WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH IS WASHINGTON'S 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL! The 100th day of school is literally the 100th day of the school year. More importantly, it is a great way for elementary school teachers to celebrate the various mathematical concepts that can be taught using the number 100. From the very first day of school, classes begin keeping track of the number of days they've been in school in anticipation of the 100th day. It's this anticipation that is actually the first math lesson, as the days are often marked using coffee stirrers or Popsicle sticks, ten of which become a "ten bundle," paving the way to counting by tens and ones. view image

KIDS HEART CHALLENGE begins today. Washington Elementary will be participating in the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) starting January 27 through February 14 during P.E. time. Be looking for detailed information in your child's Monday folder. Students will learn about the six main risk factors for heart disease and how to live a healthy lifestyle. Students and parents may join the Washington team online to raise funds at www.heart.org/kidsheartchallenge and/or search the app store for Kids Heart Challenge to upload the app. During this time, students may raise funds if they would like to. Those that raise at least $100 will have the opportunity to slime Coach Thomas during a Wednesday assembly! view image

FPS DEPT OF COMMUNICATIONS says the location of the January 23 school board meeting has been moved to the Fayetteville High School cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m.

Homes Needed for Washington Elementary School’s 17th Annual Tour of Homes! If you or someone you know is interested (or should be interested) in having your/their home on Washington Elementary School’s Tour of Homes please let me know by either commenting on this post or sending an email to Tour Coordinator, Emily Bridges: emily.r.bridges@gmail.com The Tour is set for Saturday, May 2. Ideally the homes would be located in the Washington-Willow Historic District or Mt. Sequoyah. Tour of Homes is a annual fundraiser for Washington Elementary School. Donations go to a variety of projects, including teacher supplies, the Wildcat school garden, kindergarten camp, school events and family connection nights. They also go to the Children's Fund, which helps provide items like backpacks, clothing, and emergency assistance for Washington Elementary students in need. view image

Tonight is ​Family Connection Night. It will be Coach Thomas as host and will be PE Night. It will be January 23rd 6-7 pm. See you there!

January/February’s PTO Newsletter view image