Dear Washington Wizards,
As I walked around the building this week, I was once again struck by the incredible growth your students have made this year. From our kindergarteners crafting stories about their emotions, to our second grade stories about special moments, and our fifth graders producing entire books of poetry. When you visit the building next, take a moment to admire their work displayed throughout the school; you are raising some truly remarkable kids. The energy and focus of your students are palpable, and the progress they have made since the start of the school year is nothing short of incredible!
Shout-Outs & Spotlights
BRRRRR - A big thank you and shout-out to our excellent maintenance team for their hard work on snow removal this past Monday! Will this weekend’s storm come?? We’ll see….
Let’s Learn! - Shout out to all our Washington teachers who have shared their expertise by leading 'In-Service Courses' for colleagues across the district so far this year. Their commitment to continuous learning helps us all get better for our students. Thank you - Mrs. Ascrizzi, Mrs. Ramirez, Ms. Cassella, Mrs. Marrero, and Mrs. Troast!!
Reminders for Families
Friendly reminder: All parents must park in a designated spot in the lower lot. Please do not park on yellow lines, as this makes it difficult for families to exit and causes traffic jams. Be mindful and pull fully into a designated parking space.
The annual Washington Science Fair, a long-standing tradition, is coming soon! It is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. We extend our gratitude to Mrs. Baykowski and Mrs. Goodman for coordinating this year's event. I am excited to see the science knowledge and passion shared by many of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students!
The next Family Connection Series presentation sponsored by the Wyckoff Curriculum Council will be held in 2 weeks on February 3rd at 7pm at Eisenhower Middle School. This session, entitled "Raising Resilience," will explore resiliency--what it is, the factors that contribute to resiliency, and how parents can grow resiliency in their children. Please click here to sign up
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. Please visit the district website for details and enrollment instructions.
The following dates are for the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) for students in grades 3 through 5. The assessments will begin after the morning meeting each day, at approximately 9:15 a.m., and conclude by around 11:15.
English Language Arts (Grades 3-5)- May 6th-7th
Mathematics (Grades 3-5)- May 12th-14th
Science (Grade 5 only)- May 19th-20th
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Sincerely,
Kelly O’Brien
Friday Folder Documents: Please click here to see the most recent Friday Folder documents.
Wyckoff Kindergarten Registration 26-27
Wyckoff Preschool Registration 26-27
Upcoming Events:
2/4/26 - Spirit Day
Washington Global Day of Play
2/10/26 - Washington PTO Meeting @ 9:15 - MPR
2/11/26 - Washington Science Fair - Grades 3-5 @ 6:00 - MPR
2/16 - 20/26 - Schools Closed - Winter Break
2/27/26 - Washington Theme Day
3/2-6/26 - Washington Read Across America Week
3/4/26 - Spirit Day
3/6/26 - Washington Read-A-Thon
3/10/26 - Washington PTO Meeting @ 9:15 - MPR
3/13/26 - Washington Theme Day Snow Date
3/16/26 - Minimum Day for Students - Dismissal @ 1:05 pm
3/18-19/26 - Washington Spring Book Fair - Student Shopping Only
3/20/26 - End of Second Marking Period
3/27/26 - Report Cards Released @ 3:30 pm
4/1/26 - Spirit Day
4/3/26 - Schools Closed - Good Friday
4/10/26 - 1st & 2nd Grade Spring Concert for Parents @ 2:30 pm
4/14/26 - Washington PTO Meeting @ 9:15 - MPR
4/20-24/26 - Schools Closed - Spring Break