Eagle News - Sept 14, 2026
We want to make sure every student feels at home in our school. Each week, we’ll share one quick question to ask your child about their school experience. Tap your answer below—it takes less than a minute and helps us support your kids better every day!
Last week, we asked families if there child has made a friend. We received 5 responses, ranging from “Yes, They made a new friend” to “Yes, They talked to a few new kids.” Thank you to everyone who shared.
This week our school started our weekly Community Time assemblies (20-minutes once a week).
Thursdays for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Fridays for K, 1st, and 2nd graders
These short gatherings help us build culture, celebrate, and learn together. They also give grade-level teachers extended time for their professional learning community work. From time to time, we’ll share Community Time highlights here in the newsletter.
Our Eagle Code—Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible—guides students in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, buses, and more. PBIS helps us create a safe, respectful, and welcoming school for all.
This past week, students took part in PBIS Rotation Stations to review our Eagle Code expectations. These lessons give students and staff a chance to be clear on what it looks like to be safe, respectful, and responsible in key areas of our school. This round, we are focusing on expectations in the cafeteria, playground, and school buses. Thank you for specialists for leading that work and all staff for supporting our students on the daily.
At Washington Elementary, regular classroom assessments help us support student success. These assessments are more than just “tests”—they help teachers understand what students know, identify where additional support may be needed, and adjust instruction to meet each student’s needs.
Our first week of testing was a success, and most students were able to complete their assessments. This week, we will follow up with students who were absent or who may need additional time or adjustments.
Thank you for encouraging your child to do their best and for partnering with us to help every Eagle make steady progress toward their learning goals!
📗📘📚Share the Joy of Reading—Become a Volunteer Reader!📚📘📗
Washington Elementary is looking for volunteers to support students through the SMART Reading program! Volunteers spend one hour each week reading with students, building their confidence, and helping them discover a love of books. SMART Reading also provides children with books they can keep and enjoy at home.
Training is required before volunteering begins. To learn more or sign up, visit smartreading.org/volunteer or call 541-930-2606.
Oregon Executive Order 25-09 aims to help foster student learning, well-being, and belonging by reducing distractions and promoting healthy, focused school environments. At Washington Elementary our goal is to improve academic outcomes by ensuring students are fully engaged in learning within a distraction-free environment that supports their well-being, focus, and ability to thrive academically and personally.
While students are allowed to have personal electronic devices*, they are restricted to using them only before school and after school. They must be off and away at all other times. Devices must be stored in backpacks or lockers and are not to be stored on students. If you are fearful of theft or loss, please leave the device at home.
*Personal Electronic Devices include any item that can send and receive phone calls, text messages, and access internet/social media. I.E. phones, watches, tablets, etc.
The Student-Parent Handbook is available online. It provides important information about school schedules, attendance, meals, transportation, health and safety, student rights, behavior expectations, district policies, and family resources.
Families and schools are important partners in student success. By reviewing the handbook and working together, we can create a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment for every student.
If you would prefer a printed copy, please call the school office to request one.
There are three steps you'll need to take to become a volunteer:
- Read this Volunteer Handbook
- Watch this Safety Presentation
- Complete this Volunteer Packet, your application, the online volunteer training, and an online criminal history verification information form
You will need either a driver's license or other state-issued ID for safety reasons.
You can complete your training online, and turn in your completed volunteer packet to the Washington office at any time during regular office hours (school days, 7:20am-3:30pm)
Also: WSD Volunteer Webpage
All children need healthy meals to help them learn. The Woodburn School District Nutrition Services offers students delicious, healthy, nutrient-rich meals every school day for both Breakfast and Lunch at no charge to students.
Click the link to MenuLogic for Washington's upcoming breakfast and lunch menu. You can also print out the menu for the month.
To make communication easier, our Smore newsletters has included an in-browser translation feature. Instead of sending two editions, English and Spanish, families can simply select their preferred language directly in the browser to view the newsletter in real time. We hope this makes staying connected even more convenient for everyone! If you have any question about anything on the newsletter please give our office a call.
Washington Elementary School
Home of the Eagles
Email: Abelanger@woodburnsd.org & Aramos@woodburnsd.org
Website: http://washington.woodburnsd.org/
Location: Washington Elementary School, East Lincoln Street, Woodburn, OR, USA
Phone: (971) 983-3050
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodburnWashingtonElementary