Greetings Washington Families,

Welcome to the last edition of The Washington Weekly for the 24-25 school year! As we launch into summer, we want to take a moment to celebrate an out-of-this-world school year! All year long, we challenged our students and staff to Reach for the Stars—and they absolutely did.

From setting ambitious goals to navigating challenges with resilience, our school community has truly gone above and beyond. Whether it was blasting off into new learning, orbiting around collaboration, or landing big accomplishments, our students worked hard, stayed focused, and shined bright. We couldn’t be prouder of their growth and achievements.

As we prepare for our final countdown, be sure to read this week’s newsletter for important reminders about Field Day and our 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony.

☀️ Stay tuned over the summer! Visit our school website for updates, supply lists, and important dates for the 2025–2026 school year. Have a safe, restful, and fun summer!

Let’s make it a great LAST week at 1000 Fayetteville Street!

Magically,

Catie Burnette

Principal

Get ready for a FUN-filled day of games and activities! Please help your child be prepared:

⭐Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers! Students will be active throughout the day.

⭐Apply sunscreen at home before school – per WCPSS policy, staff cannot apply sunscreen.

⭐Pack a water bottle – it’s going to be hot and hydration is important!

⭐Bring a change of clothes (including underwear and socks) if your child wants to participate in water games. (No swimsuits, please! Clothes can be brought earlier this week and kept in a cubby or locker.)

Third, fourth, and fifth grade students will receive their Math and Reading EOG scores today in their Monday Folders. Fifth grade Science scores will not be released until August due to the renorming of the test.

If your child is eligible for the Remediation and Readministration program, Ms. Peacock, our Testing Coordinator, will send home an invitation and follow up via Talking Points.

If you have any questions about your child’s EOG scores, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or to Mrs. Burnette.

We are excited to celebrate our amazing fifth graders! The promotion ceremony will take place on Friday, June 13 at 9:45 a.m. in the gym. Doors will open for visitors at 8:50 a.m., and all guests must sign in at the gym entrance with a photo ID. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you!

📌 Please review important details and reminders about the event HERE!

Our Lost and Found is overflowing! Please check for any missing items before Thursday, June 13. After that date, all remaining items will be donated. Don't miss your chance to reclaim those jackets, water bottles, and lunchboxes!

Summer Resources to Stay Engaged is a document created to provide families with resources to engage students during the summer months. It includes a range of opportunities for continuous learning during the summer vacation and track-outs.

Use the BOOK IT!® Mobile App to set goals, track progress, and redeem rewards. During the summer months of June, July, and August, any child that meets their parent-set reading goals can earn a free Pizza Hut® single topping Personal Pan Pizza®* from participating locations. 🍕

The Washington PTA would like to congratulate the new 2025-2026 Board Members:

• President – Laura Walton
• Vice President – Clarissa Briscoe
• Treasurer – Mrudula Sudarsanam
• Secretary – Erica Saxer

We are excited about this fabulous team, and the PTA will be better than ever!

The PTA is happy to announce that we were able to approve multiple teacher grants to purchase various enrichment materials, equipment, and supplies to support our Washington students and teachers. With the use of our Shining Star funds, we were able to purchase new materials for our calm down room for OT services and students with sensory needs, musical instruments and sheet music for our music teachers, wireless handless microphones for our theater productions, reading materials for classroom use, and enrichment kits for our AIG teachers to be shared schoolwide! The PTA purchased additional fossil kits to be added to our fossil pit. Thank you again for all your past financial support to the WES PTA!

We hope you have a restful and joyful summer! As we look ahead to the 2025–2026 school year, we invite you to consider getting involved with the PTA. Volunteering is a great way to support our students, build community, and make a positive impact.

💙 Interested in helping out? Please take a moment to fill out our volunteer interest form:

Volunteer Interest at WashinGTon (2025–26)

Thank you for being a vital part of the Washington community!

• Monday, June 9: EOG Make Up Testing
• Tuesday, June 10: Field Day!
• Tuesday, June 10: EOG Make Up Testing
• Friday, June 13: 5th Grade Promotion, 9:45am
• Friday, June 13: Last Day of School
• Monday, June 16: Teacher Workday (Remediation & Readministration for eligible students)
• Tuesday, June 17: Teacher Workday (Remediation & Readministration for eligible students)

• 2024-25 Student/Parent Handbook (English)
• 2024-25 Student/Parent Handbook (Spanish)