Knightly News
October 15, 2018
Washington School Improvement Goals 2018-2019
Student Achievement in Reading: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of informational text structure, relationships and complexity.
Student Achievement in Math: Students will demonstrate proficiency in solving word problems with real world applications.
Learning Environment - Read about our Future of Instruction & Technology Learning Environment here: FIT
- CUSD 200 DIstrictwide FIT Focus Area: Differentiation, Personalization & Individualization
- Washington FIT Focus Area: Staff will support students in developing growth mindsets.
- Higher Order Thinking: Students will self-assess to make modifications and own the learning process.
- Social Emotional Learning: Students will demonstrate skills related to achieving personal and academic goals.
Check out this video about FIT Learning Environments across multiple grade levels. Look for one of our own Washington teachers!
Informational Brochure on Jefferson Early Childhood Center
October Dates
October 16 - PTA Book Fair 9:00am-3:30pm
October 16 - Pilot John Scholgrn visits 4th grade classes (rescheduled from 9/25)
Tuesday, October 16 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 17 - Dictionary Presentation for 3rd grade
Wednesday, October 17 - PTA Book Fair 9:00am-3:30pm
Thursday, Ocober 18 - PTA Book Fair 11:00am-7:00pm
Friday, October 19 - PTA Book Fair 9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, October 19 - Party for Winning Class for Knights on the Run - Ms. Cortopassi's 1st Grade 12:00pm-1:00pm
Monday, October 22-Friday, October 26 - Stuff-a-Truck Collection for Make a Difference Day
Tuesday, October 23 - PTA Meeting 7pm
Wednesday, October 24 - PTA Reflections Entries Due
Wednesday, October 24 - PTA Pumpkin-decorating Entires Due - 9:00am Door 1 entrance
Tuesday, October 30 - PTA Butterbraid forms due
Wednesday, October 31 - Halloween parade and parties
Kdg AM 10:30 a.m. – Parade/10:45-11:30 a.m. – Party
Kdg-5th gr. 2:00 p.m. Parade/ 2:30-3:15 p.m. Party
PTA Reflections: Heroes Around Me
Halloween Letter Came Home Via Backpacks October 11th
Dear Parents,
As in years past, we will continue the tradition of a Halloween parade on Wednesday, October 31st before we begin our classroom celebrations. This year the parade will begin at 2:00 pm and the class parties will begin at the conclusion of the parade (approximately 2:30 pm). If the weather permits, we will parade outside. Our parade route includes the blacktop area on the west side of the building, so we will not be able to open this space as a parking area. If weather is too rainy or cold, we will parade in the gym. Classroom parties will end at 3:15, allowing for clean-up before dismissal.
Parent volunteers will be allowed in the classrooms to set up for the party at 2:00 pm. All parent volunteers must sign in at the table in the front hallway before going to the classroom. At the conclusion of the parties, parents may take their children and leave before the dismissal bell rings. This will not be recorded as an “early” pick-up; however you will need to sign your child or children out when you sign in so we know who is leaving. If you are going to provide transportation for any child other than your own, that child’s parent will need to send a note to his or her teacher and to the office on the day of the party.
All parents are welcome to our costume parade; only parents who have signed up via PTA to work the classroom parties will be admitted to classrooms. Party volunteers must check in by the main office and receive a nametag.
If you prefer your child does not participate in Halloween activities, please inform your child’s teacher prior to Wednesday, October 31st. A staff member will be available in the library to supervise students as they work on curricular activities provided by their teachers.
Please observe these guidelines regarding costumes. Students are not to wear anything associated with their Halloween costumes to school in the morning. This includes face makeup and hair coloring. Students may put on their costumes at the start of the afternoon session with direction from their teachers. Students who go home for lunch may wear their costumes back to school. The only exception will be the morning kindergartners who will hold their activities in the morning.
As you prepare costumes, please follow these guidelines:
Masks or headgear that prevent us from clearly identifying the student create a safety concern
Theatrical props and imitation weapons are not allowed
Costumes or makeup considered threatening or otherwise inappropriate are prohibited
Please help your children select themes that are nonviolent in nature. All costume accessories must be in compliance with school policy, and if they are not, they will be confiscated and held in the office for a parent to pick up. Volunteers should follow the same guidelines.
Halloween party food will be provided by the PTA parent volunteers in coordination with the classroom teachers. Party food or treats given as prizes for party games should be consumed at the party and may not be taken home. Children may NOT bring candy or other food to distribute at the classroom parties.
We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in keeping this day a happy and safe one for all of our students at Washington School.
Respectfully,
Jennifer Craig
Principal
DuPage Children's Museum Visits Mrs. Weishet's ADK - Number Sense Activities
From our Math Coach/Interventionist, Mrs. Russelle
Congratulations, PTA Knights on the Run Prize Winners
A huge thanks to organizers, Mrs. Mary Moore and Mrs. Melissa Youngren and all of the volunteers, participants, and supporters.
Knights on the Run raised approximately $10,000 for Washington PTA this year.
Raffle for Fastest Runners
Top Ten (11 due to tie) Fundraisers
Raffle for Participants
WatchDOGS Sign-up Finally Here!
The WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) Is a program that creates opportunities for dads to volunteer in schools. WatchDOGS do not have to commit to an ongoing schedule; they can volunteer as little as one half-day a school year. WatchDOGS help out with whole class activities and also one-to-one or small group reading and math practice. Students also love playing with WatchDOGS during recess!
Sign up to volunteer here: WatchDOGS.
Email Mrs. Craig with questions: jennifer.craig@cusd200.org.
How Did Our Garden Grow?
November Dates
Monday, November 5 - Franklin Feeder Orchestra Demo Concert 7:00pm at Longfellow
Wednesday, November 7 - Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, November 7 - PTA Butterbraid pick-up
Friday, November 9 - 1st trimester ends
Friday, November 9 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day
Monday, November 12 - Veterans Day Honored - Reception for Veteran guests at 9:30am; All-school assembly 10:15am
Tuesday, November 13 - 4th Grade Field Trip
Wednesday, November 14 - Board of Education Meeting at Washington School 7:00pm
Thursday, November 15 - Monroe Feeder Orchestra Demo Concert 7:00pm at Monroe
Friday, November 16 - Native American Traveling Museum Visit for 3rd grade classes
Friday, November 16 - Report Card Distribution
Monday, November 19 - Friday, November 23 - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
Monday, November 26 - Northside Demo Band Concert 7:00pm at WNHS
SAVE THE DATE - WINTER CONCERT DECEMBER 17 - 10am and 2pm
Cooler Weather is Here!
You can view the Cold Weather Scale on the Washington website under Our School/School Information or by clicking this link: Cold Weather Scale.
1st Grade Field Trip to Willowbrook Wildlife Center
Box Tops for Education & Coke Rewards
Title I Information
Help Needed: Lunch/Recess (Paid Position)
Author Ben Hatke Visits Grades 3-5
Knight Writers (and Speakers...and Video Creators)
Inspired by Visiting Author, Ben Hatke, Ms. Banta's 3rd Graders Write Graphic Novels
Change for After School Walkers
Looking for Yearbook Photos
Kindergarten Field Trip to Cosley Zoo
WNHS Show Choir Housewalk
Elementary Handbook
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Washington Elementary School
Website: http://www.cusd200.org/Domain/1399
Location: 911 Bridle Lane, Wheaton, IL, United States
Phone: 630-682-2222
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