Over 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ families helped Washington bring back its yearly holiday tradition - Family Craft Night! Families got to make gingerbread houses, sand art, holiday ornaments, and so much more!
Students at Washington had a great time singing and dancing today at the Holiday Sing A Long!🎄🎶
West Haven families looking for information about the 'Pandemic EBT' Child Care program? Please visit this link > https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/SNAP/Pandemic-EBT.
The 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 returns this winter beginning January 8th, 2023! It's a 10-week program for ages 4 - 12 years old. Please see the flyer for more information. You can also access the website by clicking here > https://bit.ly/3UOZi8f.
REMINDER | Tomorrow, December 7th, will be a half day for students due to Staff Development.
Washington & Savin Rock hosted Family Math Night where over 300 people attended! Families were treated to a delicious pasta dinner & participated in over 15 games that covered all mathematical standards. Each family took home a copy of each game to continue the learning at home.
For the next 3 weeks, a giant map of Connecticut will make its rounds to each elementary school in West Haven as 3rd grade classrooms will take turns viewing the map! Pictured here are 3rd graders at Washington learning all about their state and surrounding towns! 🗺 🧠
REMINDER | There is no school Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving.
REMINDER | Tomorrow (11/23) is a half day for students.
REMINDER | There will be no school tomorrow, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day.
Thank you to everyone in the community that supported our annual Coat Drive last night, and a big thank you to the organizers of the event; Dina Jones, Bailey Middle School teacher (left) and Maura Izzo, Carrigan Social Worker (right)! The families of West Haven are very grateful for their hard work and dedication in helping to ensure all are dressed warmly this winter. The Coat Drive takes place again tonight from 5-8 pm at Bailey. Don’t miss out!
ATTENTION WEST HAVEN FAMILES! The 2-day 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 event begins tonight and runs from 5-8 PM at Bailey Middle School! Please see the flyer below for more information.
Washington Elementary School held a mock election today in which 1st graders voted for either Grace or Duck for President, while 4th graders signed them in, helped them submit their votes, and handed out stickers after the voting!
REMINDER | There will be no school for students tomorrow, November 8th. Staff will have a Professional Development day.
🚒 The West Haven Fire Department visited 4th graders at Washington today! Students got to learn how the firefighters use their equipment when they respond to calls while getting a first-hand look at all of it, including a walk-through of the fire truck! Firefighter Tucker also demonstrated how tall the ladder is and its capabilities. Principal Limosani was given a ride and was amazed at the beautiful views of West Haven, while students inside and outside the school waved her on. The WHFD also used this time to kick off the annual poster contest, “Fire Prevention Everyone Everyday.”
🚒 The West Haven Fire Department visited 4th graders at Washington today! Students got to learn how the firefighters use their equipment when they respond to calls while getting a first-hand look at all of it, including a walk-through of the fire truck! Firefighter Tucker also demonstrated how tall the ladder is and its capabilities. Principal Limosani was given a ride and was amazed at the beautiful views of West Haven, while students inside and outside the school waved her on. The WHFD also used this time to kick off the annual poster contest, “Fire Prevention Everyone Everyday.” The students were amazed at the beautiful new engine and its ladder. Be sure to ask your 4th grader all about this amazing visit!!
Yesterday, Washington Elementary School hosted its annual Kindergarten ABC Bootcamp! Families stopped by as students walked out to the blacktop to some music and dancing!
Yesterday, Washington Elementary School hosted its annual Kindergarten ABC Bootcamp! Families stopped by as students walked out to the blacktop to some music and dancing! Scroll right to see some photos from the event.
Washington Elementary School hosted its first-ever 𝗚𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁 last week! The annual Halloween event, which will be the first of many, was hosted by PTA and allowed families to come decorate tables, give out candy, play games, or do crafts! Also pictured are Mrs. Healy, Mrs. Reynolds, and Ms. Britton showing students how to carve a pumpkin! The kids first watched a video before getting their hands into the mix. Students will then write about it with step-by-step instructions on how to carve a pumpkin.
Washington, Savin Rock, and Haley Elementary Schools held their annual Halloween Parades today! Families gathered around to watch the students show off their costumes and creativity. The kids did an amazing job! 👻🎃
