November Calendar

Sunday, November 3rd - Day Light Savings
Tuesday, November 5th - No School - Election Day
Monday, November 11th - Veteran's Day - School IN SESSION
Tuesday, November 19th - McTeacher Night PTO Fundraiser -Sterling 4:00-8:00
Wednesday, November 20th - Board of Education Meeting
Thursday, November 21st - 5th Grade Field Trip to Chicago
Monday, November 25th - Friday, November 29th - Fall Break

PLC Wednesday Dismissal will continue with 3-5 dismissing at 1:55 pm. This will take place every Wednesday unless it is a District Half Day, and we will dismiss at 11:25 am on those occasions.

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1st Quarter Parent Feedback

The School Improvement Team at Washington Elementary wants your feedback on several topics. Please take a moment to share your thoughts. We're open to any constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement. Your child will be entered into a drawing if you participate!

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Veteran's Day

Washington Elementary students and staff wish everyone who has served in the armed forces a Happy Veteran's Day! Each day, we are thankful and proud to be Americans. We WILL be at school on Veteran's Day this year, and students and staff will discuss the importance of this day through individual classroom activities. We are happy to be together and recognize the importance of this day.

New: Dental Clinic in December

Where: Washington Elementary
When: December 18th
Time: Throughout the day
The forms will be sent home on Friday or Monday. Extras are available in the office.

You may not have to pay if your child is insured with Medicaid or All Kids. Private insurance and self-pay options are also available.

Celebration: Summative Designation

Congratulations to Washington students and staff on their Commendable Designation by the State of Illinois!

Celebration: 1st Quarter Behavior

Approximately 96% of Washington students have ZERO to one referral for first quarter.

Congratulations to ALL students who have shown positive behavior and improvements throughout the first quarter. We are so PROUD of you!!

Cold & Flu Season and Attendance

November Breakfast/Lunch Menu

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 Lunch
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
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

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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November Family Newsletter