Washington Elementary News

November 15, 2024

Dear Washington Families, 

Parent Teacher Conferences are next week on November 20th and 21st from 5pm-8pm. Conferences are being held in person, however, if you have a need for a virtual conference, that can be requested. Please be sure to sign up for your conference times no later than November 18th using this Sign-Up Genius Link. 

Additional News and Notes:

Tues, Nov 19: School Picture Retakes

Wed, Nov 20th: 

• Scholastic Book Fair (Please sign up here to help!)

• Parent Teacher Conferences 5pm-8pm

• Kindergarten, Second and Fourth Grade Hearing Screening

Thurs, Nov 21st: 

• Scholastic Book Fair (Please sign up here to help!)

• Parent Teacher Conferences 5pm-8pm

Fri, Nov 22nd: Kindergarten, Second and Fourth Grade Hearing Screening

5th Grade Battle of the Books Kickoff Meeting: Save the date of Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm for an informational meeting for parents, guardians, and 5th graders interested in participating in the Romeo District Library's 5th Grade Battle of the Books. All 10 books will be revealed and all your questions answered. Teams can register at the meeting, as well. We hope to see you!

Thanksgiving Grams: Our 5th graders are selling Thankful Grams to raise money for camp. Forms were sent home previously, or you can find an Order Form Here.

Scholastic Book Fair: The Book Fair will be here on November 20th and 21st for students to shop, and open during conferences in the evening for parents to shop. (Details here) We could still use some volunteers to help our students during the day and in the evening; please sign up here to help.

Kindergarten Families - Save the Date: Kindergarten students are invited to walk in Romeo’s Annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 5th at 6pm. (Details here)

Lunch Parents Needed: We have a very dedicated crew of lunch volunteers and I am not sure how we would make it through our staffing shortage 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: 

Are you in need of new Bulldog gear? Check out our online merchandise store. Orders will be sent home with your student. We have a limited edition “In my Bulldog Era” T-Shirt for presale only! Orders for this shirt will close on November 25th in order to get the shirts in time for our Taylor Swift themed skating party on December 13th at the New Rink!

We need volunteers to work our Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday November 20th and Thursday November 21st. Please sign up to help our students shop for some new books to read. 

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. 

District News:

Looking for a night of fun, friendship and dancing? On Friday, November 22, the District PTO Council presents Romeo Rodeo: Moms Edition. This 2nd annual fundraiser benefits programs throughout the entire district. Click for additional details and tickets. 

INFO  - - -> https://bit.ly/3ZY0SuQ

TICKETS  - - -> https://bit.ly/3MRvsOS

2024-25 School Year: 2024-2025 School Calendar 

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/ 

Community News:

Samaritan House Holiday Help Program: Samaritan House is a food pantry right in our community.  If your family is in need of support for the holidays, you may find information here about the Samaritan House holiday program.

The Washington Historical Museum will be open for the last time this year on Sunday, November 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. The museum will be closed in December and January. For more information on the Greater Washington Area Historical Society, go to www.washhistsoc.org, the GWAHS Facebook Page, email washingtonmuseum@gmail.com, or call 586-786-5304.

With Washington Bulldog Pride,

Dana Hepner, Principal

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