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May 2021
The Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District #11 is committed to providing a quality education that empowers students to live productively. We promise to promote:
Collaborative learning environments Academic excellence
Real-world learning experiences Deeper thinking
Service and support
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE FROM MRS. WARNER
As we are getting prepared to close the 2020-2021 school year, I again want to extend my gratitude for the support and positivity from all of the stakeholders in the Warrensburg-Latham CUSD #11 community. Our teachers and staff approached new challenges with a smile on their faces and were motivated to educate students and promote the health and safety of everyone. Our parents and students were patient, resilient, and flexible as we facilitated new schedules, teaching methods, bus routes, food service models, etc. It took all of us working together to overcome the challenges of COVID this year. Thank you for your continued support!
Email Change for All WL Employees
The district is in the process of transitioning to Gmail for all employees. Moving forward, we will not be using the wl.k12.il.us email any longer. All staff currently have a functioning wlcusd11.org email account. Accounts are currently being updated on district web pages and directories. Please make note of changes in your contacts.
2021-2022 School Calendar & Daily Schedule
The approved 2021-2022 school calendar is included in this newsletter. We are planning for a traditional full school day from 8:00 a.m.-3:01 p.m. We will have an early dismissal every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. as the district did prior to the pandemic. This early dismissal allows for the district to provide continual professional development to teachers as allowable by the State Board of Education. We are hoping and planning for pre-pandemic conditions with IL in Phase 5 at the start of the school year. However, if we have not reached Phase 5, we may still face some pandemic-related restrictions within the schools. For example, we may still be limited to 50 students per bus, we may still be required to wear facemasks, and we may still need to adjust food service due to required 6 foot distancing when facemasks are off.
2021-2022 District Fees
The approved 2021-2022 district fees list is contained in this newsletter. There are some items, such as the Instructional Fee and Athletic Fee, that have increased due to significant increases in cost to the district as a result of transitioning to one-to-one with Chromebooks for all students and significant costs associated with increases in athletics through the IL Elementary School Association (IESA) and IL High School Association (IHSA). There has also been a slight increase in the cost of lunch prices to meet the USDA requirements. We have not seen an increase in the majority of fees for the district since 2012-2013.
WLHS/WLMS Summer School
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birthdays will also have the option to complete behind-the-wheel requirements at no cost. Building principals will be sharing more information, making parent phone calls, and planning to hold an informational meeting for parents & students. For more information, please contact Mr. Downing or Mr. Hoffman.
Dates: June 1st-24th – Students will attend in-person Mondays-Thursdays and will have remote work to complete on Fridays.
Time: Students will attend 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cost: $150 per student
*Transportation will be available if needed. We ask that transportation be consistent, as we will not have the ability to alter routes, number of students, etc.
Remote Learning in 2021-2022
As included in the April newsletter, it is critical for families to know that WL will ONLY offer remote
learning to students who have a documented medical condition that puts them at increased risk of severe illness in relation to COVID-19 or who reside with an individual with an increased risk of severe illness in relation to COVID-19. Remote learning will no longer be an option as a personal preference for
students/families. For a student to be eligible for remote learning, a physician’s note documenting the medical condition and the increased risk factor in relation to COVID-19 is required. If your student will be eligible for remote learning in 2021-2022, please communicate with your building principal (including providing a
physician's note) no later than May 21st. WL is planning to utilize an out-of-district online education provider to provide remote learning. Your student’s instruction and assessment would be facilitated by an out-of-district instructor. The district’s philosophy is that in-person learning is the best method of instruction.
Upcoming Important Dates
May 3rd-7th – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 21st – Last day of attendance for students
May 23rd – WLHS Graduation
May 24th – Remote Planning Day – No student attendance or online instruction – End of 4th Quarter
May 25th – Teacher Institute Day – No student attendance
As always, please keep lines of communication open with your student’s teachers and principal regarding any learning or social emotional concerns, so we can approach any issues as a team.
