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Important Calendar Dates
October 3 (Monday)
Destination ImagiNation informational meeting—
6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
October 6 (Thursday)
Fall Pictures
October 7 (Friday)
Prime Time Community Service
School Improvement Day Early Dismissal—11:15
a.m.
October 10 (Monday)
No School—Columbus Day
October 12 (Wednesday)
Popcorn/Pencil Day (PTA)
October 27 (Thursday)
“Family Reading Night” at Washington School—
5:30-7:30 p.m.
October 24—28 (Tuesday—Friday)
Book Fair
Washington Mission Statement
Washington Intermediate School, a
visionary partnership of students, staff,
and community, will focus resources to
create a nurturing environment
empowering all individuals to develop their
fullest potential and become productive,
responsible, life-long learners.
www.pekin.net OCTOBER 2016
Pekin Publ ic School Dis tr ic t 108
Washington Newsletter
Reporting Student Absences When reporting student absences to the office, please
call
477-4721 press 1 at the prompt and leave the following information
on our answering machine:
1. Student's name
2. Student's teacher
3. Reason for absence
4. Name of person calling
Please remember it is necessary to call the school in
case of an absence.
The school must have a telephone call each day your
child is absent.
We NEED to know your child is safe and with his or
her parents. We also NEED to account for each
child's absence.
Please send a written note with your child when he /
she returns from being absent from school.
Reminder!!
Fall picture day is
Thursday, October 6th!
Behavior incentive program—
We met with all students to discuss our Behavior Incentive Program in mid-
September. A permission to participate letter was sent home with all students
after the meeting. Please make sure you have signed this letter and returned
it to school before our first incentive on October 14th so that your child can
participate.
PEKIN DISTRICT 108 is teaming up with Destination Imagination to offer an exciting journey
that will allow your child to take their IMAGINATION to INNOVATION! Would your child like to
be READY, WILLING & FABLE while they 3-PEAT from SHOW & TECH, or seek TOP SECRET information to be IN IT TOGETHER with their friends? VANISHED—what, where, how?? If you
are curious or answered yes to any of these questions, then plan to attend our DI KICK-OFF event.
WHAT: Parent/Child Informational meeting for Destination Imagination
WHEN: Monday, October 3, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Washington School, Pat Hackler Auditorium
WHO: Students from Washington, Wilson, Edison and Broadmoor
If you are unable to attend, please contact Jan Darnell — [email protected] or 309-208-5547
and we will get your child a registration packet. You can also contact your School Sponsor: Wash-
ington — Mr. David Sorokowski, Wilson—Mrs. Kari Sturch and Mrs. Emily Mings, Broadmoor/
Edison—Mr. Chris Lang. We look forward to seeing you on October 3. It is truly an adventure like
no other!!
Pekin Public School District 108 presents: DESTINATION IMAGINATION
Beginning Band Mrs. Janssen and Miss Hendrick would like to remind all Beginning Band members of the first before school practice on Thursday, October 13th. Please arrive in the band
room by 7:25 am so rehearsal can start at 7:30. The Beginning Band will practice every Monday and Thursday before school starting with the 13th.
Notes from the music room:
Students will have the opportunity one day out of the month to share a music performance with
the class. Students will earn points for their class when they are able to perform. Ideas for sharing
include: singing a song or playing an instrument a student is familiar with, such as a string instru-
ment, more than likely it is for share day.
I am also encouraging students to bring in photos and flyers/programs/ticket stubs from con-
certs for our music bulletin board, showcasing the many ways we enjoy music in our lives. I will
print out pictures of photos if they are emailed to me.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for:
4th Grade Music Showcase Performance: 6 PM on Thursday, December 8
Choir Concert: 6 PM on Thursday, December 15th
Feel free to email: [email protected] or call directly to my extension: 477-4700 ext
2113
~ Mrs. Cavallini
October PE News
Fall Greetings from Mrs. Gutierrez and Mr. Hermann!
First of all, I would like to say thank you to Mr. Hermann, who will finish up his Student Teaching
experience with us on October 7! I think both the kids and Mr. Hermann had lots of fun learning
about basketball together. Mr. Hermann came to us from ISU and will finish his Student Teaching
experience at Tremont High School and graduate in December of this year. Best of Luck, Mr. Her-
mann, we will miss you!!
