Washington Elementary News

As the colder weather starts to arrive, please be sure that you label each item of winter gear that your child brings with at least a last name. It is much easier for us to get it back to the proper students when items are labeled. Thank you for your help.

Additional News and Notes:

Tues, Nov 18:

• School picture retakes

• Report cards go home with students

Wed, Nov 19: 

• Scholastic Book Fair during the day and in the evening during conferences.

• Parent Teacher Conferences 5pm-8pm

Thurs, Nov 20: Parent Teacher Conferences 5pm-8pm

Friday, Nov 21: Spirit Day - wear your cozies and/or pajamas

Book Fair News: We are having the Scholastic Book Fair during school hours Wednesday, November 19th, as well as during conference nights until 7:45pm. There will be volunteers to assist students. You are welcome to send cash in an envelope for what you would like them to spend or create a Scholastic ewallet. This is a digital wallet that you load money to instead of sending cash that could get lost. Please let teachers know you completed the ewallet so they will know to send students down when it's their classrooms turn. The link for the ewallet option is : https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/washingtonelemschool14

If you would like to volunteer we are looking for help; volunteers do need to have an ichat on file with the school. Here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEA723A3F4CF8-60391720-scholastic

Kindergarten Families: You are invited to our Kindergarten Music Community Outreach Event - Romeo's Annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting! This will take place on Thursday, December 4th. Our call time is at 6:00pm with the parade starting at 7:00pm. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged! Information will be sent home regarding parking location and line up location at a later date. Parents MUST walk with their child in the parade. We are excited to have your child (and you) sing with us and the Romeo High School Marching Band in the Santa Parade.

Education Benefits Form: We encourage all families to complete an Education Benefits Form, as this can qualify your student and our school for additional benefits! Please visit https://romeo.familyportal.cloud and click "apply for benefits."

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.

November Specials Rotation Schedule: (Linked here)

November Food Service Menu: (Linked here)

PTO News: 

Romeo Takes Over Bavarian Blast - An All-District Fundraiser: Romeo's PTO Council is hosting a fundraiser at Bavarian Blast -- Michigan's biggest indoor waterpark and family fun center located in Frankenmuth -- on Wednesday, March 4. Take advantage of Professional Development Day and turn a no school day into an all fun day! Enjoy 16 new waterslides, a rip roaring wave pool, and a not-so-lazy river. Head out Tuesday, March 3 and spend the night -- click here for discounted room rates -- or come for the day with discounted day passes (use Code 1433TC). All funds raised benefit ALL Romeo Community Schools.

Stay connected with the Washington Elementary PTO: Click here to find out more.

PTO Important Dates: Click here for details.

Bulldog Gear: Check out our online merchandise store. Orders will be sent home with your student.  

District News:

2025-2026 RCS District School Year Calendar: Linked here

Ski and Snowboard Club: Time is Running Out! If your child is interested in joining Ski and Snowboard Club for this year, time to sign up without extra fees is running out. Pine Knob will end the regular sign up period on November 30th. Any sign ups after that date will have a late fee added.

Also, anyone interested in Spirit Wear needs to place orders by November 30th; the order form will not reopen after that date.

Please go through the Ski and Snowboard Club Website, click HERE. Go to your child's grade level, read all the information: you must register for both the Romeo Club AND Pine Knob. Reminder: ONLY Middle School students ride the bus TO Pine Knob, parents arrange for pick up by 7PM from Pine Knob.

Bus App: Scan the QR code provided here (you will need to scroll down for the code), and download Edulog Parent Portal Lite, a new app that allows you to track your child's bus to and from school in real time. To subscribe, you will need to provide your student's name, birth date, school, and student ID number. Parent Portal Lite is also available in the Google Play Store or iOS App Store. Use of this app is optional. Please contact the Transportation Department at (586) 752-0267 with questions.

Community News:

The Washington Historical Museum will be open for the last time this year on Sunday, November 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum is a former school built in 1916 and located at 58230 Van Dyke north of 26 Mile Road. There are exhibits on scouting, military history, old toys, school artifacts, vintage clothing, etc. For more information on the Greater Washington Historical Society, go to www.washhistsoc.org, the GWAHS Facebook Page, email washingtonmuseum@gmail.com, or call 586-786-5304 (answering machine).

With Washington Bulldog Pride,

Dana Hepner, Principal