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
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
January/February 2018
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. "Color Days" are January 10 (orange) for Fairness and February 7 … [Read more...] about January/February 2018
December 2017
With the holiday season upon us, we can reflect on a productive and exciting fall session. October was a very busy month. We celebrated our Week of Respect, setting the foundation for our year-long character education program. Corey the Dribbler reminded us how we can maintain a healthy school environment by following the acronym R.E.A.D. - Respect, Education, Attitude and Don't Bully. Our annual Hoops and Goals fundraising event for charities raised over $2,500 that was donated to the Andrew Ortega Foundation and Alex’s Superhero Fund. In November we welcomed parents for fall … [Read more...] about December 2017