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Warrensburg-Latham CUSD #11 Key Dates for 2021-22
August 2-6 IHSA Athletic Shut Down
Wednesday, August 4 New Student A-K Registration 8-2 Thursday, August 5 New Student L-Z Registration 8-2
Monday, August 16 No School—Teacher Institute (Open House from 6:00-7:30) Tuesday, August 17 No School—Teacher Institute
Wednesday, August 18 1st Day of Student Attendance
Monday, September 6 No School—Labor Day Friday, September 24 Homecoming
Monday, October 11 No School—Columbus Day
Wednesday, October 13 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:00-6:30 Friday, October 15 End of 1st Quarter
Wednesday, October 20 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:00-6:30
Wednesday, November 24-26 No School—Thanksgiving Break
Friday, December 17 End of 2nd Quarter & 1st Semester Monday, December 20-January 1 No School—Winter Break
Monday, January 3 No School—Teacher Institute Tuesday, January Students return to school Monday, January 17 No school—M. L. King Day
Monday, February 21 No School-President’s Day
Friday, March 11 End of 3rd Quarter Monday, March 28-April 1 Spring Break
Monday, April 4 Students return to school Friday, April 15-18 No School—Easter Holiday
Saturday, May 7 Prom
Sunday, May 22 Graduation
Tuesday, May 24 *End of 4th Quarter—Last day of student attendance Wednesday, May 25 No School—Teacher Institute
Thursday, May 26-June 2 Emergency Days (Needed if district cancels school)
* This date may change if the district uses any emergency dates for any reason.
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2021-2022 SCHOOL FEES
INSTRUCTIONAL, ATHLETIC, PARKING FEES Fees
K-5 Instructional Fee (Curriculum, Agenda, Technology, etc.) $125.00 6-12 Instructional Fee (Curriculum, MS Agenda, Wellness, Technology)
*must be paid prior to beginning extra-curricular/athletics $165.00
Accounting (Simulation Package) $40.00
Driver’s Education *must be paid prior to the driving portion of class $250.00 Vocational Course Fee ($125 per semester, $250 per year) $125.00
Parking Permit ($25 per semester, $50 per year) $50.00
Athletic/Activity Fee (per sport/activity), waived upon 4th sport/activity per student $60.00
1st-12th Google Chromebook Insurance $35.00
ATHLETIC ADMISSIONS High School Ticket Prices
Adults $4.00
Students 3.00
Senior Citizens 65 & Older/Children 5 and Under Free
Middle School Ticket Prices
Adults $3.00
Students $2.00
Senior Citizens 65 & Older/Children 5 and Under Free
*Athletic events that utilize the GoFan app will have a $1.00 per ticket fee
*Admission to events such as regional, sectional, State may vary due to IESA/IHSA
BREAKFAST & LUNCH PRICES
Breakfast K-5 $1.50 Breakfast 6-12 $1.75 Adult Breakfast $2.00 Lunch K-5 $2.80 Lunch 6-12 $3.00 Adult Lunch $3.50 ITEM PRICE
Bacon Egg Cheese Scramble/Egg Omelet 1.25
Bagel w/Cream Cheese 0.75
Baked Potato 1.50
BBQ/Hot Wings 1.50
Biscuit & Gravy 1.25
Bosco Stick/Garlic Bread/Sweet Roll 0.50
Bottled Water/Izze Carbonated Juice Drink 1.00
Breakfast Sandwich/Breakfast Pizza 1.25
Cereal Bar/Nutri-Grain Bar/Cereal Bowl 0.75
Cheese Stick 0.50
Cheeseburger 1.25
Cheez Its Crackers/Goldfish Crackers 0.50
Chef Salad/Taco Salad 1.75
Chicken & Noodles/Chicken Alfredo 1.50
Chicken Fajitas/Chicken Wrap 1.50
Chicken Fried Steak/Chicken Patty Sandwich 1.50
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Chili/Soup 1.50
Chips 0.50
Cinnamon Roll/Glazed Donut 1.00
Deli Sandwich 1.75
Fish Fillet Sandwich 1.50
French Fries/Mashed Potatoes 0.75
French Toast Sticks 1.25
Fresh Fruit Cup/Fresh Veggie Cup 0.50
Fruit—Apple, Banana, Orange 0.50
Fruit Roll-Up/Fruit Gushers 0.50
Gatorade/Propel, SoBe Flavored Water/Vita Flavored Water 1.50
Grandma’s Cookies (2-pack) 0.75
Granola Bar 0.50
Grilled Cheese Sandwich 1.50
Hamburger Horseshoe 1.50
Hamburger/Hot Dog 1.00
Hash Brown Casserole 1.25
Homemade Cookie/Cake 0.50
Ice Cream Cup/Italian Ice/Sherbet Cup 0.50
Italian Beef Sandwich/Johnny Rib Sandwich 1.50
Large Juice 1.25
Large Milk 1.00
Large Muffin 1.00
Lasagna Roll Up 1.50
Macaroni & Cheese 1.50
Mini Corn Dogs 1.50
Mini Donuts 0.75
Mini Meatball Sub 1.50
Mini Pancakes/Waffle Sticks 1.25
Nachos & Cheese Cup 1.00
Oatmeal Crème Pie 0.50
Orange Chicken/Popcorn Shrimp 1.50
Pancake Wrapped Mini Sausage 1.25
PB & J Sandwich 1.00
Pizza Slice/Pizza Bread 1.25
Pop Tart 0.75
Pudding Cup/Jello Cup 0.50
Rice Krispy Treat 0.75
Salisbury Steak 1.50
Small Juice/Small Milk 0.30
Spaghetti & Meatballs/Rotini with Meat Sauce 1.50
Tacos/Walking Taco/WL Nachos/Papa Nachos 1.50
Yogurt Cup/Yogurt Tube 0.50
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MARCH 24, 2021 BOARD BRIEFS
Approved the consent agenda containing approval of minutes, approval of executive session meeting minutes, destruction of recordings, monthly financial statements as presented, and approval of March bills
Teresa Bailey, Business/HR Manager, provided a monthly financial update
Approved the hiring of:
o Nicole Jones as ES Special Education Teacher
o Erin Horne as ES Recess/Lunch Supervisor
o Patrick Parks as Assistant to the Director of Technology
o Brandon Becker as Custodian
o Mary Scanavino as MS Track & Field Coach
Approved the renewal/rehiring of certified staff
Approved the honorable dismissal/reduction in force of certain educational support personnel
Approved job description for the Assistant to the Director of Technology
Cheryl Warner, Superintendent, presented a proposal for a WLMS/WLHS Academic Liaison position to begin 2021-2022 to assist the buildings with interventions for struggling students, credit recovery, and creation of an intervention system with common assessment tools. The position was Board approved.
