Washington's Thunderbird Times Week of Nov. 16 http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=11ebf6b30d57453d413... Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate Why am I getting two copies of this newsletter? Washington Weekly News November 16, 2015 1 of 5 11/16/15, 10:54 AM Washington's Thunderbird Times Week of Nov. 16 http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=11ebf6b30d57453d413... Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate Straight from Kate LINKS & EVENTS One of the Washington Ways is to Be Here, Be Ready. We teach students that this means QUICK LINKS to be actively engaged, prepared with materials, and ready to take on a challenge. PARA LEER ESPANOL One of the ways that you can support this message with your child is to make sure that FULL CALENDAR you are at school on time. I know it can be difficult to get out of the door and mornings CALENDAR IMPORT can be hectic; however, it is important that your child starts the day in the classroom on CLUBS INFORMATION time. This sets the tone for the routines and learning that will happen. When a child misses that start, it is disruptive to the classroom environment and the child's routine. SCHOOL WEBSITE Please do your best to be here and ready by having your child to school by 8:57 a.m. when the bell rings for students to line up. FORMS & FLYERS Winter clubs registration open FIND A TEACHER Don’t wait to register as many clubs fill. Information and forms can COMMUNITY EVENTS be found on the Washington website and a printed form will be sent home Monday, Nov.16. DONATE TO THE PTA Teens talk stereotypes Evanston Township High School Students from Y.O.U.'s EVENTS The Leadership Project will talk about their experiences with stereotypes and being allies from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Monday, Nov. 16 Nov. 16 at Family Focus, 2010 Dewey, Evanston. Free childcare and Spanish translation. Take the Implicit Association Test. Chorus, 8:15 a.m. Good Sports, 8:30 a.m., Raising "digital natives" fifth grade, gym Navigating Real Life Dinner begins at 6 p.m.; Heitner’s talk starts at 6:45 p.m. Diversity, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Family Focus, 2010 Dewey, Featured speaker--and Washington mom—Devorah Heitner will Evanston discuss the challenges of raising kids in the digital age at the Nov. 19 monthly PTA meeting. “Mentoring is more important than Tuesday, Nov. 17 monitoring,” said Heitner, “though supervision does have its place.” Heitner will speak about how to choose quality apps, Good Sports, 8:30 how children of various ages can use the Internet safely, video gaming, privacy as well as texting and social media. Her advice a.m. fourth grade, gym goes beyond telling parents to “limit screen time.” Watch her TEDx talk. Poem Show at Evanston Township High School. Art 2 of 5 11/16/15, 10:54 AM Washington's Thunderbird Times Week of Nov. 16 http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=11ebf6b30d57453d413... Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate from MasterChef junior casting call District 65 and 202 The FOX cooking competition show, MasterChef Junior, students. is looking for children aged 8 to 13 years old compete for the coveted title. They casting call will be Saturday, Dec. 5. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Sign up and get more info at masterchefjuniorcasting.com Basketball registration Watch full episodes and clips deadline, fourth and fifth graders. Battle of the Books club School picture retakes Battle of the Books is a terrific reading competition for fourth and Thursday, Nov. 19 fifth graders willing to read at least 12 books. The winning Washington team will represent the school in the District 65 Spring Thanksgiving concert, (K-2) Battle competition. To help students prepare, Battle Club meets 2:30 p.m. Friday mornings from 8:15 to 9 a.m. in the Washington library. Battle Club is free, and parents are welcome to attend. Good Sports, 8:30 a.m. Students can join Battle Club at any time but must return a third grade, gym registration form (in backpacks and E-Flyers this week) to Ms. Connolly before attending a meeting. (Students participating in PTA Meeting/Guest Battle of the Books are not required to attend Battle Club.) speaker Devorah Heitner, 6 p.m., Potluck dinner, 6:45 p.m. discussion, 'Where is your jacket?!' Washington School It’s layering season, which means the lost and found is growing exponentially. You can help by volunteering to help supervise lunch or recess and reminding the kids to pick up jackets. To find lost LOOKING AHEAD jackets, hats, gloves, etc., visit the lost and found, adjacent to the school health office. Please label your child’s clothing. We’ll also Monday, Nov. 23 post things here. Chorus, 8:15 a.m. Lost: A Lands End Squall, size 5/6, navy blue and gray with thumbholes in the non-removable lining. Contact Joanna Ballinger, Good Sports, 8:30 a.m. fifth 773-318-3265 or [email protected]. grade Lost: A silver/grey Old Navy vest and a blue and Tuesday, Nov. 24 orange E pom hat. Contact Suzanne Daley, [email protected] or 312-388-3544. Good Sports, 8:30 a.m. fourth grade Lost: Blue winter jacket. Contact: [email protected]. Wednesday, Nov. 24 -- Nov. 27 Join Thunderbird basketball No school Washington fourth and fifth graders interested in playing basketball must register by Wednesday, Nov. 18. Teams play other elementary schools throughout the district. Cost: $30. Open to all. Print the forms. 3 of 5 11/16/15, 10:54 AM Washington's Thunderbird Times Week of Nov. 16 http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=11ebf6b30d57453d413... Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate Third graders help veterans Washington third graders made cards and their families purchased toiletries to send the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital last week. The spring project raises funds for Heifer International. Washington parent Tania Richard wrote about the event. Reminders Special News Picture retake day Thunderbird Deadline Wednesday, November, 18 Basketball If you have a PTA or Washington fourth and fifth school-related news to graders interested in playing include in the Thunderbird basketball must register by Times, please send your Wednesday, Nov. 18. Teams announcement by NOON play other elementary schools on Tuesday to Lisa throughout the district. Cost: Applegate. $30. Open to all. Print forms here. Friend on Facebook | Forward to Friend 4 of 5 11/16/15, 10:54 AM Washington's Thunderbird Times Week of Nov. 16 http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=11ebf6b30d57453d413... Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate QUOTE OF THE WEEK Listen to the MUSTN'TS, child, Listen to the DON'TS Listen to the SHOULDN'TS The IMPOSSIBLES, the WONT'S Listen to the NEVER HAVES Then listen close to me- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Siilverstein Washington School 914 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 Stay Connected unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences 5 of 5 11/16/15, 10:54 AM.