Washington Parent Newsletter
March
STRONGER TOGETHER
School Hours ~ 8:25 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Washington School Science Fair
After School Program Dates
The Targeted Services After School Program has two weeks remaining. As a reminder, classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15p.m. – 3:15pm. A snack will be provided for all students. Students are dismissed at 3:15pm.
The last day of the After School Program is Thursday, March 18th.
Classes will be held on the following days: March 9, 11, 16, 18
Upcoming Events:
March 9th - After School Program 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
March 11th - After School Program 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. & Washington Virtual Science Fair
March 16th - After School Program 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
March 18th - Last day of the After School Program 2:15-3:15 p.m. ~ End of the 3rd quarter
March 19th - No School K-12 ~ Teacher workday
March 22nd - March 26th - Spring Break
March 29th - Report Cards will be sent home with students today
March 31st - Instrumental Demonstration day in 3rd & 4th grade
April 2nd - District Closed - No School K-12
HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!!!
Just a quick FACE MASK reminder....
Donations
If you are looking to get rid of your boys/girls clothing that no longer fit, please think about donating them to Washington School. The nurse's office is always looking for extra clothing for students should the need arise. As of now we are in short supply of boys pants sizes S-XL. Your help is greatly appreciated!
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SLEEP is so important...
Good-quality sleep helps your child concentrate, remember things and behave well. This helps your child to be a successful learner. Poor sleep or not enough sleep affects concentration, memory and behavior, making it harder for your child to learn. Children who don’t sleep well are more likely to feel sleepy at school during the day and to have difficulties with learning.
Concentration and sleep
Children who are sleepy have trouble concentrating during the day. If your child can’t keep their attention on what they’re trying to learn, whether it’s climbing a tree at the park or singing a song at school, it will affect their learning.
Memory and sleep
Remembering things is part of learning. If your child is tired, it’s harder for your child to remember basic things like how to spell words, how to do math calculations, or where to find information in a book or on the internet. It’s also harder for your child to remember how to do things like playing a musical instrument. Our brains create and strengthen different types of memory while we’re asleep. For example, just before your child wakes in the morning, their brain is sorting and storing memories and information from the previous day and getting ready for the day ahead.
Behavior and sleep
Sleepy children tend to have more problems with behavior at preschool or school – and at home too! For example, a sleepy and tired child might not cooperate in class or have difficulty following the teacher’s instructions. A sleepy child might miss out on learning because the teacher is busy managing the child’s behavior. The child might also miss out on playing with other children if the other children don’t like the way the child is behaving. If your child is having problems with their concentration, memory or behavior, checking your child’s sleep is a good place to start.
Working on sleep problems to help with learning
Many children have sleep problems which you can often manage with simple behavior strategies. A good place to start with sleep problems is your child’s sleep habits. Sometimes changing both daytime and night-time habits can make a big difference to your child’s sleep. For example, you might be able to reset your child’s body clock with a regular bedtime routine, morning sunlight, regular exercise and a healthy diet. If these strategies don’t help to reset your child’s body clock, it’s a good idea to talk about your child’s sleep problems with a health professional.
Need to contact us?
Washington Main Line 444-8300
Attendance Line 444-8305
Nurse's Office 444-8306
Washington SAC 444-8322
Bus Company 451-5262