Washington Gifted Academy
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Greetings!
A very special thank you to Mary Makulec who worked very hard to make our Career on Wheels a wonderful experience for our students. Mrs. Makulec, along with Mrs. Short coordinated the entire event. Thank you also to the parent volunteers that graciously gave up a beautiful afternoon to help. The following local business took part in the event: Rockford Fire Department Station #3, Rockford Police Department - Officer Turner, William Charles Construction, Rock River Valley Blood Bank, UPS, Mr. Norm's Garage, Kevin Noble - personal trainer, and Aaron Wilson - Channel 23.
We would like to Congratulate third grader, Josephine Matthias for winning the Community Foundation's 2010 Poster Contest. She will be recognized by Mayor Morrissey at the Rockford City Council Meeting tonight!
Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Faber & Mrs. Hayes |
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Attention: All Ghosts and Ghouls
Join us for the "Monster Mash"
Friday, October 29th from 6:00-8:00 pm (please note the change in time). This is for elementary children only. There will be music, snacks, raffle prizes and much more.
Admission is $3 each or $3.50 at the door (Parents and children under 4 will be admitted free). Volunteers are still needed. If interested, please call Sue at 654-3904 or email suebrauns@comcast.net.
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Glee Club There will be no Glee Club Wednesday, October 20th. |
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Want Ad The jazz band is in need of a tenor saxophone. If anyone has one that they are not using and would like to donate to the band it would be appreciated. The cost of a new tenor saxophone is about $1,200.00. |
Upcoming Events November 6: Illinois Association for Gifted Children is presenting their Parent Academy from noon until 5:00 pm at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA). Their featured presenter will be Andy Mahoney, followed by breakout sessions including RtI, Social and Emotional, Parenting and School Issues. Registration Form
November 9: The Naperville Parent Affiliate, STAGE 203, will present Kim Corless: Helping Parents Address the Social and Emotional Challenges of Gifted Children at 7:00 pm. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
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Contact Information
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1421 West Street
Rockford, IL 61102
815-966-3370
Web Site
Jill Faber, Principal
Amanda Hayes, Assistant Principal
School Hours:
9:15 - 3:15
Gifted Office:
Michele Beach Department of Academics - Gifted Curriculum
201 S. Madison St.
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3182
School Motto:
We are the Washington family who accept and respect each other while striving for success with integrity.
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Student Assignment Open House Meeting Dates
October 19th: 3:30-5:30 pm at Eisenhower MS
October 20th: 4:30-6:30 pm at Lincoln MS and
7:15-9:15 pm at King School
October 27th: 6:00-8:00 pm at Riverdahl School
(this was originally scheduled for October 21st)
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Elementary Music
Save the date! Thursday, Oct. 28th at 6 PM We will be doing a music program featuring the 1st and 3rd graders. We will be doing a multi-cultural program with songs in other languages. If students have folk costumes or authentic dress from other cultures, they are encouraged to wear them that night. Otherwise just dress nice (school picture nice). NO HEELS (trip hazard on choral risers). We will be doing songs in Spanish, Japanese, and African. Some songs are in English, but the tune is from other countries. The third graders will be doing some songs they did at the Peace Plaza in September. Mrs. Demmitt |
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8th Grade Update
No appointment is necessary for the 8th grade parent teacher conferences. Please feel free to arrive anytime between 4:00 - 7:00 (conferences end at 7:00) on the nights of Thursday, November 4 or Tuesday, November 9. The conferences will be held in the cafeteria. A folder with progress reports from all teachers will have been prepared for the conference. First, please pick up the folder and then proceed to any teacher you wish to have a conference. Please feel free to see as many, if any, teachers you wish to conference with. If available, teachers will also be walking around to be sure you know that we are there for you to ask questions about your child's progress in our classes and in the school. This is an extremely important appointment since this is the last parent teacher conference before you make the choice for high school and high school classes. Student attendance is strongly urged but not mandatory. We hope you will benefit and enjoy the venue for this parent teacher conferences. All Rockford Public High Schools use this model as well. We have found that with today's busy and overbooked lifestyles, parents enjoy the ability to attend at any time during these evenings. We look forward to seeing every parent of our students. As always, the eighth grade team thanks you for your help and support whether it be calling your student in absent, corresponding with us via e-mail or making sure your child realizes the expectations and responsibilities associated with the gifted program. We also thank you for the supplies you have given us this year but Mrs. Maklezow has some experiments coming up soon in Science and could use some more paper towels. Please supply some if you can!
