PALABRAS DEL MAGO

Un boletín de la Escuela Washington y la PTA de Washington

20 DE FEBRERO, 2017

MENSAJE DEL DIRECTOR

Queridas familias,

Nuestro caetería está comenzando un nuevo servicio. Proporcionarán llamadas telefónicas de recordatorio los miércoles por la tarde a las familias que se están acercando a un saldo bajo en la cuenta de comida escolar de sus hijos. Child Nutrition Services ha desarrollado un sistema para que solo las familias que necesiten el recordatorio reciban una llamada telefónica. Esperamos que el servicio comience a finales de febrero.

Mientras que muchas familias de WCPSS usan MySchoolBucks.com y reciben notificaciones de saldo bajo, nuestras llamadas telefónicas del miércoles nos ayudarán a llegar a más familias.

Las familias de WCPSS que usan MySchoolBucks.com pueden ver las compras de su hijo y el saldo de la cuenta en cualquier momento y recibir notificaciones de saldo bajo basadas en un umbral autodeterminado. También pueden usar MySchoolBucks.com para administrar el pago de las comidas escolares de sus hijos. MySchoolBucks.com ofrece una inscripción sin costo y segura, y es fácil de usar.

También, por favor vea el sitio web de Washington para la ventana de nominación SSA (Aceleración de Sujeto Individual) y las fechas para las sesiones de información para el año escolar 2017-2018.

~ Sr. Grant

CALENDARIO

Jueves 23 de febrero 5:30 pm: Noche de Matemáticas y Ciencias y Reunión General de la PTA

Sábado, 4 de marzo 5:15 pm: Jelly Beans Noche del Espíritu

Marzo 7 - 9: Semana de Apreciación del Personal

Lunes 20 de febrero: HABRÁ ESCUELA

Miércoles, 1 de marzo 9:30 am: Reunión de la Junta de la PTA

NOCHE DE MATEMÁTICAS Y CIENCIAS

Jueves 23 de febrero

El evento comienza a las 5:30 pm con las ventas de camiones de comida proporcionadas por Cockadoodlemoo! (Http://cockadoodlemootruck.com/about.html)

Tendremos muchas demostraciones prácticas en astronomía, matemáticas, ingeniería, física, biología, química, horticultura y salud y bienestar. Además, no olvide las actividades de hacer y tomar y el concurso de caída de huevos!

 ¡ES HORA DE ENTRAR EN TAPAS DE LA CAJA!

¿Tienen Box Tops en el cajón de la cocina? ¡Por favor entregue los Box Tops recogidos a la oficina antes del 24 de febrero para la fecha límite de envío de marzo!

¡Gracias!

NOCHE DE ESPIRITU ESCOLAR EN JELLYBEANS

Jellybeans será anfitrión de un privado School Spirit Family Skate el 4 de marzo de 2017 de 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm. Cuesta $ 5.00 por persona, que incluye alquiler de patines; Cuchillas de rodillo son $ 1.00 extra.

El costo de admisión se aplicará a todos, excepto los maestros que no patinan y los padres. Se requiere supervisión de los padres durante el evento. Padres y hermanos son bienvenidos a patinar, también! Los patinadores son bienvenidos a permanecer para la sesión pública de 7: 00-10: 00 pm sin costo adicional, pero debe llegar a las 6:30 pm para obtener el descuento.

Jellybeans no permite ningún chicle o fuera de la comida o la bebida, pero el bar de aperitivos estará abierto!

Cary Ubicación: 1120 Buck Jones Road 919-467-5283

¡ES HORA DE CELEBRAR NUESTRO PERSONAL EXCEPCIONAL!

Saludos ¡Familias de Washington!

¡El Comité de Apreciación del Personal necesita tu ayuda! Durante la semana del 6 de marzo, estaremos recibiendo el popular Wizard Oasis Spa para el personal en el salón de maestro mágicamente transformado. Este año tenemos 3 días de algunas actividades relajantes de spa para nuestro maravilloso personal. Habrá baños de pies calientes, toallas de parafina, calentadores de cuello, una variedad de aperitivos y bebidas, y masajes de sillas profesionales. Nuestro personal trabaja tan duro; Merecen un descanso!

Cada año, le pedimos que cada nivel de grado proporcione bocadillos y bebidas para nuestro maravilloso personal de Washington durante su visita al Wizard Oasis Spa. Por favor, vaya al sitio web para ver el grado de su hijo para ver qué trata puede donar:

Martes 3/7 - AU1, AU2, 4to y 5to grado alimentos y bebidas: AU1, AU2, 4to y 5to grado inscribirse

Miércoles 3/23 - Comidas y bebidas de 2do y 3er grado: Inscripciones de 2do y 3er grado

Jueves 3/24 - CCK, K & alimentos y bebidas de primer grado: matriculación de primer grado, K y CCK

También necesitaremos unos cuantos voluntarios para ayudar al spa a correr sin problemas (en realidad es muy divertido!). Por favor, vaya al sitio web que aparece a continuación para encontrar detalles sobre lo que se necesita y cómo puede ayudar.

WIZARD WORDS

A newsletter from Washington Elementary and Washington PTA

February 20, 2017

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Families,

Our school dining room is starting a new service. They will provide reminder phone calls on Wednesday afternoons to families who are nearing a low balance on their child’s school meal account. Child Nutrition Services has developed a system so only those families who need the reminder will get a phone call. We expect the service to begin late February.

While many WCPSS families use MySchoolBucks.com and receive low balance notifications, our Wednesday phone calls will help us reach more families.

WCPSS families who use MySchoolBucks.com can view their child’s purchases and account balance at any time and receive low balance notifications based on a self-determined threshold.  They can also use MySchoolBucks.com to manage payment of their child’s school meals. MySchoolBucks.com offers a no-cost, secure sign-up, and is easy to use.

Also, please see the Washington website for the SSA (Single Subject Acceleration) nomination window and dates for information sessions for the 2017-2018 school year .

~Mr. Grant

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, February 20th: Weather Make-up Day

Thursday, February 23rd 5:30 pm: Math and Science Night & General PTA Meeting

Wednesday, March 1st  9:30am: PTA Board Meeting (Conference Room, all are welcome)

Saturday, March 4th 5:15 pm: Jelly Beans Spirit Night

March 7th - 9th: Staff Appreciation Week

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PTA PRESIDENT

Dear Washington Parents,

I look forward to seeing you at our Math and Science Night on February 23. The committee has worked extremely hard to bring you a night of excellent programming that will have your family declaring their love for these subjects. My thanks to all our hard working PTA members who are making this night possible.

At 6 pm, we will have a very brief PTA meeting in the cafeteria in order to approve the minutes from our November meeting and to vote on some minor budget adjustments to the 2016-2017 operating budget. We are operating within budget and the board is working to make sure our PTA is working within our mission and by-laws.

This is the time of year where life starts to speed up, and soon my year will be up as your PTA President. But before that happens, we have many more things to do that will need your volunteer support. We will host WES Staff Appreciation Week in March, Cultural Night in April and our annual Spring Fling Celebration in May. We will keep you posted on our volunteer and donation needs that will help make those events a success.

More importantly, I am asking you to think how you can serve in leadership roles next year on our PTA. In order to keep our PTA thriving, we need new leaders, diversity, and new ideas. In other words, we need you.

It’s hard to take that next step. I get it. We work full-time. We have busy lives. We have kids. How can we find the time to be Vice-President or a future President? All of that went through my head two years ago before I said I would serve as PTA Vice-President. I kept waiting for someone else to come forward and that someone never came.

We are at that point again. We need someone to take the leap. Will it be you? We know you have many gifts and talents, and you are just what we need to help us continue to succeed.

I’m not a perfect President. But, I have a board that supports and helps me along the way. The board would do the same for you. I’m in this role because I care about our school. I know you care about our school, too.

Please consider giving your name to our nominating committee so that we can be confident that our PTA continues to thrive in future years. You may email Kristen Beck at beckclanqueen@gmail.com for more information.

