Dear Washington Wizards,
⭐ Laying the Foundation: A Message from Mrs. O’Brien
As we wrap up October, our focus has centered on Building Kindness through kindness, inclusion, respect, and friendship. Creating a space where every student feels seen, valued, and welcomed remains key to our school community. We encourage families to continue talking at home about how small acts of friendship and respect make our Wizards stronger together. The strongest magic is kindness.
🧱Bricks of Brilliance: Shout-Outs & Spotlights
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Telesmanich for coordinating Lucille Colandro's wonderful visit as our guest author!
🔨 Tools for Success: Reminders for Families
We are creating a special Wall of Honor to recognize and celebrate the veterans in our Washington School community. We invite families to share a photo, a short note about their veteran, or another small item that can be displayed on a bulletin board in our building. Please submit by 11/10. The Wyckoff YMCA has also asked for our help collecting handmade cards, notes, and letters for 350+ local Veterans attending the YMCA Veterans Luncheon in early November. Students are making cards this month during their classes.
Picture Retake Day will take place on November 11, 2026. The photographer will take photos of students who were absent on our original Picture Day, as well as those retaking their photo upon parent request. If you would like your child to have their photo retaken, please notify your child's teacher via email by November 1.
2025-2026 NJSLA score reports will be mailed out on today, October 23rd, to all students who were in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade last school year. Please be sure to review the letter that will accompany this mailing, which will explain the score report as well as provide guidance for parents on its interpretation.
Halloween is rapidly approaching! Weather permitting, parents are invited to attend the outdoor parade on Friday, October 30th starting at 2:30 pm on the backfield. We hope you can join us for this fun tradition! New this year - all students may wear their costumes to school for the full day, there will be no changing during the day. Costumes should allow students to engage in learning, participate in recess/PE, and use the restroom. Props of any kind (guns, knives, wands etc.) and costumes that blow up or require a fan are not permitted. Please be mindful of appropriate and safe costumes. Dressing in costume is optional and at the discretion of each family. Additionally, we ask parents not to send in any treats or goodie bags (edible or non-edible) with their children, as teachers are not permitted to distribute those to the students.
Family Conferences will take place on November 9th and 16th. There will be no school for students on 11/9, 11/16 is a minimum day and 11/17 is a delayed opening with a 10:20 start time. We are offering conferences with our specialist teachers. If you wish to discuss your child's progress, please sign up using the links provided below.
Sincerely,
Kelly O’Brien, Principal
🏗️ Constructing Our Week: Friday Folder Documents Please click here to see the most recent Friday Folder documents.
🏗️ Constructing Our Week: Upcoming Events
10/30/26 - Washington Halloween Parade for Parents - Back Field @ 2:30 pm
11/2/26 - BOE Meeting - EMS @ 6:30 pm
11/4/26 - Spirit Day
11/5-6/26 - NJEA Teacher Convention - Schools Closed
11/9/26 - Schools Closed for Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/10/26 - Washington PTO Meeting @ 9:15 - MPR
11/13/26 - District Grade 5 Bingo - EMS @ 6:30-7:30 pm
11/16/26 - Minimum Day for Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Dismissal @ 1:05 pm
11/17/26 - Delayed Opening PreK-8 - Elementary Classes Start at 10:30
11/25/26 - Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:05 pm
11/26-27/26 - Schools Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday