Washington Newsletter

Dear Families,

Thank you so much for showering our teachers with love this week! The PTO went above and beyond with lunch, coffee, cups, bags and room service!!! We are so grateful for the kindness that was shown, and are thankful for you! As the school year rapidly comes to an end, we hope that this has been an amazing year for your students and you.

Next Friday is Field Day!!! If you would like to sign up to volunteer, here are the sign-up links. Please only sign up for one grade level.

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd grade

Have a great weekend!

May is a month packed with different celebrations and recognitions: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month. During the next few weeks, we will feature each of these in our newsletter, highlighting their significance. We look forward to continuing to celebrate the diversity and well-being of our school community together.

Jewish American Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our country’s history. This month offers an opportunity to learn about the traditions, values, and achievements that have helped shape communities across the United States. Families can learn more by reading books from Jewish authors, exploring stories of influential Jewish Americans, visiting local libraries or museums, or learning about Jewish holidays and traditions together. Through learning and conversation, we can continue to build understanding, respect, and appreciation for the diverse backgrounds that make up our community.

Morning drop off: 7:40 am

School starts: 7:50 am

School dismisses: 2:30 pm

Afternoon pick up: 2:30 pm

Half Day Dismissal: 10:50 am

Take note of our 25-26 School Calendar. Please book your vacations around our school holidays. The more your child is able to attend, the more they will learn! Thank you!

• May 9th - PTO Fun Fair! 2:30 - 5:00
• May 13th - PTO Meeting @ CSMS - 7 pm
• May 15th - Field Day!!!
• May 18th - Field Day Rain Dates!!! AND School Speech Pathologist Day!
• May 25th - No School - Memorial Day
• May 26th - 2nd Grade Clap-out AND Last Day of School - 10:50 am release

Field Day will be on May 15th, be sure to send your child to school with a change of clothes (just in case) and a water bottle. Students will still have lunch at their normal times. This year's theme is a Western one so come dressed to impress!

We would LOVE some adult parent/family volunteers to help run the different stations! We do ask that if you have multiple children in different grades that you only sign up for one grade so that we can give more families the opportunity to help out! If you are interested in signing up for two slots, please email Dr. Melamed, and we will put your name on a waiting list in case we need additional volunteers.

Here are the sign-up links:

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd grade

Register your child(ren) now and receive an early bird registration discount of $25.00 per child with completed ONLINE registration, proof of residency and payment due by May 1, 2026. (Just a reminder that returning families that have received an email that their registration is complete, can log into their PowerSchool Account to pay fees).

New Kindergarten Families - follow the link in your registration complete email to make payment.

Registration information can be found here.

Questions? Contact Patty DeLozier, Registrar

D75 Student Registration pdelozier@d75.org

Our student leaders created a list of ideas for fun spirit days that we can have at Washington. We took the ideas from their list and will be having Fun Friday Spirit Days through the end of the year. Here are our May Spirit Days!

The 2nd grade clap-out will be on the last day of school, May 26th at 10:15 am. We will share a map of the clap-out route next week. After the clap-out ends, we ask that you please head to the dismissal doors if you are picking up your child so that we can clear the area for dismissal.

If you would like to bring your child home that day, and they are not normally parent pick-up, fill out this form to indicate the change in pick-up. This form will close on May 22nd. After that all changes to dismissal must be received by the office by 9:30 am on May 26th.

Check out the information below.

Click on the link to register!

If you come to Washington during the school day, you must sign in the office and enter through the office while on school grounds. For the safety of our students, we ask that parents refrain from visiting their students on the playground or walking near it during school hours.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in ensuring everyone stays safe!

As we enter the homestretch, our cafeteria food supplier can sometimes need to make changes to the menu due to availability of food products. Be sure to continue to refer back to the online menu for the most recent updates.

School Lunch menus (search for Mundelein and you''ll see Washington as a choice!)

Beginning April 27th, students will participate in our Spring STAR assessments, which help us understand how children have grown in their learning over this school year. Results will be sent home with their final report card.

Our testing schedule will be:

• Literacy STAR Test: Week of April 27th

• Math STAR Test: Week of May 4th

• Make-Up Testing: Week of May 11th

Students take these assessments in small groups, which allows for a calm environment and individualized support throughout the process.

To help your child feel their best, we encourage families to ensure students get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time on testing days. A positive mindset and reassurance go a long way, too!

Our Attendance Mystery Challenge is underway, and students are already revealing letters to our secret message! So far, we’ve revealed 4 letters! Each day, if 30 or fewer students are absent, we uncover a new letter.

The more letters we reveal, the closer we get to a school-wide celebration!

You can help by sending your child to school each day and asking them about the letters we’ve uncovered. Let’s keep it going this spring!

