Washington September Update

Thank you to our Washington families who were able to donate items during the Stuff the Bus drive. Members of our 2023 Student Council helped Nelson's Bus (sponsor of Stuff the Bus) load up many boxes of non-perishable items to donate to the Whitewater Food Pantry.

Washington Elementary School is a 7 Mindsets school! The 7 Mindsets approach is based on the premise that success depends less on what a person knows, and much more significantly on how he or she thinks. The 7 Mindsets provide the foundation for resilience, motivation, and meaning in life. By making small shifts in the way someone views the world and his or her future in it, we help create a positive and sustainable transformation. Please take a look at the Introduction to The 7 Mindsets Parent Letter attached below

Please join us on Monday, October 16 from 4:00-6:00 PM to learn more about WUSD's literacy initiative-The Science of Reading. Details found in the flyers attached!

Pick a Day, Come and Play was an extremely fun week for students!

Students enjoyed playing with Area Law Enforcement Officers from Whitewater, UW-Whitewater, Walworth County, Jefferson County and the Department of Natural Resources. We even had a K9 officer visit!

Students had a great time with Athletes from the UW-Whitewater Football and Men's Basketball teams! It is always hard to tell if the students or athletes are having more fun!

We were lucky to be able to reschedule Big Rig day to the same day as Whitewater Fire & EMS came. Students loved all the fun activities that day!

We would like to thank all the families who came to Family Fall Fest! We had an amazing turn out and beautiful weather! We are very thankful for everyone that volunteered. This is an event that is critical to have volunteers help at more so than any other event. Over $7300 was raised for PATT!

The 5th grade class had the highest attendance and won an Ice Cream Sundae Party.

Winners who found a lucky golden ticket in their Wonka Bar at Family Fall Fest enjoyed a chocolate party at school this week!

Our next PATT meeting will be at 6:00pm on October 4th in the Washington Library. We hope to see you there!

Washington Spirit Wear is here! All orders must be submitted online by November 5th at 11:59pm.

https://washingtonpride2023.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Walk 4 Washington Packets went home this week! October 25th students will receive a free t-shirt sponsored by PATT and Walk laps for Walk 4 Washington.

Each student has a goal to raise at least $20 in sponsorship to our fundraising goal of $4000. The top fundraisers from each grade will run in the mascot race (a dance off will be held if the event is indoors) The Top 10 fundraisers in the whole school will receive a special lunch with Mr. G. The top fundraiser will receive a new bike and a helmet. All proceeds go back to the classrooms, which allows teachers and staff to purchase items to enhance the learning experience at Washington School.

Money and donation forms are due on October 18th. Late forms will not be considered for prizes!

You can help by volunteering during the walk. Please use the sign up genius link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044FA9AB23A2F49-walk1