Throughout the school year, teachers at Washington School invite "Mystery Readers" to come into the classrooms to read to their students. Mystery Readers are family members of the students who, during a designated date and time, come into the classroom to read. The "mystery" is that the student and their classmates do not know the person, date or time the Mystery Reader will be coming. Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Fesken's class kicked off our Mystery Reader program when Mrs. Doyle visited their classroom last week. The children really enjoyed listening to the story, Vunce Upon a Time. The … [Read more...] about Washington School Welcomes “Mystery Readers”
Hoops & Goals
On Tuesday, October 3, students at Washington School participated in the annual "Hoops & Goals" fundraiser to benefit Alex's Superhero Fund, Inc. and the Andrew Ortega Foundation. Alex's Superhero Fund, Inc., is a foundation committed to providing financial assistance to local families who are caring for children with cancer and other terminal illnesses The fund also supports the Tomorrow's Children Institute. The Andrew Ortega Foundation was established in 2010 in an effort to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in middle and high school-aged children through awareness, screenings … [Read more...] about Hoops & Goals
Washington School Celebrated “Week of Respect”
This week, the students of Washington School have been celebrating the Week of Respect. Pictured here are the 2nd grade students of Mrs. Podolanczuk's class. The students listened to a story called "Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun" and learned the importance of respecting themselves. They made their own hot dog buns and wrote important messages on them such as: "have the courage to be who you are", "don't be a bully", and "treat others the way you want them to treat you". … [Read more...] about Washington School Celebrated “Week of Respect”
Reminder – School Closing – Monday, October 9, 2017 – Columbus Day
School will be closed on Monday, October 9 for Columbus Day. Our staff will be involved in Professional Development that day. … [Read more...] about Reminder – School Closing – Monday, October 9, 2017 – Columbus Day
Washington School Students Walk With The Mayor
Students from Washington School had the opportunity to walk to school today with Mayor DeSalvo accompanied by Officer Bachmann. … [Read more...] about Washington School Students Walk With The Mayor