Ms. Florez' students learned all about reusing this week by turning recycled materials into fun new toys! 🧸✨From old toilet paper rolls to colorful works of art, their imaginations ran wild—and the results are amazing! 🖍️🎨 #ReduceReuseRecycle #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
🐾 A is for Animal Day! 🐾
We kicked off our ABC Countdown to Summer with the cutest day ever — Animal Day! 🧡
Students brought in their favorite stuffed animals and shared adorable photos of their real pets too. From fluffy bears to scaly lizards, we saw it all!🧸🦁🐶🐱🦖
#AnimalDay #ABCCountdown #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
We’re so excited to kick off our ABC Countdown to Summer! Here is the list of fun themed days in case your child would like to join in on the countdown fun. Let the summer countdown begin! ☀️
Ms. Florez's AM class earned 10 bees on their reward chart last week! 🎉 To celebrate this amazing achievement, students had a beary special day — they brought their favorite stuffed animals to school for a fun-filled celebration! 🧸💛#StuffedAnimalParty #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
Thanks to the generous donation of the Jonathon F. Moore Foundation, our classroom teachers were able to add brand new books to their shelves—and our students couldn’t be more excited! 💛📖
On top of that, the Jonathon F. Moore Foundation also made it possible for us to host a special concert with Jim Gill back in February, bringing music and joy to Washington. 🎶We’re so grateful for everything they've done to support learning and creativity in our schools! #Grateful #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
Ms. Whitney's class arranges irregular paper shapes to create their own puzzles in a fun way to develop their spatial awareness skills. 🧩✂️🤓 #LearningThroughPlay #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
🌸🎶 Spring is in the Air! 🎶🌸 On May 12th, Washington School will be having our Spring Concert. #SpringConcert #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
Pre-K Registration is NOW OPEN for returning students and those who have already qualified! Let’s get your little one ready for a fantastic year of learning and growing! 💛🖤
Our LAST screening for the 2025–2026 school year is coming up on May 14th, and we still have a few appointments available.📞 Call us today at 815-943-6367 to reserve your spot and take the first step on your child’s preschool journey! #Registration #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
A global connection in action! 🌍❤️ Ms. Natalia’s class made beautiful Colombian flags to share with their friends in Colombia during a special Zoom meetup! 💻They exchanged names, favorite things, and sang songs—our pals especially loved our Letter Songs! 🎶Ms. Natalia’s class is learning Spanish, and their Colombian friends are learning English—what a wonderful way to grow together across cultures! 💕📚#PreschoolConnections #DualLanguage #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
Last week we started our new study: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. ♻️🌍 We are going to explore a variety of ways to reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle to help take care of our planet. 🌎💚🌱 From sorting recyclables to creating fun crafts with reused items, our students will learn small actions can lead to a brighter, greener future! 🌿♻️#ReduceReuseRecycle #CreativeCurriculum #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising
Our Birth to 3 Program brought the energy with a fun-filled Zumba Night for our families! Parents got to enjoy a lively Zumba session full of music, movement, and laughter—and they showed up ready to dance! 💪🎶
It was such a joy to see our community come together and share in the fun. Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make the night such a success! 💖#BirthTo3 #Zumba #ParentWellness #TheWashingtonWay #CommunityConnections
🐝 Attention Parents! 🐝 Is your little one ready for preschool? May 14th is our last screening to qualify for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎒🗓️ Contact us at 815-943-6367 to schedule your screening and take the first step toward an exciting learning adventure at Washington! #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising #EnrollNow
Ms. Kelley's class was hard at work practicing their letter sounds! They sorted objects into the correct letter containers based on each item’s beginning sound. 🧠➡️🔠Hands-on activities like this help make phonics fun and build strong early literacy skills! 📚💪
#LearningThroughPlay #TheWashingtonWay #Phonics #HarvardRising
📚✨ A huge THANK YOU to Bernie’s Book Bank for their generous donation! Our preschoolers are so excited to dive into new stories and explore the magic of reading. ❤️📖 #BerniesBookBank #TheWashingtonWay
Washington teachers & ESPs continue to WOW us with WICOR! 🎉 This month, we’re celebrating AVID & #Inclusion by: 📱 Supporting student collaboration with AAC devices 📖 Using the Picture Dictionary Strategy ❓ Encouraging inquiry with open-ended questions #AVID #WICORTheWashingtonWay
🌟 A big THANK YOU to Sweet Feet Yoga for visiting Washington and leading a fun and relaxing yoga session! 🧘♂️🧘♀️ The perfect way to wrap up our Exercise Study—stretching, breathing, and moving together! 💛 #Yoga #Exercise #CreativeCurriculum #TheWashingtonWay
We just finished a fun-filled study on exercise, but we know our kiddos are always ready to move and groove! 💃🕺 Wishing everyone a fun and restful Spring Break—see you soon! 🌷☀️
Tomorrow, we’re celebrating the end of our "Exercise" study! 🎉 Please make sure your child wears comfortable clothes. 😊
Ms. Luna's class had fun making various shapes with play dough and toothpicks!🔴🟪🔻⭐️
This helps our 3-5 year olds develop fine motor skills and learn about shapes in a hands-on way! #Shapes #LearningThroughPlay #TheWashingtonWay #CreativeCurriculum
Our students did great during today’s fire drill! A big thank you to the TOWN Fire Department for their support and helping us stay safe! 🚒🔥
#SchoolSafety #TheWashingtonWay
