Washington January 2024 Update

Evee, Lily and Olivia have been selected to present their art pieces in the 2024 Wisconsin Youth Art Month Show held in Madison! This is a high honor because only three students from each school are allowed to participate across the state.

The art show will be open throughout the entire month of March. On March 22 all Wisconsin artists K-12 chosen will be celebrated at the East Towne Mall in Madison at noon. There will be thousands of people attending. Their art will be hung and families are invited to come and see all of the awesome artwork along with the chance to make art and crafts with other art teachers.

The WAEA board (Wisconsin Art Education Association) will be there to hand out awards and certificates to all of the students chosen. Congratulations to Lily, Eevee and Livy!

Students in 4th grade wrote opinion pieces focused on writing to their audience with a purpose. Students had to write about a topic that they wanted to change at school which ranged from having phones at school, more school lunches, and more fun days. They wrote letters to Mr. G to persuade his opinion and then had the chance of presenting it to him in front of the classroom.

Whitewater High School National Honor Society members read historical books in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and other inspirational leaders to students at Washington Elementary School during Whitewater High School's Day of Service Celebration on January 15! Members enjoyed meeting the students in grades 3 - 5, answering questions about the Civil Rights Movement, and what it is like being a high school student at WHS. A great time was had by all!

Who: Open to all Washington Elementary Students (an adult must attend and assist the student)

What: The Moonlit Creek - themed canvas painting directed by Mr. Mane

When: February 27th - 4K-2nd grade and February 29th- 3rd-5th grade

Doors open at 4:45pm for concessions and painting begins at 5:15pm

Where: Washington Elementary Cafeteria (Please enter through the back doors)

Cost: $10 per canvas purchased by 2/3/23, $15 per canvas the night of the event. Since this is a fundraiser, no refunds will be given. Parents welcome to purchase a canvas as well

Like any event, canvas painting will not be possible without volunteers. We need many hands to ensure the event runs smoothly. Please consider helping out by signing up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044FA9AB23A2F49-47240376-artnight#/

Washington Elementary School is a 7 Mindsets School! The 7 Mindsets approach is based on the premise that success depends less on what a person knows, and much more significantly on how he or she thinks. The 7 Mindsets provide the foundation for resilience, motivation, and meaning in life. By making small shifts in the way someone views the world and his or her future in it, we help create a positive and sustainable transformation. Our mindset this month is 100%ACCOUNTABLE! Please take a look at the attached parent newsletter.

Order your Eagle wear by February 25th- Show your Eagle Pride with new spirit wear! All orders must be placed online. All orders are due by February 25th at 11:59pm. Go to https://washingtonpride24.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ If you need assistance ordering please stop by the main office.

This year we will be selling Emil’s Pizza and Rural Route 1 Popcorn. Both companies are Wisconsin based and have a great selection of products. We have some exciting new incentives for those who choose to be part of this fundraiser! Fundraising Incentives -Prizes will be displayed in the Office Our fundraising goal is - $5000.

1st Place Overall- Swimming for 10 at Whitewater Aquatic Center

2nd Place Overall- $50 Walmart Gift Card Forms Due: February 12th

3rd Place Overall- $25 Walmart Gift Card Fundraiser Pickup: March 7th

Top 10 Sellers- A special lunch with Mr. G

Raise over $75- A Washington Eagle Bracelet

Raise over $100-A Washington Eagles Water Bottle

Raise over $250- A Washington Eagles Drawstring Bag

Raise over $500- A Stuffed Liberty Eagle

The next PATT meeting will be on February 7 at 6pm in the LLZ. We hope you can join us to hear about all the fun things happening with PATT!

Nothing helps you warm up on a cold day like soup! Let’s celebrate our awesome Washington Staff with a Luncheon on February 22nd during conferences. Please consider dropping off some items to help out with the luncheon. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044FA9AB23A2F49-47403501-staff#/

Washington PATT will receive 20% of sales from 4pm-9pm on February 21. You MUST mention Washington School PATT for us to receive the donation from your order.

Yearbook orders are due March 18th

The cost is $20

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