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7th Grade News
7th Grade American History Classes are investigating the US constitution. We are learning how the framers set up a system which had served as a model for democracy worldwide for over 200 years.
History Roundtable study sessions will begin on Monday, October 18th in room 203 from 3:20-4:45. There will be an activity bus available if students cannot be picked up by 4:45.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TUTORING
Middle School Morning tutoring will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 8:20. Tutoring locations are are follows: Mondays & Fridays will be in room 207 and Wednesdays will be in room 201.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
REMINDER: Conferences are on November 4th & 9th from 4:00-7:00
6th & 7th grade conference request forms will be sent home with the students on Tuesday, October 19th. |
Athletics All students attending after school activities need to be picked up by 4:30. Anyone not picked up by 4:40 will need to take the activity bus to the school nearest your home.
The athletic department is looking for someone to help put doors on a refrigerator. If you can help please contact Matt Smith.
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Basketball
Boys Basketball Tryouts begin October 18. You must attend both sessions. You must have a sports physical on file with Mr. Smith to try out.
Monday 10/18:
6th: 5:15-6:45
7th: 3:30-5:00
8th: 7:00-8:30
Tuesday 10/19:
6th: 3:30-5:30
8th: 5:45-7:45
Wednesday 10/20:
7th: 4:45-7:15
Girls Basketball tryouts begin on January 3, 2011.
REBA Boys and Girls tryouts will be in late November.
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Rotary Academy Students 2010 - 2011
Alexandra Bergsten
Gus Castro
William Chittavong Jr.
Summer Clerkin
Brett Garst
Victor Hernandez
Justyn Higgins
Miriam Hoffmann
Kaylin Janicke
Samantha Jerusal
Archer Johnson
Karah Kurzawinski
Christian Lopez
Katherine Lundberg
Shawn Makulec
Terrance Montgomery
Colin Osborne
Harin Patel
Abriana Pettigrew
Colleen Rylatt
Hayden Sivertsen-Kuhn
Lisa Trowbridge
Everett Underwood
Emma Veitch
Andrea Wallace
Due to technical difficulties, this section of the newsletter was incorrect. Please accept our apology. |
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Activity Bus Information Middle school students who are participating in after school activities can ride the activity bus home. Below is a list of the drop of locations.
East Side Stops: West Side Stops: Nelson Lathrop Jackson Barbour Johnson Dennis Bloom Stiles Marsh Winnebago Highway Dept. Carlson Auburn Lutheran St. Patrick School Midway Village Lewis Lemon White Swan Ellis Gregory Summerdale Fairview Conklin Rock Valley College Kennedy Spring Creek Boylan Brookview WestView Argyle (dance studio) Welsh Rock Valley College Center (Bell School Road) West Rolling Green Walker Haskel |
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PTO Information
Fundraiser
Fundraising orders will arrive on Thursday, Oct. 21st. Orders can be picked up after school or during the Open House.
We could use some help all day the 21st to help unload and organize the boxes. THANK YOU!
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We need your help!
We are still looking for a chair for Family Fun Night to be held in May. This event is for families to have a chance to get together and have fun while meeting other Washington families. Activities will be determined by the committee. If you are interested, please contact Michelle.r.anderson@jci.com
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T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Polo Shirts, Jackets,
Tote Bags or Window Decals for your car!
Washington Academy Spirit Wear is always on sale! Go to the PTO page on the school's web site (here is the link: http://webs.rps205.com/schools/washington/pto.html ). Scroll down to the bottom of the page and download the pdf file: PTO Spirit Wear Catalog and Order Form. Send your order forms (with payment) to school with your student. Show off your School Spirit!!
Labels for Education
Parents, please take note of the link to a very special offer listed below. If you happen to have a Hilander Plus Card (Kroger is the parent company for Hilander) please sign up and help Washington earn bonus points!Labels for Education
Keep sending in those boxtops, Swiss Valley caps, and Campbell's Soup labels. It's a quick and easy way to support our schools!
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Upcoming Events
October 21
Elementary Open House 5:30-6:30
October 28 1st and 3rd grade Music Concert 6:00 October 29 Monster Mash 6:00-8:00
November 4 & 9 Parent/Teacher Conference 4:00-7:00 |
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