In this season of gratitude, we want to say how thankful we are for our substitute teachers at Washington. Some of them have a personal connection to our school, while others simply love children and helping them learn. WCS has current openings for sub positions. If you love inspiring children to reach new heights, making a difference, and having a flexible work schedule that adapts to your needs, would you consider joining our team? We would love to have you! #WarsawInspires
30 days ago, Rochelle Criss
We love our building sub, Mrs. Silva!
Helping in the STEM Lab
Small group instruction time.
Reading with 3rd grade.
Making a difference in EL.
Going over sub plans.
Join our team!
One student can make a big difference! On Monday, Brooklyn enjoyed a day as our principal for raising just over $1,000 for the Hornet Hike. Brooklyn enjoyed greeting students, passing out treats to teachers, and many of the fun aspects of running the school. We are so grateful for Brooklyn and her heart for others! #WarsawInspires
about 1 month ago, Rochelle Criss
Principal for the day!
Reporting for duty.
Morning announcements
Treat trolley time
A refreshing drink after a hard day's work.
Check list complete!
Washington 4th graders are dissecting frogs this week. Thank you to Mrs. Gough's High School Dissection class for leading the lab. Students opened up frog stomachs and found beetles and fish inside!! Students also learned what kind of careers would require taking dissection classes.
about 1 month ago, Derek Pike
Following along
Getting a closer look.
Starting the incision
Ready to roll!
High School students
Mr. Frog
Generous living is the Hornet way! Washington's Student Council hosted their annual Food Drive last week. We collected a total of 2,412 items!! All items were boxed up and picked up by Combined Community Services -- a non-profit organization that exists to provide hope and resources to families in need. Thank you, Washington families, for your generosity and willingness to help those in need! We are grateful to be able to collect and donate these much needed items. #WarsawInspires
about 1 month ago, Rochelle Criss
Sorting items
Packing items
Boxes ready to go
Friday, our kindergarten students had an exciting visit from a local firefighter! They learned about when to call 911, where to find fire alarms, and what items are safe to play with. They also discovered the importance of knowing their home address. It was an unforgettable day of learning and fun! 🚒👨‍🚒
about 1 month ago, Rochelle Criss
Learning fire safety tips
Crawling through a tunnel is great practice !
Knowing our addresses is important!
Stay low and go!
Third-grade students are transforming their written personal narratives into interactive coding projects using Scratch Jr. with Mr. Pike. Through this activity, they learned to bring their stories to life by creating animations and sequences, connecting literacy with coding fundamentals. Such a fun way to blend storytelling with technology! #WarsawInspires
about 1 month ago, Rochelle Criss
3rd grade makes their narrative come to life on the screen!
We take coding seriously.
Animation time!
Washington 4th graders learned about different kinds of rocks and fossils. This program was led by imi Construction. They taught the students about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. This was a hands-on activity as students had their own rock collection that they could take home!
about 1 month ago, Derek Pike
Google Meet
Earth's Layers
Studying the rocks
Rock Collection
Fossil
Hohman's class
Taking notes
Student box
Cool rock
Check out the Volcano!
This morning we were treated to a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by our choir members! Children's voices lifted in song is one of our favorite sounds! #WarsawInspires
about 1 month ago, Rochelle Criss
Oh say can you see!
National Anthem during announcements
Washington will be collecting for our annual Student Council Food Drive next week! We will be collecting nonperishable items starting Monday November 11th through Friday November 15th. All items will be donated to Combined Community Services, a non-profit organization that exists to provide comfort, hope, and resources for neighbors in need! The class that donates the most items will win a class prize. Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Tucker (stucker@warsawschools.org) or Mrs. Niemi (sniemi@warsawschools.org) with any questions! Most needed items are peanut butter, jelly, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, macaroni & cheese, pancake mix or baking mix, syrup, pop tarts, oatmeal, soups, box dinners, rice, and canned goods.
about 1 month ago, Rochelle Criss
Food drive
October wrap up! We used the last week of October to celebrate so many good things at Washington, whether it's our Students of the Month or our colorful staff. What we know for sure is that every crayon in the box matters here. #WarsawInspires
about 2 months ago, Rochelle Criss
Our Crayon-tastic faculty added  the fun into a Festive Fall Thursday!
