Happy New Year!

On behalf of everyone at Washington School we wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year. As we turn the calendar to 2024 we are committed to continuing to provide a quality education for all of our students!

With the dawn of a new year comes a clean slate and a fresh start. I love setting a new goal to improve myself in some capacity. The challenge is very real some years, but it is amazing to watch that transformation by a years end!

Best of luck in creating a goal and making 2024 your best year yet!!

PBIS Spotlight Students of November

6th Grade: Madison Hill
7th Grade: Natalia Hein
8th Grade: Nicole Austin

Great job & congratulations to these ladies for being shining examples of the positive behavior that we seek to have all students showcase!

Nurse's Notes

A fever is a warning sign that all is not right with the body. The best way to check a fever is with a thermometer, which every home should have. No child with a fever of 100 degrees should ever be in school. Do not allow your child to return to school until he/she has been without a fever for 24 hours (After the use of fever-reducing medication).

The common cold presents the most frequent problem to parents. A child with a “heavy” cold and hacking cough belongs at home in bed, even if there is no fever. If your child complains of a sore throat but has no other symptoms, he/she may attend school. If he/she has a bright red throat with or without white spots or if a fever is present keep your child home and call your medical doctor.

A rash may be the first sign of illnesses like strep throat or chicken pox. Do not send your child to school with a rash until you have been seen by your doctor and are cleared to return to school. Secure a note from your doctor that states their rash is not communicable.

Consult your doctor if your child has a stomach ache which is persistent or severe enough to limit activity. If vomiting occurs, keep your child at home until he/she can keep food down.

A child with diarrhea should be kept at home. Always call you medical doctor if improvement does not occur.

Boys Basketball

The 5th grade boys finished their season with 3 victories. They played hard all season long and improved throughout the season. They learned the fundamentals of basketball, team work and sportsmanship.

The 6th grade boys finished their season with 7 victories including the consolation championship at the Wallace 6th grade tournament. They worked hard and improved throughout the season. They grew in the areas of team work and sportsmanship.

7th Grade Boy's Basketball has kept their streak alive, they are still undefeated at 12-0 and were just crowned Conference Regular Season and Conference Tournament Champions in a thrilling victory over Ottawa Marquette. They continue to grow, and develop into a well rounded team.

The 8th Grade Boy's managed to finish at #4 in our conference standings which is a solid mark for them as they were tied for 6th/7th last year, they are showing improvement and learning how to work together as one unit. I am optimistic that their best basketball is still ahead of them this season as they learn their roles more. Excited to see how the rest of this season plays out for both groups.

Volleyball

Practices have started and the girls are excited for the season. Coaches are driving the students to develop their skills, their voice and their competitive natures.

Notice: Admission for Homeless Children

Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, any homeless child shall be immediately admitted, even if the child’s parent/guardian is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment. A homeless child may attend the District school that the child attended when permanently housed or in which the child was last enrolled. A home child living in any District school’s attendance area may attend that school. The child shall have access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to other children, including a public preschool education. Please contact Kelly Legrenzi, homeless liaison for the Oglesby Public School District for additional information about homeless issues.

TeacherEase

Please access TeacherEase to update any information for your child and your family, identify their progress and to email staff regarding any questions that may arise.

Encourage your child to be proactive in accessing TeacherEase, as well as talking with their teachers about progress.

Washington - January 2024

Nurse's Notes

Boys Basketball

Volleyball