Dear Washington School Families, As we head into the homestretch of these last two months of school, we can reflect on a very successful year, despite the challenges we faced. A collective spirit and the belief that we could overcome adversity made all the difference. I'd like to commend our entire staff for their hard work, professionalism, and dedication. I thank all of you, as well, for your support, encouragement, and trust. One group, in particular, that I want to recognize is our wonderful lunch staff. While all involved in our school community contributed to our success, our lunch … [Read more...] about May-June, 2021

As we have begun Phase 4, we have also transitioned into the second half of the 2020-2021 school year. I commend our staff for a job very well done over the first half of the year, and I look forward to the spring with great energy and excitement. Our students have responded so well in both the in-person and virtual learning cohorts. I/we appreciate the support we have received from our Washington School families. I encourage parents to reach out to your child’s teacher or to me if we can be of further assistance in helping your child navigate this unique school year. Please read on for more … [Read more...] about February/March, 2021

Happy New Year! 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 these next few months with great anticipation. Having successfully completed the first trimester, our students are now ready to make even greater strides. The pace at each grade level has intensified, and the students are stepping up to meet new challenges. Our staff continues to be engaged in professional development through our ongoing partnership with the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. We are also actively involved in … [Read more...] about January, 2021

The holiday season can be a wonderful time of reflection and appreciation. At Washington School, we are fortunate to have the support from all the families that make up our school community. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with our students each day. With much appreciation, and on behalf of our entire staff at Washington School, I extend our best wishes for a relaxing and joy-filled holiday season with family and friends! Mr. Mulcahy … [Read more...] about December, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we move swiftly towards the holiday season, I am pleased with the progress we have all made through the fall thus far. Whether engaged in-person or virtually, our students and staff have settled into well-established routines that are paying dividends academically and, I trust, socially and emotionally. Our learning environment in the building has been very positive and energizing. The level of engagement in our virtual classrooms has been equally impressive. I credit all involved - teachers, teacher's assistants, secretary, clerical assistants, nurse, … [Read more...] about November 2020