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Washington Elementary School has a proud tradition of over 112 years of fostering academic excellence through a child-centered program that develops, enriches, and extends the experience of learning to meet the needs of all children. We take pride in our highly qualified teaching staff and diverse student body, who consistently demonstrate academic growth in meeting state core curriculum standards. Washington Elementary was recognized as the Top Performing Title One Elementary School in the SLC School District for 2011-2012.
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Upcoming Events
May 23--Family PTA Carnival
May 24--Snow Make-up Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 27--Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 28--5th grade to Ranch at 9 AM, 4th grade to This is the Place, and Kindergarten to City Library from 9;00-11:00 AM
May 29--Talent Show & 3rd grade to Red Butte Gardens
May 30--Third Trimester Reward Activity
June 3--Kindergarten Celebration @11:00 AM
June 3--6th Grade Celebration @ 3:30 PM
June 4--Awards Assembly at 9:45 AM
June 4--School Dismissed for SUMMER BREAK at 1:15 PM
June 10--Summer School Begins
July 11--Summer School Ends
August 12--Registration for 2013-2014 School Year from 8:30-4:30
August 13--Registration for 2013-2014 School Year from 8:30-4:30
Note: We will be using an online registration process. Returning students will recieve a letter with required information to help them register online. Proof of residency within school boundaries will be required. New students and incoming Kindergarten students should bring birth certificate, updated immunizations, and proof of residence tohe school with them to registration, and we will help them through the registration process.
Music for All
Mrs. Osipova and our fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students are happy to share their musical selections online with you. See their spring concert here.
Washington El community celebrates dedicated staff
Preschoolers from Mrs. Grimm's class helped our administrative secretary, Ms. Sevran, kick-off a week of celebration. This week we will be honoring the service of all of our office staff, learning assistants, and playground aides throughout the building. The preschoolers brought down a hand-painted thank you sign and flowers to set the tone for the coming week of thanks and appreciation!
SIP Shared
The School Community Council and faculty have been working on creating our School Improvement Plan for the 2013-2014 school year. To read our plan, click on the link below:
rebecca.pittam@slcschools.org
Cesar Chavez Contest Winners
Four 1st graders from Mrs. Willie's class placed in this year's Cesar Chavez Visual Arts Contest.
1st Place Michelle Phillipi
2nd Place Isabel Rangel
3rd Place Sieni Etelani
Hon. Ment. Beatrice Teigen
Congratulations to all our winners and special thanks to Mrs. Hallet, our fabulous art teacher.
Washington students succeed at District Science Fair
Congratulations to our District Science Fair Winners. Two projects by Washington Elementary students were recognized for their scientific excellence at the science fair on February 20, 2013.
In Microbiology
- Third Place to Lucia Telez and Devin Beck for their project, The Secret of the Fingernails
In Physics and Astronomy
- Fourth Place (tie) to Andrew Roundy, Jesus Morales, and Kolb Christiansen for their project, Battery Brands
Click here to see the full list of District Science Fair Winners.
Do the math! Jazz Night is fun for all!
Congratulations to the 24 students and their parents who will be attending the Jazz vs. Thunder gameon Feb. 12, 2013. Eighty-nine students from grades 3-6 grades earned entry into a drawing for the Jazz tickets by successfully mastering their multiplication tables with scores of 80% and above on a recent test. A big thanks goes out to Century Link for this wonderful opportunity!
Washington El Day at Harmons City Creek a Big Success
The Washington Elementary PTA was presented with a prize check for $50 for competing with two other schools around the theme, "Eat Smart to get Smart". In addition to the cash prize, our PTA will receive a portion of the store's proceeds from the day of the event. This was truly a team effort with after school students contributing student art for decorations, our very own Kindergarteners singing to entertain patrons, and wonderful PTA parents manning a table at the store on the day of the event. We thank Harmons for the opportunity and celebrate all who made the event a success!
School Community Council meets Monday, April 8, at 4:30 pm
The Washington Elementary School Community Council meets this Monday, April 8, 2013, at 4:30 pm. in the library.
View School Community Council information here.
View recommended web sites from our teachers as requested by the SCC here.
Academy begins on Tuesday, Jan. 15
Parents who have received information indicating that their child would benefit from our after school Academy are asked to respond as soon as possilble. Academy will begin for selected students on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Classes will run from 3:20-4:45 every Monday through Thursday.
