Washington PTA BINGO Fundraiser: Thursday, January 9 from 5-7 at John Marshall Cafeteria. Enter through the gym doors. BINGO is FREE. Pizza, spirit wear, raffle tickets and a silent auction available for purchase. We will accept all payment types, but prefer cash or check. Card payments will have a processing fee. You can preorder pizza through this link by 8:00 PM tonight. https://washingtonelem.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true. Email WashingtonElemPTA@gmail.com with questions.
Welcome back, students! We hope you had a restful break. We're excited to see all the growth and learning that will happen in the remainder of the school year!
RPS offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, in observance of New Year's Day. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, January 2.
RPS offices will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, December 26.
Winter break is here! There is no school from December 23 through January 3 (Longfellow students, your break is through January 10). We hope you have a great winter break and we will see you students in the New Year!
Dolphins of the Week!
Callalina, Wonjoon, Vedant, Jackson, Hannah, Bruce, Isla, Shrish, Gunther, Henry, Cambry, Eleanor, Olivia, Ryyan, Adeline, Maryama, Yaser, Catherine, Adeline, and Landon
Thank you to the Rotarians for their continued support of Rochester 3rd grade students. Each student received their own student almanac today!
Washington students participating in the IBM's Robotics competition. We had two teams that scored 1st and 3rd place! Way to go Washington!
Chilly temps are here to stay. We're sharing four quick tips to help keep students who walk to school in winter weather safe!
Grizzlies Game on December 13 at 7:05 at the Rec Center. Purchase tickets here and use promo code DOLPHIN. $5 for every ticket sold goes back to Washington. tickets.rochestergrizz.com/events/31792-wisconsin-woodsmen-vs-rochester-grizzlies There is also a Teddy Bear Toss Game. Fans are encouraged to bring a new or gently used teddy bear. After the Grizzlies score their first goal, fans can throw those bears onto the ice. The bears are then donated to the Salvation Army.
School supplies adding up? Don't toss those receipts just yet! Did you know most purchases qualify for the valuable K-12 Education Credit or Subtraction? Learn how to claim your savings next tax season: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit
Dolphins of the Week!
Ethan, Rynn, Savannah, Jinan, Eric, Asher, Sophia, Nolan, Addy, Kade, Aldon, Olivia, Ethan, Gannon, Simon, Keren, Madison, Mackenzie, and James. A group of 5th graders were recognized for helping 3rd graders navigate Google Slides for a zoo project.
Future RPS kindergarten students and families, are you ready? Enrollment for kindergarten at Rochester Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Learn about your neighborhood school, DWO school/program option, and how to enroll: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1910873
Great performance today from the Rochester Civic Theatre! We were entertained with a Junie B. Jones show! Thank you to our Washington PTA for financially supporting this great opportunity for our students.
It's not too late! Ski Club registration will close soon and you still have time to register. Students in Grades 5-12 can hit the slopes with our upcoming Ski trips. Register today: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/24226/2025-winter-spring-youth/2025-welch-ski-club-coach-bus-optional-rental-gr-5-12#5600-century
TOMORROW: Come to our Washington Kindergarten Open House on December 5 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. to learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student at our school. You’ll meet our principal, see a kindergarten classroom, learn about our schedule, and more! We're excited for you to join us!
RPS offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2.
RPS offices will be closed, and there will be no school on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2.
Reminder: there is no school from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29. Enjoy your fall break! We will see students back on Monday, December 2.
PTA sponsored donation drive to the Women's Shelter and The Landing here in Rochester. So much to be thankful and grateful for! Thank you to all who donated!
