Washington Newsletter

Dear Families,

We are so proud of our students! Over the past several weeks, classrooms have been working hard to earn Eagle Pride tickets by demonstrating our school-wide expectations of being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.

To help students learn and practice these expectations, we use the CHAMPS framework (CHAMPS stands for: Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success), which gives both staff and students a shared language so everyone is clear about what is expected in every setting. This consistency helps our students feel confident and successful throughout the day.

When a class fills their classroom bucket, they add their tickets to our school-wide Eagle Pride bucket; and once that bucket is full, we will celebrate together as a whole school community! We can’t wait to see our students’ positive choices lead to a big celebration soon.

Have a great weekend!

Each year the State of Illinois partners with 5Essentials to create a forum in which parents can provide feedback to schools. Feedback from the 5Essentials is not made available to districts until after the school year has ended, which is why at Washington, we recently asked you to engage in a survey that we created so that we can receive more immediate feedback.

We would greatly appreciate it if you would take the brief survey by visiting:

http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.

The deadline to complete the survey is March 13, 2026.

Women’s History Month is a time to recognize the countless ways women have shaped our world — through leadership, innovation, creativity, courage, and care. From classrooms to courtrooms, from laboratories to local communities, women have challenged barriers and expanded what is possible for future generations. This month invites us not only to celebrate historic milestones, but also to reflect on the strength, brilliance, and resilience of women today. When students see diverse examples of women leading and learning, they begin to imagine their own limitless potential.

Reshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code, an organization working to close the gender gap in technology. She encourages young people to be “brave, not perfect,” reminding us that growth happens when we try new things, make mistakes, and keep learning. Her work shows students that they belong in every space where ideas and innovation happen.

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

Take note of our 25-26 School Calendar. Please book your vacations around our school holidays. The more your child is able to attend, the more they will learn! Thank you!

• February 23rd - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
• February 27th - End of Trimester 2 - Report Cards go Home
• March 2nd - March 6th - Social Worker Appreciation Week!
• March 2nd - Aaron Reynold's Author Visit!
• March 5th - D75 STEAM Pizza Throw down @CSMS - 6:00 pm
• March 12th - Family Art Night - 6:00-7:00. pm
• March 13th - Early Release - 10:40 am
• March 23rd - March 27th - Spring Break!
• March 30th - First day back from Spring Break
• April 3rd - No School

Please join the D75 STEAM Foundation on Thursday March 5th at 5:30pm in the MPR at CSMS for our 7th annual Pizza Throw down! We will have plenty of local pizza establishments donating their delicious pizzas as we once again raise funds for the D75 STEAM Foundation. Tickets are available now by either going to the website listed or scanning our QR code. We can't wait to see everyone on the 5th!

Again this year, Mundelein School District 75 curriculum will include Erin’s Law in accordance with Public Act 96-1524, a state mandated, age-appropriate sexual abuse/assault awareness and prevention education program for students beginning in Early Childhood and continuing through all grade levels.

Washington Early Learning Center will be using the Think First & Stay Safe personal safety program. Our young learners are taught they already possess a powerful tool that can help them with safety-their own brain. Students are taught the importance of treating one another with kindness and respect. They will learn to recognize sunny and “stormy” behaviors, talk about safe and not safe touching, and choose grown-ups who can help them with their safety. The program is presented by your child’s classroom teacher.

This lesson will be taught by one of the school social workers over the course of the next few weeks.

If you do not wish for your child to participate, please contact me by March 2nd. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Dr. Melamed!

Beginning this spring (end of March), the Mundelein Park District is launching a brand-new K-3 Girls Only Flag Football League with the support of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Nike. One of the aims of this league is to address a gap in youth sports offerings specifically for girls and to be an accessible, supportive entry point into athletics. Read the press release found HERE for more information about the Park District's partnership with NRPA and Nike.

