Congratulations to the winner of our Tragedy genre, Haven Crouch! Thank you to everyone who voted!
Congratulations to WCHS DAR & SAR Recipients: Hagen Hoy & Maggie Dickte. They were nominated by the staff because they each demonstrate dependability, leadership, service and patriotism.

Wanda Kendall invites ECE and Kindergarten students to join in on the Holiday fun starting the Week of December 18 - December 22. View the graphic for ECE and Kindergarten dress up days for Holiday Spirit Week 2023!!
[Mon 12/18 is Rudolph Red: Wear red and dress like Rudolph]
[Tue 12/19 is Head to toe tidings: Wear festive accessories]
[Wed 12/20 is Embrace your inner Grinch: Wear green and dress like the Grinch]
[Thu 12/21 is Cozy flannel and plaid tidings: Wear flannel and plaid clothing]
[Friday 12/22 is Sweet dreams in your PJs: Wear regular or holiday pajamas]

We celebrated Austin Marcier and Matthew Howaniec today. Both will be attending Olivet in the Fall!!

Image created by: Madison Hughes

GRS Winter Break Countdown
Monday Dec. 18th - Dec. 22nd
Mon. Dec. 18th - Ugly / cozy sweaters or sweatshirts
Tues. Dec. 19th - Festive headwear / accessories
Wed. Dec. 20th - Wear red & / or green
Thurs. Dec. 21st - Warm flannels and plaid
Fri. Dec. 22nd - Holiday pajamas

Mrs. Curry's 7th grade rotation class is raising funds to donate to Ronald McDonald House and St. Jude to buy necessities for sick patients. The Junior High will be hosting a GIVE BACK Project fundraiser on December 12th, 13th, and 14th, where students will be able to pay $1.00 each day to wear pajamas (12/12), hats (12/13), and holiday attire (12/14).

Attention Warrior Fans: Oakwood has canceled the JV girls basketball game on Monday at Watseka. There will be a varsity game only starting at 6:00 pm.
WJHS Student of the Month
6th: Law Rigsby, Sophia Mohlar, Adrian Fox, Aubrey Wichtner
7th: Bryce Wesley, Samantha Macias, Braydon Gibson, Ashley Barnett
8th: Tate Parsons, Sydnie Ward, AJ Barnes, Ellie Rabe

Help Mrs. Henneike choose a winner from the Tragedy Genre. Please vote by Monday, December 11. The winner will be announced on December 12.
Stories: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TGxNo2cx3eyHERJLD3igP7yZHbIujlF5?usp=drive_link
Voting Link:
https://forms.gle/iohQuUbxDmQ2BrMD7
We hope to see you at our 2nd and 3rd grade Jingle Bell Concert tomorrow at GRS! Doors open at 5, concert starts at 5:30.

Student Council will be having a Porkburger Drive-thru on Thursday, December 14!

Image by Madison Hughes

Congratulations to WCHS IL State Scholars!
Haven Meyer, Dorothy Harms, Evan LaBelle & Jack Combes

The second and third graders will be presenting The Jingle Bell Jukebox - The Flip Side.

Out next Parent Connect dates are January 11 & January 25 from 5:30 - 6:30 at Wanda Kendall Elementary. Check out this December calendar for fun activities to do each day with your child!

What: Elks Hoop Shoot
Where: GRS
When: Sunday doors open at 11:30- Contest @ 12
Who: Both Boys & Girls age 8-13

Mark your calendar for the 20th Annual Watseka Holiday Boy's Basketball Tournament!

TOYS FOR TOTS DONATION DRIVE - 11/29 & 12/2 during the WCHS Girls Basketball Games.

Congratulations to Lauren Tegtmeyer for writing the winning story for the Romance genre!
