Washington Elementary School
March 2022
No School Friday 3/25 and 3/28-4/1
Message from Mrs. Zeman
Hello Washington Families!
It has been an amazing third quarter at Washington! It has been great to look at all of the growth of our students in so many areas as we reflect on our last quarter of learning.
We have had several questions about our attendance policies lately. Please remember to contact the office directly to report absences and if your contact information changes. It is important that we keep contact information current so that families receive communication and we are able to contact you.
We have much to look forward to as we plan for the last quarter! Have a wonderful spring break.
Mrs. Zeman
Kindergarten Assessments
If you have an incoming Kindergartner and have not registered for the Kindergarten Assessments, please register HERE.
Staff Appreciation Week
May 9th-May 13th is Staff Appreciation week! Students are invited to participate by writing a note of appreciation to any staff member. Students and parents can drop off their notes in the box labeled PTO located in the main entrance anytime during the week of May 9th.
MCA Testing
Every year students in grades 3-5 participate in MCA testing. The testing is scheduled for the dates below. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments during these dates. Please call the Washington Office if you have any questions.
MCA Testing Dates:
- April 12-14
- April 19-21
- May 10-11
Instrumental Music Sign-Up
The Owatonna Instrumental Music Department is excited to announce that 3rd and 4th graders have the opportunity to join the instrumental music program beginning April 4th for the 2022-2023 school year. Sign up information will be emailed to families after Spring Break!
2022 SE MN 5th/6th Grade Honor Band
Congratulations to the following band students for being selected into the 2022 SE MN 5th/6th Grade Honor Band:
Abby Thiel (Horn), Aiden Giersdorf (Horn), Mack Dickerson (Trombone), Tess Underwood (Trumpet)
The 5th/6th Grade Honor Band and 7th/8th Grade Honor Band is a one-day event held in Austin, MN. Students were selected from over 35 schools across southern MN and practiced all day then performed a concert at 4:30pm on Saturday, March 5 in Austin HS auditorium. This year's directors were both from Owatonna: Holly Guenther conducted the 5th/6th grade band and Pete Guenther directed the 7th/8th grade band.
School Visitors
We are excited to let you know we will again welcome visitors into our building for lunch beginning Monday, April 4.
If you are visiting for lunch, please:
- Inform the office by 9am the day you’re coming, to be sure we have enough seating.
- Eat the school lunch (please don’t bring lunch for yourself or your student)
- Bring exact change or a check in the amount of $4.10 to pay for your lunch
All visitors are required to check in at the office. Please bring your photo ID.
We’re happy to be able to offer this time for connection again!
UPCOMING EVENTS
3/24: End of 3rd Quarter
3/25: NO SCHOOL- TEACHER WORK DAY
3/28-4/1: NO SCHOOL- SPRING BREAK
4/4-4/20: 4th and 5th Grade Instrumental Music Sign up (More info to come!)
4/12-4/15: MCA Testing (Grades 3-5)
4/21: PTO Meeting 6:30pm
4/19-4/22: MCA Testing (Grades 3-5)
4/28: Washington Spring Concert- more info to come!
Contact Information
Email: speterson1@isd761.org
Website: https://washington.isd761.org
Location: 423 14th Street Northeast, Owatonna, MN
Phone: 507-444-8300