Knightly News
January 30, 2018
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!
January Dates
January 30 - Mr Lee's Science Fun - 3rd grade weather - Mrs. Schmitz's class
January 30 - PTA Dine out at Village Tavern & Grill
January 31 - Mr Lee's Science Fun - 3rd grade weather - Ms. Banta's class
PTA Dine Out
PTA Dine Out
Another Awesome Pancake Breakfast!
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.
February Dates
February 2 - 1st grade field trip - morning
February 2 - Franklin family night for incoming 6th grade students 5:00pm-8:00pm
February 6 - 2nd grade COGAT testing in the morning
February 7 - 2nd grade COGAT testing in the morning
February 7 - 4th grade R-Rally presentation by SCARCE 1:15pm
February 7 - PTA Family Night at Wheaton Bowl 6pm
February 8 - 2nd grade COGAT testing in the morning
February 9 - Club photo day
February 9 - Facebook Live streaming of 5th grade rocket engineering
February 12 - Spirit Day - Wear Washington colors and/or spirit wear
February 12 - All-school assembly 10:30am
February 12 - Think First Safety Program for 1st and 5th Grades - afternoon
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
News from the Health Office
STEM Comes to PTA!
The students did an excellent job presenting with Mr. Strayve and Mr. Babb, and the parents enjoyed learning about this new technological learning tool.
Looking for Kinders!
New Water Fountain - Bottle Fillers Arrive!
Congratulations, PTA Reflections Advancers!
Luke Hafkey
Drew Kadel
Madison Moore
Analese Olsen
Corey Ostensen
Thank you to Mr. Grant Rebro for serving as the Reflections chair this year.
Message from the Student Excellence Foundation
We've EXTENDED nominations!
Is there a District 200 teacher / educator who has made a difference in your child’s life? Nominate them for a Distinguished Educator Award with this easy online form to let us know who they are!
Nominations may be made by any District 200 student, parent/guardian, alum, staff, or community member. You may nominate more than one educator; however, a separate nomination form must be used for each. Any educator is eligible for nomination if he/she is currently employed by District 200.
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
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.
PACE Invention Convention
Box Tops is an Easy Way to Earn Money for Washington
Parenting Seminars
Welcome to our New, Little Knight!
Mrs. Joanne Koenig, retired Washington teacher, will be teaching half-day kindergarten while Mrs. Longhini spends some time at home with Connor. We are planning on Mrs. Longhini returning this spring to finish the year with her class.
Best wishes to the Longhini family!
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?
Photos Needed!
Franklin Family Night
All current 5th grade students attending Franklin next year are invited to Franklin Family Night open house on Friday, February 2nd from 5pm-8pm. This is a casual event and a fun opportunity for students and parents of incoming 6th graders to socialize with current Franklin students and families. It’s also a great environment for incoming students to familiarize themselves with the halls of Franklin.
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
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