Dear Washington Wizards,
⭐ Laying the Foundation: A Message from Mrs. O’Brien
As we step into November, our school community will focus on Building Gratitude. Throughout the month, we will highlight key values that unite and inspire us: thankfulness for the opportunities and people in our lives, appreciation for the daily efforts of our students and staff, service to support those around us, and giving back to our broader community. We encourage families to join us in practicing these principles at home as we build a culture of heart and community together. Have a wonderful weekend!
🧱Bricks of Brilliance: Shout-Outs & Spotlights
A big thank you to all of our wonderful class parents for bringing so much fun and excitement to our Halloween class parties. Your time, creative activities, and support made the afternoon truly magical and memorable for our students!
🔨 Tools for Success: Reminders for Families
Our student council will be collecting wrapped Halloween candy for the I Matter Project, a local organization that spreads kindness and care to those in need. We will be collecting until Tuesday November 10th. Last year, we had hundreds of candy donated to help spread for cheer to those in need. If you’d like to contribute, please send in any wrapped candy. Thank you!
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.
Wyckoff 6th Grade Girl Scout Troop 98234 is hosting a costume drive to support Families for Families, an organization that assists newly housed members of our community. You can donate new or gently used costumes by placing them in the collection box located in our main lobby from November 1 through November 14. See flier in Friday Folders.
You should have received an email from your child’s teacher to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 9th and 16th. If you have not received an email, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher.
The board meeting for the month of November has changed from 11/2 to a new date of Tues Nov 10th at 6:30pm.
And finally, a reminder that school is closed November 5th and 6th for Teacher’s Convention and November 9th for Parent/Teacher Conferences. We will see you all on November 10th!
Our amazing specialists have their November update ready for you. Please find out what your child is doing in specials here.
Sincerely,
Kelly O’Brien, Principal
🏗️ Constructing Our Week: Friday Folder Documents Please click here to see the most recent Friday Folder documents.
Costume Drive Troop 98234
Wyckoff Lax Spring Reg. Boys & Girls Flyer 2027
🏗️ Constructing Our Week: Upcoming Events
11/4/26 - Spirit Day
11/5-6/26 - NJEA Teacher Convention - Schools Closed
11/9/26 - Schools Closed for Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/9/26 - BOE Meeting - EMS @ 6:30 pm
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 10:20
11/25/26 - Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:05 pm
11/26-27/26 - Schools Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
12/1-2/26 - Washington Holiday Store for Students
12/2/26 - Spirit Day
12/7/26 - BOE Meeting - EMS @ 6:30 pm
12/18/26 - Washington 4th & 5th Grade Choral Concert for Parents @ 2:30 pm
12/23/26 - Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:05 pm
12/24/26-1/3/26 - Schools Closed Holiday Break