Wildcat News

Happy Thursday! A few things so you can stay in the know:

~ SAFETY: I continue to hear concerns about safety in our crosswalks, safety in cars driving too fast, vehicles that drop kids off by pulling up on the wrong side of the street for drop-off, etc. Safety is NOT always convenient. Please, please, please take the extra time needed to keep everyone safe. Sometimes this means driving around the block or turning around to drop off properly. Please be alert during pick up and drop off and anytime students are present. Everyone's help with this is needed, so thank you for attention to this matter!

~ Washington PTO Family Game Night: Wow!!! What an event. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this a smashing success!

~ PTO Meeting: Our next PTO meeting is Monday, February 10 at 6:00 in the Washington Media Center. There will be child care available. You can also join online using this link.

~ OUR NEXT TWO HOUR EARLY RELEASE DAY WILL BE WEDNESDAY, February 12. Please complete this registration form to let us know your plans for your child or children on this day.

~ February Title I Information: At Washington, we believe that strong parent-teacher collaboration is essential for our students' success. When parents and teachers work together, we create a powerful support system that enhances student learning and achievement. We encourage you to engage in open communication with your child’s teachers, participate in school events, and provide feedback on school programs. Your involvement not only helps us understand your child's unique needs but also fosters a sense of community and shared responsibility for their education.Together, we can help our students thrive academically and socially. Thank you for being an integral part of our school community!

Thanks for your continued support of our work!

Ann Haggerty

Washington Principal

ahagge1@isd77.org

On behalf of the Washington Wildcat Climb 2 Feed Kids team we would like to thank you all for the support and generosity you have shown to the BackPack Food Program! Because of amazing people like you we were able to provide meals and snacks for students right here at Washington! TOGETHER, we surpassed our goal of $1,500 and raised just over $2,500!

We took the Climb on Sunday and had lots of Wildcat spirit going on! It was such a fun and rewarding experience for all involved.

Here's to you Hunger Heroes.

Take a peek and read about the Washington student that was spotlighted at the board meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025. Kudos also to our Lighthouse Team for helping to make student-created books a part of our Washington Library.

During the month of February, our entire school will focus on Habit #4: Think Win Win. As parents/guardians, your understanding and support of our leadership work in this habit is very appreciated! I have found this language and learning to benefit ALL, not just students!

Habit 4: Think Win-Win isn’t just about being nice. It’s a character-based code for human interaction and collaboration. Most of us learn to base our self-worth on comparison and competition. We think about succeeding in terms of someone else failing—if I win, they lose; or if they win, I lose. Life becomes a zero-sum game. We start to believe there’s only so much to go around, and if they get a big piece, there’s less for me; it’s not fair, and I’m going to do everything I can to get my share.

These paradigms of scarcity are worth shifting. Win-win is about constantly seeking mutual benefit in all human interactions—about finding solutions that are truly beneficial and satisfying for everyone involved. To go for win-win, we not only have to be empathic, but we also have to be confident. We not only have to be considerate and sensitive, we also have to be brave.

That balance between courage and consideration is the essence of real maturity and is fundamental to a win-win approach to life.

“In the long run, if it isn’t a win for both of us, we both lose. That’s why win-win is the only real alternative in interdependent realities.” - Stephen Covey

Excellence, Equity, Empowerment. Every student, Every day.

Email: ahagge1@isd77.org
Website: https://we.isd77.org/
Location: 1100 Anderson Drive
Phone: 507-345-3059