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McNair Principal Sean Monahan braves the cold with some Jean McNair students. Welcome to Winnebago CUSD #323

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Our core beliefs and values The following belief statements describe deeply held beliefs that influence our actions in Winnebago District 323:

  • We believe that children are the hope and future of our world; therefore our primary function is to educate all students for a successful future.
  • We believe that excellence is achieved through a rigorous and engaging curriculum and structured activities beyond the classroom.
  • We believe every child deserves quality teachers.
  • We believe measurement of progress is essential to achieve improvement.
  • We believe that teaching and learning flourish in a safe, clean, disciplined, and nurturing environment.
  • We believe that family, school, and community are vital partners in the learning process.
  • We believe that all individuals deserve respect and are responsible for their own actions.
  • We believe that we are responsible to our community to provide prudent fiscal management.

Winnebago Scholastic Bowl advances to Sectionals

Submitted by ellisk on 03/11/2010 at 2:45 pm

The Varsity Scholastic Bowl won the regional championship last night at Byron! The team now advances to the Sectional Tournament held at Winnebago on Saturday. This is the 10th consecutive regional championship for Winnebago.

Dorothy Simon Spring Picture Orders due March 19

Submitted by manderaf on 03/11/2010 at 12:37 pm

Spring picture proofs being sent home, orders need to be returned NO LATER THAN March 19. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Winnovation Earns Excellence in Engineering Award at Greater Kansas City Regional!

Submitted by earlya on 03/09/2010 at 3:36 pm

It was an exciting week of robotics competitions at the Greater Kansas City Regional!  Winnovation was awarded with the Excellence in Engineering Award, for our six wheel swerve drive (a first in FIRST Robotics), powerful kicking mechanism, and arm system that allows the robot to be suspended from a tower in the middle of the playing field. 

High School Spanish Students teach second graders

Submitted by CunningM on 03/09/2010 at 12:03 pm

Members of the Winnebago High School Spanish Class visit Dorothy Simon Elementary Second Graders each month for enrichment classes. As part of the outreach project, seniors teach second graders lessons they have prepared themselves.

Jean McNair Announces Student of the Week March 1

Submitted by CunningM on 03/09/2010 at 11:10 am

Jean McNair Announces Student of the Week March 1

Sports & Shorts - Mar. 8

Submitted by MaherS on 03/08/2010 at 8:33 am

Mark Your Calendars - March Events at Dorothy Simon

Submitted by manderaf on 03/04/2010 at 8:41 am

Mark Your Calendars…

How Parents Can Help Students Taking ISAT Tests

Submitted by manderaf on 03/04/2010 at 8:38 am

Starting on March 2, third grade at Simon Elementary will be taking standardized tests. Third grade takes the ISAT – Illinois Standard Achievement Test. The test dates will start on March 2 through March 12 from 8:45-10:00 a.m. and will cover the areas of Reading, Math, and Writing.

Seward hosts Olympics

Submitted by CunningM on 03/02/2010 at 10:37 am

Seward Early Learning center hosted their own Olympic games last week. Activities included: Speed Skating, Mogules, Snowball Fight, Winter Wear Relay, Two-Man Bobsled, Olympic Ring Toss and Broom Hockey.

Seventh grade students tour Pepisco Chicago Sustainability Center

Submitted by CunningM on 03/02/2010 at 10:02 am

Winnebago Middle School students visited the Pepisco Chicago Sustainability Center as part of their Seventh Grade Thought Processors eCybermission Team project.

Third quarter ends March 19

Submitted by CunningM on 03/02/2010 at 9:39 am

Jean McNair's third quarter grading period will end Fri., March 19, and report cards will be sent home on Wed., March 24.  The fourth and final quarter of the school year will begin on Mon., March 22 and we have much to do prior to the year ending. 

We are all hoping the 4th quarter will bring warmer, spring weather…I know we’re ready for it! 

Spring Picture Day April 12

Submitted by CunningM on 03/02/2010 at 9:36 am

Jean McNair Spring Picture Day will be Mon., April 12.  More information will be sent home with students.

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