Washington Wildcat Chat

Grab some ice cream and admire the beautiful artwork of our Washington students on display at Triple Scoop'd Ice Cream! Congratulations to our students who were selected to participate. The artwork was chosen based on the craftsmanship, hardwork and creativity of the students! Artwork will be on display through the end of October, 2024. Triple Scoop'd is located at 801 Devon Avenue in Park Ridge.

The following students’ artwork is featured:

Kindergarten:

Molly P, Evan T, Annabelle L, Marie H

1st Grade:

Angelina B, Connor B, Eliza G Elodie H

2nd Grade:

Arden P, Korbin B, Alex K, Owen N, Connie T, Elvin K, Gigi S

3rd Grade:

Molly Reardon, Seamus Huffer, Lauren Bradd

4th Grade:

Lillian Y, Ryan S, Mia S, Jackson H, George T, Oakley L, Ayla D

5th Grade:

Kennedy B, Rosie S, Brianna S, Bridgette L, Genta K, David D

Join us for our annual book fair next month in the Washington LRC!

The Book Fair will be held after school October 8th-10th in conjunction with Parent Teacher Conferences. This year's book fair will be presented by Anderson's Bookfair Company. Students will have the opportunity to browse for books and create wishlists earlier in the week during library class.

Dear Washington Parents and Guardians,

We hope this message finds you well and back in the groove of the school year! We would like to take this opportunity to share information about our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and the important role it plays in our school community.

Here are some of the key activities and initiatives organized by the PTO:

1. Fundraising: We organize events and campaigns to raise funds that support various school programs, materials, and extracurricular activities. These funds enhance the educational experience and provide resources that benefit all students.

2. Community Building: We host events throughout the year, such as family nights, educational workshops, and community service projects, to strengthen the bond between families, teachers, and the school.

3. Support for Teachers and Staff: The PTO provides assistance to teachers through classroom supplies, grants for special projects, and recognition events. We believe that supporting our educators directly impacts student success.

4. Volunteer Opportunities: The PTO offers numerous opportunities for parents to get involved. Whether it’s helping with events, participating in committees, or joining the board, your involvement is invaluable.

In order to achieve all this, we count on your involvement! Are you ready to be part of something special in our school community? We are looking for passionate individuals like you to bring fresh ideas and energy to our team. Whether you are a working parent, seasoned organizer, or new to the scene, your involvement is vital in making our events a success. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available for you. If you are interested in getting involved and would like more information please send us an email at Board@WashingtonPTO.com.

We also invite you to attend our upcoming PTO meeting on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:00pm held in Washington’s Learning Resource Center. You can learn more about our initiatives, share your ideas, and meet other parents and teachers. Together, we can create a positive and enriching environment for our children.

We are looking forward to having a great school year!

Washington PTO Board

https://www.washingtonpto.org/

We are just shy of our goal of $16,000!

Walk-A-Thon is the PTO's largest fundraising event of the year and funds many school enrichment activities such as field trips, assemblies and classroom parties as well as teacher grants and teacher appreciation.

Donations are accepted through October 13th!

To support the Walk-A-Thon, click here, or you can visit your students fundraising page on the PTO website. Simply add your child and their teacher’s information to your account, and you’ll be able to share their personal page with family and friends.

• SAEBRS Survey September 30th - October 9th
• Parent Teacher Conferences, October 8th, 10th, 15th
• Teacher Institute Day, October 11 - NO SCHOOL
• Book Fair, October 8th - 10th
• Election Day, November 5th - NO SCHOOL
• Fall Break (Thanksgiving), November 25th - 29th - NO SCHOOL

Inspire all students to discover their strengths, embrace learning, achieve personal excellence, and demonstrate care. Students thrive in a rich, rigorous, and innovative curriculum delivered by highly qualified teachers. Each student learns and grows in a safe, nurturing environment. In collaboration with student, parents, teachers and the community, District 64 provides opportunities for each learner to investigate, be successful, be resilient, and become inspired and empowered as they contribute to our global society.