During the month of February, students at Washington School are learning about the character trait RESPECT. Mrs. Minervini's class watched a video presentation by Mr. Bligh. A follow-up discussion focused on different ways we can respect ourselves, others, our school, the environment, and diversity. … [Read more...] about Yellow Day – RESPECT

Each year, Washington School participates in the Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest.  This year, the contest was overseen by Ms. Dabakian and Mrs. Fesken.  Below are the winners from each grade level. … [Read more...] about Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest Winners

Washington School wore red, white, and blue to help cheer on the USA in the winter games. The students in Mrs. Fesken and Ms. Dabakian's class learned about the history of ice skating today. They also designed medals for the winter Olympics. Go Team USA! … [Read more...] about Go Team U.S.A.!

Ms. Rossiter's 2nd-grade class crafted dragons and read books to celebrate Lunar New Year. Ms. Balestrieri’s second graders celebrated Lunar New Year by wearing red, making lanterns, and creating spin wheels to show each of the 12 animals and the years they correspond to. Students in Mrs. Chang and Ms. Gardeazabal's 3rd-grade class learned about Lunar New Year and its special traditions and symbols. They made paper lanterns and learned how to wish others a year of prosperity in Mandarin Chinese. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year 2022

Ms. Rossiter's 2nd-grade class learned about erosion and how it creates sand. … [Read more...] about Why Is There Sand at the Beach?