The Patriot Press

Dear FWES Families,

It's hard to believe September is right around the corner. I would like to welcome everyone back to the 2025/26 school year. We are so excited to see all of our Fort Washington Patriots on September 2nd!

I would like to thank all the families who welcomed me into their homes this summer. I visited close to 60 incoming kindergartens this summer! As always the children were inquisitive, energetic, and such a pleasure to meet.

Just a quick reminder that school will start on Tuesday, September 2. The doors open at 8:50 a.m. for students and dismissal is at 3:40. Please review your dismissal plan with your child prior to the first day of school. All walkers should have a plan for where they will meet their parents at dismissal. I highly recommend meeting them at the upstairs carpool exit if this is your first time as a walker. We have many staff members in this area to help reunite parents with their children. After a few days they will know the routine.

We will be holding Jitters Away Day for kindergarten students and new students to Fort Washington on August 28 from 2 - 3 p.m. Kindergarten students will have a K Play-date on the upstairs playground following Jitters Away Day at 3 p.m. We are excited to meet all of our new Patriots!

Teacher assignments will be available via Infinite Campus at 4 p.m. on Friday. Our teachers have worked really hard to create balanced classrooms for this school year. Unfortunately, once teachers are assigned we will not be able to make any changes after Friday. Moving a student creates a domino effect where other kids would also need to move. Thanks for your understanding.

I am so excited to see all of our students on September 2nd. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Sincerely,

Mr. Mac

Friday, August 22 - Teacher assignment on Infinite Campus - 4 p..m

Thursday, August 28 - Jitters Away Day - for K students and new students 2 - 3 p.m.

Thursday, August 28 - K Play-date - Upper Playground - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, September 2 - 1st Day of School

Wednesday, September 18 - Back to School Night - 6 - 7:30 p.m. (more specifics to come)

I had a blast this summer visiting our new kindergarten Patriots!

Hello, Fort Washington! Mr. Laird here, and I am thrilled to join the amazing FW Patriot community as your new Assistant Principal. I am excited to partner with our dedicated staff, students, and families to make this school year a positive and successful one for everyone. For seven years, I served many roles at our neighboring Jarrettown Elementary School, creating a welcoming environment where every child felt supported and inspired to learn. I look forward to meeting all of you, supporting your family, and sharing in the wonderful year ahead! Enjoy the remaining days of Summer and see you soon.

All kindergarten students and their siblings use the upstairs parking lot for carpool. 1st grade through 5th grade will continue to use the downstairs drop off spot with the entrance off of Highland Avenue. Walkers can exit either the front of the building or at the upstairs carpool area. I would highly recommend using the upstairs carpool area if you are new to the building because we have staff there to assist with reuniting you with your child. Please discuss the end of the day dismissal plan with your child so they know where they are exiting. I would recommend arriving by 3:30 as dismissal will start at approximately 3:35. Also, please communicate with classroom teachers any changes to dismissal the day before. If you have any questions about dismissal please reach out to Mr. Mac.

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