Approved the summer 2021/FY2022 maintenance and technology projects
Cheryl Warner, Superintendent, provided updates and information about WL, county, and region COVID data as well as scheduling options for the reminder of the school year
Administration provided building updates
Meeting adjourned
WARRENSBURG-LATHAM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION UPDATE
Warrensburg-Latham Educational Foundation, WLEF, is a non-profit organizationconsisting of parents, former educators, alumni, and community members. WLEF works to expand our students’ educational opportunities through classroom grants, scholarships, and recognizing our graduates’ academic excellence. Many of the grants are funded to help our students become critical thinkers who are self-sufficient, skilled communicators, and who are socially and emotionally competent in their community.
The WLEF is having a REVERSE RAFFLE beginning April 22. Tickets are $20 and all
proceeds go right back into the school and will be used for grants for our WL teachers. In the past, grants have been given for alternative seating in classrooms, books, STEM supplies, and most recently, COVID relief, specifically webcams for classrooms.
There are 3 ways you can purchase a ticket:
1. You can purchase a ticket online! Simply go to the District website - https://www.wl.k12.il.us/ THEN select ONLINE PAYMENTS. You will need to login to RevTrack, then you will scroll down & select WLEF. You will see an option to donate or purchase a raffle ticket on the left side of the screen. 2. Purchase a ticket from any of the WLEF Trustees: Mike Pasquariello, Rocco Dominick, Danniel
Wentworth, Wendy Jalley, Melanie Brown, Tim Hoffman, Jennifer Hopkins, Dagen McKenzie, Nanci Murphy, Kim Pyle, Nicole Godfrey, Justin Lyon, Staci Buchholz, and Cheryl Warner.
3. Stop by the District Office and purchase one!
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An early bird drawing will take place on Friday, May 7. One ticket drawn will win $250. The final drawing will be held on June 5th at a LIVE event (details to come). The grand prize will be $1250 or 25% of ticket sales revenue. The 5 finalists must be present to win (you can name a proxy) and will have the option of splitting the pot or eliminating a finalist. This process will continue until all finalists agree on splitting or 1 winner is left. Support your school! The WLEF Trustees shared WHY they serve on this board and love supporting initiatives such as the Reverse Raffle...
Rocco Dominick said "I like serving on the WLEF Board because money we raise goes toward scholarships for graduating students. It is an honor to recognize the students selected for their hard work and know that the WLEF is helping them continue their education."
Dagen McKenzie, Trustee of WLEF said "This year the WLEF was able to help the school with financial burdens due to COVID. I have been impressed with the technological advances the district was able to make and am glad to be a part of the behind the scenes efforts to help make this possible."
All of the monies collected will be used to benefit WL Schools. Go get your ticket & thank you in advance for your support!
If you wish to get involved with the WLEF, please check out our page on the school website, on Facebook @Warrensburg Latham Educational Foundation or contact any of the board members. Thank you again for all your support!
