The Eagle Eye
Dear Washington Families,
As we continue settling into our school routines, we're also continuing to practice the safety procedures that help keep our Eagles safe. Next week, we will conduct our shelter-in-place drill. This drill helps students and staff practice what to do when we need to remain safely inside the building due to a situation outside, such as severe weather or another potential safety concern. As with all of our safety drills, we will prepare students ahead of time and practice in a calm, developmentally appropriate way so they feel confident and know what to expect.
With fall weather in full swing, we're also seeing some big temperature changes throughout the day! Please remember to dress your child in layers so they can stay comfortable as temperatures shift between chilly mornings and warmer afternoons. We plan to get our Eagles outside for recess whenever the weather allows, so having a jacket or sweatshirt available each day is especially helpful.
Have a great weekend!
Fall Conference Sign-ups are OPEN!
Our fall conferences provide families an opportunity to spend time with their child's teachers to celebrate growth, learn more about your child's progress, and continue to build the partnership between home and school.
Conferences will be held on:
Wednesday, November 18 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Monday, November 23 | 12:00–8:00 PM
While you have the option to meet with all of your child's teachers during conferences, there are only booking links available for your child's classroom teacher as our Specials and related services team join the classroom conference. If you would like a non classroom teacher to attend, please let that specific teacher know.
Booking links are shared through each teacher's classroom newsletter, and you can also find a complete list of the links on this spreadsheet. When you book your conference, be sure to include your child's name.
If you have any difficulty accessing the booking page or signing up for a time, please reach out directly to your child’s classroom teacher for assistance. Booking links will close on November 3rd.
We look forward to connecting with our families and sharing all of the learning and growth happening this fall!
A Reminder About Toys at School
We are asking families to please help us by keeping toys and other personal items at home, including stuffed animals, fidgets, NeeDohs, squishy toys, and similar items. While we know these are fun and comforting for our young learners, they have increasingly become a source of distraction and conflict during the school day, particularly in bus lines and on the bus.
Our Eagles are still learning important skills like sharing, respecting others' belongings, and navigating friendships. Having toys at school can sometimes make those situations more challenging, especially when students want to touch, borrow, or take an item that belongs to someone else.
Please help us by checking backpacks and reminding your child that toys should stay at home unless specifically requested or approved by their teacher. We appreciate your partnership in helping us keep our classrooms, bus lines, and buses safe and focused on learning!
Attendance Matters!
Strong attendance habits begin on day one. When students are here consistently and on time, they benefit from direct instruction, collaboration with peers, and meaningful relationships with teachers. Please help us by encouraging your child to be present and ready to learn each day, every day truly counts.
