Washington Elementary News

Hello Washington Families,

As we head into Winter Break, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the first part of the school year. We hope this time offers your family a chance to rest, reconnect, and enjoy special moments together. We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready for learning in the new year. Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and joyful Winter Break!

Additional News and Notes:

Monday, Jan 5: School Resumes

Thursday, Jan 8: Washington Elementary PTO Meeting in the Media Center at 7pm. All are welcome!

Winter Weather Gear: 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. If you have any winter gear that was borrowed from school, we would appreciate it being returned so we can give it a wash and let another student in need use it.

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.

January Specials Rotation Schedule: (Linked here) 

January 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 the Ski and Snowboard Club for this year, please be sure to register soon! 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. All the details you need can be found here.

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.

With Washington Bulldog Pride,

Dana Hepner, Principal

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