Washington Elementary School
HOME OF THE HUSKIES
November 1st, 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:
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 13 Math Night 5-6:30 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
Dec 9 EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @ 2:10 pm
Girls Inc. 2:15 - 3:45 pm
Dec 16 EARLY RELEASE - school gets out @ 2:10 pm
Dec 19 Santa Shop
Dec 23 - Jan 3rd NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Jan 6 EARLY RELEASE - School gets out @ 2:10 pm
UPDATES VPS KEY DATES FOR 2019-2020
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CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS COMPASSION
- Treat People with kindness and generosity.
- Help people in need.
- Be sensitive to people's feelings.
- Never be mean or hurtful.
- Think about how your actions will affect others.
- Always remember - we become caring people by doing caring things.
From your counseling team,
Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Sandhu & Mr. White
Volleyball for 4th & 5th graders
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 24th thru Nov 22nd 3:00 - 4:00
SKILLEREE @ Roosevelt December 2nd - 3:45 - 6:15
Why: To have fun and get some exercise
Coaches: Ms. McClelland & Mr. White
MESSAGE FROM MRS. McKINLEY
I am looking forward to working with your child this year, through books and technology , instilling the love of reading!
*Having a special place and time to read at home makes reading part of family time.
FAMILY MATH NIGHT
Wednesday, November 13th 5-6:30 pm
Star Wars Math Night is almost here. All Washington School students and their families are invited to join us for some pizza and Star Wars fun from 5-6:30 pm on Wednesday November 13th. There will be games, crafts, and activities for the whole family.
Let the Math Be With You!
PTO NEWS
PTO meeting: November 14th @ 6:00 pm in the library.
JOIN the FUN - Volunteer! Volunteering as part of the PTO not only benefits the school, but also benefits your child. There are many ways to help and Washington Elementary's PTO is looking for a few good people, just like you! Please come to the meeting to find out more about volunteer opportunities.
*Heather Malm, PTO President at mailto:Washington.huskies.pto@gmail.com
STUDENT CHEST DRIVE
November 12th - 22nd
Goal $200.00
The STUDENT CHEST DRIVE is an annual event conducted in all schools between Nov. 12 - 22 to benefit the Foundation for VPS. Donate online at http://FoundationForVPS.org
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. EstefanÃa, 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.