Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School

 

April Family Newsletter

April 8th, 2026

 

Calendar

  • April 7th - IAR Make-Ups 
  • April 9th - Specials Night @ Franklin 5:00-7:00 pm 
  • April 10th - 5th Grade CMS Scheduling 
  • April 11th - 5th Grade CMS Scheduling 

  • April 13th - 5th Grade CMS Scheduling 

  • April 20th - 23rd -  5th Grade ISA Testing 
  • April 22nd - Board of Education Meeting 
  • April 28th - Early Bird Band/Orchestra Begins 
  • April 30th - 5th Grade Music Program  
  • May 1st - 3rd Grade Field Trip 
  • May 4th-8th - Teacher Appreciation Week 
  • May 7th - SHS FFA Farmapalooza 
  • May 7th - 5th Grade Band Concert @ 6pm
  • May 11th - 5th Grade CMS Tour 
  • May 12th - CMS Orchestra Concert @ 7pm 
  • May 13th - Parent Night at CMS @ 5pm 
  • May 14th - PTO Monthly Meeting 
  • May 22nd - Last Day of School 

PLC Wednesday Dismissal will continue, with 3-5 students dismissed at 1:55 pm. This will take place every Wednesday, unless it is a District Half-Day, in which case we will dismiss at 11:25 a.m.

 

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From the Principal

Families, 

Happy April! The energy in our building this month is truly something special. Our students are enjoying exciting spring field trips and gearing up for some wonderful music performances; be sure to check the calendar so you don't miss them!

Our 5th graders are reaching an exciting moment; the transition to Challand Middle School is on the horizon, and we want every student and family to feel fully prepared and excited for what's ahead. Information about upcoming transition events and orientations will be coming home soon, so please be on the lookout. This is such a milestone, and we are here to support your family every step of the way.

Alongside all the 5th grade excitement, students are enjoying spring field trips and our musicians are busy preparing for upcoming performances — check the school calendar so you don't miss them! And as we wrap up April, we are looking ahead to Teacher Appreciation Week at the beginning of May. Our teachers are extraordinary, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating them!


Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our school community. April is going to be a great one!

Warmly, 

Emily Stephenitch, Principal 

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Field Day T-Shirts

 

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School Supplies for the 26-27 School Year

School supply boxes are officially for sale for the 26-27 school year. Use the QR code below or follow this link to purchase. All boxes will be delivered to Washington this fall! 

School Tool Box Supply Box Order Link

 

Yearbook

Yearbooks will be for sale soon! If you do not pre-order, you are not guaranteed to get a yearbook. We only order a handful of extras if you miss the ordering window. 

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Connect with Specials Teachers via Class Dojo!

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Notes from Nurse Abril

Our care closet is running low on supplies and we would love your help restocking! We are accepting donations of full or travel size items, including boys and girls deodorant, cologne and perfume, shampoo and conditioner, combs and brushes, hair ties, bobby pins, Tide stain remover pens, tampons, and earring backings. Donations can be dropped off at the nurse's office anytime. Thank you so much for your support!

 

April Breakfast/Lunch Menu

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Important Reminders

Daily Schedule

(Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri.)

  • 7:40 am School Doors Open

  • 7:55 am Classroom Doors Open/End of Breakfast

  • 8:05 am Tardy Bell Rings

  • 11:25 am Lunches Begin

  • 2:45 pm Dismissal

Wednesday PLC Schedule

  • 7:40 am School Doors Open

  • 7:55 am Classroom Doors Open/End of Breakfast Line Bell

  • 8:05 am Tardy Bell Rings

  • 11:25 am Lunch Begin

  • 1:55 pm Dismissal

Morning Procedures:

Run Club: Begins at 7:15 and ends at 7:55. Students can participate anytime during this time frame.

Breakfast: Begins at 7:40 and ends at 7:55

Hallway: Students wait by their lockers until 7:55, when they go into their classrooms.

Tardy Bell: Students are considered late at 8:05.

After School Procedures

Bus Dismissal: 2:40 pm and leaves by 2:50 pm

Walker/Car Dismissal: 2:45 pm

*At 3:00 pm, students will be brought to the front of the building due to no supervision on the playground.

*Students should not be on the playground without adult/parental supervision after school hours.

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