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!
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Fourth graders walked down to Eagle Creek to learn alongside Soil & Water Conservation volunteers. Stations included getting in the creek to search for macroinvertebrates, identifying macroinvertebrates, and learning about tree identification. Students visit Eagle Creek twice a year to collect and identify macroinvertebrates and analyze if the water is clean or dirty. Good news -- students found macroinvertebrates in all four categories and were able to determine that Eagle Creek is healthy!! #WarsawInspires
Thank you to the Warsaw High School JROTC and their commanding officer for teaching us how to fold and raise the flag! It was an honor. #WarsawInspires
Fourth grade students have been learning about renewable vs. nonrenewable resources and analyzing how the burning of fossil fuels affects our environment. This week students have been studying five different types of cars: gasoline, all-electric, hybrid electric, fuel cell electric, and plug-in hybrid electric. They've compared how each car works, how far it can go before needing to refuel or recharge, and how each car impacts the environment. Next week they'll get to design their own green energy car and defend why their car is the best! Science meets creative thinking! #WarsawInspires
Fourth graders took a trip to the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center to take part in the Nature's Recyclers program. We know about recycling paper, plastic, and glass, but how does nature recycle? Students visited forests, prairies, and wetlands to learn that everything in the natural world is eventually broken down into its basic parts. They got face-to-face with some wriggly recyclers and discovered why decomposition is such an important process in nature! #WarsawInspires
Mrs. Shaub's third grade class recently released three butterflies that she raised. They enjoyed learning a little bit about butterflies and the wonder of seeing them take flight for the first time. #WarsawInspires
We are excited to announce that our school is hosting a Coin War Fundraiser from September 16th to September 20th to support Feed My Starving Children, an organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children in need. Each day, students can bring in coins or dollar bills to donate. Our goal is to raise a total of $3,000 and the class that raises the most money will win a Popsicle Party! #WarsawInspires
Additionally, we’ve planned a fun Spirit Week to celebrate our community and encourage participation:
Monday: Hat Day
Tuesday: Tourist Day
Wednesday: Washington Swag Day (show off your school pride!)
Thursday: Silly Socks Day
Friday: Fan Friday- Favorite Sports Team Day
If you’d like to donate online, please click here.
Thank you for your support! Let’s make this week fun while helping a great cause. #WarsawInspires