WLEF Officers & Trustees
Mike Pasquariello (President), Rocco Dominick (Vice President), Danniel Wentworth (Secretary), Wendy Jalley (Treasurer), Melanie Brown, Tim Hoffman, Jennifer Hopkins, Dagen McKenzie, Nanci Murphy, Kim Pyle, Nicole Godfrey, Justin Lyon, Staci Buchholz, and Cheryl Warner
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS FROM MR. DOWNING
Hello WLHS Families,
I hope this newsletter finds all of you well, and I’m sure all of you are also finding yourself in busy mode with the school year coming to a close. This may not have been the ideal school year for many of us, but even as I reflect back from last year's end of the school year, I see many more positive things going on around us. It has been great to finish out the year together with many of our students back in-person, sports being able to
compete, extra-curricular activities starting up, students’ grades improving, teachers being able to support and meet the needs of our students, and, most of all, seeing our children smile because they are able to be around their friends.
As we move forward in the month of May, we will have a lot going on to close out the end of the school year. We will also make sure there is more detailed information concerning each event as we move
forward. One of the main questions that many students and parents have asked is about summer school. We are going to be having summer school from June 1-June 24 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday through Thursday in-person, and each Friday will be a remote day. The cost will be $150 for each person and will be open for students that would like to earn credit for any class(es) they have failed. We will begin to send out more
information and sign ups in a few weeks. We will also offer “Behind the Wheel” for part of our summer school program. Coach Fricke has already reached out to students that will qualify for driving this summer.
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May 5th: Award Night and Induction into National Honor Society
May 12th: Remote Learning Day for HS 9th, 10th, and 12th graders only!
o 11th graders will be taking a mandatory state science test
May 14th: Seniors Last Day for Grades
May 16th-21st Senior Week Starts
May 21st Last Day for ALL students
May 23rd Graduation
Again as we move forward, more information will be sent out. Please make sure to check your email because that is our main way of getting information out to our families. The students will receive an email regarding the return of chromebooks, cases, and chargers before they leave for the summer. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or the office!
ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
Congratulations to the following seniors on being selected as Illinois State Scholars: Gavin Butts
Brady George Allana Hayes Isabella Oliver
Rachel Smith
REMINDER FOR SENIORS
Seniors must have filed the FAFSA or turned in the FAFSA waiver to Mrs. Billingsley to be able to graduate. This must be done by May 1. If you need assistance, please email Mrs. Billingsley at
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS FROM MR. HOFFMAN
We are in the final push for the end of school. At the beginning of the school year, we asked for everyone’s patience and support during this new time in education. We could not be happier as we all worked together to provide the best learning environment for our students. Thank you for what each of you have done to support the school district.
The first full week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. If you have a second, please write a short email or send a note thanking your student’s teacher. We are so lucky to have such wonderful teachers at WLMS. Students will be receiving next year’s schedules soon. Elective choices may be limited this year as we change some things up from the past. We want to focus our attention on our core subjects, as we know there are some instructional gaps that were caused from this Pandemic. We will make all attempts to place students in their top choices for electives. We will be offering Choir and Band to all grade levels for next year. Please notify the office if you have any questions about schedules.
Due to our current restrictions, WLMS will not be hosting an 8th grade dance to end this school year. We are currently working to still plan an event for just our 8th graders. We know it will be different, but we want the students to have one last middle school event before heading to high school.
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students to assist them through the program. The program is scheduled to take place in the month of June, but some students may finish before that. Administration will reach out to families whose student is recommended to use this program in order to move on to the next grade. If families want more information, please email me at [email protected].
Chromebook/Hotspots: We will be collecting student Chromebooks and chargers the last week of school in
May. Remote learners will also need to turn those in to the middle school office that week. Any lost or broken Chromebooks may require additional fees upon returning. Please check with the MS office to arrange a drop off time if you are a remote learner.
Thank you to everyone that helped make this year successful. I would like to wish the best to our 8th graders as they move on to high school!
Some WLMS important dates:
May 3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 16th 6-12 Band Concert 6th grade 2:00, 7/8 grade 3:00 May 21st Last student Day
Great Students! Great Teachers! Great School!
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS FROM MRS. ANDERSON
Dear WLES Families,
Below are some dates and information as we near the end of this school year: May 3rd-7th: State Testing for 3rd-5th graders
May 3rd-7th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 17th: Chromebook and Hotspot Return for in-person learners May 21st: Chromebook and Hotspot Return for remote students May 21st: Last Day of School for Students
May 24th: Remote Planning Day: No in-person or remote learning
As we look forward to next school year, we are planning for a return to normalcy with the school schedule (this school year taught me to not be so confident in my plans, though). Our families have been so patient with us throughout the changes this school year. I wanted you to know where my head is at with regard to next year’s school structure (as long as ISBE/IDPH guidelines allow). Remote learning will only be for those students with a doctor’s note for themselves or someone in their household. Remote learning will also look different, as we are looking into options for a 3rd party to do this for us, so that our teachers can focus solely on the in-person learners. I will keep families updated as plans are solidified and decisions are made!
