The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities. Students of Washington School participated in the Hour of Code this week. Mrs. Fesken and Mrs. Hughes's second grade class had fun learning about computer science on Chromebooks. Students and families can continue coding at home by visiting [Read more...] about Washington School Participates in the Hour of Code

The students at Washington School learned about celebrations around the world. This week Mrs. Cormack's Spanish classes talked about the Mexican celebration of Las Posadas. First graders made a necklace that retells the story of Las Posadas, second graders made a Spanish mini-reader and third graders made a flip book identifying key parts of the celebration. In the photos, children from Ms. Catalano's and Ms. Kupryk's classes cheerfully demonstrate their work. … [Read more...] about Washington School Students Learn About Celebrations Around the World

Our Annual Mitten Tree is up in our lobby and filling up quickly (thank you for your donations).  We will be collecting NEW mittens, hats and gloves for the Rutherford Social Services Department up until December 21st.  Please keep the donations coming. … [Read more...] about Washington School Mitten Tree Off to a Great Start

Fifty parents are currently participating in a Parent/Teacher workshop as part of the Second Cup of Coffee series at Washington School.  Ms. Anne Hetzel and Mrs. Rachel Mejias are presenting "What Is a DRA?" (Developmental Reading Assessment).  Parents are being informed on how a DRA is administered, what are the DRA components and how reading levels are determined.  They will leave with a packet of strategies that they can use with their children at home.   … [Read more...] about DRA Parent Workshop at Washington School