Washington April Update

Washington 3rd-5th graders participated in a rollerblading unit in PE! Students learned how to use and put on safety gear, how to brake, turn, and do basic strides and glides. Additionally, if they felt comfortable and ready, students learned to do some basic tricks like doing a squat glide under a limbo stick!

Each Friday on the morning announcements, Mr. G recognizes one Washington Golden Eagle from each grade level based on her/his contributions to our Washington community; including excellence in the classroom, leadership abilities, and a positive mindset. Students are nominated by grade level teacher teams based on the following criteria:

1. Excellence in the Classroom - consistently advancing his/herself to higher levels of academic achievement. (Mindsets: Everything is Possible, The Time is Now, 100% Accountable)

2. Motivation/Improvement- having the ability to motivate and encourage his/herself or other students to advance past their expectations both academically and socially. This includes making a conscious effort to be better academically or socially and motivating others through empathy, encouraging words or help. (Mindsets: Everything is Possible, We are Connected, Live to Give, 100% Accountable)

3. Leadership- serving as a leader not only in the classroom through encouragement, behavior, classroom example etc., but also throughout the school (Mindsets: Live to Give, We are Connected, 100% Accountable, The Time is Now).

4. Creativity and Imagination- demonstrating creativity and imagination in the classroom (and beyond) that inspires students/teachers. (Mindsets: Everything is Possible, Passion First, We are Connected)

5. Overcoming Adversity- demonstrates a continued effort to overcome environmental situations and improves despite outcomes. Uses empathy to respond to others with kindness and compassion (Mindsets: Everything is Possible, Attitude of Gratitude, We are Connected)

Members of the UWW Football Team visited Washington on Monday, April 29 to read with students. The 'big kids' were a huge hit with our Washington Golden Eagles! Thank you to Coach Jace Rindahl and the members of the team for this great opportunity!

Washington participated in the solar eclipse viewing excitement on April 8. With this event not scheduled to happen again for many years, students and staff enjoyed the opportunity to view the eclipse thanks to the purchase of approved solar eclipse eyewear purchased by WUSD. It was an event many are sure to remember!

Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 6th through Friday, May 10th.

Help us celebrate by participating in the events of the week!

Sunday, May 5th – Thanks to our Teachers and Staff for making our students future's so BRIGHT! *Come to Washington from 4 PM to 5 PM to brighten the front entryway sidewalk with drawings and appreciation! Chalk provided by PATT. *

Monday, May 6th – We DONUT know what we would do without our wonderful staff! Teachers and Staff members will enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by PATT!

Tuesday, May 7th – There is no SUB-STITUTE for Teachers and Staff like you!

Teachers and Staff will enjoy a SUB lunch provided by PATT while catching up with Washington’s Retired Teachers. Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day!

Wednesday, May 8th – Our Teachers and Staff are a TREAT!

Teachers and Staff will enjoy treats via room service provided by PATT.

Thursday, May 9th – Our Teachers and Staff are NOTEWORTHY! We are thankful to have them! *Have your child make their Teacher and/or Staff Member a Thank You card/note showing their appreciation.

*Teachers and Staff will enjoy a sweet dessert bar provided by PATT.

Friday, May 10th – Thank you for helping our students BLOOM!

*Have your student bring a flower for their Teacher and/or Staff Members. It can be fresh (store bought or from your garden), fake or hand drawn; you do not need to spend a lot of money.*

Culver's Night was a huge hit, thank you to everyone who stopped out! $989.65 was raised! A special thank you to the awesome Washington Staff members who served. 53% of Mrs. Kuhlow's Kindergarten class attended, making them the winners of the ice cream party!

Thank you to the group of volunteers that made Family Game Night a success! Students and parents both had a great time. The Staff Raffle winners were announced, a whopping $803 was raised for experiences at Washington! We are so lucky to have such wonderful staff members donate these experiences for students to win!