Washington Elementary School 🐾
From the desk of Dr. Tiffany Jacobson
October 2, 2026
We’re grateful for another great week of learning at Washington! Across all grades, students are building knowledge and academic skills while developing the habits of learning that help them become curious, thoughtful, persistent, and independent.
Students are immersed in books, from building foundational reading skills to reading critically and making meaning through context clues, personal experiences, and evidence. There’s nothing quite like watching a student get lost in a great book! In science, students are asking questions, conducting experiments, and making observations. In mathematics, they are developing number sense, applying mathematical thinking, and exploring number stories.
Learning extends through our special area programs, where students practice and persevere in instrumental music, develop harmony and collaboration in general music, build appreciation for Spanish, express themselves through art, and develop physical skills, teamwork, and healthy habits in Physical Education.
Special thanks goes out to the Fifth Grade Committee...students were buzzing about the pretzel 🥨 sale all day!
Enjoy this week's photo gallery...
On October 6, our second graders will participate in a Pedestrian Safety Assembly provided by our partners at EZ Ride. Students will learn important strategies for staying safe while walking, crossing streets, and navigating their community. We are grateful to EZ Ride for helping our students build the knowledge and habits they need to be safe, responsible pedestrians!
To learn more about the important work EZ Ride provides in support of pedestrian and bicycle safety, visit EZ Ride’s website.
Today, our fifth graders received their 5th grade T-shirts and proudly donned them for their annual fifth grade photo! We’ll wear them again next week as we represent Washington School during our class trip to Fairview Lake.
To help everyone have a safe, inclusive, and memorable experience, the fifth grade team of teachers and I will hold a class assembly on Wednesday, October 7, to review expectations for safety, responsibility, and inclusion.
