Casey-Westfield CUSD #C-4

Reminder: No school this Monday due to the President's Day holiday. Enjoy the 3 day weekend! C-W Schools

We can't wait to see all our 8th graders at Freshman Orientation next week!

Parents: This is a reminder that the 2023 Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey opened on Jan. 24, 2023. The survey window will close on March 31, 2023. Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ We appreciate you investing your time in taking the survey! If you have any questions, please call 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Dear Parents, Each year Casey-Westfield parents are asked to participate in a survey about your schools and staff. Below you will find a link to our 5 Essentials Survey. This survey provides us with quality feedback that we use to make improvements in curriculum and other essential needs within the district. We value your opinion and appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey. 2023 Illinois Parent Survey Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ The survey closes March 31, 2023. Thank you in advance for taking the time to let us know how we are doing!

HELP WANTED - One to One aide Monroe Elementary School has an immediate opening for a one-to-one aide. Applicants must have a high school diploma. Preference will be given to applicants with two years of post-secondary study, Associates Degree, or have passed the Paraprofessional Test. This position requires physical mobility and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Duties include assisting a student with basic and educational needs as directed by teachers/staff. Hours are 7:45 am - 3:15 pm on student attendance days per the District calendar. This is a 9 month position. The starting pay is $13.46/hour. Interested applicants should send a letter of application and resume, including current phone number, to Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@caseywestfield.org or a completed application to Monroe Elementary, 301 E. Monroe, Casey, IL 62420. Application deadline is Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Applications may be picked up at Monroe Elementary or Casey Westfield Unit office at 401 E. Main St, Casey, IL 62420.

Help Wanted Monroe Elementary School is seeking applicants for a cafeteria helper from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on student attendance days for the remainder of this 2022-23 school year. Starting salary: $15.00 per hour. Candidates should pick up an application at Monroe, the Unit Office, or email Linda Campbell at linda.campbell@caseywestfield.org. Deadline to apply is January 11, 2023.

Monroe Parents: This week is a busy week of finishing up the quarter, parties and dress up days. Soooooo, it seems fitting that we throw one more thing at you. Picture retake day is Thursday, December 15. Any student that did not have their picture taken on September 30 will have their picture taken along with any student that needs a retake. If your student needs a retake please send the student with proofs that they received from the original picture day.

Beginning tonight and continuing at every home game we are bringing back the Half Court Shot! Come out and help support Post Prom while cheering on our Warriors! 🏀💵

⚾️✨Tonight is the night! ✨⚾️ Come to the HS cafeteria from 4-7 pm for an all you can eat Fish and Chicken Tender Fry to support the JH and HS Baseball programs. Tickets will be available at the door!

Jr./Sr. High School picture retakes are coming up. Save the Date!

HELP WANTED: Monroe Elementary School has the following vacancy: Classroom aide Applicants must have a high school diploma. Preference will be given to applicants with two years of post-secondary study, Associates Degree, or have passed the Paraprofessional Test. This position requires physical mobility and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Duties include assisting student(s) with basic and educational needs as directed by teachers. Hours are 7:45 am - 3:15 pm on student attendance days beginning on January 3, 2023. The starting pay is $ 13.46/hour. Interested applicants should send a letter of application including current phone number to Linda H. Campbell at linda.campbell@caseywestfield.org or complete an application and return to Monroe Elementary, 301 E. Monroe, Casey, IL 62420. Applications available at CW Unit office or Monroe Elementary School.

Noodles have arrived! Staff worked on sorting and distributing today. If students were able to haul the noodle order home, we let them. If your child(ren) had a big order, we will contact you Monday for pick-up arrangements. Thank you for your patience!

Recently, Casey-Westfield High School Business Teacher Tori Hale was recognized as the “2022 Outstanding Secondary Educator of the Year” by the Illinois Business Education Association. Colleagues in the business education community nominate a deserving candidate for this award, and the winner is selected after consideration of a number of different criteria. Mrs. Hale was recognized for her consistent and continuous effort to mentor new and pre-service educators throughout the state and her innovative activities, projects, and strategies that she incorporates into her lessons. Congratulations, Mrs. Hale!

The last day to bring in books for the Book Swap is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 16th. Students will have the opportunity to "swap" on Thursday.

The 5K Turkey Trot is only 10 days away! This is the final fundraiser for the Class of 2024 for prom this year, plus it is a great way to burn off some calories before Thanksgiving dinner! It is $20 to preregister and $30 to sign up on the day of the event. Thank you for supporting the CW Class of 2024! You can sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Casey/VirtualCaseyIL5KTurkeyTrotCWClassof2024! If you are not able to physically participate there is an option to donate

Students are getting excited about the upcoming book swap! Please read the flyer for details. The last day to bring in books is Wednesday, November 16th.

It is a season to be thankful. There is no school tomorrow due to Election Day. We should be thankful we have the right to vote! We will be in attendance this Friday on Veterans Day. Many thanks to all of our veterans for their service to our country and the freedoms we enjoy every day! -CW Schools

REMINDER! We will be hosting the Digital Safety Presentation tonight at 6pm in CW Arts Hall. This is a free event that will provide information about how to keep our students safe when online. With social media becoming more and more relevant in our students' lives, knowing how to keep them safe when communicating online is top priority. Everyone is encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity! We hope to see you all there!

Reminder: Tomorrow is Costume Preview Day!

SAVE THE DATE! Next Wednesday, November 2nd at 6pm in C-W Arts Hall parents are encouraged to attend a free presentation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. A representative will be sharing important information regarding how to stay safe and avoid online risks! Please attend this presentation and use it as an opportunity to have ongoing internet safety talks with your children.