Washington Elementary School
HOME OF THE HUSKIES
September 18, 2019
SCHOOL HOURS: 8:00 AM-2:50 PM EVERY MONDAY SCHOOL GETS OUT @ 2:10
Principal: Adley Copeland
Secretary: Kathy Martindale
Clerk: Tania Thornton
FCRC: Elizabeth Owen
Office Phone: 360-313-3050
*Fax: 360-313-3051
*Attendance Line: 360-313-1442 or washington.attendance@vansd.org
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Sept 23 - EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @2:10 pm
Sept 24 - Anti Bullying Parents Presentation @3:00 pm
Sept 25 - Curriculum Night @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sept 26 - PICTURE DAY
Sept 30 - EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @2:10 pm
Oct 7 - EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @2:10 pm
Oct 11 - NO SCHOOL - In-service Day
Oct 14 - EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @2:10 pm
Oct 16 - 2-Hour Early Release - Parent Conferences
Oct 17-18 - No SCHOOL - Parent Conferences
Oct 30 - Picture Retake day
UPDATES VPS KEY DATES FOR 2019-2020
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Picture Day - Thursday September 26th
AN ENVELOPE WILL BE SEND HOME PRIOR TO PICTURE DAY
- Each student must bring his/her own envelope.
- Bring payment and completed envelope on picture day.
- Be sure to send exact amount needed in the envelope.
- EXACT change required.
- The office cannot make change.
Volleyball for 4th & 5th graders
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 24th thru Nov 22nd 3:00 - 4:00
SKILLEREE @Roosevelt December 3rd - 3:45 - 6:15
Why: To have fun and get some exercise
How: Sign up forms go home September 23rd—return with $10.00 fee
Coaches: Ms. McClelland & Mr. White
elementary healthy for life curriculum night
If you would like more information about the 4th Grade or 5th Grade Human Growth & Development curriculum, please attend our district wide parent meeting.
4th Grade
October 2, 2019
6:00 – 7:00 pm
The Bates Center
2921 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661
5th Grade
October 3, 2019
6:00 – 7:00 pm
The Bates Center
2921 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661
school hours
2019-20 Bell Schedule:
7:30am Office Opens
7:45am Breakfast Begins
8:20am First Bell
8:30am Tardy Bell
2:50pm School Dismissed
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10:40 - 11:20----------Kindergarten Lunch and Recess
10:40 - 11:20 ----------Grade 1st Recess and Lunch
11:20 - 12:00 ----------Grade 2nd Lunch and Recess
11:20 - 12:00 ----------Grade 3rd Recess and Lunch
12:00 - 12:40 ----------Grade 4th Lunch and Recess
12:00 - 12:40 ----------Grade 5th Recess and Lunch
Change in Last Minute Going Home Plans
The Office CAN NOT take changes over the phone. Plans need to be made before your student comes to school and a written note signed by the Parent or Guardian must be received.
To insure we are able to continue keeping all students safe during the go home process at the end of the day Teachers and the office need to know changes at the start of the day. If you are wanting your student to ride the bus, or go home a different way, we need this in writing. Phone calls cannot be accepted for this.
Calling classrooms for go home changes is very disruptive to the learning environment. Please help by sending a note with your student. This allows us to make the changes prior to the teacher’s lunch time.
NO NOTE= YOUR STUDENT GOING HOME ON THEIR NORMAL SCHEDULED PLAN
Attendance:
If your child is going to be absent, please choose one of these 6 methods to excuse their absence
*Call the Washington Elementary Absentee Line at (360) 313-1442 (24 hrs)
*Email: Washington.attendance@vansd.org (English or Spanish)
*Reply to the attendance email that is automatically sent
*Have your child turn in a note the next day (in Spanish or English)*Have the doctor fax a note to (360) 313-3051
*Call or text the interpreter, Mrs. Estefanía, at 360-513-0422.
SECURITY SYSTEM
Our doors are locked during school hours!
Please ring the doorbell to the right of the door and the office staff can unlock the door. If we don't recognize you we may ask what you need before opening the door. Doors are locked at 8:30 and remain locked all day.