Washington Heights News and Notes
April 2024
Courage
Spring Picture Day - Friday, April 5
No School - April 1 and April 19
Open House - April 15
This year's Open House will be held on Monday, April 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Please come visit and see all the amazing work our students have done.
PSSA Testing
On April 23, the PSSA’s will begin. Students in grades 3-5 at Washington Heights will take the PSSA’s. Students are assessed to monitor their growth from year to year and last year our students demonstrated amazing growth in their learning on these assessments. April 23 - April 25, students will take the English Language Arts Assessment. April 29 & April 30, students will take the Math Assessment. On May 1 & May 2, students in 4th grade will take the Science Assessment.
Please ensure that your students are in school for the PSSA’s, are on time, and that they are well rested. Make-up assessments will be scheduled for any students that miss a day of testing.
WH Night at the Harrisburg Senators
Washington Heights Night at the Harrisburg Senators will be on Friday, April 5th, 2024! Our 5th grade chorus members will be singing the National Anthem pre-game! Come out to show support for our 5th grade chorus members and cheer on the Senators as they take on the Erie Sea Wolves.
To purchase tickets, please use the link below!
Broadcasting Field Trip
On Monday, March 11th, 2024, students from the 5th Grade Broadcasting Team traveled to the ABC 27 News Studio for a tour, a meet and greet with Weatherman Dan Tomaso, and also watched a live production of the ABC 27 News at Noon! It was a great experience for all our students. Thanks to Mr. Troup and Mrs. Danowski for their efforts in bringing broadcasting to Washington Heights!
Internet Safety Lesson
On Thursday, March 14th, 2024, Agent Jerry Mitchell came and spoke with our 3-5th grade students regarding internet safety. His message described ways to be appropriate and safe while using the internet and social media.
PTO Corner
On Monday, April 8 at 7:00 pm, we will be holding our monthly PTO Meeting here at school.
- We will be discussing the plans for the remainder of the school year! Please join us.
- We are also looking for people who are interested in holding an office next year. We will have several offices open and need your help!
Our spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held April 15 - 18. We are looking for volunteers to help at the book fair. A sign-up link will be listed on the Book Fair letter coming your way soon. We will also have Book BINGO on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:00 pm. Hope to see you there!
If anyone is still interested in ordering a 2023-2024 Yearbook, it is not too late. Please visit ybpay.com and our yearbook ID code is 8620224.
The Kona Ice Truck will be here during Open House on April 15. A portion of the proceeds come back to the PTO which pays for our field trips and events.
And as always, thank you for your support of our PTO.