Greetings Washington Families,

Welcome back to another edition of The Washington Weekly! This week is all about celebrating our incredible staff during Staff Appreciation Week. We are grateful for the dedication, hard work, and passion that our teachers, instructional assistants, and support staff bring to our school every single day. Let's take this opportunity to show them just how much they mean to us!

In addition to our staff appreciation celebrations, be sure to read the newsletter for information about some exciting upcoming events. We've got details about the upcoming book fair, where you can discover new reads and support our school library. Plus, mark your calendars for our Spring Fling event, a fun-filled celebration that you won't want to miss!

We also want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our WCPSS Survey and our elective program survey to provide feedback. Your input helps us ensure that we're providing the best possible learning experiences for our students!

Thank you for being part of our wonderful school community. Let's make this week a great week at 1000 Fayetteville Street and a week to remember as we celebrate and appreciate our amazing staff!

Magically,

Catie Burnette

Principal

We still want to hear from YOU! Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions in our family survey from April 8 - May 17. bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey

• Monday, May 6- Your hard work is noted! Send your child’s teacher(s) a quick thank you note, email or Talking Points message!

• Tuesday, May 7- Our teachers are all that and a bag of chips! Bring in a fun snack for your teacher(s).

• Wednesday, May 8- Having you as a teacher is so sweet! Bring in a sweet treat for your teacher(s).

• Thursday, May 9- Teachers color our world! Wear your teacher’s favorite color.

• Friday, May 10- Thank you for helping us grow! Bring in a flower or plant for your teacher(s).

Is your child currently in band or orchestra? Do you have a rising 2nd grader who is interested in joining band or orchestra? Please use THIS FORM to let us know if your child is interested in continuing with band/orchestra or starting out in the program. Due to scheduling, we encourage rising 3rd graders interested in band/orchestra to begin when they are in 3rd grade. If your child has not been in band/orchestra and is a rising 4th/5th grader please know that this is not guaranteed but will be considered on a case by case basis.

Also, please note the following:
1. Returning students will be pre-registered for continuing band/orchestra based on this form for the 24-25 school year.

2. For current 2nd grade students (3rd graders for 24-25 school year) you will be pre registered for beginning/band orchestra for the 24-25 school year.
3. It is the expectation of the program that if you are able to rent an instrument that you do so; however, we do have a limited number of instruments that can be borrowed from the school. Instruments do not need to be rented at this time. Instruments will be assigned for beginning band/orchestra during the first quarter.
4. Band and Orchestra are year long electives. It is the expectation that students are making a commitment for the year. Individual cases will be addressed as necessary after a discussion with the teacher and/or administration.

Get ready! The BOGO Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Everything sold will be buy one get one free! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place from Monday, May 20th to Wednesday, May 22nd in the Media Center. The book fair will also be open on Tuesday evening after Spring Fling (May 21) and you can shop with your kids during this time.

Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping.

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/washingtongt

With warm weather and sunshine in the forecast for the foreseeable future, please keep in mind the following reminders regarding the dress code:

• Students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides. Please no crop tops.
• Flip flops and slides are not safe for school. Students who choose to wear sandals should ensure there is a strap across the back. If your child has PE for a special, elective or focus special, please ensure they wear appropriate footwear in order to fully participate.

We value your feedback! Each year we take parent, student, and teacher input to design and build our elective schedule. Please click the image below to give us your feedback as we work to develop our schedule for the 24-25 school year.

We will need volunteers to serve as hall monitors for EOG (End of Grade) testing for 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders. Please click here to learn more about how you can help!

Each year, we provide an opportunity for parents to provide input about their child's learning needs and classroom environment considerations for the following school year. If you are interested in providing this feedback, please click the button below. Requests for rising 1st-5th grade students are due by JUNE 7, 2024. Forms received after this point will not be awarded full consideration since classes may have been finalized. Forms for rising kindergarten students may be submitted until August 28, 2024.

Throughout the week of May 13-17, different Letterlanders can be found at various locations around Pullen Park. Join us each day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a scavenger hunt to locate your favorite Letterlanders. On May 13 and May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m., additional fun and exciting themed activities will be located at stations around the park. Register for Letterland Activity Nights.

The Spring Book Fair is coming up in a few weeks. The evening book fair will be the night of Spring Fling. This book fair is only 3 days, but could still use some volunteers during the day as well as at night. The library provides an opportunity for all kids, and reading helps grow the mind! And the bonus?… It’s BOGO (Buy one, get one free!)

Show the love for our teachers and staff who help our children every day! One of the teacher’s favorite gifts to receive is a note of appreciation. Your child will be bringing home a blank note to fill out in their Monday folder. Please encourage them to fill out this note and bring it back to school this week. Don’t forget your specialists and admins! Our theme this year is “The wonderful WIZARDS of WASHINGTON.”

NEW DATE: Join us Sunday, May 19 from 2:00-4:00pm as we clean up our school grounds in honor of Earth Day! Together we can improve Washington's environment... and help make the world a better place! Please sign up for one of the slots below. We have 2 different shifts and ALL ARE WELCOME!

K: Vetri

1st: Sritha

2nd: Sophia

3rd: Adam

4th: Shreyas

5th: Varun

Staff: Ms. Casey, AIG Teacher (not pictured)

May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 15: Spring Band Concert, 6:30pm

Thursday, May 16: Spring Orchestra Concert, 6:30pm

Tuesday, May 21: SPRING FLING, 5:30-8:00pm

Monday, May 27: Holiday- School Closed!

Thursday, May 30th: 3rd ELA and 5th Science, EXTEND 1

Friday, May 31st: 3rd Math, EXTEND 1

Monday, June 3rd: 4th and 5th ELA, EXTEND 1

Tuesday, June 4th: 4th and 5th Math

Wednesday, June 5th: Make Ups, Read to Achieve Testing

Thursday, June 6th: Make Ups, Read to Achieve Testing

Friday, June 7th: Make Ups

Field Day needs volunteers to make this event the best Field Day ever! Field Day will be on Friday, June 7th (rain date 6/10).

*ALL field day volunteers must be a registered WCPSS volunteer. Please visit the front office OR click here to register as a Washington Elementary/WCPSS volunteer by April 26th.

• If you believe that you have already registered this school year and would like to confirm, please contact Ms. Maggie by email (mkrakowiak@wcpss), phone or Talking Points.
• A formal Field Day volunteer sign-up will be posted via Talking Points with time slots (morning/afternoon) in mid May. Volunteers will lead/supervise an activity or game. All materials and instructions will be provided.

Thank you for your time & support in this AMAZING & memorable day for our students!

• 2023-24 WCPSS Student/Parent Handbook (English)
• 2023-24 WCPSS Student/Parent Handbook (Spanish)
• 2023-24 Washington Student/Parent Handbook