Washington School of Early Learning
The Washington Little Rockets Newsletter
October 30th-November 3rd, 2017
Little Rockets News!
Dear Families,
Thank you to all parents who were able to attend Parent Teacher Conferences! It was wonderful to see so many of you there! The home-school partnership is critical to your child's development and I encourage you to continue engaging with us throughout the school year.
A big thank you to everyone who gave food and/or monetary donations for the staff during the 12-hour days on Wednesday and Thursday during conferences! We really appreciate your thoughtfulness! Everything was delicious and so appreciated!
Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this Friday as it is the end of the first quarter!
Thank you!
Ms. Stacie Brethouwer, Principal
Please mark your calendars!
Upcoming Important Dates!
Tuesday, October 31: COLOR DAY!
Thursday, November 2: 6:00-8:00 PM--Love & Logic Training (See flyer below)
Friday, November 3: NO SCHOOL! (End of quarter)
Monday, November 6: ALL-STAR DIPS fundraiser DUE TODAY!
Thursday, November 9: Love & Logic Training
Friday, November 10: Child Find Screening (for any child 2 years 9 months to 4 years old)
Friday, November 10: 4K Movie Night at Pickard Auditorium
Tuesday, November 14: 6:00-7:00 PM; 4K Parent Presentation on Early Math & Literacy
Thursday, November 16: Love & Logic Training
Friday, November 17: 9:00-10:00 AM; EC Parent Presentation on Fine Motor Skills
The full NJSD calendar can be found here: http://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/calendar1718.pdf
Color Day dress-up for October 31
COLOR DAY!
- Wear all one color
- Wear clothing of all different colors
- Wear rainbows
- No face paint, please
BOOK FAIR during PT Conferences
Thank you to everyone that visited the Wild West Book Fair during parent/teacher conferences. We had a successful fair with total sales of $1,759.52!!
You can still shop online until Tuesday, October 31st at: www.scholastic.com/bf/washingtonaci
Congratulations to the following winners of the book baskets:
Jack Otto - Mrs. Baus
McKenna Hall - Mrs. Miller
Blake Paulsen - Mrs. Baumler
Kyler Everidge - Mrs. Hall
Fall Fundraiser!
Washington School of Early Learning
and A Child’s Imagination’s 4K
Fall Fundraiser
All Stars Dips
Let’s Think Big!!!!!
Our sale of All Stars Dips kicks off on Monday, October 23rd,
and runs through Monday, November 6th, 2017.
It’s easy….the more dips we sell-the more our school earns.
Each package of yummy dip sells for $6.00. We earn $3.00 for each package sold. Simply mix each flavor packet with sour cream and mayonnaise to make approximately 16 oz. of dip!
Profits from the sale will benefit all students who attend Washington School of Early Learning and A Child’s Imagination.
This is a HUGE opportunity for us as it will help to pay for special events and items for our classrooms.
The Top Seller will receive a gift certificate to Dairy Queen!
* Payment is due when your order is turned by November 6th, 2017.
* Please make all checks payable to Washington PTO.
* The order envelope will be used for delivery of the dips. They
will come home in your child’s backpack, so there is no special
pick up day.
* All order envelopes & money are due by Monday, November 6th, 2017.
Please return any unused envelopes to school.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Washington Office @ 751-6990
Washington & A Child's Imagination PTO UPDATES!
For those of you unable to attend the PTO meeting this past week, here is a brief overview of what was discussed:
1. Fundraiser Updates
- The Dips fundraiser is currently going on. Orders and money should be sent to school by November 6th.
- We got more information about possibly doing an Art to Remember fundraiser. We are also looking into Square 1 Art. The thought is that this fundraiser would be in the spring, towards the end of the year.
2. Event Updates
- Presenters from the NEW Zoo will be coming to Washington in November for a program for all students (ACI included). It will be about animals.
- We were unable to schedule a visit to the fire station for the fall, but will look into it again in the spring.
3. PTO Funds
- This month PTO funds were used to provide money to teachers to purchase supplies for the classroom. We also secured the NEW Zoo program.
4. Staff Requests and Projects
- We are looking into potentially purchasing a new sign for outside of Washington School. Different options will be discussed at a later meeting. We are considering painting a mural outside of Washington. We are looking into contacts for this project.
5. Miscellaneous
- The PTO was looking for input about whether or not to provide a "Staff Favorites" page online for parents to learn more about their child's teacher. More on this at a future meeting.
6. Next PTO Meeting - Tuesday, November 28th 3-4pm
Helping Hands Art & Craft Fair
Saturday Nov. 4, 9am - 3pm
Neenah High School's Annual Helping Hands Art & Craft Fair - Celebrating 10 years of helping students and families in need!
Mark your calendars, bring a friend, and get your holiday shopping done early while supporting a great cause. All vendors’ booth and $2 entrance fees are used to support those students and families at Neenah High School who find themselves in urgent financial need situations throughout the year. GAIN (Girls Athletics in Neenah) will provide food, the NHS Culinary Club Cafe will also offer food during the Badger football game, there will be a used book sale, and over 100 fine arts & crafts vendors will display and sell creations such as (but not limited to): painting, sculpture, prints, drawing, clothing, jewelry, metal work, glass, leather, fiber, wood, photography, handmade paper, ceramics, and more. Location: Neenah High School, 1275 Tullar Rd in the Ron Einerson Fieldhouse. It'll be great fun, and we hope to see you there! Like us on Facebook.
Community Events
Community Events Link - Be sure to check out the link on the district web site which keeps you up to date on current events and activities throughout the Fox Valley Community. Go to www.neenah.k12.wi.us/community/communityevents.cfm.
Absence Policy
Also, If you child takes the bus, please include melissa.kobussen@kobussen.com in your email so the bus company can inform the driver to skip your child's pick-up that day.
Your email or voice message should include the following information:
- Child's name
- Child's teacher
- Reason for absence
We will record this information in our attendance system, and let your child's teacher know.
If you do not call the office, you should expect a call from us.
Please let us know if you have any specific questions!
School Schedules
4K Program (Washington School & A Child's Imagination)
Mondays-Fridays
AM Session: 8:30-11:10
PM Session: 12:05-2:45
Early Childhood Program (Mrs. Poeschl & Mrs. Rosiejka)
Mondays-Thursdays (No School on Fridays)
AM Session: 8:30-11:00
PM Session: 12:05-2:35
Preschool Phonology (Mrs. Palau)
Mondays/Wednesdays: 8:30-11:00
Tuesdays/Thursdays: 8:30-11:00
Tuesdays/Thursdays: 12:05-2:35
Office Hours: Mondays-Fridays from 7:30-3:30
Office Phone: 920-751-6990
Office Fax: 920-751-6914
Ms. Stacie Brethouwer, Principal & 4K Program Administrator
Ms. Angie Calkins, Administrative Assistant
Visitor Policy
Washington School of Early Learning
Email: stacie.brethouwer@neenah.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/schools/washington/
Location: 220 East Franklin Avenue, Neenah, WI, United States
Phone: 920-751-6990