Through the two sections of ELA the students have done a good job of putting forth their best effort and taking the assessment seriously. I appreciate the exceptional attendance thus far!
Washington Junior High School
IAR Testing Schedule
Next week, we will test on Mathematics on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday we have fun activities planned to celebrate our hard work within these testing days!!
Congratulations to our Young Authors!
The Starved Rock Reading Council will host the Young Authors Celebration from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Grand Bear Resort.
6th Grade
Isabella Hawley
Dominick Liberatore
7th Grade
Gabrianna Cervantes
Laiken Halm
8th Grade
Elley Gardener
Ella Jane Burke
Young Authors
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Oglesby Elks Writing
Congratulations to Aubrie Emmerling and Ariella Margis-Ragazincky on the writing recognition! Aubrie placed 1st in the Lodge Level and the District Level!!
Ariella placed 3rd in the Lodge Level and placed 2nd at the District Level!
Great job ladies!
One Shot Challenge
We have reached the Elite 8 in our one-shot challenge! Congratulations to these participants who will square off next week for a spot to the Final Four and then the Championship.
Our staff will begin their brackets for the competition to have a school champion crowned next Friday!!
Spring Concert
Washington School will be hosting our Spring Concert on April 10. The performances will include Lincoln students from the band program along with performances from our band and choir students at Washington. The concert will start at 6:00pm.
Year Book Ordering
It's time to order your 2024-2025 yearbook! Please note that this is the first opportunity this year to order yearbooks. The option was not available at registration. To place your order, please click on the following link. The deadline for placing an order is April 14th. Yearbooks are $16 each. This is the first year we will have a student's artwork placed on the back cover of the book going along with our "superhero" theme! https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/oglesbyschooldist125
Attendance Update
This week, Washington School had 98.1% attendance rate for our students. Last year our overall attendance rate was 94.4% Attendance is one of the most important indicators of academic success. Please make every effort to ensure your child is in school unless they have an illness.
A reminder on reporting absences. Please make sure to report all absences via our attendance line or directly to Mrs. Keutzer in the school office. Please make sure to contact the office as well. Thank you for your help in this matter.
OSF STEAM
This free experience has been paid for through generous donations to our OSF I-80 Innovation Hub.
Students will explore a variety of healthcare careers, from lab technician to general surgery, through interactive experiments, educational crafts, and hands-on skill-building activities. This exciting week will inspire young minds and provide a unique opportunity to learn about the science behind saving lives!
This program is open to students entering 3rd through 8th grades in the 2025-2026 school year. Space is extremely limited, so be sure to register soon!
Trimester 3 Gameplan
Review grades on trimester 2, what worked, what did not work as well
Practice math daily to build skills and confidence. (Khan Academy)
Read for 15-30 minutes every day to expand your vocabulary & knowledge. (ReadWorks)
Get a good night's sleep to improve focus and memory. (9-12 hours is recommended)
Ask questions when you don't understand something.
Set a goal for yourself this trimester. No absences? No missing assignments? No late work?
Believe in yourself! You can achieve your goals!
Productive Failure
It's important for kids to learn from their mistakes. When they try and don't succeed right away, they learn to solve problems and keep trying. This helps them grow and get better. Let's help our kids see mistakes as a way to learn and do better next time.
NO ONE wants them to fail in life! These failures may occur on an in-class assignment, a quiz, a big project or even a test. We are here to support your child(ren) as they encounter these struggles and we are here to push them to new limits each and every time after these failures.
Bulldogs Breaking 50%
Reminder that all students are offered free breakfast daily.