Washington Elementary News

Dear Washington Families, 

M-STEP testing resumes next week for our students in grades 3-5. Please be sure that your child gets a good night’s rest and comes to school with their ChromeBooks fully charged and their headphones. Thank you.

Additional News and Notes:

Fri, April 18: No School - enjoy the three day weekend!

Tues, April 22: Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Fri, April 25: Spirit Day: Wear a Superhero Shirt

5th Grade T-shirt Sales: Washington 5th graders have extended the deadline to order shirts due to the high demand of lime green. Please find the order form here; or use this online link. All orders are due on Friday, April 25th.

Mrs Resnick is looking for some parent volunteers to help her hang artwork for the Student Showcase in May. If you are able to give a few hours of time, please click the sign-up linked here. Thank you! 

Now Hiring - Food Service Associate: We’re currently hiring a Food Service Associate to join our team. This role offers Monday-Friday hours from 9:15 AM to 1:45 PM, giving you the flexibility to work while your student is at school – with no nights, weekends, or holidays required! If you enjoy a supportive work environment and want a position that fits your family’s routine, this is the job for you. Apply today and make a difference in your school community! Apply Here

Have an incoming kindergarten or young fives student? Great! We wanted to let you know that enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is open. Don't wait for the summer crunch. Get your child(ren) enrolled now to avoid any delays in August. Please visit https://romeok12.org/enrollment/ to get the ball rolling by completing our pre registration form. Also, please feel free to share this information with families who have a four or five year old at home that will be joining the Bulldog family in the fall.

Every April we recognize Autism Acceptance Month. Please click here for more information about how we show support, along with here for special events throughout the month.

5th Grade Families: This year the RCS 5th Grade Mixer will be held at Barnabo Field on May 20th, 2025 from 9:30-12:00. This is a  PTOC organized parent lead event for all RCS 5th grade Elementary students. Students will participate in a fun activity driven event with the goal of students seeing new faces prior to the first day of Middle School this fall. Fifth grade teachers will be sending home further details and a paper copy of the permission slip. There is no cost for this event. Permission slip with parent volunteer information.

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.

April Specials Rotation Schedule: (Linked here)

April Food Service Menu: (Linked here)

PTO News:

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

Happy Birthday Messages: Want to share your child's birthday or half birthday? Messages are displayed on our outdoor sign and are up for 24 hours, including weekends and holidays for $10. This link will be active thru to the end of the school year. If your child's birthday falls on a holiday/weekend and you would like it displayed during the school week, please enter the date you choose for it to be viewed. Link for purchase: https://www.schoolpay.com/link/Message-Board-Shout-Out. Please purchase at least a week before the birthday.

District News:

2025-2026 RCS District School Year Calendar: Linked here

2025-2026 Beginning of Year District Events: Linked Here

With Washington Bulldog Pride,

Dana Hepner, Principal

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