I hope that you are enjoying this beautiful fall season.  We had a wonderful transition into the new school year in September and are looking forward to the many activities planned for October and November.  Please read on to learn more about school procedures and to be informed about upcoming school events. Sincerely, Bill Mulcahy ____________________________ Week of Respect/School Violence Awareness Week:  October 7-11 is designated as a Week of Respect in New Jersey schools.  At Washington School, students and staff will focus on a different area of respect each day including … [Read more...] about October 2019

Spring is almost here and we’ve moved into the third trimester of the school year. As our students are tackling new curriculum challenges, they are also excited about traditional spring activities that enhance and broaden their learning at Washington School. At the same time, our classroom teachers are involved in ongoing professional development geared towards enhancing instruction to improve student learning. Please read on to learn more. Scooterville Now a long-standing tradition at Washington School, Scooterville is an interactive experience in Physical Education class that our … [Read more...] about March/April, 2019

Happy New Year! I trust that the holiday season was peaceful and relaxing for you and your family. As we turn the page on this New Year, we look forward to these next few months with great anticipation. Having successfully completed the first trimester, our students are now ready to make even greater strides. The pace at each grade level has intensified, and the students are stepping up to meet new challenges. Our staff is engaged in professional development designed to help us meet our school goals in Writing and Mindfulness/Growth Mindset. Our annual school goals are carefully chosen … [Read more...] about January/February, 2019

Welcome Back! I trust that the holiday season was peaceful and relaxing for you and your families. As we turn the page on this New Year, we look forward to the next few months with great anticipation. The pace at each grade level is accelerating and the students are stepping up to meet new challenges. Our Character Education program is in full swing. During the month of January, our students and staff are concentrating on activities that support the Pillar of Fairness. In February, our focus will be on the Pillar of Respect. "Color Days" are January 10 (orange) for Fairness and February 7 … [Read more...] about January/February 2018