On behalf of our entire staff at Washington School, welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! I trust that you have had a relaxing and enjoyable summer with your families. Our faculty and staff are enthusiastically awaiting the opening of school. The teachers have prepared their classrooms, awaiting the arrival of our new students. Our custodial and maintenance staff members have had a very busy summer making sure that our building is safe, organized and attractive. Although much information was provided to you through my summer letter, there is still more to share. Please take a few minutes to … [Read more...] about Welcome Back!
From the Principal’s Desk May/June
It's is hard to believe that we are already in the "home-stretch", and the summer break is nearly upon us. We've had a very productive spring season thus far. The PARCC Assessment was administered to our third grade students during the first week of May. Our first and second grade students put on quite a show at their Spring Concert titled E-I-E-I-O. Our first grade students are enjoying their field trips to the Turtle Back Zoo. In Bookworm Buddies club, our third grade boys are reading Dan Gutman's Honus and Me this month. Students will be out very soon planting in our environmental … [Read more...] about From the Principal’s Desk May/June
From the Principal’s Desk – March/April 2017
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 read on to find out about spring events and happenings in our school. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!!! … [Read more...] about From the Principal’s Desk – March/April 2017
From the Principal’s Desk – January/February 2017
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. Please read below about our “Color Days” that are part of this … [Read more...] about From the Principal’s Desk – January/February 2017