Washington Elementary School
October 2021
The school year is off to an awesome start! It is great to see our students digging into learning. We are looking forward to some fun this next week with homecoming!
HOMECOMING WEEK 10/4-10/8
Monday- Tropical Day
Tuesday- PJ Day
Wednesday- Color Day (K: Red, 1: Green, 2: Purple, 3: Yellow,
4: Orange, 5: Gray
Thursday- Jersey Day
Friday: Husky Gear Day
2 hour early dismissal Friday (12:25 pm)
Homecoming parade starts at 1:30. New Parade Route
Welcome New Staff
We have had a few new staff added to our Washington family in the last few weeks. A big welcome to Hillary Helgeson (paraprofessional), Nina Sanford (paraprofessional) and Maria Dodd (Bilingual Educational Assistant)!
You will also notice a new face in the front office at Washington. Sarah Peterson is already an amazing addition to our staff! She is taking on the Principal's Secretary role, and she is excited to join Washington! She's looking forward to meeting families.
After School Program
If you were contacted by your classroom teacher with a registration form for ASP, please complete that registration form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, October 8th at 12:00pm.
Start Time Reminder
We sent a reminder that the school day begins at 7:55 AM. Students must be in the building by that time if they are walking or being dropped off. Otherwise, they must enter through the main doors and check into the office. If a student's bus is late, they will not be marked tardy.
Attendance
If your child is going to be absent, please contact the attendance line at 507-444-8305.
Social Media
If your child has access to social media, we would encourage you to check their social media and have discussions about appropriate digital citizenship. We appreciate your partnership in this, as occasionally issues that happen on social media affect our learning environment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
10/8: 2 hour early dismissal (12:25)
10/8: After School Program registrations due
10/14: PTO Meeting 6:30 pm- Media Center
10/18: Picture Retake Day
10/21-10/22: MEA BREAK- NO SCHOOL
10/27: Fundraiser Pick-Up 3:30-5:30 pm
Contact Information
Email: speterson1@isd761.org
Website: https://washington.isd761.org
Location: 423 14th Street Northeast, Owatonna, MN, USA
Phone: 507-444-8300