We invite all families to attend our D75 Cultural Celebration on Friday, May 1st at 6:00 PM at Carl Sandburg Middle School. Families can reserve a table to represent their home culture or attend to learn about the multiculturalism of our community. Please RSVP using this google form: D75 Cultural Celebration Google Form

Families and staff are welcome to participate as learners if they would prefer not to reserve a table. PreK-5 classroom teachers will receive copies of the attached invitation to send with students.

Highlights for this year will include:

• Tamales & Paletas (Mexican popsicles)
• Passports for students as they "travel the world"
• A performance by the Mariachi Club
• Additional student performances

Questions, please contact me or the Parent Coordinators: Cassandra Lopez or Melissa Yonkelowitz.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes "that play is fundamental to children's healthy development and that their immersion in electronic media takes away from real play."

Here are some ways to support Green over Screen:

1. Make a list of your favorite things to do outside (as a family or independent). Make strips of paper with the ideas and add them to a jar. Prioritize that 1-2 have to be pulled daily.
2. Making sure you have enticing toys children want to play with. Water toys, chalk, bikes and roller skating items can lead to siblings or neighbors joining in on the fun.
3. Take the inside- outside. Play your favorite board game outside.
4. Neighborhood scavenger hunt. How many spring things can you find?
5. Make it a policy that when you play outside- there is NO technology.

Now that we are settled into the school year, I'd love to connect with you and learn more about what's on your mind and your hopes and dreams for our school community. We can meet in person, virtually, or chat over the phone.

If you are interested in connecting, please sign up for a time using this link!!

The last PTO Meeting of the 2025-2026 School Year is May 13th at 7pm in the MPR at Carl Sandburg. We invite all D75 Families and Staff to join us in celebrating the end of the school year.

Pizza sales may have ended, but there’s still a meaningful way to support our students! We are now offering families and community members the opportunity to sponsor a student for Camp Duncan during the 2026–2027 school year.

You can fully fund a student’s trip for $75 or contribute any amount you’re comfortable with—every dollar makes a difference.

Camp Duncan is an incredible experience where students step outside their comfort zones, build confidence, gain independence, and create lasting memories. Your support helps make this opportunity possible for every student.

Donate here: Sponsor a Student

Come out to Fun Fair on May 9th from 2:30-5:00 pm. Use the links below to get your tickets, volunteer, or donate!

Presale: https://d75-pto.square.site/shop/2026-washington-fun-fair-pre-sale/AWEEC4USUTSC5UNIHXGE7S4V

Donate: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9AA2EA6F4C52-63305179-washington

Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA9AA2EA6F4C52-63305309-washington

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IJQVKERXSES2?ref_=wl_share

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved in your child’s school experience? The D75 PTO is currently seeking parents to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year!

Open Positions with no nominations:
• Co-President – Washington, Mechanics Grove, Carl Sandburg
• Co-Facilitator – Washington (2), Mechanics Grove (2), Carl Sandburg (1)

Positions with nominations already:
• Secretary

• Treasurer
• Co-Facilitator – Carl Sandburg (1)

We value flexibility, teamwork, and a family-first mindset, and we’d love to welcome new ideas and new faces to our PTO family!

Interested? Email mundelein75pto@gmail.com for more information or complete the Nomination Form by Wednesday, May 12th at 9pm.

Did you know you can help support our schools just by scanning your grocery receipts? The D75 PTO is participating in the Box Tops for Education program, and May is packed with bonus earning opportunities!
Simply purchase participating products, scan your receipt in the Box Tops app, and earnings will automatically be added to District 75 PTO Mundelein. Every little bit helps fund programs, events, and opportunities for our students.

Don’t have the app yet? Download it today and use our school code: PNKN0SEQ

Check out this month’s bonus offers and challenges in the attached flyer!

Applications are due June 8th. See the flyers for more information!

If you need to change your child's regular dismissal, you need to email or call Pam and Abby in the main office. They oversee all dismissal changes and communicate with supervisors and staff to ensure that students get to the correct locations. Our staff do not always have time to check their email and we don't want a change to get missed.

Finally, all changes must be called in to the office by 2:00 pm

Our office number is 847-949-2714

BPAC meets regularly beyond the required four times per year. BPAC plans for family engagement, family education, and cultural events to support the multilingual community. The group creates specific goals each year based on identified family needs, discusses multilingual programs by building, suggests additional topics for upcoming parent education programs and reviews the district’s annual TBE/TPI application.

Please consider joining our BPAC and attending the meetings.

BPAC MEETINGS

Applications for fee waivers are available online at the Financial Assistance page. To apply, families must complete the required application. Once completed, forms may be dropped off at the Mundelein Elementary School District 75 Office, located at 470 N. Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060.

If you prefer to schedule an appointment, please contact District 75 Registrar Patty DeLozier at (847) 949-2700, extension 2014.

School Lunch menus (search for Mundelein and you''ll see Washington as a choice!)

Food Service Information

Access the RevTrak website to pay for school meals for your child