The Eagle Eye

Dear Washington Families,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! Whether you're joining the Washington family for the first time or returning for another year, we're so excited to welcome you back!

At Washington, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and like they truly belong. Building strong relationships and creating a positive school community are at the heart of everything we do because we know students learn best when they feel connected and cared for.

This year, we'll continue building on our CHAMPS expectations and what it means to show #EaglePride. Together, we'll practice the skills that help us create classrooms where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed. When we work together, support one another, and celebrate each other's successes, we truly SOAR Together.

We can't wait to share another year filled with learning, laughter, and fun with you. Get ready for monthly Eagle Pride adventures, family events, spirit days, and new opportunities to celebrate what makes our Washington community so special. We're looking forward to welcoming our new and returning Eagles on September 8th. You can expect weekly newsletters on Fridays at 3:00 pm moving forward!

Here's to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year!

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

Please utilize the school calendar to book your vacations around our school holidays. The more your child is able to attend, the more they will learn! Thank you!

Click on the link for Washington to make sure you have everything you need!

• August 31st - Popsicles with the Principals @ Washington Playground - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
• September 3rd - Kindergarten Curriculum Night @ Washington (parents only) - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
• September 4th - Meet the Teacher @ Washington - 2:00 - 3:00 pm
• September 8th - First Day of School!!!
• September 11th - Bus Evacuation Drill
• September 21st - No School
• September 23rd - 1st Fire Drill
• September 24th - Picture Day

Please give a warm Washington welcome to our newest Eagles! We are thrilled to have them join our team!!

• Diana Alday (2nd Grade Mono)
• Aidee Esquival (2nd Grade Dual)

• Laura Gallegos (1st Grade Dual)
• Sylvia Kendera (Speech & Language Therapist)
• Kelly Lesniak (Special Education)
• Celia Parra (Occupational Therapist)
• Justin Pottinger (Physical Education)
• Lisa Sanchez (Social Work)
• Xochitl Sanchez (Special Education)
• Max Stroesser (Special Education)
• Yulissa Gomez (Paraprofessional)
• Yulissa Olmos Ibarra (Paraprofessional)
• Norah Shaw (Paraprofessional)
• Jessica Spalding (Paraprofessional)

Be sure to check out the Summer Choice Boards that our Washington staff made to help keep students learning and growing over the summer. The goal is to keep learning light, playful, and connected to everyday experiences while still practicing important skills.

We encourage students to complete as many activities as they can throughout the summer and return their completed choice board at the beginning of the school year. Students who turn in their board will be invited to a special celebration and entered into a raffle for some fun prizes to kick off the new school year!

Class placement letters are being mailed out on paper today, August 14th!

Within your class placement mailing you will find a welcome letter from Lilli and Glenda, your child's placement and transportation information, and a paper copy of the supply list!

If you do not receive your child's placement information in the mailing, then you have not completed registration and must do so to obtain placement/transportation information. Your child will not be able to attend school until their registration is complete. Visit our registration website for more information.

To complete registration:

1. Contact and work with Patty DeLozier, district registrar: pdelozier@d75.org or call 847-949-2700 Ext. 2014

2. Attend Tiger Check-in on August 27 from 12:00-3:00 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm and 28th from 8:00-11:00 am at Carl Sandburg Middle School

Due Before the first day of school:

• Completed Physical/Health Examination form English/Spanish which includes:

• Diabetes Risk Assessment

• BMI

• Lead Screening

• With the following immunizations up to date:

• 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine

• 2 doses of the MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• At least 3 polio vaccines, last dose on or after 4th birthday

• At least 4 Dtap vaccines, last dose on or after 4th birthday & 6 months from last one

• 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine

• Eye examination done by eye care professional (not pediatrician) and signed by parent and vision provide

• Illinois Eye Exam Form English/Spanish
• Dental/oral health examination: A licensed dentist must perform the examination and sign the state report form.
• Illinois Dental Exam Form English/Spanish

If your child will need to have a medication on file with the health office, be sure to complete this form Medication Authorization English/Spanish and bring it with your child's medication to the Washington School Office.

Kindergarten lunch periods need parent volunteers the first week of school while the students learn the lunchroom routines. Contact Glenda Juarez, assistant principal, at gjuarez@d75.org, to get on the volunteer list. Glenda will contact you the week before school with more details.

All Mundelein Schools follow a safe snack list to ensure our students have healthy snacks that are safe for all friends in their classrooms.

Take a moment to review the safe snack list and make sure your child to school with a safe snack each day!

The Board of Education of Mundelein Elementary School District 75 is committed to ensuring all students have access to educational and co-curricular opportunities. To support this goal, the district will waive all school fees and fines required for participation if a student’s parent or guardian qualifies for assistance. To be considered for a waiver of registration and beginning-of-year fees, returning families must submit their application by October 15, 2026.

Applications submitted after this date will apply only to future fees. New families have 30 days from their student’s first day of school to apply; if approved within that window, registration fees may be waived. After the 30-day period, assistance may still be requested, but it will only apply to future fees.

Read the attached letter from the district to learn how to apply!

To help our new and returning families transition back to school, we will be sharing a pre-recorded webinar with our procedures and information to help you feel prepared for September 8th! This will be shared in the August 28th newsletter.

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.

🍎 Mundelein District 75 Menus

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

Learn more about what's happening in our community!