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May
2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 9 a.m. WR @ Lincoln, Auburn, Beardstown 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4:30 p.m. BB @ St. T 4:30 p.m. G SOC @ Mattoon 4:30 p.m. SB @ St. T 4:30 p.m. MS T vs. Sullivan 6:30 p.m. JV BB @ St. T 7:30 p.m. 6-12 Choir Concert 4:30 p.m. BB vs, Sullivan 4:30 p.m. SB vs, Sullivan 4:30 PM B&G T vs. Tuscola, St. T. Shelbyville 6:30 p.m. JV BB vs. Sullivan 6:30 p.m. WLHS Academic Awards Night 6 p.m. MS WR vs. Clinton & Mt. Zion 7:15 p.m. NHS Induction Ceremony 4:30 p.m. BB vs. Mt. Zion 4:30 p.m. SB @ Mt. Zion 4:30 PM B & G T @ Lincoln 6:30 p.m. JV BB vs. Mt. Zion 6:00 p.m. WR @ Rantoul & Bismark
Special Olympics Spring Games Set-up 9 a.m. MS TRK @ IESA Sectional @ M-F 4:30 p.m. BB @ Shelbyville 4:30 p.m. G SOC @ Mt. Zion 4:30 p.m. SB @ Shelbyville 6:30 p.m. JV BB @ Shelbyville 10 a.m. BB vs. M-F 10 a.m. MS WR @ Lincoln, 11:30 a.m. JV BB vs. M-F 8 a.m. Special Olympics Spring Games 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4:30 p.m. BB @ Tuscola 4:30 p.m. G SOC vs. Riverton 4:30 p.m. SB @ Tuscola 6-7:30 p.m. Cheerleading Clinic HS Gym 6:30 p.m. JV BB @ Tuscola 4:30 p.m. B & G T @ Macon-Piatt Invite @ Monticello 6-7:30 p.m. Cheerleading Clinic HS Gym 6:30 p.m. JV BB vs. Pana 6-7:30 p.m. Cheerleading Clinic HS Gym 12:45 p.m. Dance Team Tryouts HS Gym 4:30 p.m. BB vs. Meridian 4:30 p.m. SB vs. Meridian 5 p.m. G SOC @ St. T 6 p.m. Booster Club Mtg. 6:30 p.m. JV BB vs. Meridian 6 p.m. WR vs. Mt. Zion & Lincoln 6 p.m. MS WR vs. Shelbyville & Mahomet-Seymour 12:45 p.m. Dance Team Tryouts HS Gym 4:30 p.m. BB vs. A-O 4:30 p.m. SB @ A-O 6:30 p.m. JV BB vs. A-O 6 p.m. WR @ Shelbyville & Taylorville 12:45 p.m. Dance Team Tryouts HS Gym 4:30 p.m. BB vs. Clinton 4:30 p.m. G SOC vs. Pana 4 p.m. SB vs. Clinton 4:30 p.m. B & G T vs. Mt. Zion & Sangamon Valley 5 p.m. Cheerleading Tryouts HS Gym
6:30 p.m. JV BB vs. Clinton
10 a.m. G SOC @ Meridian
10a.m. WR vs. Clinton & Charleston 11:30 a.m. SB @ Tri-City 12 p.m. BB @ Tri-City 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 p.m. MS & HS Band Concert--HS Gym 4 p.m. Baccalaureate @ Four Square Church 4:30 p.m. BB @ Clinton 4:30 p.m. G SOC @ Monticello 5 p.m. MS WR @ Monticello 6 p.m. WR @ Riverton & Porta/ 4:30 p.m. BB vs. St. T 4:30 p.m. SB vs. St. Tl
4 p.m. B & G T Macon County @ A-O 6:30 p.m. JV vs. BB St. T 4:30 p.m. BB @ Williamsville 4:30 p.m. SB @ Williamsville 5:30 p.m. WLEF Meeting – MS Cafeteria 4:30 p.m. BB @ Sullivan 4:30 p.m. G SOC vs. University of Illinois Lab High School
4:30 p.m. SB @ Sullivan 5:30 p.m. WR @ Monticello 6:30 p.m. JV BB @ Sullivan
End of 4th Quarter & 2nd Semester
Last Day of Student Attendance 4:30 p.m. BB @ Arthur-Lovington 6:30 p.m. JV BB @ Arthur-Lovington 10 a.m. BB @ CAM 10 a.m. G SOC vs. Lincoln 10 a.m. SB vs. CAM 10 a.m. WR vs. Robinson & Westville 10 a.m. MS WR @ LeRoy 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 4 p.m. Graduation in HS Gym
Teacher Institute-No School 4:30 p.m. G SOC @ St. Thomas More 4:30 p.m. SB @ Lincoln 6 p.m. WR vs. Cumberland & Effingham—Senior Night 4:30 p.m. BB vs. Shelbyville 4:30 p.m. G SOC vs. Meridian 4:30 p.m. SB vs. Shelbyville 4:30 p.m. B & G T @ Shelbyville, 5 p.m. WR @ Mahomet & Danville 6:30 p.m. JV BB vs. Shelbyville 6:30 p.m. School Board Meeting 4 p.m. BB vs. Tuscola 4 p.m. SB vs. Tuscola 4 p.m. G T @ CIC Meet @ Sullivan (Rain date is 5/28) 6 p.m. JV BB vs. Tuscola
4 p.m. B T @ Shelbyville 10 a.m. BB vs. Cerro Gordo
10 a.m. SB @ Cerro Gordo 12 p.m. JV BB vs. Cerro Gordo
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WARRENSBURG-LATHAM ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
May 2021
