Hello Bulldog families,

We recently renewed our relationship with SCJohnson iMET at Gateway through an onsite visit from John Zehren from the Gateway Fab Lab. John worked with our 4K students with our Rokenbok building sets, as well as experiencing digital skill building through completing a Google form through emotion emojis related to the activities. 5th grade was also part of today's digital learning through the design software Tinkercad. Students designed their items and then used the interface with our 3D printers to create the items they designed. It was a great learning experience for all involved. This collaboration will continue throughout the remainder of the school year and beyond. We hope to have additional grades be part of this engaging learning program.

It was great to see our band students perform last Friday at the WASBF concert at Waterford Union High School. The field house was packed and the performance was excellent. I received a great deal of feedback about how this experience was so engaging for our students. Thank you to our staff, families, students and Mr. Sloan for supporting and preparing our students for this event.

Enjoy the weekend!

Kevin McCormick

Superintendent/Principal

Monday, February 10:

• Alice In Wonderland Practice 3:40 pm - 5:30 pm
• Volleyball Practice 3:40 pm - 5:00 pm
• Monthly PTO Meeting (In school & virtual) 4:30 pm https://meet.google.com/qqe-gwnk-egr

• Science Immersion Field Trip (some middle school)
• Volleyball Practice 3:40 pm - 5:00 pm

• 4th & 5th Grade Math 24 Meet 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
• National Junior Honor Society Meeting ( Carnation Assembly) 3:40 pm - 5:00 pm
• Forensics 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm
• 4K New Student Information Night 5:30 pm

• Volleyball Away Game vs Brighton 4:30 pm

• Valentine's Day

• Bulldog Basketball Games 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

We invite all parents to attend the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 26 and 27. You can meet with your child’s teacher, discuss their progress, and collaborate on ways to support their continued growth and success. This is a great time to ask questions, share insights, and strengthen the partnership between home and school. We look forward to working together to ensure the best possible experience for your child.

We will begin on February 10 with scheduling teacher-requested conferences. The classroom teacher will send an email on Monday with the Sign-Up Genius Link.

Sign-Up for all families will begin on February 17. A separate email will be sent out with this link on that date.

It is time to start thinking about the 2025-2026 school year. Do you have a child that will be 4 years old by September 1, 2025? Come to our 4K Information Night on February 12 to learn more about 4K programming and YMCA wrap care at Washington-Caldwell. Tell your neighbors and friends as well! We are accepting Open Enrollment applications starting February 3 for out of district students too.

We will also be hosting an Open House for all grades on February 18. This is an opportunity for families to come and tour Washington-Caldwell if they are moving into the district or they are thinking about Open Enrollment to Washington-Caldwell.

Feel free to reach out by email or phone at any time with questions - washcald@washcald.com or 262-662-3466.

Check this link below if your student is part of Bulldog Basketball in grades 2-5.

To receive credit, anyone ordering needs to show the flyer (on their phone is fine) or enter the code QDOBAGIVES in the app! Help our school by ordering a tasty supper from QDOBA on February 18!

Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Monday February 3, 2025 and will close on Friday, April 30, 2025. If you know of any families looking to be part of Washington-Caldwell School District, please have them contact the District at 262-662-3466 for more information.

Students in grades 4K-5th grade go outside for lunch recess when the 'feels like' temperature is above 10 degrees. Students need to come prepared with outdoor gear that include boots, snowpants, jackets, hats, and gloves every day.

Scavenger Hunt: Hide a special book for your child. Write out simple clues and have a scavenger hunt to find the book.

Your child has the opportunity to earn a free ticket to the upcoming show "Disney On Ice presents Into The Magic" at Fiserv Forum with the purchase of one adult ticket!

Kids are encouraged to visit the Burlington public library to pick up a Disney On Ice Reward Club Card that includes program specifics. Once five or more books have been read, the child and their parent/guardian can take the Reward Club Card to Fiserv Forum’s Ticketmaster Box Office to redeem for one of the "Disney On" Ice shows.

The Disney On Ice Reading Program is now available and vouchers can be redeemed through Feb 17. Here is the link for more information https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/disney-on-ice-reading-program.

We have youth and adult size long sleeve Bulldog shirts and hoodies in various sizes ready for immediate pickup at school! All are red. Contact Ms. Vogt to check to see if we have the size(s) you need!

Youth Hoodies - $24

Adult Hoodies - $22

Youth Long Sleeve - $16

Adult Long Sleeve - $16

You can also order through the store and items will be delivered in about 2 weeks after your order is placed online. ORDER ONLINE at - https://washingtoncaldwell2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Items for Paw Store Carts Needed:

The Paw Store Carts need more toys and trinkets, especially stuffed animals. Washington-Caldwell students will appreciate any gently used items your kids no longer use.

Printer Ink Recycled at Washington-Caldwell

The students of the Washington Caldwell chapter of the National Junior Honor Society recycle used printer cartridges. All you have to do is send printer cartridges to school, and the students take care of the rest. Help keep these items out of landfills.

Thank you to everyone who have been responding to low lunch balance emails by sending in funds right away. We appreciate you attending to this in a timely manner. Please feel free to email asking for current lunch balances if you are wondering at any time. One full week of lunch is $16.25. You may go online to deposit money at E-Funds or you can send cash or a check to school with your student.

The student cost for school lunch remains the same as last year.

Student lunch is $3.25 (this includes 1/2 pint of milk)

Extra Entrée is $2.50

Milk is $0.40

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are available year round on the school website under the Parent section. Please reach out to Kelli Vogt if you have questions. The link is referenced below.

(These opportunities are not affiliated with Washington-Caldwell School District.)

This is a great program for all families. They have fun activities for the entire family on these nights. Please call or email Karen Tills to learn more about this excellent opportunity.!

ADVOCATE AURORA PROGRAM

(These opportunities are not affiliated with Washington-Caldwell School District.)

Ms. Kelli Vogt, Assistant Principal -- kvogt@washcald.com

Mrs. Sue Krystowiak, Main Office Secretary -- skrystowiak@washcald.com

Ms. Karen Kaldor, Main Office Secretary -- kkaldor@washcald.com

Dousman Transport Bus Company 262-910-1310

Website: www.washcald.com
Location: 8937 Big Bend Road, Waterford, WI, USA
Phone: 262-662-3466
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wcbulldogs