Two leagues will be offered (up to 32 participants in each league):

• Kindergarten & 1st Grade
• 2nd & 3rd Grade

Check out the flyer below for more information!

During the last three weeks, we have had the awesome opportunity to partner with Action Martial Arts on Thursdays during our PE classes. They introduced students to some fundamental martial arts skills along with many other fun things!

Is your March basketball bracket already falling apart?

Perfect. You’ll have better odds here.

This isn’t the basketball tournament — it’s our month-long PTO raffle fundraiser supporting Mundelein District 75 students!

Throughout the month of March, we raffle off AMAZING prizes — including electronics, gift cards, family fun adventures, party packages, themed baskets, and more — all while raising funds to support our D75 schools!

Purchase tickets here, now through the end of March:
1 for $10
3 for $25
10 for $100

We go LIVE on Facebook multiple times a week to draw winners, so be sure to follow the PTO page and tune in!

Tickets purchased by 10PM the night before a drawing are entered into the upcoming drawing.

The best part?
Your ticket stays in all month unless it wins — so even if your team gets knocked out… you’re STILL in the game here.

More tickets = more chances to win.
No sports knowledge required.

For information about our sponsors or sponsorship opportunities, visit: Mundelein 75 PTO – March Madness

After a very fun showcase from the cast of Moana Jr., consider making a family night out of the whole show!

Friday, Feb 27 at 7pm

Saturday, Feb 28 at 2pm

Saturday, Feb 28 at 7pm

Sunday, March 1 at 2pm

Please purchase tickets from this website.

"optional promo code" is for our cast only. You can proceed without entering a code.

As February is widely recognized as random acts of Kindness Month- let's also be kind to our Teeth!
The National Institute of Dental Research mentions, "Maintaining healthy teeth requires a daily routine of brushing twice for 2 minutes. Flossing daily to remove plaque and limit sugary intake can support healthier teeth.

Healthy teeth are clean, free of pain and supported by firm, pink gums. Regular check ups ensure long-term oral health and a confident smile."

Author Aaron Reynolds, best know for his Creepy Carrots, Creepy Crayon and Creepy Underwear books, will be visiting Washington and MG schools on March 2nd. Mr. Reynolds will talk with students about his career as an author and discuss his books, including his newest release, Unsettling Salad.

Students and families can have books signed by Mr. Reynolds by either bringing your own book in from home.

District 75 will have some updates to regular summer programming. Please take a moment to review the letter that was sent today.

Now that we are settled into the school year, I'd love to connect with you and learn more about what's on your mind and your hopes and dreams for our school community. We can meet in person, virtually, or chat over the phone.

If you are interested in connecting, please sign up for a time using this link!!

We're getting closer to reaching our Box Tops goal of $1,000.00!

If you haven't yet, you can still download the Box Tops for Education App and start earning for our schools today!

How to Start Earning:

1. Go to your app store and download the Box Tops for Education App
2. Look for District 75 PTO Mundelein (enter code PNKN0SEQ) for bonus earnings
3. Scan a receipt that includes any Box Top eligible item.
4. Have family and friends near and far join.

Don't forget to opt-in for our monthly bonus opportunities! Watch the Box Tops (and $$) quickly add up for our schools as you scan.

If you need to change your child's regular dismissal, you need to email or call Pam and Abby in the main office. They oversee all dismissal changes and communicate with supervisors and staff to ensure that students get to the correct locations. Our staff do not always have time to check their email and we don't want a change to get missed.

Finally, all changes must be called in to the office by 2:00 pm

Our office number is 847-949-2714

BPAC meets regularly beyond the required four times per year. BPAC plans for family engagement, family education, and cultural events to support the multilingual community. The group creates specific goals each year based on identified family needs, discusses multilingual programs by building, suggests additional topics for upcoming parent education programs and reviews the district’s annual TBE/TPI application.

Please consider joining our BPAC and attending the meetings.

BPAC MEETINGS

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.

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