Our amazing first and second grade students dazzled the audience this morning at our Music in the Schools concert entitled "Books, Books, Books!" We are so proud of our talented performers! Thank you to Mrs. Fantuzzo for her creativity and hard work! #WeAllShine@Washington
Congratulations to our third grade musicians for an amazing Music in Our Schools Recorder Concert! The audience was impressed with several surprise solo performances on various instruments! Thank you to Mr. Lipnick for his dedication to our music program! #WeAllShine@Washington
Those sneaky leprechauns weren't tricked by our kindergarteners' traps, despite how clever they were! Maybe next year....Happy St. Patrick's Day! #WeAllShine@Washington
In 3rd grade music, we use "Recorder Karate". As students learn songs, they earn belts, starting with white and going up to black. Today, Emma earned her black belt at Washington School! What an amazing accomplishment! #WeAllShine@Washington
Second graders are working hard using place value blocks to model 3-digit numbers. They are also trading in tens or hundreds to model a variety of ways to show a number! It’s so much fun to write on our table! #WeAllShine@Washington
4th Grade students taking our Friday brain break outside! Brain breaks help to reduce stress, anxiety, and frustration and they can help kids focus and be more productive throughout the day. #WeAllShine@Washington
In response to this week's display of hate & bias, the Office of Curriculum & Instruction compiled resources for parents. Swastikas, speech & other images that diminish a group are condemned. Go to: https://sites.google.com/wwrsd.org/publiccurriculumoffice for more information.
First grade students learned how to read like a news reporter during our nonfiction reading unit! #WeAllShine@Washington
Second Graders are working hard on amping up their reading power! Partners work together to find a reading pace that is “just right.” They use strategies such as scooping up words and paying attention to punctuation to help them find the right pace. #WeAllShine@Washington
These Super 2nd graders put their editing hats on to fix and fancy their poetry for Writing Workshop! They are having fun collaborating with each other, and using tools like student dictionaries and word wall to write colorful, clear and creative poetry. #WeAllShine@Washington
During SEL Day, every student at Washington School traced their handprint for this special school art display, signifying that we are all unique individuals, but together as a community we create something beautiful! #WeAllShine@Washington
Magnets are fun to play with during science class! We have learned how they repel and attract by their poles. Look at the magnetic force helping the paper clip to magically float! #WeAllShine@Washington
Kindergarten students are working on blending their letters to make CVC words. We love learning how to read! #WeAllShine@Washington
On SEL Day, third graders demonstrated their creativity and individuality by making a squiggle into whatever their imagination could dream of. #WeAllShine@Washington
First graders work on identifying nonfiction text features and gaining more nonfiction reading stamina! #WeAllShine @Washington
On Friday students and staff recognized SEL Day! Students took a break from academics to foster Social Emotional Learning. Each grade level planned activities focused on community building, wellness, kindness, and friendship. #WeAllShine@Washington
Multilingual learners (ESL) have the opportunity to use an iPad Mini to assist with translations. WRSD has over 70 students learning English as a new language, with over 400 students in the district speaking another language at home, in at least a dozen languages. #Diversity
Our teachers come up with great ways of presenting student learning.
Today we are celebrating SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Day! To give our amazing staff a morning boost, we kicked off the day with yummy breakfast treats! #WeAllShine@Washington
On Tuesday our Multi-Language Learners joined us for a multicultural reading celebration breakfast! Thank you to Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Schinn for hosting this special family event. #WeAllShine@Washington
