Dear Washington Wizards,
⭐ Laying the Foundation: A Message from Mrs. O’Brien
What a first week! As we wrap up our first few days together, we have already begun laying some important bricks in the foundation of our school year. We are learning names, finding our routines, getting to know one another, and discovering what it means to be part of the Washington School community. While the first week can bring a mix of excitement, nerves, and a whole lot of newness, each day gives us another opportunity to build a little stronger. This week, we will continue focusing on belonging, teamwork, and our classroom expectations, reminding our students that every person has an important role in building a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Every great castle starts with a strong foundation—and our foundation is already taking shape!
🧱Bricks of Brilliance: Shout-Outs & Spotlights
A big thank you to our wonderful PTO and hospitality committee, Mrs. Cofrancesco and Mrs. Schnurr! Our staff truly appreciated being welcomed with delicious bagels and a lounge stocked with snacks.
Planning for our spring musical is already underway! Shout out to Mrs. Manzo for all the hard work and excitement she put into the unveiling this week. We can’t wait to see the end result!
🔨 Tools for Success: Reminders for Families
Mark your calendars for our Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 15th! The evening will run from 6:00-8:00 pm. and is is a terrific opportunity to learn about your child's classrooms and teachers, as well as to gain a better understanding of all the wonderful things that they will be doing in school this year.
On Monday (9/14) and Tuesday (9/15) our students will be taking the beginning of year I-ready assessment. Please get a good night sleep and eat a big breakfast.
Please use this link to view our updated Parent/Student Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year. It includes important information on various policies at our school.
Our district will again be using an online method for payment of milk. Payment should be made by using PaySchools Central. If you are not already registered for PaySchools Central, you can register by logging on to www.payschoolscentral.com, selecting “Register,” and following the prompts. Please note that you will need your child’s 6-digit Student ID#, which is located on the Parent Portal in Genesis next to your child’s picture. If you have difficulty logging on to the Genesis Parent Portal, please contact the Genesis Helpdesk at genesis@wyckoffps.org.
Milk is offered to grades K-5 on a daily basis. You can purchase milk for the entire year. Milk options are 1%, skim, and chocolate. Please indicate your choice. Milk will begin on Tuesday, September 22nd. The total cost is: $110.00.
YOU MUST COMPLETE YOUR ORDER BY WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16th If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Eischen at 201-848-5740 x 4202.
Sincerely,
Kelly O’Brien, Principal
🏗️ Constructing Our Week: Friday Folder Documents Please click here to see the most recent Friday Folder documents.
SEPAG Information Sheet - Special Education Parent Advisory Group
SEPAG Save the Date - 26-27 School Meeting Schedule
🏗️ Constructing Our Week: Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events:
9/14/26 - BOE Meeting - EMS @ 6:30 pm
9/15/26 - Washington PTO Meeting @ 9:15 - MPR -- Washington Back To School Night @ 6:00 - 8:30 pm
9/18/26 - Washington Family Movie Night @ 6:00 - 9:00 pm
9/21/26 - Schools Closed - Religious Holiday
9/25/26 - Washington Family Movie Night - Rain Date
10/5/26 - BOE Meeting - EMS @ 6:30 pm
10/7/26 - National Walk & Bike To School Day -- Spirit Day
10/12/26 - Minimum Day for Students - Dismissal at 1:05 pm
10/13/26 - Washington Picture Day for Students -- Washington PTO Meeting @ 9:15 - MPR
10/14/26 - Washington Picture Day Rain Date
10/15/26 - Washington Harvest Festival - Back Field/Blacktop @ 3:30-5 pm
10/16/26 - Washington Harvest Festival - Rain Date
10/23/26 - Washington PTO Parent Night Out - TBD
10/30/26 - Washington Halloween Parade for Parents - Back Field @ 2:30 pm