Washington Elementary School
HOME OF THE HUSKIES
January/February 2020
SCHOOL HOURS: 8:20 AM-2:50 PM EVERY MONDAY SCHOOL GETS OUT @ 2:10
Principal: Adley Copeland
Secretary: Kathy Martindale
Clerk: Tania Thornton
FCRC: Elizabeth Owen
Office Phone: 360-313-3050
*Fax: 360-313-3051
*Attendance Line: 360-313-1442 or washington.attendance@vansd.org
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Jan 6 EARLY RELEASE - School gets out @ 2:10 pm
Jan 7 AM Basketball Practice 7:10 am
Jan 9 AM Basketball Practice 7:10 am
PTO Monthly Mtg. 6:00 pm
Jan 13 EARLY RELEASE - School gets out @ 2:10 pm
Jan 14 AM Basketball Practice 7:10 am
PAL Basketball 6pm @ Hudsons Bay HS (halftime)
Jan 16 PTO Movie Night 5:00 pm
Jan 17 5th gr. field trip - JA Biztown
PAL Basketball Tournament 5:30 pm (Wy'East Middle School)
Jan 20 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day
Jan 21 Science Club 3:00 pm
Jan 24 NO SCHOOL - Semester Break
Jan 27 EARLY RELEASE - School gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Jan 28 Science Club 3:00 pm
Jan 29 Cultural Night 5:00 pm
Feb 3 EARLY RELEASE - School gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Feb 4 Science Club 3:00 pm
Feb 10 EARLY RELEASE - School gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Feb 11 Science Club 3:00 pm
Basketball Practice 2:50-4:00 pm
Feb 13 AM Soccer Practice 7:10 - 7:45 am
4th/5th gr. field trip - Burnt Bridge Creek
Basketball Practice 2:50 - 4:00 pm
PTO Monthly Mtg. 6:00 pm
Feb 17 NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
Feb 18 AM Soccer Practice 7:10 - 7:45 am
Basketball Practice 2:50 - 4:00 pm
Science Club 3:00 pm
Feb 20 AM Soccer Practice 7:20 - 7:45 am
Basketball Practice 2:20 - 4:00 pm
Feb 21 Field Trip - 5th gr. band & orchestra students/Skyview performance
Feb 24 EARLY RELEASE - School gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Feb 25 AM Soccer Practice 7:10 - 7:45 am
Basketball Practice 2:50 - 4:00 pm
Science Club 3:00 pm
Feb 27 AM Soccer Practice 7:10 - 7:45 am
Basketball Practice 2:50 - 4:00 pm
UPDATES VPS KEY DATES FOR 2019-2020
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MISSION STATEMENT
To promote positive relationships between police officers and youth through community based educational programs and recreational opportunities.
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY PAL SOCCER
Soccer practice will be held Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 7:10 am. The first practice will be February 13th and run through March 12th with a tournament on Saturday, March 14th. There will be a break until after Spring Break and practices will resume on April 7th - April 16th with a second tournament on Saturday, April 18th. Practices will be in the gym until the weather turns nicer and lighter.
Students interested in soccer must be signed up before they attend a practice. See Coach White or Mrs. Owen for applications. There is no fee for this activity.
PAL Basketball will end it's season Friday, Jan. 17th. They will be participating in a tournament at Wy'East Middle School (1112 SE 136th Ave.).
PASS, DRIBBLE, SHOOT!!!
There is a $10.00 fee to play this sport. Please fill out a permission slip and return to the office no later than Monday, February 10th.
CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS TOLERANCE
MOVIE NIGHT
ABOMINABLE
Washington's Commons
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Admission $1 or $5 Max Per Family
Concessions will be available for purchase
*PTO Fundraiser
LOST and FOUND
Parents, please continue to check the lost & found for missing items! The bin is located in the entrance way of the school, just outside the office.
WINTER HAS ARRIVED! PLEASE DRESS YOUR CHILD PROPERLY FOR THE WEATHER.
PTO NEWS
PTO meeting: Thursday, February 13th @ 6:00 pm in the library.
JOIN the FUN - Volunteer! Volunteering as part of the PTO not only benefits the school, but also benefits your child. There are many ways to help and Washington Elementary's PTO is looking for a few good people, just like you! Please come to the meeting to find out more about volunteer opportunities.
*Heather Malm, PTO President at mailto:Washington.huskies.pto@gmail.com
SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION
It's time to stat thinking about the "what ifs" of school closures due to snow or ice!
To find out if schools are closed:
- Check "Emergency Closure Information on the VPS website: http://www.vansd.org
- Mobile app
- Info line 360-313-1401
- Facebook (like the VPS page for updates)
- Twitter (follow VPS)
- TV, newspapers and radio
school hours
2019-20 Bell Schedule:
7:30am Office Opens
7:45am Breakfast Begins
8:20am First Bell
8:30am Tardy Bell
2:50pm School Dismissed
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10:40 - 11:20----------Kindergarten Lunch and Recess
10:40 - 11:20 ----------Grade 1st Recess and Lunch
11:20 - 12:00 ----------Grade 2nd Lunch and Recess
11:20 - 12:00 ----------Grade 3rd Recess and Lunch
12:00 - 12:40 ----------Grade 4th Lunch and Recess
12:00 - 12:40 ----------Grade 5th Recess and Lunch
Change in Last Minute Going Home Plans
The Office CAN NOT take changes over the phone. Plans need to be made before your student comes to school and a written note signed by the Parent or Guardian must be received.
To insure we are able to continue keeping all students safe during the go home process at the end of the day Teachers and the office need to know changes at the start of the day. If you are wanting your student to ride the bus, or go home a different way, we need this in writing. Phone calls cannot be accepted for this.
Calling classrooms for go home changes is very disruptive to the learning environment. Please help by sending a note with your student. This allows us to make the changes prior to the teacher’s lunch time.
NO NOTE= YOUR STUDENT GOING HOME ON THEIR NORMAL SCHEDULED PLAN
Attendance:
If your child is going to be absent, please choose one of these 6 methods to excuse their absence
*Call the Washington Elementary Absentee Line at (360) 313-1442 (24 hrs)
*Email: Washington.attendance@vansd.org (English or Spanish)
*Reply to the attendance email that is automatically sent
*Have your child turn in a note the next day (in Spanish or English)*Have the doctor fax a note to (360) 313-3051
*Call or text the interpreter, Mrs. EstefanÃa, at 360-513-0422.
SECURITY SYSTEM
Our doors are locked during school hours!
Please ring the doorbell to the right of the door and the office staff can unlock the door. If we don't recognize you we may ask what you need before opening the door. Doors are locked at 8:30 and remain locked all day.