I believe that communication is essential between school staff, parents, and athletes for the overall success of our athletic programs. The athletic department will be using multiple forms of communication to keep you updated on team results, pictures, announcements and schedule changes. Below are a few social media tools I suggest you follow for information:
Twitter: Warrensburg-Latham A.D. @ reedyb_wl
Instagram: wlhscards_ad
Facebook: Warrensburg-Latham Athletic Booster Club
District App: Warrensburg-Latham Blackboard
District Website
IESA Update:
o Girls Basketball:
8th Grade is 13-2; 7th Grade showing improvement
o MS Track & Field: Hosted five home track meets to date
Sectional: 5/7/21 at M-F
o MS Wrestling: Will host 3 home meets- first is 4/27/21
IHSA Update:
o Extending our HS Wrestling Co-op w/Mt. Pulaski for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
o Extending our HS Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Co-op with Maroa-Forsyth. o Extending our HS XC and Boys’ Golf Co-op with Maroa-Forsyth. o Baseball: Senior Night 5/18/21.
o Softball: Senior Night 5/22/21.
o Boys’/Girls’ T&F: Senior Night 5/4/21.
o Boys’ Wrestling: 5/12/21 1st home meet; Senior Night 5/12/21. o Girls’ Soccer: Senior Night 5/14/21.
BOYS' BASKETBALL NEWS
Varsity finished with a 9-8 record and a conference record of 5-2 for 2nd place Awards VarsityAssists Jackson Cook Rebounds Ethan Yaroch Defense MJ Murphy
Ralph Schroeder Freethrow Award Nelson Kendrick Offense Jackson Cook and MJ Murphy
Charles Scanavino Sportsmanship/Leadership Award Greg Allen
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2021 Warrensburg-Latham Boys’ Basketball Camp
High School Camp- June 14-17
(8:30-11:00)This camp is for boys entering grades 9-12. The emphasis for the camp will be to develop fundamental skills of the game, proper shooting techniques, and team defense and team offense.
Jr. High School Camp – June 14-17
(12:00-2:00)This camp is for boys entering grades 6-8. The emphasis for the camp will be to develop fundamental skills of the game, proper shooting techniques, team defense and team offense.
Elementary School Camp – June 14-17
(2:00-4:00 p.m.)This camp is for boys entering grades 3-5. The emphasis for the camp will be to develop fundamental skills of the game and proper shooting techniques.
Camp Goal –
Make players more versatile players who are interchangeable by position and be team players.Fundamentals will be strongly stressed.
Registration
The cost of the camp is $45. ($25.00) for each additional family members. The deadline for registration is Fri. May 21st .
Late sign-ups will not receive t-shirts. Make all checks payable to WLHS. If you have any questions, you may contact
Coach Binkley at 217 201-6611. Mail Registration form and money to: WLHS
427 West North St. Warrensburg, IL 62573 Attention Coach Victor Binkley
Registration Form
Name__________________________ Phone_______________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ City_______________________ Grade Next Year_______
Please Circle Shirt Size: Adult - S M L XL Youth - S M L
Our son is covered for all injuries that may occur while participating in the WL Cardinal Camp by our own health insurance. Our son is physically fit, according to our family physician.
Home Phone________________ Parent’s Signature________________________ Work Phone_________________
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WLHS GIRLS' BASKETBALL: 2021 SUMMER CAMPS/PRICES
❏ WL Camp:
● Dates: Monday, June 21st - Wednesday, June 23rd ● Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
● Cost: $35 (*T-shirt Included) ● Location: WLHS Gym ❏ Millikin University Team Camp:
● Wednesday, June 30th
○ This date could be subject to change depending on the teams they get to sign up for the shootout; we could get moved to the 28th or 29th.