Many thanks,

Leigh Hines
WES PTA President 2016-2017 

Thursday, February 23rd

Event starts at 5:30 pm with food truck sales provided by Cockadoodlemoo! (http://cockadoodlemootruck.com/about.html)

Activities and events will begin at 6:00 pm.

We will have lots of hands-on demonstrations in astronomy, mathematics, engineering, physics, biology, chemistry, horticulture, and health & wellness. Plus, don’t forget the make-and-take activities and the egg drop contest! The Quiet Zone will be available for families that need a break from the noise or crowds of the event. 

In order to make this event a success we need your help! Please sign up at the link below to volunteer a little bit of your time.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080F4BAFAB23A46-family

IT'S TIME TO TURN IN BOX TOPS!

Have Box Tops sitting in your kitchen drawer?  Please turn in any collected Box Tops to the front office by February 24th for our March submission deadline!

Thank you!

 

 

JOIN US FOR JELLYBEANS SPIRIT NIGHT!

 

 

  

 

Jellybeans will be hosting a private School Spirit Family Skate on March 4, 2017 from 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm. It will cost $5.00 per person, which includes skate rental; roller blades are $1.00 extra.

Admission charge will apply to all, except for non-skating teachers and parents. Parental supervision is required during the event. Parents and siblings are welcome to skate, too! Skaters are welcome to stay for the public session from 7:00-10:00pm at no additional charge, but must arrive by 6:30pm to get the discount.

Jellybeans does not allow any gum or outside food or drink, but the snack bar will be open!

Cary location: 1120 Buck Jones Road 919-467-5283

 

  

 IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE OUR OUTSTANDING STAFF!

Greetings Washington Families!

The Staff Appreciation Committee needs your help! During the week of March 6th, we will be hosting the popular Wizard Oasis Spa for the staff in our magically transformed teacher’s lounge. This year we have 3 days of some relaxing spa activities for our wonderful staff. There will be warm foot baths, hand paraffin dips, neck warmers, a spread of snacks and beverages, and professional chair massages! Our staff work so hard; they deserve a relaxing break!

Every year, we ask that each grade level help provide snacks and drinks for our wonderful Washington staff during their visit to the Wizard Oasis Spa. Please go to the website for your child’s grade to see what treats you can donate:

Tuesday 3/7 – AU1, AU2, 4^th & 5^th grade food and drinks: AU1, AU2, 4th and 5th grade sign-up

Wednesday 3/23 – 2^nd & 3^rd grade food and drinks: 2nd and 3rd grade sign-up

Thursday 3/24 – CCK, K & 1^st grade food and drinks: 1st grade, K and CCK sign-up

We will also need a few volunteers to help the spa run smoothly (it’s actually a lot of fun!). Please go to the website listed below to find details about what is needed and how you can help. 

Volunteers: Volunteer sign-up

We thank you for rolling up your sleeves with us to treat the staff to a fabulous week of goodies and pampering! Please check the Washington PTA Facebook page or website (www.wizardpta.org) for more info and these links!

Advocacy is the Heart of PTA

Did you know the PTA is the largest child advocacy organization in the United States? As a member of the Washington PTA, you are part of the more than 4 million members nationwide who share a commitment to improving the education, health, and safety of all children. For more than 100 years, the PTA has been a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education.  

Are you interested in advocating for public education here in Wake County and North Carolina?  Here are a few ways you can get involved:

• Attend North Carolina PTA's Advocacy Day on March 14 at the NC General Assembly
  • NCPTA Advocacy Day Information
• Become informed about education issues by signing up for NCPTA's Advocacy Newsletter and read the website at: http://ncpta.org/index.php/advocacy/legislative-updates/
• Watch Public School Forum's TV show "Education Matters" on WRAL, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. for a weekly review of education issues and timely topics.  You can watch past shows here: https://www.ncforum.org/education-matters/
• Attend WCPSS School Board meetings.  A calendar of meetings can be found here: http://www.wcpss.net/Page/100
• Attend WCPSS Board Advisory Council meetings for Washington's district, or the district you live in.  Find out more at: http://www.wcpss.net/Page/3726

If you'd like more ideas on how to get involved or are interested in serving on Washington PTA's Advocacy Committee, contact Julie von Haefen at julievonhaefen@yahoo.com.  

