Washington Weekly
Updates from Washington Elementary - Fri, Sept 22nd
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
Building Construction and Updates
Cafeteria
It looks as if late October is the new timeline. Crews are finalizing mudding/taping and drywall. Paint, electric, ductwork/heating, cleaning and final touches should be wrapped up in the coming weeks.
Art Room
Makerspace/Room 108
Room 102 (used to be staff development room and where PTA meetings were held):
Library
Playground
Elementary Math Family Success Sessions
Sessions are near capacity and several have been filled. They will be recording and archiving an early session for families to view at home.
Parents and guardians of all JK-5 elementary students are encouraged to attend one of three sessions designed to set your child up for success with our new board-approved math curricular resources this year. Each will be one hour long and will include:
* Brief overview of the Elementary Math Review and Adoption process
* Introduction to new resources for JK and SK-5.
* What students will learn.
* How students will learn.
* How families can help at home.
* Homework details.
* Workshop exploring a game and a problem that students will experience, along with tools students will use in class.
Special Education staff will also be on hand to help families navigate the changes for students who have special learning needs.
Click HERE for dates, times, location, and to RSVP.
Missed the original email announcement from the District? You can read that HERE.
Science Technology Engineering Process
The Design Process
We are so excited for Washington students to have many opportunities to make, tinker and create solutions to problems throughout the year. To support this learning the instruction will focus on the Engineering Design Process which is a structured approach to generating and developing ideas. Our goal is for students to use this approach while they build, invent, experiment and engage in their learning.
Design Challenges Have Begun
The fourth and fifth grade students have started the year with 2 design challenges! On the first day of school, students were challenged to work in small groups to create a tall freestanding structure that could support a marshmallow. Sounds easy, but think again! Our students could only use 20 uncooked spaghetti noodles, a yard of tape and a yard of string. Although not all groups were successful with this task, students and teachers were able to use behavioral observations to create group collaboration norms.
Drop Off and Pick Up Routines
Please take note: There is a handicap parking sign posted on the north end of the cutout on 67th Street. Cars, buses and daycare vans should avoid this area at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you ahead of time for being considerate to our neighbors on 67th and all around our building by NOT blocking driveways nor turning around in driveways. 67th street is extremely busy in the morning and at dismissal so your continued efforts at being patient and follow the posted rules help keep everyone safe.
Please review the link, Safe Routes to School: School Map, for some important reminders to help improve the safety of students and others around Washington School.
Thanks for your cooperation!
Upcoming Assessments
PALS Testing (K-2nd) - The State of Wisconsin requires that all districts assess the reading readiness of all children enrolled in four-year-old kindergarten to second grade. Our district will assess our students’ readiness by administering PALS (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening). For further information please click on the following documents:
MAP Testing:
We give students MAP tests to determine your child’s instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of reading and math. SK through 5th grade will use chromebooks in their classrooms to complete the MAP tests.
MAP tests are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for your child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. Each school year, students at the elementary level take the tests during Sept/October, January and May. Following each testing period, you will receive a report showing your child’s growth. If you have any questions about MAP testing, please contact your child(ren)’s teacher.
Schedule for MAP Testing @ Washington:
September 25-September 29 Fall MAP – Reading Gr 1 & SK
October 2-October 6 Fall MAP – Reading Gr 2-5
October 9-October 13 Fall MAP – Math Gr 1 & SK
October 16-October 20 Fall MAP – Math Gr 2-5
From the PTA
We're off to an exciting start of the 2017-18 school year!
Upcoming Events:
Friday, October 6 - Game Night @ 6:00pm - Watch for a registration form coming home on Monday.
Fall Book Fair Next Month
Attendance
Junior Raiders Basketball Program
Attention families of 4th grade boys:
Fourth grade is the first year male students have the opportunity to work on skill development and play in the Wisconsin Youth Basketball Association, which allows youth to compete with other feeder programs across southeastern Wisconsin. For all the details on this great program, click here.
Click HERE to view a listing of our PAWS Winners for September 22nd. Congratulations students and keep up the good work!