● 5:00-9:00 p.m. (3 game guarantee) ● Cost: $20
❏ Illinois Wesleyan University Team Camp: ● Friday, June 11th-Saturday, June 12th ● Times: TBD (5 game guarantee) ● Cost: $35
**Please check the camps that you are going to be attending and get payments turned in ASAP. Checks can be made out to WLHS and sent to the high school office addressed to Coach Riley.
**If you have any questions, please feel free contact me: Phone: (217) 672-3531 Ext. 3067
Email: [email protected]
Please return the bottom portion with payment no later than Tuesday, May 18th.
Make all checks payable to: Warrensburg-Latham High School
WL Team Camp Registration Form
Player Name: _______________________________ Age: ___________ Grade:_______ T-Shirt Size:
XS S M L XL XXL
Our daughter/player is covered for all injuries incurred while participating in the WLHS GIRLS’ CAMP by our own health insurance carrier. Our daughter is physically fit according to our family physician. PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:_______________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:__________________________________ PHONE NUMBER:___________________
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WLMS GIRLS' BASKETBALL: 2021 SUMMER CAMPS/PRICES
❏ WL Camp:
● Dates: Monday, June 21st-Wednesday, June 23rd ● Time: 3:15-5:15 p.m.
● Cost: $35 (*T-shirt Included) ● Location: WLHS Gym ❏ Open Gyms:
● Days: Mondays and Wednesdays ● Times: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
● **Please refer to your calendar for all dates and times ● Cost: Free
**If you are planning on attending our team camp, please fill out the bottom portion of this sheet. Checks can be made out to WLHS and sent to the high school office addressed to Coach Riley or sent to the elementary school office addressed to Coach Swallow.
**If you have any questions, please feel free contact me: Phone: (217) 672-3531 Ext. 3067
Email: [email protected]
Please return the bottom portion and payment no later than Tuesday, May 18th.
Make all checks payable to: Warrensburg-Latham High School
WL Team Camp Registration Form
Player Name: _______________________________ Age: ___________ Grade:_______ T-Shirt Size:
XS S M L XL XXL
Our daughter/player is covered for all injuries incurred while participating in the WLHS GIRLS’ CAMP by our own health insurance carrier. Our daughter is physically fit according to our family physician. PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:_______________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:__________________________________ PHONE NUMBER:___________________
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Elementary Girls’ Basketball- 2021/2022
1st Grade-5th Grade
Even though COVID-19 wreaked havoc on elementary sports this last year, I have completely revamped what our elementary girls’ basketball opportunities will look like for the 2021-2022 school year and am so excited to share this information with you! Here is a list of these opportunities for this upcoming school year:
3 day summer camp with a team scrimmage at the end of the 3rd day
Dates: July 6th-8th
Times: 5:30-7:00 pm
Scrimmage: Thursday, July 8th @ 6:30-7:00 pm
Price: $25
*T-shirt included
3 day fall camp with a team scrimmage at the end of the 3rd day
Dates: TBD
Times: TBD
Price: TBD
*T-shirt included
3 day spring camp with a team scrimmage at the end of the 3rd day
Dates: TBD
Times: TBD
Price: TBD
*T-shirt included
Recognition during half time of a middle school girls’ basketball game (Date TBD)
Free admittance for youth player and one parent/guardian to a high school girls’ basketball game (Date TBD)
My goal is to incorporate all levels (elementary/youth, middle, and high school) and unify them into one program, as opposed to three separate entities. I want the elementary girls to feel as though they are part of the program from an early age. We preach FAMILY with our high school girls, and it is important to me that our younger girls feel like they belong to our family, as well- the sooner the better! More details about the fall and spring camps, the recognition at a MS game, and the admittance to a HS game will be communicated at a later date.
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Warrensburg-Latham Elementary School
Girls’ Basketball- Summer Camp 2021
Who: Girls in grades 1st-5th
The elementary girls will have the opportunity to participate in a summer clinic, a fall clinic, a spring clinic, recognition at a middle school girls’ game, and free admittance into a high school girls’ game. More details about the fall and spring camps, the recognition at a MS game, and the admittance to a HS game will be communicated at a later date. If your player is interested in the summer clinic, please see the information
below and return the bottom portion no later than Tuesday, May 18th.
Summer Clinic:
Dates: Tuesday, July 6th-Thursday, July 8th
Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. (The scrimmage will be 6:30-7:00 p.m. on July 8th .)
