Washington School of Early Learning
The Washington Little Rockets Weekly Newsletter
Week of August 29th - September 2nd, 2016
Little Rockets News!
Dear Families,
Welcome to the 2016-17 school year at Washington School! For those of you that are new, we are excited that you are joining us. For those of you returning, we welcome you back for another exciting school year!
We have had a name change! Previously, we were known as "Washington Early Learning Center" and had the Eagle as our mascot.
We will now be known as "Washington School of Early Learning" and will be known as the "Little Rockets."
There will be a clothing order coming soon with our new name and logo, as well as other general Neenah Rocket wear!
Please look for weekly newsletters, just like this one, that will be sent out via Blackboard on Sunday evenings. If you have any questions regarding information in the newsletter, or other questions about our program, please feel free to give us a call!
Thank you!
Mrs. Stacie Nelson, Principal
Please mark your calendars!
Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 29: Open House at Washington School; 4:00-6:00
Thursday, September 1: 1st day of School! (No Head Start program today)
Friday, September 2: No Head Start program today
Monday, September 5: NO SCHOOL today! (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 6: No Head Start program today
Parking for Open House
As a reminder, ALL Washington students are encouraged to attend Open House on Monday, August 29th from 4:00-6:00 PM. You may bring your school supplies to drop off in your classroom; meet your classroom teachers; take a tour of Washington School (please visit the library, gym, and playground!); get your BUS TAG (if you are a bus student); and visit the office if you still have paperwork and your school fee to turn in.
Please note the following: FRANKLIN AVE and the two entrances to the Washington parking lot are under construction! DO NOT enter our parking lot for the open house (there will be cones and barrels as a reminder that is is CLOSED). Parents may park on Franklin Ave (on the gravel road); Columbian Ave.; and in the city parking lot off of Columbian Ave. The Washington School parking lot will have parking for STAFF ONLY and will not be accessible for anyone else during Open House.
Our parking lot will be open for our first day of school on September 1st. However, Franklin Ave will not be completed until the end of September/beginning of October.
Thank you for your cooperation as we approach the end-phase of the construction work! I will send out further information when I have it.
See you on Monday!
BUS Students
Please stop at the table in the main hallway, indicated with a BUS SIGN, to pick up your child's bus tag.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
If you are unable to attend, this information will also be posted on our website.
Thank you for your assistance with making our procedures safe and secure!
Picture Dates!
Washington School: Tuesday & Wednesday, September 20 & 21
A Child's Imagination: Friday, September 23
Your child will be bringing home a schedule with exact dates and times along with an order form in the next couple of weeks.
UW-Oshkosh Head Start program located at Washington School!
The Head Start program will have 2 classrooms at Washington for 3 and 4 year-old children who are eligible for this program. There program runs Mondays through Thursday with no program on Fridays.
Although in our building, please understand this is still a separate program that has a different calendar. Therefore, there will be days that there is no Head Start but NJSD is in session. Your child is expected to attend their NJSD program on these days. If your child takes the bus, we have set up a "Friday and non-Head Start" bus route so you will still have transportation on non-Head Start days.
We are excited about this new partnership and look forward to a great year working with Neenah children and families.
If you would like more information on the Head Start program, please visit their website at: http://www.uwosh.edu/headstart/. Please direct all questions regarding the program to the number listed on the website.
Washington Staff Members
Room 1B: Mrs. Julian--Speech Therapy
Room 2: Mrs. Poeschl & Mrs. Rand--Early Childhood Special Education
Room 3: Head Start
Room 4: Head Start
Room 5: Mrs. Rosiejka & Mrs. Zoz--Early Childhood Special Education
Room 6A: Mrs. Breister--School Psychologist/Counselor
Room 6: Mrs. Palua & Mrs. Schilke--Preschool Phonology
Room 7A: Mrs. Thorson--4K Special Education
Room 8: Mr. Dohms & Mrs. Guyette--4K Special Education
Room 9: Mrs. Martine & Mrs. Bellmore--4K
Room 10: Mrs. Baumler & Mrs. Hagens--4K
Room 11: Mrs. Hall & Mr. Klavetter--4K
Room 12: Ms. Xiong--Speech Therapy
Room 13: Ms. Allen--Speech Therapy:
Library: Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. Pritzl, Mrs. Wertanen, Mrs. Broeders
Custodian: Mrs. Kolar
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Calkins
Principal: Mrs. Nelson
Community Events
Community Events Link - Be sure to check out the link on the district web site which keeps you up to date on current events and activities throughout the Fox Valley Community. Go to www.neenah.k12.wi.us/community/communityevents.cfm.
Absence Policy
- Child's name
- Child's teacher
- Reason for absence
We will record this information in our attendance system, and let your child's teacher know.
If you do not call the office, you should expect a call from us.
Please let us know if you have any specific questions!
School Schedules
4K Program (Washington School & A Child's Imagination)
Mondays-Fridays
AM Session: 8:20-11:00
PM Session: 12:05-2:45
Early Childhood Program (Mrs. Poeschl & Mrs. Rosiejka)
Mondays-Thursdays (No School on Fridays)
AM Session: 8:20-10:50
PM Session: 12:05-2:35
Preschool Phonology (Mrs. Palau)
Mondays/Wednesdays: 8:20-10:50
Tuesdays/Thursdays: 8:20-10:50
Tuesdays/Thursdays: 12:05-2:35
Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays from 7:30-3:30
Office Phone: 920-751-6990
Office Fax: 920-751-6914
Mrs. Stacie Nelson, Principal & 4K Program Administrator
Mrs. Angie Calkins, Administrative Assistant
Visitor Policy
Washington School of Early Learning
Email: snelson@neenah.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/schools/washington/
Location: 220 East Franklin Avenue, Neenah, WI, United States
Phone: 920-751-6990