Wildcat News

Welcome back! I hope each Washington family enjoyed some special time with family and friends over the holiday break. A few things so you can stay in the know:

~ The December Early Release is next Wednesday, December 11. Please complete this form to let us know what your child(ren)'s plans will be. We ask that you fill this form out each month for each child so we can keep track our nearly 400 students on Early Release. Thank you for your cooperation.

~ December Title I Information: As a parent, you have the right to request information about the qualifications of your child’s teachers. This includes their certification status, the degrees they hold, and any other relevant qualifications. Please feel free to reach out to the school office for this information.

~ Lice: We have had several cases of head lice reported in our school. All confirmed cases have been communicated with families directly. Please continue to monitor your child for head lice. If head lice is detected, please begin treatment right away.

For further information on prevention and treatment of head lice call the school health office: Paula Ziegler 507-207-5904 Or Licensed School Nurse Bethany Dierks 507-207-5803. Additional important lice information can be found here.

Thanks for all you do to support your kiddo and our school--it matters!

Ann Haggerty

Washington Principal

ahagge1@isd77.org

Winter weather is here. Students go outside for recess daily, weather permitting. Please ensure your child is dressed properly for the weather: snow boots, snow pants, winter jacket, winter hat, and snow gloves. If your student is in need of winter gear please let the office know or fill out this Google form.

When we receive measurable snow, students MUST have snowpants and boots in order to play in the snow. Without these items, children will be asked to stay on the blacktop during recess.

Also, we follow the Wind Chill Chart to determine if kids go outside at recess time or not (see below). We go outside when the temperature and the wind speed land us in the light blue area. If you notice, we do go outside when it's quite cold, so having your child dress appropriately is extremely important!

During the month of December, our entire school will focus on Habit #2: Begin with the end in mind. As parents/guardians, your understanding and support of our leadership work in this habit is very appreciated! I have found this language and learning to benefit ALL, not just students!

Habit 1: Begin with the end in mind is about having a plan. If we don't make a conscious effort to visualize who we are and what we want in life, then we empower other people and circumstances to shape us instead. This habit is about identifying where we want to go and who we want to be.

Begin with the End in Mind means to think about how you would like something to turn out before you get started. Reading a recipe before cooking or looking at a map before leaving on a trip is beginning with the end in mind. For young children, a good example is that of a jigsaw puzzle. Before doing a puzzle, they look at the cover of the box. They start with the end in mind.

Habit 2 means to have a plan. I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school's mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

Begin With the End in Mind means to look out across the coming hours, days, weeks, months, and years with a clear vision of your desired destination—and then to proactively pursue that future.

Excellence, Equity, Empowerment. Every student, Every day.

Email: ahagge1@isd77.org
Website: https://we.isd77.org/
Location: 1100 Anderson Drive
Phone: 507-345-3059