12-21--25 Patriot Press

Dear Fort Families,

We have a very short week this week as we head into our winter break. We will have a full day on Monday and an early dismissal on Tuesday at 12:15 p.m.

Our students have been working very hard on their HERO behavior over the past month, and as a reward, we will have virtual bingo on Tuesday morning. Winners will receive prizes, and it will be a fun time for all.

I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a happy holiday and a restful and relaxing break with their families. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to our entire Fort Washington family.

Sincerely,

Mr. Mac
Fort Washington Elementary School
Principal
smcaleer@udsd.org

Tuesday, December 23 - All School Virtual Bingo (PBIS Incentive)

Tuesday, December 23 - Early Dismissal - 12:15 p.m.

Wednesday, December 24 - January 2nd- Winter Break (No school for students)

Discover the fun of computer programming side-by-side with your child at the Fort Washington Family Code Night on Wednesday, February 18! Parents and students team up to solve puzzles and explore the foundations of coding. Register soon—spaces fill quickly!

If you are planning to attend classroom parties or events, or to chaperone (including with your own child) on a field trip, Tier I clearances are required. Clearances are valid for five years. You can find more details via the button below.

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal has been updated to allow parents to reset their username or password remotely. Please be aware that when you next log in, you will be prompted to set a security email to enable this new self-service feature.

The district has launched a new podcast, The Cardinal Cast, which will explore a range of topics that matter to our school community. The new episode, “Innovative Experiences in Environmental Science” is now available on Spotify.

We are excited to highlight UDSD’s exceptional arts program and the creativity of our students through an ongoing feature we call The UDSD Art Spotlight. Visit our Virtual Art Gallery to see a curated selection of student artwork!

As we move into the winter season, please make sure your contact information is current in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. We will share alerts by email, text, phone, and on the district website and social media. Please also visit this page to review expectations for Flexible Instruction Days.

A reminder that all students can enjoy a free breakfast in our cafeterias each morning. Selections vary by day and include warm, whole grain-rich mains, fresh fruit, 100% fruit juice, and locally-sourced milk. It’s a great way to start the day energized and ready to learn. View our menus to see what’s for breakfast!

Give Cardinal Kudos with UDEF

Submit by December 21

UDEF Harlem Wizards - Reserve Tickets Now

Saturday, January 24

UD Lacrosse Club FiddleStix Program

Registration Now Open

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