Dear Parents/Guardians: On behalf of our entire staff at Washington School, welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! I trust that you have had a relaxing and enjoyable summer with your respective families. While much information has been provided to you through our summer correspondences, 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 procedures. I look forward to working with you as partners in education. Student Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct Our [Read more...] about September, 2022
2022-2023 Bulldog Registration
Dear Parents, Registration for the 2022-2023 Bulldog Care program is now open. Space is limited and registration is assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Bulldog Care offers before and after care coverage for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. [Read more...] about 2022-2023 Bulldog Registration
Discovery Day Returns to Washington School!
Our students in grades 1-3 enjoyed a day of themed activities titled "Math is Magical". They attended assembly programs, including "The Laugh Factory: Comical Magic Show" and "The Brain Show: Math Edition". Workshops included Math Muscle: Math Fluency with Mr. Bligh, Math Carnival with Mr. Faigenbaum, and Make Your Mark with Math! (Art) with Mrs. Clossey. They also enjoyed the Math Coding Activity provided by the RHS Computer Club. Special thanks to Ms. Gina Balestrieri and Mrs. Shelley Chang for co-chairing this event. Additional thanks to the Washington School PTA for their sponsorship and … [Read more...] about Discovery Day Returns to Washington School!
Water Testing Schedules
Rutherford Public Schools is committed to protecting our students’ and staff’s health. As required by the Department of Education regulations, all drinking water outlets in our facilities must be sampled for lead. Please see attached for the full statement and testing schedules. WES Lead Testing … [Read more...] about Water Testing Schedules
Spring 2022
Welcome Spring! As we transition into the third trimester, I look forward to continued growth for all of our students academically, socially, and emotionally. Our staff has been working hard to ensure that our students achieve grade level benchmarks and milestones. Through our recent celebration of International SEL Day and other school activities, we are promoting and supporting social and emotional awareness to help our students be their best selves. As parents, you play an important role in all of these initiatives. We welcome our partnership and encourage your involvement in helping … [Read more...] about Spring 2022