Washington Weekly
Updates from Washington Elementary - March 2, 2020
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Mr. Russell, Principal - 414.773.1805
Mrs. Schram, Administrative Assistant - 414.773.1805
Mrs. Hill-Gordon - Educational Assistant - 414.773.1806
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Location: 2166 North 68th Street, Wauwatosa, WI, United States
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Introduction to Washington All School Read - The One & Only Ivan
All School Read Launch - Hit The Books
Book Announced Today for Washington’s Third Annual All-School Read!
Bob, Ivan, and Ruby have touched the hearts of millions of readers, and their story isn’t over yet. Catch up with these beloved friends by reading Katherine Applegate’s unforgettable tale of friendship and hope for the first time or fall in love with it all over again before the sequel, The One and Only Bob, is released in May and the film The One and Only Ivan hits theaters in August!
Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.
Today students received their books for Washington’s third annual All-School Read! Our selected title is The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. This stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Please click here for the family letter introducing our All-School Read.
Check out our All-School Read online for more information. Plus, find helpful links to our reading schedule, trivia questions and listen to chapters read by special guests and Washington Staff!
We would love to see pictures of your family enjoying The One and Only Ivan don’t forget to post to Washington’s Facebook page!
Thank you and happy reading!
Washington PTA and Staff
Did you know that the month of March is both National Reading Month and Women's History Month?
Spread some reading joy and bring women's history to life at home with some of these books recommended by the National Education Association (NEA):
NEA Diverse Books with Trailblazing Women
Need any more suggestions? Ms. Streiff-Stuessy, Washington's Reading Specialist, is always happy to help!
Thank you!
PTA Updates...
End of the Year Pool Party!
Mark your calendar to celebrate our end of year successes on Friday, June 5th at Hoyt pool! Bring the whole family from 6-8 p.m. to start our journey into summer.
Thank you to all the students who submitted designs for this year's t-shirt, and congratulations to Julian Bowers, and Ana Richer & Morgan Massey whose designs will be featured! T-shirts are being ordered and will hopefully arrive in the next few weeks.
Tri-fold boards went home with students this week. Keep working hard and having fun with your projects!
Our next after-school help session will be held on Wednesday, March 11th from 2:30 to 3:30 in the MakerSpace.
And don't forget, the Science Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th!
I Can't Wait for Wednesdays!
As you know the Wauwatosa Recreation Department offers an after school program on early release Wednesdays. From 2:20-3:30 your child can partake in a variety of activities. Each session is a different theme. If you are interested, be sure to register your child ASAP (3/4-3/18=Legos)! Click here for more information and the registration form.
Cost: $24.00 per session (after the deadline the fee jumps to $34.00 per session)
Community Information
Please click on the link below for flyers.
Click here for the February 28th PAWS winners. Congrats students and keep up the good work!