Knightly News
February 12, 2018
Valentine's Information
Students may bring Valentine cards to distribute to classmates. Please make sure your child brings a Valentine for every child in the class. Valentines may not include candy. Children will not be allowed to distribute any Valentine that includes food. Valentines with stickers, pencils or other small non-edible items are allowed.
Students will enjoy treats at the party that parent volunteers have planned in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
If you do not want your child to participate in the classroom Valentine's Day party, please contact your child's teacher.
One Book - One School Begins Today!
St. Baldrick's Time is Approaching!
Our event will be March 21st at 2pm. Only Washington staff and students can register to be a shavee at this event, but parents are welcome to attend the assembly. Anyone can donate online. Students interested in being a shavee at the March 21st assembly should be signed up by Friday, March 9th on the Washington Baldrick's Event website. We will then send a Participant's Agreement home for parents to read and sign.
Washington families interested in donating can pledge a shavee or donate toward our event. All donations go to St. Baldrick's. Donate online here: Washington Baldrick's Donations.
.We are honoring 2nd grader Chase Ewoldt with our event. Thank you for your support!
February Dates
February 14 - 5th grade field trip 12:-00pm-2:00pm
February 14 - Valentine Parties - 10:45 for morning kindergarten/2:30 for all other classes
February 19 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day
February 20 - PTA Meeting 7pm in LLC
March Dates
March 1 - End of Trimester 2
March 1 - Kindergarten Round-up - Registration 6:30pm - Presentation 7:00pm
March 2 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
March 3 - PTA Fun Fair 11am - 2:00pm
March 7 & 8 - Dental Clinic - Smile Squad Van
March 9 - Report Card Distribution
March 20 - PTA Book Fair Preview Day
March 21 - All Day Kindergarten interest form - online beginning at 8:00 am
March 21 - St. Baldrick's Assembly 2:00pm
March 21 - 23 - PTA Book Fair 9:00am - 4:00pm
March 22 - 2nd grade biography program 2:30pm
March 26-30 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
SAVE -THE - DATE - PARCC Testing for Grades 3- 5 will occur April 9 - 17
From the Health Office
Inside Your Schools - Severe Weather
We love STEM!
5th Grade Rocket Launch!
2nd Grade Bridge Testing
Looking for Kinders!
Kindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of School!
WatchDOGS Sign-up!
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.
Thank you to all of our WatchDOGS who have already volunteered this year!
Bob Ewoldt
Devin Leftwich
Tim Frawley
Seth Chapman
Jake Stewart
Brian Porick
Jeff Pralle
Richard Hornick
Matt Calhoun
Mike Rallidis
Jeremy Taylor
Josh Moore
Jon Larson
Eric Ostensen
Tom Rebro
Dan Radojkovic
Mark Hafkey
David Mazeska
Jason Beguhl
David Gordon
Chad Smith
Thank You, PTA Volunteers!
Registration Open for PTA Spanish Enrichment
Tuesdays: 8:15-9:05 a.m.
Session: February 20- March 21
Class Description
There is no better time to learn a new language than when you’re young! This class
is designed to introduce students to basic Spanish words and phrases through engaging
games, songs and learning.
*Did you take the Y Kids Spanish class before? This class will offer new content and learning! This session will include days, months, times of day, seasons and weather.
Fee $75 Washington Students / $25 for BASP Participants
You can register online at: https://register.brryallymca.org
Slots are limited; first come, first served. Deadline is February 14th.
Contact Cindy Goss with questions (630) 547-2015 cgoss@ryallymca.org
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.
Box Tops is an Easy Way to Earn Money for Washington
Parenting Seminars
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.
Has a D200 Staff Member Inspired You or Your Child?
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Franklin Dodgeball Fundraiser
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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
Facebook: facebook.com/washingtonelementaryCUSD200
Twitter: @washcusd200