Dear Parents/Guardians: On behalf of our entire staff at Washington School, welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! I trust that you have had a relaxing and enjoyable summer with your families. I am excited to welcome our students and staff back. School photos and Back to School Night are fast approaching. Please note that each of these events are scheduled for Wednesday, September 12. Although much information was provided to you through my summer letter, there is still more to share. Please take the time to read on so that you will be well informed with regard to other school policies and … [Read more...] about September 2018
Class Size
Problem: Rutherford classrooms in every school are above capacity and enrollment will grow by almost 27 students each year for at least the next five years. Solution: Investing in the “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will deliver 21 modern classrooms (including new science labs), providing over 2,600 students significantly enhanced learning environments. Vote on October 2, 2018! For more information, visit the Rutherford Schools Referendum Website … [Read more...] about Class Size
May 2018
It is hard to believe that we are already in the “home-stretch”. We’ve had a very productive spring season thus far, and we are looking forward to many exciting events still to come this month. Our first and second grade students presented their Spring Concert titled Sing a Song on May 1. Our second and third grade students will be investigating plant and flower adaptation on field trips to the Meadowlands Environmental Center. Soon we will have our Art Show, and we will take part in our annual Field Day/Spirit Week. Our third grade students will visit Pierrepont School, and we will welcome … [Read more...] about May 2018
March 2018
Happy Spring! I am looking forward to the beauty and warmth of the new season. Springtime is energizing, and there is a lot of enthusiasm at Washington School this time of year. Please check our website to find out about spring events and happenings in our school. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! … [Read more...] about March 2018
November 2017
With the fall now finally in full swing, we look forward to a busy November. We will welcome parents and guardians to Washington School for our annual Visitation Day on Tuesday, November 14. A schedule with visitation times for each grade level has been distributed. Parent-Teacher conferences will be held in the evening on Thursday, November 16 and all day on Friday, November 17. If you still do not have a specific conference time scheduled, please contact your child’s teacher. On Wednesday, November 22, we will host parents, guardians, and grandparents for our annual Thanksgiving Parade, … [Read more...] about November 2017