WHO: YOU!
WHAT: Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day!
WHEN: Friday, March 21st
WHERE: Washington Elementary and EVERYWHERE!
WHY: To Celebrate our Differences!
HOW: Wear your most colorful, fun, and mismatched socks!
Down Syndrome International asked people to participate in the #LotsOfSocks campaign, by wearing mismatched, unusual or fun socks.
February 2025
Dear Washington Parents,
Hello to all Washington students and families! The Washington PBIS Team wants to let you know that during February and March, Washington will be explicitly teaching students the importance of being a first time listener, saying “OKAY” when an adult asks them to do something, and then doing it right away. We are finding that this could be a focus area for additional learning for many of our Wildcats. Perhaps you notice this concern at home sometimes?
We are using the following acronym below to teach:
O - One time asked
K - Kind response
A - Act
Y - You’re welcome
We are using this line with students: Say “OKAY” and do it right away!
It is also very important to note that we will do some teaching about those instances when it would be appropriate for a child to NOT be compliant. Our teaching of this centers around the “3 D’s”: Dangerous, Destructive, Disturbing.
We are asking for your support and encouragement with your child(ren). Tomorrow (Thursday) this same letter will come home with your child, along with an “OKAY” card. Each time you ask your child to do something, and they respond with “OKAY” and do the task, please fill in one of the dots. When all of the dots are filled in, CELEBRATE with your child, and then have them return their completed card to the Washington office for a small token of appreciation. They can then grab another card if they wish.
Thank you, in advance, for your support of our Okay Campaign. Together, we can make a big difference.
Respectfully,
The Washington PBIS Team
Washington Elementary
Email: ahagge1@isd77.org
Website: https://we.isd77.org/
Location: 1100 Anderson Drive
Phone: 507-345-3059