Eagle News

Winter Break No School December 21 - January 3

January 4th is the first day back

Good Afternoon Washington Families!

We are headed into our last week of the 2023 school year. Teachers are working hard to prepare engaging lessons connected to Winter Fun, in addition to Holiday festivities! Please look over the communications that have been sent our by your child's teacher in regards to holiday happenings this week! Be sure to keep scrolling down for holiday dress up days and other relevant news! We hope you have a wonderful week and an even better Holiday celebrated with your friends and loved ones! See you in 2024!

Don't forget to use the school store when buying gifts for the holiday to help our school out.

If you would like some ideas of ways to treat our teachers/staff here is a list of their favorites.

If you are planning on attending winter parties on December 20th please make sure to pre check in using this link. https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/1855

Do you own a business? Know someone who owns a business?

We are reaching out to kindly request your support for our event through a donation.

Your participation as a partner would be greatly appreciated. We will recognize your gift to all of our families, teachers, and participants.

Washington will host its annual Share Fair on Thursday, February 15th in the Washington library and gym. The Share Fair exhibits will be set up for students to view during the day on Thursday, from 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. On Thursday evening from 6:00 pm –7:30 pm, students will be able to share their presentation with observers and Washington Families. A Share Form and information letter are attached. Share Fair Letter

INTENT TO SHARE FORMS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 29th

Share Fair Intent to Share form

Please contact Mrs. Trumble with any questions.

tammyt@normanps.org

Link to Presentation about Share Fair https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MaLquLNLzWfMD32Db754fnaSAIY6ZmoU145UdawcWI0/edit?usp=drive_link

December 18-Christmas Sweater day

December 19-Grinch Day-Wear Red and Green

December 20 - Comfort and Joy- PJ day

December 20- Winter Parties

December 21 - January 3- Winter Break

January 4- First day back from Winter Break

January 9- Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 12- Geography Bee 5th @ 8:00 am and 4th @ 10:30

January 15-No School- Martin Luther King Jr

January 26- Virtue Assembly @ 1:30

January 26- PTA Bingo Night 6-9

January 29-Share Fair Intent forms due

We will begin using the Heart Zones System for all 3rd-5th grade students. The Heart Zones System is a way to transform PE using technology. The students wear monitors that can be individualized for each student. The system allows for students to visually see their activity during PE by measuring heart rate, displaying “zones,” and several different types of graphs. This is a great system that helps align PE standards with curriculum. Be on the lookout as we will begin sending more information about the Heart Zones System through Seesaw. We will also provide an opt out option.

Please help us with our attendance goal this year. If your child has 8 absences each semester or a total of 16 absences in the year they are considered chronic. Any chronic absenteeism is counted against Washington. It is so important for our Eagles to be at school so we can help them grow academically.

Please remember to stay in your car and have your child ready to unload when you pull up in the mornings. If you need to help your child unload please wait to move up to spot number 1 or 2 in the lane closes to the building. This will allow cars to move around you and your child can exit safely.

Reminder to please NOT pull through the BUS LOOP in the front area to drop off your student. This is for the safety of your child. We ask that you get in the drop off lane. Please park and walk your child to the front if you are past 7:50.

As the weather gets cooler please make sure that your child is not getting dropped off early. We have NO supervision until 7:25 am.

Please put your child's name inside their jackets, hats and gloves. We will go outside for recess on cool days. This helps us return the items to the correct students when they have their name inside.

Birthday Reminder:

• Please check with classroom teachers for food allergies before bringing birthday treats. You can drop the treats off in the office. We do ask parents not to send balloons or big bouquets to school. These are a big distraction in the classroom and if your child rides the bus it is hard to handle on the bus. Thank you.
• Birthday party invitations may be distributed at school as long as every student in the class receives an invitation. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions.

Reminders:

• PLEASE don't drop off your student before 7:25 when staff gets outside. We have no supervision before 7:25. Our staff is not on contract until 7:25. Thank you for helping us keep your kids safe.
• If the doors are closed on the north side please park and walk your child inside. The doors are locked all day on that side of the building.Please stay in your car during drop off and pull up if you need to buckle your child. This helps our line move faster.

Yearbooks & 5th Grade Ad's are available for purchase: (School code: 227540M)

https://shop.memorybook.com/

Please submit school related photos for the yearbook by using this link:

https://images.jostens.com/0yrNOwKA6sp1sdilF5H6qDA

Username: 0yrNOwKA6sp1sdilF5H6qDA

Does your student need medication at school ? The Medication Request and Release form 2023-2024 will need to be filled out annually to administer ANY medication to your student at school. This includes cough drops, inhalers, OTC (age appropriate) , and prescription medications ! If you have any questions, please call the school at 405-366-5984 and ask for Shannon.

Honor Choir is a free after school choral music experience provided by Mrs. Lenington and Mrs. Arce to all Washington 4th and 5th grade students. No audition is required to join, just a love for music, singing, and a great attitude.
The choir meets after school on Tuesdays from 2:45 to 3:45 in Mr. Lenington's music room. Parents will need to make arrangements for their child to be picked up in the north school oval after choir rehearsals (unless your child is enrolled in Alphabest). All choir members must be picked up after choir no later than 3:50.

The choir will perform a Spring Concert on Thursday, May 9th in the Washington Gym at 7:00pm.

If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Lenington markl@normanps.org or Mrs. Arce tstephen@normanps.org

Link for menus

https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/55

Reminder to fill out the application for free and reduce meals for the 23-24 school year. If you don't fill out a new form each year your child will start being charged after October 1, 2023. The application is below. Please complete only ONE application per household (not per student).

If you need a paper copy please call the office and we will send one home.

You can also go into your parent portal- click the 3 lines and the "more" tab, then "Meal Benefits"

Here is the link for the Parent Portal:

https://normanok.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/norman.jsp

NPS is excited to offer FREE online tutoring to all of our students. Click on the images below for more information or scan the QR code to get started

Washington has a wonderful PTA. Our goal is to have a parent for each student sign up for PTA this year. We appreciate all the support and help.

https://www.flowcode.com/page/washingtonelementarypta

Cell Phones and Smart Watches:

Student cell phones should remain in backpacks and turned off. All smart watches must only be used as a watch during school hours. If a student is using their device for calls, texting, photos, videos or apps. during the school day, the device will be taken away and a parent must pick it up from the office.

Dress Code:

Clothing should be school appropriate. Please make sure your child covers their midriff and shorts are appropriate length.

Full Washington Student/Parent handbook