Washington Elementary School
HOME OF THE HUSKIES
October 4th, 2019
SCHOOL HOURS: 8:20 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:
Oct 7 EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Oct. 8 Robotics 2:50 - 4 pm
Oct 10 Volleyball Practice @ 2:50 - 4 pm
PTO meeting @ 6:00 pm in Library
Oct 11 NO SCHOOL - In-service Day
Oct 14 EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Oct 15 Volleyball Practice 2:50 - 4 pm
Robotics 2:50 - 4 pm
Oct 16 2-Hour Early Release - Parent Conferences
Oct 17 & 18 - NO SCHOOL - Parent Conferences
Oct 21 Early Release - school gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Oct 22 Volleyball Practice 2:50 - 4 pm
Robotics 2:50 - 4 pm
Oct 24 Volleyball Practice 2:50 - 4 pm
Oct 25 Trunk or Treat 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Oct 28 Early Release 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45
Oct 29 Volleyball Practice 2:50 - 4 pm
Robotics 2:50 - 4 pm
Oct 31 Volleyball Practice 2:50 - 4 pm
Oct 30 Picture Retake day
Nov 4 EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Nov 5 Volleyball Practice 2:50 - 4 pm
Robotics 2:50 - 4 pm
Nov 7 Volleyball Practice 2:50 - 4 pm
Nov 11 NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day
Nov 12 Robotics 2:50 - 4 pm
Nov 14 Volleyball Practice 2:50 - 4 pm
Nov 18 EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Nov 19 Robotics 2:50 - 4 pm
Nov 25 Early Release - school gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Nov 27-29 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
Dec 2 EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Dec 2 Girls Volleyball Skill-er-ee @ Roosevelt Elem. 3:45 pm
Dec 3 Boys Volleyball Skill-er-ee @ Roosevelt Elem. 3:45 pm
Robotics 2:50 - 4 pm
UPDATES VPS KEY DATES FOR 2019-2020
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Check with your student's teacher to see if he/she prefers that your student attend as well.
- Write down any questions you have before the conference and take them with you.
- Show up a few minutes prior to your assigned time.
- Understand that even though allotted conference time may be over, your child's teacher is always open to hearing from you.
- Trust your teacher. Teachers have your student's best interest at heart. If he/she has something to share, he/she is sharing out of love and/or genuine concern for your child. Please listen.
- Enjoy.
Conference Dates:
2 Hr. Early Release @ 12:50 Wednesday Oct. 16th
NO SCHOOL Thursday & Friday Oct. 17th & 18th
Picture Retake Day - Wednesday October 30th
- Retakes for students absent on Sept. 26th.
- Retakes for students who had their eyes closed!
- 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
Washington Elementary's SPIRIT Assembly Cheer Staff! Ms. Martinson, Mr. White & Ms. Judkins
PTO NEWS
We have board openings and need volunteers! Please come to the meeting to find out more.
Trunk or Treat: October 25th 5:30 - 7:00 pm. If you are interested in hosting a trunk please sign up at http://signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/60b0545abaa29a2f58-trunk or call
Heather Malm, PTO President at mailto:Washington.huskies.pto@gmail.com
Introducing...Our Fabulous Family Solutions Counselors On Site at Washington
Maritza is a Washington Elementary School Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Shelby is at Washington Elementary School on Mondays and Fridays.
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.