes in Session All Day
1/12
1/13
1/20
1/27
2/3
2/10
06
13
20
27
03
March
Makeup Days,
as needed: 12/16; 1/20;
2/10; 3/3; 3/31
12/2
12/9
12/16
1/6
February/March
08
15
22
01
Plus 1
Teacher Comp Day
Plus 1
Teacher Comp Day
11/19-11/27 Thanksgiving Break
68/510
January/February
02
09
16
23
30
Plus 1
Labor Day ( No Classes)
Classes in Session All Day
Plus 1
PD
Plus 1
PD
Plus 1
END OF 1ST QUARTER
PD
10/28
11/4
11/11
11/18
56/420
December
07
14
21
28
New Staff In-service
P/T CONF: 10/24 (HS) 10/25 (ELEM) 10/27 (DIST)
November/December
7
14
21
28
Events
8/17 (All Staff InService) 8/18 (PD) 8/19 Work Day
8/22 First day of classes
8/60
8/26 PD (Professional Development )
October/November
03
10
17
24
31
Date
8/16
4/30
September
TOTAL DAYS/HOURS: *
148/1110
W
17
24
31
Days/
Hours*
Plus 1
3/13-3/19 Spring Break
3/17 Teacher Comp Day
112/840
3/24 Plus 1
116/870
3/31
PD, or Snow Make Up Day
4/3-6; 4/7 4/3-6 IA Assessment; 4/7 Plus 1
120/900
4/14-4/17 Easter Break
124/930
4/21 Classes in Session All Day
128/960
4/28 Plus 1
132/990
5/5
PD
136/1020
5/12 Plus 1
5/19 PD
140/1050
5/21 Graduation 2:00 p.m. Senior last day 5/17
144/1080
5/23 PK Grad and last day of classes- PK
148/1110
5/25 Last day of classes
5/26 TEACHER WORK DAY
5/17
Senior
Awards
Night!
WACO High School
Wayland, Iowa
May 17, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Congratulations!
WACO AWARDS NIGHT
May 17, 2016
6:00 p.m.
PRESENTER
AWARD
RECIPIENT
Mr. Robert Meyer
Wayland State Bank Scholarship
Alfredo De La Cruz
Mr. Jeff Thomas
Iowa Bar Association American Citizenship Award
Kaitlin Miles
Mr. Ken Winkler
Ed Thomas Award
Bryce Achen
Mr. Bert Miller
Quiz Bowl Letters
Mason Barnhart
Jackson Gerot
Duncan Pickard
Libby Skriver
Ms. Michele Dyer
Great River Valley Scholarship
Jackson Gerot
Mr. Gary Messer
Adoniram Lodge No. 120 Scholarship
Libby Skriver
Mr. Ken Gibson
Ralph K. Gibson & Inger B. Gibson Scholarship
Jackson Gerot
Mrs. Renea Reichenbach
WACO Youth Athletic Association Scholarships
Bryce Achen
Justyn Chalupa
Jackson Gerot
Mrs. Renea Reichenbach
WACO Education Association Scholarship
Cierra McArtor
Mr. Chad Edeker
National Honor Society Blood Drive Scholarship
Alfredo De La Cruz
Mr. Chad Edeker
Peoples Savings Bank Scholarship
Duncan Pickard
Mr. Chad Edeker
Nancy Renfro Memorial Scholarships
Angelique Frier
Kaitlin Miles
Mr. Chad Edeker
N. Elizabeth Graber Memorial Scholarship
Savana Weise
Mr. Chad Edeker
Dallas W. Leichty Memorial Scholarship
Kaitlin Miles
Mr. Chad Edeker
Richard L. Wagner Scholarship
Cierra McArtor
Mr. Jeff Nance
Science Scholarship
Bryce Achen
Mr. Jeff Nance
J. C. Wooley Award for Excellence in Citizenship
Kaitlin Miles
Mr. Jeff Nance
J. C. Wooley Award for Excellence in Scholarship
Jackson Gerot
Mr. Jeff Nance
Iowa State University Cardinal Leadership Scholar Award
Bryce Achen
Mr. Jeff Nance
Iowa State University Cardinal Leadership Scholar Award
Iowa State University President’s Award
for Competitive Excellence
Iowa State University Luther & Blanche Williams/
Robert & Evelyn Tiemeyer Scholarship
Duncan Pickard
Mr. Jeff Nance
University of Iowa Hawkeye Achievement Award
University of Iowa - Iowa Heritage Award
Angelique Frier
Angelique Frier
Mr. Jeff Nance
University of Iowa Old Gold Scholarship
University of Iowa - Iowa Heritage Award
Jackson Gerot
Jackson Gerot
Mr. Jeff Nance
University of Iowa – Iowa Scholars Award
Kaitlin Miles
Mr. Jeff Nance
University of Iowa – Iowa Scholars Award
Libby Skriver
Mr. Jeff Nance
University of Northern Iowa Distinguished Scholar Award
Mason Barnhart
Mr. Jeff Nance
University of Northern Iowa Distinguished Scholar Award
Justyn Chalupa
Mr. Jeff Nance
University of Northern Iowa Distinguished Scholar Award
Savana Weise
Mr. Jeff Nance
Silver Service Cord Recipients
Mason Barnhart
Cierra McArtor
Kaitlin Miles
Duncan Pickard
Duncan Pickard
Duncan Pickard
Libby Skriver
Mr. Jeff Nance
WACO Scholastic Awards
Cheyenne Sedlacek
Mr. Jeff Nance
President’s Award for Educational Achievement
Jory Conrad
Cierra McArtor
Mr. Jeff Nance
President’s Award for Educational Excellence
Bryce Achen
Mason Barnhart
Justyn Chalupa
Angelique Frier
Jackson Gerot
Mr. Jeff Nance
Kaitlin Miles
Duncan Pickard
Libby Skriver
Savana Weise
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
Gallon Grad Award
Libby Skriver
Mr. Jeff Nance
Kirkwood Career Academy Criminal Justice Medallion
Cheyenne Sedlacek
Mr. Chad Edeker
Prudential Service Award
Duncan Pickard
Mr. Chad Edeker
Math Award
Kaitlin Miles
Mr. Chad Edeker
Science Award
Jackson Gerot
Mr. Chad Edeker
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award
Justyn Chalupa
Mr. Chad Edeker
Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Award
Libby Skriver
Mr. Jeff Nance
Governor’s Scholar Recognition Award
Jackson Gerot
Mr. Jeff Nance
American Citizenship Award
Bryce Achen
Justyn Chalupa
Angelique Frier
Jackson Gerot
Kaitlin Miles
Mr. Jeff Nance
The Hawkeye All-Area Citizen Scholars
Bryce Achen
Mason Barnhart
Angelique Frier
Mr. Jeff Nance
Golden Triangle News Service Awards
Libby Skriver
Jackson Gerot
Mr. Jeff Nance
Des Moines Register Academic All-State
Kaitlin Miles
Mr. Jeff Nance
Scholastic Excellence Award
Savana Weise
Mr. Chad Edeker
Distinguished Athlete Awards
Bryce Achen
Cierra McArtor
Staff Sgt. Drew Hinck
Scholar/Athlete Award
Angelique Frier
Duncan Pickard
Mr. Chad Edeker
Most Outstanding Female Athlete Award
Marner Award
Cierra McArtor
Bryce Achen
Mr. Chad Edeker
Justin C. Reschly Memorial Award
Jackson Gerot
Mr. Chad Edeker
Bernie Saggau Award
Justyn Chalupa
Mr. Jeff Nance
Principal’s Outstanding Leadership Award
Jackson Gerot