Eagle News - October 27, 2025

Wow—it's hard to believe we're already in the final week of the first quarter! Time truly flies when students and staff are learning and growing together.

A quick reminder: there will be no school on Friday, October 31st, as teachers will be using that day for grading. Report cards will be mailed home the following week.

As we transition from October to November, the mornings are getting darker and the temperatures colder. Please take extra care when traveling to and from school or work. Don’t forget—Daylight Savings Time ends next weekend (November 2nd), so remember to set your clocks back one hour. We’ll gain an extra hour of morning light, though the sun will set earlier in the evening.

With the change in weather, travel times may take a little longer when conditions are wet or icy. In the event of a school closure or delay due to inclement weather, the District will notify families directly and post updates on multiple media channels (see details below).

A friendly arrival and dismissal reminder: please help us keep our students safe by following our traffic patterns, avoiding blocked driveways or lanes, and always prioritizing Safety First. If you have any suggestions or concerns about our safety procedures, don’t hesitate to contact the school office.

We are so grateful for our amazing families, staff, and students who make Washington Elementary such a special place. Let’s keep up the great work and finish the quarter strong!

Also, Stay tuned for information about our YouthTruth survey coming soon.

Go Eagles! 🦅

Warmly,

Alfredo Belanger, Principal

Antonio Ramos, Asst. Principal

What a great start to our After-School Activities offered by our wonderful teachers and staff! We have around 140 students staying after school to participate in enriching activities. From dancing to reading, and from pickleball to singing in choir, there’s something for everyone!

A quick reminder to students and parents: after-school activities are an extension of our school day, and school-wide expectations still apply. If a student experiences ongoing behavior or attendance challenges, we may need to reconsider their participation.

Thank you for supporting these opportunities that help our Eagles learn, grow, and have fun beyond the classroom!

Congratulations to our Students of the Month! Two students from each grade level were selected by their teachers for showing what it means to be Respectful Eagles—treating others kindly, listening, and making positive choices every day. We’re proud of our students for leading by example and helping make Washington a great place to learn and grow. Go Eagles!

Last week during Community Time, we celebrated the amazing success of our Jog-a-Thon! Together, we raised funds to support new PE and recess equipment, as well as our end-of-year Field Day celebration. A huge thank-you to all the parents who supported their students by donating or pledging money for the laps they jogged. As a fun reward, our two top-earning students got to choose a staff member to spray with silly string!

Unity Day is National Bullying Prevention Month's flagship event, celebrated in October. The day calls on all of us to unite in kindness, inclusion, and courage to prevent bullying wherever it may occur. The day places particular emphasis on bullying in schools and online spaces. Many children are bullied in these spaces, and this is what the day aims to eradicate. On average, one in five students between twelve and eighteen are bullied. This number is unacceptable, and Unity Day seeks to bring it down to zero.

Below you will find some photos of students and classrooms participating in the special event.

• This year, our school’s Regular Attenders goal is 77%.

• As of today, our overall Regular Attenders rate is 75% — just 2% away from reaching our goal! Even better, we currently have 160 students with perfect attendance, representing an impressive 39% of our student body!

• Way to go students, and parents. Stay tuned for more impressive stats.

• Monday 10/27 - YouthTruth Parent Survey Window begins - More info to come
• Monday 10/27 - PUENTE Parent Club Meeting
• Wednesday 10/29 - Dia de los Muertos Celebration
• Friday 10/31 - Teacher Work Day - End of Quarter - No School

• Friday 11/14 - Fall Picture Retake
• Friday 11/14 - Family Movie Night

Want to keep up to date? Check out out WSD Event Calendar

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to us! You can reach administrators by email at Abelanger@woodburnsd.org or Aramos@woodburnsd.org or by phone at (971) 983-3050, or by clicking on the "Contact" button at the bottom of the newsletter. We'd love to hear from you!

Home of the Eagles

Email: Abelanger@woodburnsd.org & Aramos@woodburnsd.org

Website: http://washington.woodburnsd.org/

Location: Washington Elementary School, East Lincoln Street, Woodburn, OR, USA

Phone: (971) 983-3050

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodburnWashingtonElementary