Knightly News
December 13, 2017
The Winter Concert is almost here! December 18th at 10am and 2pm
We are so excited that our all-school winter concert is approaching! Students have been working hard practicing with music teacher, Robin Ryan. The Washington chorus and all grade levels K-5 will sing winter songs for you!
Students will be in class when they are not performing.
Please notify your child's teacher if you do not want your child to participate in the winter concert 12/18 and/or the holiday sing-a-long and party on 12/22.
Bravo, Band!
December Dates
December 15 - 1st grade Polar Express
December 18 - All-school Winter Concert at 10am and 2pm
December 22 - ADK Toy Shop Play 1:00pm
December 22-Kdg AM Holiday Party 10:45-11:30 am
Holiday Sing 1:45-2:30 p.m.
Holiday Parties 2:30-3:15 p.m.
December 25- January 5 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January Dates
January 10 - 4th grade social studies presentations 1:15-2:00pm in classrooms
January 10 - Northside orchestra concert 7:00pm at WNHS
January 12 - DuPage Children's Museum visits all kindergarten classes - Geo Spaces
January 12 - PTA Family Night at Kids Science Labs in Danada
January 15 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16 - PTA Meeting 7:00pm
January 18 - BPAC districtwide meeting for parents who speak languages other than Spanish - 7:00-8:30pm at Pleasant Hill School
January 22 - NO SCHOOL - Institute Day
January 27 - PTA Pancake Breakfast 8:30am-10:30am
January 30 - Mr Lee's Science Fun - 3rd grade weather - Mrs. Schmitz's class
January 31 - Mr Lee's Science Fun - 3rd grade weather - Ms. Banta's class
February 1 - Mr Lee's Science Fun - 3rd grade weather - Mrs. Burkard's class
Student Excellence Foundation Awards Grants
Thank you so much to the Student Excellence Foundation for continuing to support the innovative work our teachers do for our students.
Elementary Testing for the Program of Accelerated Curriculum and Enrichment (PACE) Grades 2-5
For the 2018-2019 School Year, please note that all Second Graders will be screened for PACE in February 2018 using the Cognitive Abilities Test. More information will follow in December 2017. Parents of second graders who are eligible for further PACE testing based on the Cognitive Abilities Test and/or local assessments will be notified at the end of February. Testing will qualify students for the following 2018-2019 classes:
3rd Grade PACE Mathematics
3rd Grade PACE Reading
In March 2018, the PACE Office will host testing for currently enrolled in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Students in Grades 3-5 may be recommended for testing by their Teacher and/or Parent. The deadline for a Parent to request PACE Testing is Friday, January 12, 2018. This testing, which will include the CogAT 7 and subtests from the Iowa Assessments, will qualify elementary students for participation in one of the following 2018-2019 classes:
4th and 5th grade PACE Mathematics
4th and 5th grade PACE Reading
6th grade Fast Paced Mathematics
6th grade Fast Paced Language Arts
Please Note – Students currently in PACE Program Classes do not need to re-test for 2018-2019
Students currently attending a private school and/or home schooled, but reside in the
District 200 Attendance Area, are also eligible for PACE Program Testing.
Testing will take place at each elementary school around the first or second week of March, and will be scheduled around mandatory PARCC testing. Parents who register their students by the Friday, January 12, 2018 deadline will be notified by mail about specific testing dates & times prior to testing.
Parent Testing Referral Forms can be found on the District 200 website www.cusd200.org under Departments > Student Learning > Gifted Education > Parent Referral Forms
Please contact the District 200 PACE Office at (630) 682-2024 or email PACE@cusd200.org with any questions
From the Health Office
Open Enrollment for insurance under the Affordable Care Act ends on December 15th. Don't miss out on enrollment if your employer does not provide health insurance for you. Click here to enroll in the ACA
Struggling with Health Care costs? Three new resources for low-income families are available in DuPage through the DuPage County Health Department: premium assistance, pharmacy and immunization resources. Please go to the District 200 Health Services page to check it out.
Labels for Education FINAL Submission
We Love STEM!
1st grade Sphero
4th grade research
5th grade production studio
Coming Soon - STEM Classes!
Looking for Kinders!
Parenting Seminars
Cold Weather Recess Scale
You can view the Cold Weather Scale on the Washington website under the Parents & Students heading or by clicking this link: Cold Weather Scale.
WatchDOGS Sign-up!
The WatchDOGS volunteer sign-up is now available online: WatchDOGS.
Please feel free to email Mrs. Craig at jennifer.craig@cusd200.org with any questions about the program.
Has a D200 Staff Member Inspired You or Your Child?
CUSD 200 Job Openings
Lunch Reminder
Please Help Us Keep our Students Safe
- If your child walks to school, please remind him/her to watch for cars and cross President St. with the crossing guard.
- Be vigilant of children when driving close to the school and drive very slowly in the flow zone and main parking lot.
- Passing a school bus while it's stop sign is out is strictly prohibited.
- Please observe our parking lot and flow zone procedures, including during BASP pick up and drop off. The driveway by door one is an entrance, not an exit.
- Students who bring balls to use at recess should pack them in a backpack or bag. Please talk to your child about never chasing a ball into the street.
- Using a hand-held cell-phone while driving is prohibited.
- We ask that you keep dogs off school property during arrival, school hours, and dismissal.
- Please do not double and triple park in the school parking lot.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our children safe.
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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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