Recycling pays
Please consider helping our school earn money by bringing your paper recycling to the school and depositing it in the GreenFiber collection container locatedat the back of the north parking lot. Through our partnership with GreenFiber our school earns $30 per ton for all paper collected. You can bring your junk mail, old yellow page directories, newspapers and any other paper you would otherwise recycle at the curb. Bundles can be bound with twine or placed in paper bags. District-wide results are yielding an average of over 100,000 pound (50 tons) each month generating more than $1,300 that goes directly to the schools
Times of Crisis
Our hearts go out to the children, families, and our fellow educators in Connecticut. Answers are hard to find in times like this, but the district website does have links to some guidelines for parents on how they can talk to their children about crisis situations. Follow the link below.
http://www.slcschools.org/departments/student-services/Crisis.php
Scenes from our Holiday Program
Check out pictures from our Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, Holiday Program below. Thank you to our outstanding music teacher, Mrs. Osipova, and all who helped put on a fabulous show.
Piano students shine at U of U performance
On Sunday, Dec. 9. 2012, some of our piano students were given the opportunity to participate in a piano recital at the U of U. Just days before, on Dec. 5, 2012, Washington Elementary hosted a piano recital for all piano students. Forty-five students participate in free piano lessons provided by U of U Music School master students every Monday-Thursday after school.
Local lawyers visit Washington 1st graders
Our first grade classes were visited by local lawyers from Ray, Quinney & Nebeker, on December 6, 2012. We learned about voting and elections this past November. We had to read and vote on our favorite book together. The two books we voted on were If I Were President and D is for Democracy. After we turned in our votes, they brought us books that we were able to keep. Thank you Ray, Quinney & Nebeker, we enjoy our new books!
Clark Planetarium brings cool science to upper grades
Harley Y. from Ms. Dimond's class captured these great pictures from the Dec. 6, 2012, Clark Planetarium Assembly for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders.
Trust Lands Plan Shared
The School LAND Trust program brings much needed financial support to Washington Elementary each year. Our School Community Council is responsible for developing a School Improvement Plan and Trust Lands Budget to allocate these discretionary monies. The plan and budget are then shared with our school community.
To view the Final Trust Lands Plan for 2011-2012 click here.
Rewards & Awards Assemblies--Nov. 29-Nov.30
Washington Elementary Radio Disney Assembly by Stevie G.
When Radio Disney came to our school, we had lots of fun! The assembly was to teach us about healthy food and what to put in our bodies to help us be healthy. We learned 4 steps of food to put in our body: 5 fruits or vegetables, 2 hours of screentime (time on things with a screen, like a television or computer), 1 hour of physical activity, and 0 kinds of soda pop, energy drinks, or fruit juice. We also learned that milk, chocolate milk, and water is a very good substitute for soda or any other bad drinks.
We did a lot of exercise too. At first, we stood up and did many different dance moves to help us exercise. Other kids also got to be on the stage and do a small physical challenge. They had to run around cones, do 5 jumping jacks, have a hula hoop go around their waist 5 times, then run back and give their team captain a high five. Everyone did a few jumping jacks too.
We had so much fun at the assembly! It was all free because of the Kohls Cares program. Thanks Kohls![sic]
Our reporter, Stevie G., is a fifth grader in Ms. Dimond's class.
Annual Assessment approaches for the Salt Lake CitySchool District Magnet Extended Learning Program
The Extended Learning Program (ELP) of the Salt Lake City School District offers educational opportunities for students who show high academic abilities in grades kindergarten (K) through eighth. One component of ELP is a K through 6th grade magnet program. Currently, we are accepting requests to assess students to determine eligibility for possible placement into next school year’s K-6th ELP magnet and International Pathways (IP) (a Spanish bilingual magnet).
Students qualifying for an ELP placement have shown that they need an academic program which allows them to move more quickly, work with more complex concepts, and delve more deeply into academic content. The elementary ELP magnets are housed at Hawthorne, Whittier, and Emerson Elementary. Students and their families must reside, and continue to reside, within the Salt Lake City School District to be assessed for or participate in the Extended Learning Program.
If you are interested in requesting an ELP assessment for your child entering grades K-6th please call 801-578-8573 as soon as possible. Testing must be requested prior to February 15th, 2013. If you would like more information, go to the website http://www.slcschools.org/depts/exceptional/elp/ or call.
Se aproxima la Evaluación Anual del Programa Magnet de Aprendizaje Avanzado(ELP) del Distrito Escolar de Salt Lake City
El Programa de Aprendizaje Avanzado (ELP) del Distrito Escolar de Salt Lake City ofrece oportunidades de aprendizaje a los estudiantes que muestran habilidades de aprendizaje superior desde el Kínder hasta octavo grado escolar. Uno de los componentes del Programa ELP es un programa magnet desde el Kínder hasta 6° Grado. Actualmente, estamos recibiendo solicitudes para evaluar estudiantes y ser posiblemente colocados dentro del Programa Magnet de Aprendizaje Avanzado del Kínder al sexto grado y el Programa Internacional Pathways (IP) (Vías Internacionales) (un programa magnet bilingüe español).
