Washington Elementary School 🐾
From the desk of Dr. Tiffany Jacobson
September 18, 2026
What a great third week of school! This was our first week of mostly normal operations, and it was exciting to see classrooms fully engaged with their instructional programs and web-based learning materials.
While academic learning is well underway, our teachers are also intentionally teaching the learning routines and habits that help students become successful, independent learners. Across grades 1-5, students are practicing how to:
- Build independence and executive functioning by organizing materials, following multi-step directions, managing time, and transitioning efficiently.
- Strengthen social-emotional and behavioral skills by listening to others, taking turns, resolving small conflicts, and demonstrating kindness and respect.
- Develop reading lives by setting up reading journals, recording thinking, and reflecting on their reading.
- Navigate learning resources by learning how to effectively use textbooks, digital platforms, and other instructional materials.
- Learn through inquiry and experimentation by making predictions, testing ideas, observing results, and discussing what they discover.
- Build classroom community through daily Morning Meetings, where students connect, share, listen, and begin each day together.
These routines may look different across grade levels, but they all serve the same purpose: creating classrooms where students can focus on learning, grow in independence, and develop meaningful friendships.
We are proud of the way our Wildcats are settling into their classrooms and embracing the many ways we learn, grow, and care for one another each day!
Enjoy this week's photo gallery...
🚲 Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Reminder
As a reminder, the bicycle rack is located adjacent to the old playground and at the beginning of the drop-off car line. We ask that both motorists and cyclists remain especially alert and cautious in this area.
Students and family members riding bicycles should walk their bicycles once they arrive on school grounds and proceed cautiously. Bicycles may not be ridden or walked across the playground area; please walk around the playground instead. Cyclists and pedestrians should also never cross between vehicles. All crossings should take place at designated intersections with the assistance of our crossing guards.
Thank you for helping us keep our students and families safe during arrival and dismissal!
Picture Day is Friday, September 25! Students will have the opportunity to take both class and individual photographs during the school day. Package and payment information is linked below for families who would like to purchase photographs.
Online ordering is simple - visit www.bnlschoolpictures.com
Select "Order Portraits"
Enter code: 7G3U6Q7V
Fairview Lake 5th Grade Overnight Trip
The deadline for completing the permission slip and submitting payment is Tues, Sep 22nd.
