Picture Reprints and Retakes

After speeking with Lifetouch it was expained that there were errors during the printing process that caused the discoloration and darkness in this year's school pictures. They said they would reprint all the pictures for IPS and WIS correctly. The parents would keep the pictures already received and every parent who ordered a packet would receive an additional one even if their child’s pictures were not affected. So, if you were going to get retakes due to the coloring alone, it will not be necessary as those pictures will be reprinted. If you were needing retakes due to closed eyes.... etc, retakes are scheduled for Oct. 12th.

Enjoying Some Learning & Some Fun!

We celebrated a fun homecoming week at Washington!
Good luck to the Tigers Friday night!

End of Week Update!

As the week ends, a few items for Washington Parent(s):

1. Homecoming week is next week! A letter is coming home today with a list of activities for the week. The copy of the note is below too. Thank you in advance to the parent volunteers who will be selling buttons and tattoos each morning!
2. Washington Intermediate does not have our Lifetouch pictures in the building yet! For some reason, our pictures did not arrive the same time as IPS and the MS. We will get those out next Monday.
3. Rumor Central…have you heard the one about Washington Intermediate…?? To squash some rumors, I’ll let you know that we are not hosting the cast of The High School Musical and we are not having a dance tonight either! We did actually win the $5,000 from Hy-Vee…so that one is true. J If you ever have questions about what is happening at Washington and what is not…please email or call.
4. Parent Advisory Committee is meeting Monday (9-17) at 7:00 pm in the media center. Please join us if you can! Agenda items include: Review of 2006-07 data; Happenings so far this year; blog & technology update; Student Savings accounts; suggestions/discussion about the $5,000 we won; other input, comments and questions.

Washington Intermediate is Smiling Now!

Mr. Brandon Lampkin, Dylin Keat & Mr. Doug Barry

More pictures can be found on KCSI-FM!

THIS JUST IN...

We are now taking your ideas!! How would you spend $5,000 on your school? Click here to take a survey that makes you the "principal" for the day! We welcome answers from parents, students, staff, and community members!


We are extremely excited to share some great news that came our way on Thursday and we were able to announce it to all students and staff today! One of our Washington 'family members' had his name drawn for the Smiles for Education contest our hometown Hy-Vee is running this fall. Fifth grader, Dylin Keat, is the lucky winner! Not only will he receive a brand new Dell laptop, but our school will receive a $5,000 check from Hy-Vee to help support our classrooms or help purchase something that will make Washington Intermediate an even better place to learn, work, share and grow!

So, we would like for you to come help our Washington Family celebrate…

What:
Washington Intermediate Assembly
5th grader, Dylin Keat, had his name pulled for Hy-Vee's Smile for Education!
We will receive a check for $5000 from Hy-Vee! Dylin receives a laptop computer!

Who:
All students, staff, any district staff and parents available can attend!
Brandon Lampkin, Hy-Vee store director & other Hy-Vee staff.
KMTV-3, Red Oak Express & KCSI

When:
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 10:00 AM

Where:
Washington Intermediate Gym


We of course have already had many suggestions from students and staff as to what we could do with the money. Ranging from laptops, to basketball poles/backboards, to a few who thought we should build a pool! I know that it will also be a conversation at our September 17, Washington Parent Advisory meeting! Have an idea? Come join us on the 17th!

Two More Washington Sites Go Online!

Starting August 28th, Ms. Linn will begin posting classroom information online. Check out her classroom's new site at wislinn.blogspot.com. Our other new site will be our Student & Parent Advisory groups site located at wisadvisory.blogspot.com.

Keep checking back to see when other staff members or groups begin posting online!

It was noted that the dates on our handout available at registration were incorrect in a few places. Please use the information below to double check your calendars at home! The bold print are the dates that were incorrect. Also note the dates for after school math below. Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. ~ Mr. Barry

Important Dates:
School Pictures ** Thurs. Aug 30
Parent-Teacher Conf. (K-12) ** Oct 1 & Oct 4 (4-8 PM)
End of 1st Quarter ** Oct 24
4th Grade Music Program ** TUES, Dec 4
End of 2nd Quarter/1st Sem ** Jan 9
Parent-Teacher Conf. (K-12) ** Feb 25 & 28 (4-8 PM)
Spring Break Week ** March 17-21
ITBS Testing Week ** Apr 7-11
5th Grade Music Program ** Mon, Apr 21
ICAM End of Testing ** Apr 24-26
End of 3rd Quarter ** Mar 14
5th Grade Oregon Trail ** Fri, May 2
Wash. Track & Field Day ** Fri, May 9
3rd Grade Parent Orientation ** Tues, May 13 (6:30)
Transition Day (3rd,5th,8th) ** Thur, May 15 (1:30)
End of 4th Quarter/2nd Sem (Last Day) ** May 22


After School Math Program - Third Year Running!
We will be having our after school math program for any and all 4th and 5th grade students. The program runs from 3:10 – 4:00 each day listed below. If you want more information, ask any WIS staff member!

Mark your calendar & come join us on the Tuesdays listed below!!

Sept 11 & 25
Oct 9 & 23
Nov 13 & 27
Jan 8 & 22
Feb 12 & 26
Mar 11 & 25
May 6 - Year End Contest & Celebration

Parent/Student Handbooks!

On the first day of school, each teacher will spend some time going over the Parent/Student Handbook with their students. These handbooks will come home with the students and I would encourage each child to sit down with their parents to go over the handbook, especially some of the items noted below! If you ever have any questions, never hesitate to email me or call (623-6630).

Staff Listing (p.2)
- We are a family. It is important we know who works at Washington. Being respectful means you introduce yourself to staff members you do not know. The staff at Washington will also take the time to greet and get to know you!

Attendance (p.5)
- It is important you’re here every day as that will ensure the best chance for you to be successful! Instruction starts at 8:25 AM so being ready and prepared before then will be important! School is out at 3:10 PM each day. (Parents note that the handbook states 'students are allowed to enter the building at 8:15a.m. with instructional time beginning at 8:25a.m. Our building is open before 8:15a.m and students are to go into the gym to either eat breakfast or sit down along the side of the gym. We have supervision until the teachers pick the students up from the gym at 8:15a.m. Sorry for the confusion!)

Birthdays (p.6)
- Bringing snacks for all classmates is not required but it is okay. Healthy snacks are even better! Please do not bring birthday invitations to school – send them in the mail!

Clothing (p.7)
- Bottom line on clothing…if you or your parent has a question about whether what you put on in the morning is okay to wear, it probably is not! Wear clothes that cover you from the knees to the neck! No inappropriate or disrespectful words, phrases or pictures should be on your clothes either.

Harassment (p.9)
- Every school in the state of Iowa passed new harassment policy. EVERY child should feel safe and comfortable at school. If students are making others feel unsafe or uncomfortable at school by what they are saying or doing to them, students have the right to complain to an adult. If you feel like you’re being harassed, you need to take the following steps:
1. Talk to the person harassing you and tell them you expect it to stop. Ask a teacher, counselor or the principal to help you do this if you do not want to do it on your own.
2. If it does not stop, tell a teacher, the counselor, or principal.
3. You need to write down exactly what happened in your words and give it to the counselor.
4. The counselor will look into the harassment and let the principal know what happened.

Bus (p.12)
- Cameras have been added to every bus so all students may enjoy a safe ride to and from school. Students not making it safe may lose the right to ride the bus. Play it safe by always sitting down, talking quietly and being respectful to your bus driver each day!

We believe that by being respectful, responsible and showing pride in ourselves, our school and our community, we can have an awesome year! Thanks for helping! Mr. Barry