Los estudiantes que califican para ser colocados/asignados en el programa ELP han demostrado que ellos necesitan un programa académico, el cual les permita avanzar más rápidamente, trabajar con conceptos más complejos y ahondar más profundamente en el contenido académico. El programa magnet de escuela primaria se ubica en las escuelas Primarias Hawthorne, Whittier y Emerson. Los estudiantes y sus familias deben vivir, y continuar viviendo dentro de los límites geográficos del Distrito Escolar de Salt Lake City para participar en el programa.
Si usted está interesado en solicitar una evaluación ELP para su hijo que estará entrando del Kínder a 6o. Grado, llame cuanto antes al 801-578-8573. Se necesita pedir la evaluación para el 15 de febrero del 2013. Si quiere recibir más información, por favor visite el siguiente sitio http://www.slcschools.org/depts/exceptional/elp/ o llame el número telefónico anterior.
We Are a Community of Caring--Responsibility
We are so proud of our entire learning community and look foward to another year of incredible growth and learning. We are excited to introduce the character traits that we will be teaching and living at Washington this year!
Take a look at our first Community of Caring Newsletter by clicking on the link below.
Take a peak at these other great Community of Caring Links to see our caring in action.
Open Enrollment Timeline for 2013-2014 announced
For the coming school year, students interested in enrolling in a Salt Lake City school, who live outside the district or school boundaries, may apply for an Open Enrollment Application during the Early Enrollment period from December 3, 2012 through February 15, 2013. Applications are taken in the Student Services Department of the Salt Lake City School District Administration East Building, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.
Open Enrollment Information here.
Open Enrollment Timeline here.
Elección de Escuela – Inscripción Abierta Aviso
El Próximo año escolar, los estudiantes que esten interesados en inscribirse en una escuela de Salt Lake City, que vivan fuera de los límites del distrito o de vecindario de la escuela, podrán presentar una solicitud de Traslado de Matriculación durante el período de Inscripción Temprana desde el 3ro. de Diciembre hasta el 15 de Febrero de 2013. Las solicitudes se entregan en las oficinas del departamento de Student Services del Distrito Escolar de Salt Lake City, Edificio de Administración, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Sealants prevent cavities and bring smiles
Sealants for Smiles, a non-profit division of Dental Select, visited Washington Elementary on Nov. 19 and 20, 2012, to provide free sealant care for our students.
This year our Gold Medal Schools theme is Dental Health. Below are a few reminders of how to care for new sealants courtesy of Dental Select.
- Your new seaants may feel "different" or "high" when you chew or bite your teeth together for the next few days. This is very normal.
- It is ok if small pieces of the sealant come off your teeth, but if the whole sealant comes off have your dentisit replace it.
- You may eat and drink as nomral, but try to avoid sticky candies and gum up to one week after your sealants have been placed.
- You can still get cavities with sealants, so be sure to brush twice a day, floss once a day, and see your dentist every six months.
For more information on sealants, check out the web site below.
http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/publications/factsheets/sealants_faq.htm
Radio Disney Assembly on Nov. 9, 2012
When Radio Disney came to our school, we had lots of fun! The assembly was to teach us about healthy food and what to put in our bodies to help us be healthy. We learned 4 steps of food to put in our body: 5 fruits or vegetables, 2 hours of screentime (time on things with a screen, like a television or computer), 1 hour of physical activity, and 0 kinds of soda pop, energy drinks, or fruit juice. We also learned that milk, chocolate milk, and water is a very good substitute for soda or any other bad drinks.
We did a lot of exercise too. At first, we stood up and did many different dance moves to help us exercise. Other kids also got to be on the stage and do a small physical challenge. They had to run around cones, do 5 jumping jacks, have a hula hoop go around their waist 5 times, then run back and give their team captain a high five. Everyone did a few jumping jacks too.
We had so much fun at the assembly! It was all free because of the Kohls Cares program. Thanks Kohls! [sic]
This article was written by Stevie G., a 5th grader in Ms. Dimond's class. The photojournalist for the event was Talavion C.
Happy Halloween from the Washington Stars
Students, parents, and staff had a wonderful time celebrating Halloween. The morning started with a Halloween Parade. This year's parade had a Disney magic theme, with many of the staff dressed as famous Disney characters and Disney Halloween music echoing throughout the hallways! Parents and guests were invited to join us for the festivities with lots of photo ops along the parade route. The day ended with class parties. We would like to thank everyone who helped make this memorable day possible.
See more of our Halloween fun here.
The Halloween Obstacle Course
Last week, during P.E., there was a Halloween Obstacle Course. It was set up in the gym. Miss Shawney put up the obstacle course for us to play on. There was a balance beam, some huge noodles to walk through, and scooters to ride on. There were ghosts to throw and a dark tunnel. There was Michael Jackson Halloween Music. It was very, very fun for the whole school. [sic]
Written by Ms. Lindsay's 2nd grade class
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