Washington Weekly
Friday, February 1, 2019
CONTACT US
Mr. Russell, Principal - 414.773.1805
Mrs. Schram, Administrative Assistant - 414.773.1805
Mrs. Hill-Gordon - Educational Assistant - 414.773.1806
Attendance Line - 414.773.1802
Email: schramga@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/1002339300888431714
Location: 2166 North 68th Street, Wauwatosa, WI, United States
Phone: 414-773-1800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonElemTosa/
Twitter: @WashTimbyTosa
Happy February!
Please continue to make sure your child(ren) come to school with all of the winter gear next week, especially as much of the snow may start to melt over the weekend. It will be pretty wet on the playgrounds.
It was a great day to have kids back at Washington and hopefully February will continue to roll along without any more interruptions. Please pay attention to the PTA updates below, including information about registering for The Sweetheart Dance, which is next Saturday already!
Enjoy the weekend!
-Mr. Russell
PTA Update...
Sweetheart Dance:
The Sweetheart Dance registration will be coming home this week. It will be a quick turnaround to turn in your money -- school cancellations complicate these things!
Registration can be made via Flyer or online https://squareup.com/store/washington-elementary-pta-4 The dance is Saturday, Feb. 9. Please return registration and money by Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Girls on the Run Registration:
Girls on the Run will return to Washington this Spring and registration opens February 1st! This program is a girl’s empowerment group for 3-5th graders that meets twice per week after school on Tuesdays and Thursday. Registration is capped at 15 girls.
Sign up at www.girlsontherunsoutheasternwi.org starting today.
Volunteers NEEDED:
We want to continue to have all of our wonderful events. To do this we need volunteers to step forward and assist with planning beforehand and volunteering the day of.
Below are areas we are looking for help in the next few months. Please let Denise (denisevancuyk@gmail.com) or Laura (lgeisler28@ gmail.com) know if you can give the gift of time.
-Girls On The Run-Looking for additional coaches. Practice is Tues/Thurs after school. Coaches' student gets a discount to participate. Coaches receive an annual discount at Athleta!
-Science Fair/STEM Night-lead the chili dinner night of. A sign up will go out to families to donate.
- Timberwolf Trot- Do you have a business or know someone that owns a business? We are looking for incentives for the students and/or $65 sponsorships. Also, we are looking for additional hands to help with following up and contacting local businesses.
Contact Denise (denisevancuyk@gmail.com) or Laura (lgeisler28@ gmail.com) if you can give the gift of time.
Help Troop 10110!
Plastic Collection-Girl Scout Junior Troop 8689
EFW Run/Walk Early Bird Registration--now through March 2nd!
Please consider joining us for the annual EFW Run/Walk which has a new name EFW Rush for Education. This event is Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Chestnut Commons, just southwest of Hart Park.
For those of you who are new to our school, or for those who have not had the opportunity to join us for this community event in the past, here is a little background on the Education Foundation of Wauwatosa. The EFW is a non-profit organization that funds innovative teaching ideas in our schools. The EFW supports our teachers and children and offers them opportunities beyond what the school budget can provide. By supporting this annual Run/Walk, we are “opening doors” for our students. At Washington, EFW has provided funds for our Motor Lab, Coding Club and Math books.
It is our sincere hope that you will join us this year and “walk or run” for education here in Wauwatosa. Even if you are unable to participate you can support the EFW Rush for Education by signing up for the t-shirt only. The event gets larger every year, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to join neighbors and friends for an enjoyable time. Refreshments, prizes, and trophies are just part of the fun.
Online early bird registration is open and runs through March 2. Participation is $25 per person for the timed 5K and $12 for the One Mile Fun Run and Walk. Please use this link to register: Registration
Science Fair--Project Board Distribution Update and T-Shirt Designs Needed!
Project boards are in and will be delivered to the classrooms next Wednesday after school for the help session. They will probably go home with students next Thursday.
Looking for Science and Engineering Fair T-Shirt Designs!
The Science and Engineering Fair is having a t-shirt design contest! Please create a design that you feel represents the Washington School Science and Engineering Fair in black and white, and on 8.5x11 inch white paper, and submit it to the front office by Tuesday, February 12th. (Please put your name and prefer contact on a corner of the paper) Multiple design submissions are allowed. The winner will be notified by February 15th.
Raptor Security System
Important Dates
Wed, Feb 6 - Early Release, 2:20 dismissal
Sat, Feb 9 - Sweetheart Dance
Thurs, Feb 14 and Tues, Feb 19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mon, Feb 18 - No School
Thurs, Mar 7 - Science Fair
Cold Weather Reminder
Just a reminder to send your child(ren) with a coat, gloves, hat, snow pants and boots everyday. Please have all items labeled with your child's name including their boots. The only time we have indoor recess is if the temperature or wind chill is below 0 degrees or it is raining outside.
Health Reminders...
Please read the following documents which include helpful reminders about head lice and when to keep your children home due to illness.
* When to Keep Your Children Home from School
We will continue to send these reminders out periodically during the school year.
February Breakfast/lunch menus, meal application, account payments
Sodexo food service menu app, SoHappy!
Preview attachment SoHappy_WhatMakesItAwesome (1).pdf
SoHappy_WhatMakesItAwesome (1).pdf
Did you know that you can make meal account payments and check balances by signing up at https://www2.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome?
If you prefer, you can also submit cash or check payments in the school office and we will put them in the meal programs drop box to be added to the account on the same day. Checks should be made payable to Wauwatosa School FSD.
Community Flyers & District Newsletter
The district newsletters that are also available here for your review.
No PAWS winners this week...
Due to the unexpected 2 day school week, this week, PAWS winners were not selected/announced today. We will announce PAWS winners next Friday, February 8th.