Washington Elementary News

December 13, 2024

Dear Washington Families, 

As we head into the final week of school for 2024, our halls and classrooms are full of excitement over the weeks ahead celebrating with family and friends. While our teachers have planned some fun activities to celebrate as a class, please remember that this is also a week of learning in our classrooms. You can support us at school by keeping routines and bedtimes consistent, and encouraging your child to stay focused. Our school office will close on Friday, December 20th at 4:30pm and reopen on Monday, January 6th. Should you know you will need something prior to then, please reach out to us early next week so we can get it to you before the Mid-winter Break. 

Additional News and Notes:

Fri, Dec 13: TONIGHT! Taylor Swift (and other music) skating party from 5 - 7pm at The New Rink. Wear comfy clothes, Taylor Swift style clothes, or your In My Bulldog Era Shirt! Come have some fun!

Wed, Dec 18: Spirit Day: Dress Like a Present or Reindeer

Thurs, Dec 19: 

• Green Team Spirit Day: Wear Green or Grinchy Clothes

• Pop Up Shop for Romeo Merchandise from our Washington PTO. This will be in the lobby and open from 11am-6pm. Need a last minute holiday gift? We can help!

Fri, Dec 20: PJ Day

Student Council and Green Team are joining forces to collaborate on Spirit Wear Days and Winter Wear Drive.  (Details here)

Thank you to all the families who participated in the Sorrento’s Pizza Night. Mrs Scott’s class was the winning group! Congratulations to them!

Lunch Parents Needed: We have a very dedicated crew of lunch volunteers and I am not sure how we would make it through without them! If you are able to help, we are always in need of additional hands. Please contact the school office at Rachel.Tippett@romeok12.org  for information about volunteer or paid lunch supervisor positions.

December Specials Rotation Schedule: Linked here

December Food Service Menu: Linked here

PTO News: 

Mon, Dec 30: Chuck E Cheese is giving back 20% of all sales to Washington Elementary on Mon, Dec 30th between 11am and 9pm. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend the day, consider heading to Chuck E Cheese! Attached is a form with the details, along with some special coupons and offers. (Details here)

Jan 5th and Jan 12: We are holding a Recyclable Can Drive to raise money for a new 18 bike Bike Rack for the school. Hate returning cans/bottles after the holidays? No worries, we will take care of it. We will be at Washington Elementary Sunday January 5th from 11am-1pm, and Sunday January 12th from 11am-1pm to help take them off your hands. You just drive up and we will be there waiting to help unload them. Tell your family and friends! If you are willing to volunteer collecting the cans, please sign up here. We will be in the vestibule to stay warm and organized during it. 

Sat, Feb 8: Register to save your spot for Washington PTO’s first KISS (Kids Invite Someone Special) Dance from 6pm-8pm at Washington Elementary. Registration information and details here.

Need new Bulldog Gear? Check out our online merchandise store. Orders will be sent home with your student. Orders previously placed will be delivered the week of Dec 9-12.

District News:

Ski Club: Romeo Ski Club will begin in January on Thursday nights, right after school at Pine Knob. Elementary parents are responsible for bringing and supervising their children. For more information and to register, please use this link: https://romeosnowsports.weebly.com/

With Washington Bulldog Pride,

Dana Hepner, Principal

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