Ms. Krawiec's class collaborated together on a Mystery Science lesson. Students had to carry out an investigation to determine the relationship between the shape of different bird beaks and the food each bird eats.
Washington School Celebrated Fire Prevention Week
In honor of Fire Prevention Week, Fire Inspector, Mr. Mark Harrison, taught our students about Fire Safety. Spanish classes in grades 1-3 focused on 2 essential vocabulary words regarding fire safety: "salida" (exit) and "fuego or incendio" (fire). In addition, they learned to identify peligros (dangers) that could be combustible (flamable). ¡Cada segundo cuenta! Every second counts! Below are students from Mrs. Kupryk's 3rd grade class with Fire Inspector Harrison and Mrs. Cormack's students proudly displaying their bilingual learning. … [Read more...] about Washington School Celebrated Fire Prevention Week
Washington School Welcomes “Mystery Readers”
Throughout the school year, teachers at Washington School invite "Mystery Readers" to come into the classrooms to read to their students. Mystery Readers are family members of the students who, during a designated date and time, come into the classroom to read. The "mystery" is that the student and their classmates do not know the person, date or time the Mystery Reader will be coming. Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Fesken's class kicked off our Mystery Reader program when Mrs. Doyle visited their classroom last week. The children really enjoyed listening to the story, Vunce Upon a Time. The … [Read more...] about Washington School Welcomes “Mystery Readers”
Hoops & Goals
On Tuesday, October 3, students at Washington School participated in the annual "Hoops & Goals" fundraiser to benefit Alex's Superhero Fund, Inc. and the Andrew Ortega Foundation. Alex's Superhero Fund, Inc., is a foundation committed to providing financial assistance to local families who are caring for children with cancer and other terminal illnesses The fund also supports the Tomorrow's Children Institute. The Andrew Ortega Foundation was established in 2010 in an effort to prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in middle and high school-aged children through awareness, screenings … [Read more...] about Hoops & Goals
Washington School Celebrated “Week of Respect”
This week, the students of Washington School have been celebrating the Week of Respect. Pictured here are the 2nd grade students of Mrs. Podolanczuk's class. The students listened to a story called "Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun" and learned the importance of respecting themselves. They made their own hot dog buns and wrote important messages on them such as: "have the courage to be who you are", "don't be a bully", and "treat others the way you want them to treat you". … [Read more...] about Washington School Celebrated “Week of Respect”