Important Links:

• Washington Elementary School
• Wake County Public School System
• Washington PTA
• Washington PTA on Facebook
• Washington MemberHub
• Amazon Smile
• Wake County PTA Council
• National PTA

WIZARD WORDS

A newsletter from Washington Elementary and Washington PTA

February 6, 2017

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Families,

For important WES attendance guidelines and educational absences information, check out this attendance policies link, which is also on the main page of our website. It is important for families to know when scheduling trips during the school year that 10 or more consecutive absences can result in being unenrolled from Washington and returning to your base school. Please carefully consider these guidelines before scheduling trips.

WCPSS Transportation is making improvements to the online communication system that families use to request service.

The most important change for parents requires they provide a valid student ID when using the Transportation web page to submit questions about their students’ bus service. The valid student ID and matching student name must be provided to submit the request.

Schools provide families the student's ID, which can be found online in Home Base, on report cards, or from teachers or data managers.  

~Mr. Grant

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 8th, 9:30 am: PTA Board Meeting

Friday, February 10th, 1:20 pm: Early Release

Monday, February 13th - 17th: Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Monday, February 20th: Weather Make-up Day

Thursday, February 23rd

Event starts at 5:30 pm with food truck sales provided by Cockadoodlemoo! (http://cockadoodlemootruck.com/about.html)

Activities and events will begin at 6:00 pm.

We will have lots of hands-on demonstrations in astronomy, mathematics, engineering, physics, biology, chemistry, horticulture, and health & wellness. Plus, don’t forget the make-and-take activities and the egg drop contest! The Quiet Zone will be available for families that need a break from the noise or crowds of the event. 

In order to make this event a success we need your help! Please sign up at the link below to volunteer a little bit of your time.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080F4BAFAB23A46-family

JOIN US!

Would you like to be more involved at school, but you’re not sure how?

Are you not sure what’s needed or who to contact?

Here is the info! Our Wizard PTA Nominating Committee is on the search for Washington parents who would like to join us for the 2017-2018 school year!

Below are just some of the roles we are looking to fill. If you have skills or interests in these roles, please complete this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GY27LKN OR contact Kindergarten parent Kristen Beck at beckclanqueen@gmail.com for more information!

• Shining Star Fundraising Committee: Our fundraiser was hugely successful this year and raised approximately $23,000 for our school. Every penny of this money goes to our school to benefit our students, teachers, and classrooms. Committee members work together to organize, publicize, collect donations, and celebrate donations with our Shining Star Wall of Fame!

• Events Committee: Do you love planning events? Our Events committee works together to plan Fall Picnic, Arts & Letters Night, Math & Science Night, Cultural Night, Spring Celebration, and other events throughout the year. Our events at Washington are a time for us to come together for FUN and to celebrate our diverse school community.

• Membership Committee: We are only as strong as our volunteers! Our membership committee works together to organize, publicize, and recruit new members to our PTA. If you love building relationships in our school community, this committee is for you!

• Treasurer/Audit: Are you good with money and want to let everyone else do the planning? Then you would be a great person to help with being our Treasurer or serving on our Audit Committee. The PTA is a non-profit organization that tracks all monies donated and spent. Someone with these skills is a crucial part of our team!

Other areas of opportunity include staff appreciation, PTA website, school store, yearbook, newsletter, special education inclusion committee, hospitality, science fair, cultural night and many more!

We want you to share your gifts with our PTA in order to benefit ALL of our students!

 

 

 SAVE THE DATE!

 

 

  

 

Join us at Jellybeans! 

 

Saturday March 4th

5:15 - 7:00 pm

 

 

WAKE Up and Read January 21 – March 4

THANK YOU!

We recently raised $600 from YOUR Box Top donations! 

Thank you and keep them coming! 

Important Links:

• Washington Elementary School
• Wake County Public School System
• Washington PTA
• Washington PTA on Facebook
• Washington MemberHub
• Amazon Smile
• Wake County PTA Council
• National PTA