Wildcat Family Newsletter

Capturing Kids' Hearts (CKH) is a program that aims to improve school culture by fostering positive relationships between educators and students. This month's lessons on empathy focus on teaching students to understand and share the feelings of others. This is achieved through activities that encourage active listening, open communication, and genuine concern for others' emotions. The goal is to help students develop a sense of compassion, reduce conflicts, and create a more supportive and inclusive school environment. By learning empathy, students can build stronger connections with their peers and teachers, promoting a more positive and effective learning experience. You can help by continuing these conversations at home!

You can help out by volunteering even a couple hours each school year. Every little bit helps! Complete the volunteer survey by taking a picture of the QR Code or by clicking the following link: https://forms.gle/fHfu7zbgC5wTcos87

The Fun Run is an exciting PTO-sponsored fundraiser where Washington Elementary School students participate in a run (or jog or walk) to raise money for this amazing school. Leading up to the event, students gather pledges from family and friends for each lap they complete or a flat donation for participating. On the day of the Fun Run, students run or walk around a set course, having fun while exercising. The funds raised help support school programs, buy new equipment, or enhance learning activities. The Fun Run encourages physical fitness, teamwork, and school spirit while contributing to a great cause.

You will be receiving more information on this in the coming days, so keep your eyes and inboxes open!

You may access our breakfast and lunch menus HERE.

Click HERE to load your child's My School Bucks Account.

A little about Sarah:

-Been at Washington since February of 2024 and at Fayetteville since May of 2023

-Attended K-12 in the Fayetteville Schools (was a Root Rocket 🚀)

-Paternal Grandmother attended Washington Elementary back in the 1920s

-Have 5 cats

-Love to learn something new every day and have a 1300+ day long streak on Duolingo because I love linguistics.

Thank you, Sarah, for all that you do to keep your school's technology connected and up-to-date!

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Sept. 2 - NO SCHOOL for Labor Day

Sept. 3-6 - Math Screener for K-2 (information can be found in your Monday Folder)

Sept. 9-13 - ELA Screener for K-3

Sept. 11 - 1st Grade field trip to Apple Seeds Farm

Sept. 17 - Curriculum & Pizza Night

Sept. 17 - School IT Professional Day (3 cheers for Sarah Stewart!)

Sept. 24 - Kindergarten field trip to Farmland Adventures

Sept. 25 - Fall Picture Day

Sept. 27 - FUN RUN!!!

Sept. 30 - Mrs. Neumayer's class to Apple Seeds Farm