Dear Washington School Parents and Guardians, I hope that your first few days of remote/virtual learning went as smoothly as could be expected for you and your children. We have received a lot of positive feedback for which we are all happy and grateful. Yet, we are also aware that there will be challenges along the way and that the challenges may be different for each family. With that in mind, I wanted to clarify our expectations with regard to time(s) on task. As you are aware, the school day is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. It is during those hours that assignments will … [Read more...] about 3-21-20
Registration for Summer Enrichment Academy
Save the Dates! Registration for Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA) will be opening March 2, 2020. The Summer Enrichment Academy (formerly known as Jumpstart for incoming K/1 students) is for incoming students in grades K-3. SEA will be based on hands-on learning experiences centered around a weekly theme. Check out https://sites.google.com/rutherfordschools.org/summerprogramsite/home to read posts and see pictures from last year’s program. Due to construction, the … [Read more...] about Registration for Summer Enrichment Academy
January – February, 2020
Happy New Year! I trust that the holiday season was peaceful and relaxing for you and your family. As we turn the page on this New Year, we look forward to these next few months with great anticipation. Having successfully completed the first trimester, our students are now ready to make even greater strides. The pace at each grade level has intensified, and the students are stepping up to meet new challenges. Our staff is engaged in professional development designed to help us meet our school goals in Math Fluency and Social-Emotional Learning, along with our ongoing literacy initiatives. As … [Read more...] about January – February, 2020
December 2019
The holiday season can be a wonderful time of reflection and appreciation. At Washington School, we are fortunate to have the support from all the families that make up our school community. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with our students each day. Thus, with great appreciation, and on behalf of our entire staff at Washington School, I extend our best wishes for a relaxing and joy-filled holiday season with family and friends! Sincerely, Bill Mulcahy Please read on for more information about current and future school … [Read more...] about December 2019
All Outdoor Halloween Parades Are Cancelled
Due to the weather, all outdoor Halloween activities are cancelled. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate parents and all planned activities will be indoors and student only. Students at the Kindergarten Center, Pierrepont, and Lincoln that planned to go home to change for the afternoon activities will still do so. Megan Caughey Supervisor of Elementary Education … [Read more...] about All Outdoor Halloween Parades Are Cancelled