Knightly News
November 29, 2017
Save the Date - Winter Concert - December 18th at 10am and 2pm
We are so excited that our all-school winter concert is approaching! Students have been working hard practicing with music teacher, Robin Ryan. The Washington chorus and all grade levels K-5 will sing winter songs for you!
Students will be in class when they are not performing.
Please notify your child's teacher if you do not want your child to participate in the winter concert 12/18 and/or the holiday sing-a-long and party on 12/22.
Christmas Sharing Needs Your Help
Washington will be collecting items for Christmas Sharing again this year. Christmas Sharing is a program organized to help families living within CUSD 200 who are facing financial difficulty. Sponsored by CUSD 200, local churches, businesses, and civic organizations, this program reaches to all corners of our community.
The organizers of Christmas Sharing have expressed a special need for:
Non-perishable food
Good, gently used clothing for all ages, and especially for infants and children
Winter coats, boots, hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves for all ages
Dishes, flatware, and cooking utensils
New or gently used toys, games, and books
New underwear and socks for all ages
Through donating food, clothing, and toys; Washington children will be able to make a difference in the lives of over 900 families in the Wheaton, Warrenville and Carol Stream area. Please make sure that any donations are either new, or in very good and usable condition.
Donations of non-perishable food and new or lightly used items should be brought to Washington School Monday, November 14 through Monday, December 4th at 9:30am for distribution by local churches. Watch for the Christmas Sharing signs and tables in the front hall of the school. Christmas Sharing is recognized as a 501(c)3 public charity making contributions deductible. Please call Mrs. Glasser, social worker, at Washington if you have any questions. Thank you for your help!
We are so Thankful!
Thank you, Volunteers!
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December Dates
December 4 - Christmas Sharing items due at 9:30am
December 7 - Meeting for 5th grade parents about Outdoor Education 7pm in LLC
December 15 - 1st grade Polar Express
December 18 - All-school Winter Concert at 10am and 2pm
December 22-Kdg AM Holiday Party 10:45-11:30 am
Holiday Sing 1:45-2:30 p.m.
Holiday Parties 2:30-3:15 p.m.
December 25- January 5 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 8 - School Resumes
From the Health Office
Open Enrollment for insurance under the Affordable Care Act ends on December 15th. Don't miss out on enrollment if your employer does not provide health insurance for you. Click here to enroll in the ACA
Struggling with Health Care costs? Three new resources for low-income families are available in DuPage through the DuPage County Health Department: premium assistance, pharmacy and immunization resources. Please go to the District 200 Health Services page to check it out.
Washington Honors our Veterans
Labels for Education FINAL Submission
We Love STEM!
1st grade engineering
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5th grade engineering
5th grade engineering
5th grade engineering
5th grade engineering
Kindergarten math
4th grade Sphero programming
Coming Soon - STEM Classes!
Staff News
Several teaching assistants have joined us since the first day of school: Ms. Levina Gulla, Miss Courtney Hack, and Mrs. Karen Simmons. Ms. Gulla works primarily with Mrs. Harris's 2nd grade class.
Miss Hack works with the 5th grade and the ADK. Miss Hack grew up here in Wheaton right on Bridle Lane! She graduated from SIUC with a bachelor’s degree in outdoor and commercial recreation and tourism and from Lewis University with a master’s degree in special education. She co-taught for six years in upper elementary school before starting her position here at Washington. Miss Hack recently ran her third Chicago Marathon. Along with running, she enjoys hiking, biking, backpacking, kayaking and skiing.
Mrs. Simmons works primarily with Mrs. Burkard's 3rd grade class. She has a bachelor's degree from DePaul University and a master's degree from Northwestern University in music. Previously to joining our team, she worked as a substitute for several years in District 33. In her spare time, Mrs. Simmons enjoys cooking, running, reading, and scrapbooking, Below is a photo of Mrs. Simmons on a recent trip to Spain!
3rd Grade Native American Presentation - Mr. Lou Aiello
Cold Weather Recess Scale
You can view the Cold Weather Scale on the Washington website under the Parents & Students heading or by clicking this link: Cold Weather Scale.
WatchDOGS Sign-up Now Available!
The WatchDOGS volunteer sign-up is now available online: WatchDOGS.
Please feel free to email Mrs. Craig at jennifer.craig@cusd200.org with any questions about the program.
Has a D200 Staff Member Inspired You or Your Child?
Elementary Testing for the Program of Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (PACE) Grades 2-5
For the 2018-2019 School Year, please note that all Second Graders will be screened for PACE in February 2018 using the Cognitive Abilities Test. More information will follow in December 2017. Parents of second graders who are eligible for further PACE testing based on the Cognitive Abilities Test and/or local assessments will be notified at the end of February. Testing will qualify students for the following 2018-2019 classes:
3rd Grade PACE Mathematics
3rd Grade PACE Reading
In March 2018, the PACE Office will host testing for currently enrolled in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Students in Grades 3-5 may be recommended for testing by their Teacher and/or Parent. The deadline for a Parent to request PACE Testing is Friday, January 12, 2018. This testing, which will include the CogAT 7 and subtests from the Iowa Assessments, will qualify elementary students for participation in one of the following 2018-2019 classes:
4th and 5th grade PACE Mathematics
4th and 5th grade PACE Reading
6th grade Fast Paced Mathematics
6th grade Fast Paced Language Arts
Please Note – Students currently in PACE Program Classes do not need to re-test for 2018-2019
Students currently attending a private school and/or home schooled, but reside in the
District 200 Attendance Area, are also eligible for PACE Program Testing.
Testing will take place at each elementary school around the first or second week of March, and will be scheduled around mandatory PARCC testing. Parents who register their students by the Friday, January 12, 2018 deadline will be notified by mail about specific testing dates & times prior to testing.
Parent Testing Referral Forms can be found on the District 200 website www.cusd200.org under Departments > Student Learning > Gifted Education > Parent Referral Forms
Please contact the District 200 PACE Office at (630) 682-2024 or email PACE@cusd200.org with any questions
Awesome Author Visit with Chris Grabenstein!
CUSD 200 Job Openings
Lunch Reminder
Please Help Us Keep our Students Safe
- If your child walks to school, please remind him/her to watch for cars and cross President St. with the crossing guard.
- Be vigilant of children when driving close to the school and drive very slowly in the flow zone and main parking lot.
- Passing a school bus while it's stop sign is out is strictly prohibited.
- Please observe our parking lot and flow zone procedures, including during BASP pick up and drop off. The driveway by door one is an entrance, not an exit.
- Students who bring balls to use at recess should pack them in a backpack or bag. Please talk to your child about never chasing a ball into the street.
- Using a hand-held cell-phone while driving is prohibited.
- We ask that you keep dogs off school property during arrival, school hours, and dismissal.
- Please do not double and triple park in the school parking lot.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our children safe.
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Washington Elementary School
Website: http://www.cusd200.org/Domain/1399
Location: 911 Bridle Lane, Wheaton, IL, United States
Phone: 630-682-2222
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