October Students of the Month
While we think every day is a great day to be a Hornet, today was one of the best ever! Students enjoyed Fall celebrations and a "YES Day" as a reward for their fundraising efforts to make the Hornet Hike a unanimous success across all grade levels. Young people can make a big difference! #WarsawInspires
about 2 months ago, Rochelle Criss
YES to a whole day of fun with our teachers!
Fall party craft
Yes to reading in tents.
Enlightenment looks good on them!
YES to flashlight reading
YES to Finding Nemo
Yes to pajama day!
Washington 4th graders are learning about the Engineering Process by creating earthquake-proof homes out of Jenga blocks and clay. Today was test today and tomorrow they will redesign and test again based on their home's performance. #WarsawInspires
about 2 months ago, Derek Pike
Teamwork
Planning the home
Problem-solving
Steady hand!
Make it solid
Helping out
We can do it!
Time for the shake!
It didn't fall!
This week our 5th and 6th grade classes participated in packing meals for Feed My Starving Children. What a wonderful opportunity to make a global impact from our corner of the world. Proud of our Hornets and the wonderful job they did raising money for this cause and their service to others. #WarsawInspires
about 2 months ago, Rochelle Criss
Packing meals
Making a difference
Happy to serve!
Yesterday, our Kindergarten Hornets made the most of the terrific fall weather by making a visit to Pumpkin Fantasyland. There they learned all about a fall perennial favorite, pumpkins! We think our little pumpkins are the sweetest little pumpkin scholars around! #WarsawInspires
about 2 months ago, Rochelle Criss
Learning what's in side.
Scooping seeds
Getting expert advice
Hayride
Pumpkin Fantasyland
Mr. Bailey's first grade class has been hard at work bottling up some delicious Washington Wildflower Honey. It's back in stock! 1 bottle for $10, 2 bottles for $15. Cash or checks (payable to Washington STEM) accepted. You may pick it up in the office or send money with your student while supplies last.
2 months ago, Rochelle Criss
Honey Information
Bottling honey
Homemade sweetness
Mr. Bailey's handy helper
Vibing with  Mr. Bailey and honey
Instructional coaches work behind the scenes. Their vital roles often go unnoticed, but they often serve as the linchpin to our academic successes. They strive to create collaborative spaces for teachers and students. We couldn't be more grateful for Mrs. Corson and Mr. Pike. You inspire us to find new paths of learning and to develop new skills. #WarsawInspires
3 months ago, Rochelle Criss
Meeting to develop new strategies
Reading with Mrs. Corson
Prep work
Helping students learn in the real world
Today we celebrate our custodians on National Custodian Day. At Washington we feel that we've been blessed with the best. While most of our custodial staff is camera shy, we were able to catch our head custodian with one of our Kindergarten classes. Thank you to all of our custodians. We see you, you inspire us, and your work shines brightly across the building. #WarsawInspires
3 months ago, Rochelle Criss
Mrs. Anderson's class loves Mr. Lakics
Congratulations to the Washington Hornets Volleyball team. They had a great season and will be playing in the championship game next Monday, October 7th. If you would like to come out and show your support, the game starts at 6pm in the Tiger Den at the high school. Students get in for free, adults will cost $5. Let's show our support for the girls on the team by wearing green on Monday! Go Hornets and Good Luck!! #WarsawInspires
3 months ago, Rochelle Criss
Way to go girls!
Washington sixth graders were given the opportunity to dissect squid thanks to Mrs. Gough's high school dissection class. Students were able to learn about the inner workings of a squid, observing squid eggs and writing with squid ink! Thank you to Mrs. Gough and her students for making this such a fun learning experience! #WarsawInspires
3 months ago, Rochelle Criss
Ready to begin
Getting started is a delicate process.
The joy of discovery!
A helping hand from a high school mentor.
Guiding hands
Mixed reactions
Perfect specimen
Hands on learning!
Intent on getting it right!
Thankful for our high school partners!
This month Hornet Heroes celebrated the theme of self-control. Our guest reader was our Principal, Mrs. Sleighter, who read We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins. She also engaged the students in a fun game to help them practice self-control. We truly appreciate all that she does for our students! #WarsawInspires
3 months ago, Rochelle Criss
Proud Hornet Heroes
Mrs. Sleighter joined us to read
Hornet  Hero wristbands