Location: WLHS Gym Cost: $25
We want to provide the elementary school girls with the skills necessary to excel in the middle school program, and we believe that having several days throughout the school year (summer, fall, and spring) to work on skills will benefit them greatly. Because our first priority is to enhance their basketball skills, we will not be handing out any trophies or medals; I feel that it takes away from the purpose of the clinic. We want the girls to have fun and enjoy their experience while also learning about the game. We will be providing t-shirts.
**If you have any questions, please feel free contact me:
Phone: (217) 672-3531 Ext. 3067 Email: [email protected]
**Please return this portion to the office by Tuesday, May 18th.
Make all checks payable to: Warrensburg-Latham High School
Registration Form
Name: _______________________________
Age: ___________ Grade:_______ T-Shirt Size:
YM YL XS S M L XL XXL
Our daughter/player is covered for all injuries incurred while participating in the WLES GIRLS’ CAMP by our own health insurance carrier. Our daughter is physically fit according to our family physician. PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:____________________________________________
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2021 Warrensburg-Latham Educational
Foundation Golf Fundraiser
Hickory Point Golf Course
Friday, June 25th
1:00 PM Shotgun Start
4 Person Best Shot – Team Handicaps Will be Utilized
Prizes will be given to 1
st, 2
nd, & 3
rdPlace
$300 per team (includes green fees, cart, and prize eligibility)
Hole prizes (long drive men/women, long putt, closest to pin)
Optional skins game - $20 per team
Sponsorship levels:
Cardinal ($500) Full team entry, hole sponsor (see below), cart sponsor (see below) Hole Sponsor ($100) Name displayed at tee marker
Cart Sponsor ($50) Name displayed on two golf carts for event
**This event will be limited to the first 18 paid team entries
*Make checks payable to: WLEF
*Mail your entry form and payment to: W-L District Office
430 W. North St.
Warrensburg, IL 62573
GOLFER #1:
18 Hole Average Score:
GOLFER #2:
18 Hole Average Score:
GOLFER #3:
18 Hole Average Score:
GOLFER #4:
18 Hole Average Score:
Please provide 18 hole average score for all team members for event handicap purposes
Please provide team contact information:
Captain Name email cell phone
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220 S. Main Warrensburg 217-672-3621
www.barclaylibrary.org
May 2021
Opportunity to Volunteer: The Friends of the Barclay Public Library are looking for new members. Membership is only $5 per year per individual and gives you an opportunity to encourage reading and carry out fun events in the community. Contact the library at:
217-672-3621 or [email protected]
KIDS & TEENS
Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime at a social distance! Join us outside at Illini Park each Tuesday morning for a new story read by Miss Cindy! Storytime is a first step toward building literacy and social skills for your child. No registration required.
Kids DIY Flower Pot
Saturday, May 8th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Kids will decorate a flower pot and then plant flowers as a gift for Mother’s Day. This will be a socially distanced outdoor program. Please dress for mess. No registration required.
Tie-Dye Teddy Bear
Saturday, May 22nd 11:00 a.m.
Each child attending will stuff their own teddy bear, tie dye it, name it, and take it home. Supplies limited. Register at the library or by calling 217-672-3621. This will be a socially distanced outdoor program.
ADULTS
Job Searching?
The library is now offering free resume and cover letter review and also practice interviews over Zoom. Email your resume and/or cover letter to
[email protected] or email to set up a Zoom practice interview.
Second Saturday Book Club Saturday, May 8th 11:00 a.m.
Join us at Illini Park for a discussion of Then She Was
Gone by Lisa Jewell! Book club will be moved to
Zoom in inclement weather. Mystery and More Book Club
Thursday, May 20th at 6 p.m. via Zoom
Join us on Zoom for a discussion of Not My Boy by Kelly Simmons.
Butterfly Bombs
Thursday, May 14th 6:00 p.m.
Also known as Wildflower seed bombs. We will be using just three easy items for this program: Clay, compost, and wildflower seeds. The clay will protect the inside layer containing the seeds. That way you can just place the butterfly bombs outside in any desired area and a patch of wildflowers will appear in a few weeks!
Mother’s Day at Your Library Monday, May 3rd-Saturday, May 8th
Stop in the library anytime the week before Mother’s Day to pick up a pot, paints, and plants to make a Mother’s Day gift for yourself or someone else. Digital Library Services – FREE
All you need is your Barclay Public Library Card: Libby OR Overdrive (depending on the
device) – large selection of audiobooks and ebooks!
CloudLibrary – large selection of ebooks! Hoopla – this has pretty much everything you
could want! Audiobooks, movies, ebooks, and even music and television shows!
Kanopy – large selection of movies for both children and adults!
Person of the Month – Teen Advisory Committee:
Neely Powell, Sarah Lourash, Elijah Lourash, Emma Novota, Olivia Parrish