As mentioned above, the students have been actively involved in a basketball unit. They will be fin-
ishing up their unit with a test on either October 5th or 6th. Be on the lookout for their study guides
(handed out September 29th or 30th) and be sure to sign it so they can receive an extra credit point on
their test!
Once Mr. H is gone, we will begin to focus on fitness by participating in not only exercises, but using
a myriad of games to get our hearts pumping and our bodies moving. I am looking forward to getting
back in the gym with the students and truly begin our year together!
REMINDER!! All students MUST have tennis shoes to participate in PE. Also, if a student needs to
sit out of PE, a note from home is needed. A note from home is good for ONE day out of PE. For any
other period of time, a doctor’s excuse is required.
~ Mrs. Gutierrez
Unfortunately, Campbell’s Labels for Education has been cancelled. Labels will no
longer be collected and sent in. I would like to take this chance to say thank you to
those that sent in labels. We were fortunate as a school to receive many supplies for
Music, Art, PE, as well as for recess.
Campbell’s Labels for Education
Learning Center
Our genre study is off to a great start. Many students have already met their tri-
mester goal. We will be holding our fall book fair the week of October 24th-28th. We will be open again this year for family reading night on October 27th from 5:30-7:00. Hope to see
you. Happy Fall from the Learning Center.
Where: Washington School
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2016
Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Events:
Bookmarks and Sweet Treats
(Cafeteria)
Book Fair and Family Pictures
(Wooden Gym)
Book Walk and Spirit Wear
sale (Tile Gym)
A Spooky Read with Stacey
Melloy-Guest Reader
(Auditorium)
_____ Yes, we can attend.
Number attending:
_____ No, we cannot attend.
_____ We will donate cookies.
Washington PTA
PTA is off to a great start! Thanks to the 28 people who attended our 1st PTA
meeting. We loved your enthusiasm and new ideas! It’s not too late to get in-
volved, show your support, and make a difference in your students education!
Thank you for supporting our Community Night at McDonald’s. Our next one is all
day on Wednesday, October 26th at Bob Evans. This is an easy and delicious way
to earn money for our school!
Check out the 2016-17 accepted budget and the minutes from our 1st PTA meet-
ing on the Washington webpage at www.pekin.net
Plan on attending our next meeting on Monday, October 24th at 6:00 pm. Future
meeting dates are Monday, November 28th (3:30 pm) and Monday, January 9th
(6:00 pm). Please come and be a part of the great things happening at Washing-
ton.
If you would like to be a member of the Illinois PTA, email
[email protected] for a form. Dues are $4.25. Thank you to those who
have already joined!
The next Popcorn/Pencil Day is Wednesday, October 12th. Thanks to our PTA
“Poppers” who make this event possible. Don’t forget to send quarters with your
student!
Keep collecting and sending in BoxTops for your classroom!
** Join us at the next PTA meeting on Monday, October 24th, at 6:00 pm in
the Learning Center. **
Thanks for supporting your student and PTA!
- search “Washington Intermediate School PTA” and us.
PEKIN BOB EVANS RESTAURANT FUND-
RAISER
When: Wednesday, October 26th
Time: All Day
15% of the profits of this day will be given to Washington School to
help fund fieldtrips this year! A fundraising flyer must be presented
all the time of the order.
The flyer will be sent home closer to the date!
Washington PTA
WASHINGTON SCHOOL 2016 - 2017 SPIRIT
GEAR!
ORDERS DUE BY MONDAY – OCTOBER 3
Show your Washington School Spirit!!
Send your completed order form to your teacher
with your check payable to “Washington Intermediate School PTA.”
# OF ITEMS ORDERED ______
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ _______
(Please pay when ordering - Checks payable to “Washington Intermediate School PTA”)
STUDENT: _____________________________TEACHER: ___________________
ORDERS DUE BY MONDAY – OCTOBER 3 ALL ORDERS ARE FINAL!
SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT – “Navy” Color
T-Shirt SIZE Youth M Youth L Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL Adult XXL Adult 3XL
Cost $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $12.00 $14.00 $14.00
Quantity
HOODED SWEATSHIRT – “Navy” Color
Hooded Sweatshirt SIZE Youth M Youth L Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL Adult XXL Adult 3XL
Cost $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $22.00 $22.00
Quantity