Thank you for celebrating Spirit Week with us! We wrapped up the week on Friday with Black and Gold Day, showing off our school spirit in full force. 🖤🐝💛 Students had a great time, and the Homecoming parade was the perfect finale to a fun-filled week! #SpiritWeek #Homecoming #TheWashingtonWay #BlackAndGold #HarvardRising










Earlier this month Washington students had their first fire drill of the school year! Everyone did a great job listening, following directions, and staying safe. We’re proud of how quickly they lined up and exited the building calmly. Safety is always a top priority! 🔥🚒👏 #FireSafety #TheWashingtonWay












































Our Washington Birth–3 Program had the best time visiting Millie’s Playland! Families explored, played, and discovered new ways to learn through movement and imagination. 🧸💫Field trips like these help our little learners grow their social skills, build confidence, and—most importantly—have fun with friends! 🚌💛 #BirthToThree #TheWashingtonWay #LearningThroughPlay #HarvardRising









On Friday students at Washington were welcomed with glow sticks, big smiles, and lots of Friday party energy! 🌟🪩Full Day PreK Washington students at Crosby stepped into school through a sea of bubbles- what a great way to start a Friday!🫧✨ #FunFriday #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising












Ms. Luna's class celebrated Mexican Independence Day and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month by making their own sombreros as a way to encourage creativity and culture. 🌟🎨#HispanicHeritageMonth #LearningThroughPlay #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising











Ms. Jenny's class tapped into their creativity to transform the classroom door with vibrant handprints and autumn leaves. Every tiny handprint was a team effort, coming together to create a colorful welcome for the new season! 🍁🍂🎨 #TheWashingtonWay #HandsOnLearning #FallFun






Every Wednesday, our staff wears college and AVID gear to show support towards AVID initiatives. In PreK, AVID helps build positive early habits like curiosity, effort, and confidence—skills that support long-term success. 🔍🎨💛🐝🖤 #AVID #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising













Professional learning in full swing! 🍎Our Washington team explored ECERs. ECERs is a system that helps us ensure our PreK classrooms offer high-quality learning environments that support students' development and success. We also dove into portfolio goals with heart and focus—so proud of the energy our teachers and ESPs bring every day. Big thanks to Kim & Jen for leading an inspiring Phonemic awareness training! #PhonemicAwarenesss #ECCERs #TSGOLD #TheWashingtonWay









On Friday District 50 celebrated AVID Day! AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) helps students build the skills and confidence they need to reach their goals—even starting in preschool. Our staff wore college gear and AVID shirts to show how what we learn today helps us grow into our big dreams. Dreaming big starts early! 📝🎒📖🧑🎓#AVID #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising



















Ms. Ruiz’s class read The Color Monster by Anna Llenas and talked about how our feelings can be all sorts of colors. Then they became scientists and explored how colors can change—just like our emotions—through a hands-on experiment. We loved seeing science and feelings come together. 🎨🔎🌈 #STEM #LearningThroughPlay #WICOR #SEL #TheWashingtonWay






