Washington Wildcats News Post
October 15, 2021
Ms. Rathman retires after 32 years at Washignton Elementary
Thank you,
Shane Baier
Principal
Math Night Postponed to Later in the Year
It was so great to see you at the Fall Family Picnic last week as we celebrating the Walkathon fundraiser and the Washington Community. With COVID-19 still present and active in our schools, we are going to postponed the Math Night to later in the year. Thank you for your understanding.
Parent-Teacher Organization; A strong Parntership for Washington Elementary
You can follow us on Facebook for update at www.facebook.com/washingtonptomankato. We will also be sending flyers and posting information soon about our Washington Walkathon and fall picnic on October 7. The Walkathon is the PTO's biggest fundraiser and a fun event for the students during the school day. The evening picnic is a great opportunity to have fun with your family and get to know other Washington Families and will be incorporated with Open House this year. Looking forward to another great year at Washington!
Becca Peterson and Cynthia Ballman - Co-Presidents
TBD - Vice President
Shane Drahota– Treasurer
TBD – Secretary
“Washington PTO is a group of parents, caregivers and school staff dedicated to supporting our kids through learning and enrichment.”
COVID Preparedness Plan; Planning for a Return to School, Fall 2021
~ Masks: You might want to add "masks" to the school supply list this year. While we will certainly give out masks to students who do not bring one, this is not something that we can do every single day. We simply do not have an unlimited supply of masks. Your help in making sure that students come to school with a mask is needed. If you'd like to donate masks to the office and/or your child's classroom, please know we would welcome any/all donations.
Current District 77 Health Guidance (Click Here) are from the Minnesota Department of Health Best Practices for COVID-19 Prevention in Schools and the Centers for Disease Control - Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools. As we prepare for a return to school this fall, I have been getting a few questions about online school options. While there are still many logistics to work out, families will have an option through the service coop (SCSC) to join an asynchronous online school experience. At the elementary level this model will require parent oversight for their students. As a district we will provide technology for our students who enroll (device and internet if needed).
Events Calendar
Postponed to late Spring- Math Night and Book Fair, 5:30-7 pm
Coming Events:
Oct. 25- E Team Meeting, 2:45 pm- Room 137
Late Oct. - Wildcat Rally (K-2 Group and a 3-5 Group)
Oct. 26- Excel Begins
Oct. 28- Math Night,. 5:30-7:00 pm- Moved to later in the year (Date TBD)
Nov. 1- BLT Mtg.
Nov. 2- Chipotle Night
Nov. 3- SST, 2:40 pm
Nov. 4- Retirement Party for MaryAnn 3:30-5pm in the gym
Nov. 8- Grade Level Collaboration
Nov. 8- PTO meeting
Nov. 9-Late Start
Nov. 10- SST, 2:40 pm in Media Center or room 137 (if ACES needs Media Center)
Nov. 11- Veterans Day
Nov. 11-Staff Mtg., 2:45 pm
Nov. 15- BLT Mtg., 2:45 pm
Nov. 16-Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov. 17- 3rd Grade Weather Presentation
Nov. 18- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov. 22- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Nov. 23, 24, 25 & 26 No School, Thanksgiving Break