Greetings Washington Families,

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Washington Weekly! This week, we have important reminders about carpool safety and a special treat—a fun video showcasing all the creative and hands-on learning our students have been enjoying in their electives so far.

Don’t forget—today is the last day to share your feedback from Open House. We value your input, and as a thank you, THREE participants will win VIP parking for our next family night, and ONE lucky winner will receive a $25 gift card once the survey closes. We want to hear from you!

Looking ahead, make sure to save the date for the PTA's Fall Picnic & Carnival on Friday, October 18, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. There will be games, food, and fun for the whole family, so you won’t want to miss it!

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

Magically,

Catie Burnette

Principal

Once the survey closes, THREE names will be chosen for VIP parking spots at the next family night and ONE name will be selected to win a $25 gift card!

Bio: I was born in Winston Salem, NC. While attending Appalachian University I received two degrees. My first degree was in Child Psychology and second was in Elementary Education. I began teaching in 1995. I taught middle school math and science for ten years in Morganton, NC before moving to Raleigh. In 2004, I began teaching math and science at Washington. I adore Washington because of the diversity and acceptance of others in our population. I wanted to be a teacher to make school fun and engaging. My classroom is often hands-on and loud. The best thing about teaching is watching the students grow and learn. When I am not at school I love to be outside! I love animals and have two dogs and two cats. My husband and I have two children who both attended Washington!

Alumni: Appalachian State University

Favorite Quote: "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Winnie the Pooh (AA Milne)

Favorite Children's Book: No David!, The Cay

Gifts & Talents: Crafts, Keeping kids entertained 🤣

• Morning carpool ends at 9:15am. 🛑 After this time, parents are expected to park and walk up with their child to the front office. At 9:20am, all students are required to be signed in by an adult. Please do not drop off a child in the bus loop, as we will have buses entering campus during this time. 🚌

AFTERNOON DISMISSAL

• When entering carpool, please make a right turn from Fayetteville Street. Turning left into the carpool loop and crossing Fayetteville Street is not safe. ➡
• For everyone's safety, please exit with a right turn only when exiting carpool. ➡

Mark your calendars! Our upcoming virtual PTA Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 1st, at 6:30 PM. We’d love for you to join us! You can attend using this link: https://meet.google.com/fef-hgky-gtu

As a reminder, Reflections Arts Entries will be accepted till Oct 4, 11:59 PM ET!

If you would like to revisit details, please visit the PTA Website.

Students can submit entries for multiple categories - Film Production, Photography, Visual Arts, Literature, Dance Choreography and Music Composition. Entries submitted in Accessible arts category (IDEA or ADA: Section 504) will not be judged at school level and will be sent to Wake County directly!!

If you submitted your entries last two weeks and would like to confirm if we received them or not, please email medha.thareja@gmail.com

Attention 5th Graders: Start thinking about designing your yearbook cover! Details coming soon!

We're excited to celebrate our diverse community at International Night on November 21st and need your help! If you’re interested in performing or sharing information about your culture, please sign up using the link below. We look forward to an amazing night of cultural exchange and fun!

K: Samyuktha

1st: Michael

2nd: Aradhana

3rd: Soloman

4th: Ike

5th: Aarushi

Staff: Ms. Pleasant, 4th Grade Teacher (not pictured)

• Thursday, October 3: Teacher Workday, No School for Students
• Boys & Girls Club is open 8:00am-5:00pm
• Friday, October 4: Reflections Arts Entries Due to PTA!
• Week of October 7: 1st Quarter Elective interims go home (1st-5th)
• Monday, October 14: Teacher Workday, No School for Students
• Friday, October 18: Washington Fall Picnic/Carnival, 5:30pm-7:00pm

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