Washington Wildcat Chat

The state deadline for submitting proof of vaccination, physical exams, and eye exams is quickly approaching on Tuesday, October 15th. Due to the holiday on October 14th, health forms must be uploaded to Powerschool by 3 pm on Friday, October 11th. The building nurses have sent numerous communications home to those who are currently missing required information or forms.

• Proof of vaccination and a physical exam dated after 8/14/23 is required.
• Please make sure you’ve answered all questions in the parent health history section, signed, and dated it before uploading. Forms are incomplete without this done.
• Students in kindergarten or attending an Illinois school for the first time are required to submit an eye exam from an optometrist/ophthalmologist.

Please review your child’s Forms/Health Office Document Submission section of Powerschool to ensure you’ve uploaded everything needed. If you have not submitted all required forms, please submit your forms ASAP so they can be reviewed by the school nurse and corrected if missing required information before the deadline to prevent exclusion from school. Instructions on uploading forms can be found on the health services website: https://www.d64.org/health-services/

Students not compliant with vaccine/physical exam requirements will be excluded from school beginning October 15th.

This year Washington School will be hosting a Pumpkin Character contest. Please see here for more information and slides.

Who: Any Washington family can enter this Optional contest. We will accept one pumpkin design per family.

What: Use a FAKE pumpkin to bring a children's book character to life. The pumpkins will be displayed in the LRC the week before Halloween. Starting Oct. 21, as students come to the LRC for lessons, they will get the chance to vote for their favorites. The 5 pumpkins with the most votes will be awarded prizes provided by our generous PTO. The 5 winning pumpkins will also go on to compete against the top 5 pumpkins from the other D64 elementary schools.

When: Pumpkins can be dropped off at Washington between Tuesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 18th. Winners will be announced on Oct. 28th.

** Please be sure to fill out the registration form using the QR code.

https://qrco.de/bfQVKP

The Book Fair is Coming!

Join us for our annual Book Fair coming up next week. This is a great opportunity to support our school and a love of reading. Students will be previewing the book fair during the school day before it officially opens for sales in the evening. The Book Fair will be held in the LRC during the following dates/times:

Tuesday, October 8, 4-8 PM

Wednesday, October 9, 3-6 PM

Thursday, October 10, 4-8 PM

Chess Ed is offering a workshop for students on Monday, October 14th. Please see here for more details about this opportunity and information on how to register!

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.org

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We also invite you to attend our upcoming PTO meeting on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00pm 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.

• Parent Teacher Conferences, October 8th, 10th, 15th
• PTO Meeting, October 9th
• Teacher Institute Day, October 11 - NO SCHOOL
• Book Fair, October 8th - 10th
• Indigenous People's Day/Columbus Day, October 14
• Election Day, November 5th - NO SCHOOL
• Fall Break (Thanksgiving), November 25th - 29th - NO SCHOOL
• Washington Holiday Sing, December 18
• Winter Break, December 23 - January 3

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.