Ms. Rylick and Ms. Dehnert's grade 3 homeroom were put into groups and challenged yesterday and today to build the tallest tower with only 20 pieces of spaghetti, 1 marshmallow, a yard of duct tape, and a yard of string. The goal was to show students how to work better as a team. After all the groups struggled yesterday, we spoke about accountability and teamwork. Today, every group succeeded in building the tallest tower. We are so proud of our kiddos for having a powerful growth mindset! … [Read more...] about The Great Marshmallow Challenge!

Join us for Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, for Grades 1-3. The evening will start with a general presentation in the gymnasium at 7:00. This is a great opportunity to learn about curriculum, school and classroom procedures, and daily schedules.

Today, one of our very own third-graders took on a leadership role by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance over the PA system for the entire school. We are proud to see our young leader stepping up and demonstrating responsibility, teamwork, and school spirit. Way to go! … [Read more...] about Third Grade Student Leaders

Second graders are learning about geography! Ms. Balestrieri's students read the book Me on the Map and created flip books to review where they are in the world! Students learned their school address, city, county, state, country, continent, and planet! … [Read more...] about Me on the Map

This morning at Washington School, Reading Specialist, Mrs. Rachel Mejias, and Second Grade Teacher, Ms. Gina Balestrieri presented a workshop on interpreting non-fiction text for second and third-grade parents. The workshop is part of our Second Cup of Coffee Series and the district Parent Academy. … [Read more...] about Parent Workshop