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Washington PTA Newsletter
December 9, 2016 Number 2
In This Issue
Washington Students Advance in Reflections program
Beautification Committee
PTA Events from October
PTA Events from November
PTA Events in December
PTA Events coming in January
FUN FAIR Coming Soon
Contact Us
PTA Calendar
Hello Washington Families!
Please join us for the December 13 PTA meeting, held in the Washington Elementary LLC at 7:00pm. Updates on many of the PTA events and projects will be given, while Principal Jennifer Craig will give a school update. Child Care will be available in the gym. We hope to see you there!
Seven Washington Students Advance to DuPage West Region in National PTA Reflections Program
Elizabeth Manning, Co-Chairperson of Washington’s Reflections Committee, recently announced that seven Washington student entries have been selected to advance to the DuPage West Regional level!
We are pleased to announce and congratulate these students:
Primary - K-2nd Luke Hafkey, 2nd grade – Film Production Ruth Manning, 1st grade – Film Production Intermediate – 3rd-5th Alex Benson, 3rd grade – Dance Choreography Hannah Arroyo Joya, 3rd grade – Dance Choreography Drew Kadel, 3rd grade – Music Composition Julia Manning, 3rd grade – Film Composition Cory Ostensen, 4th grade – Photography
These students, along with the other District 200 students whose entries advanced to this level, will be recognized at a district-wide Honor Ceremony on January 30. Future results will be announced as received.
December’s PTA Meeting
The PTA Beautification Committee in action Thank you Deb Evans, Chairperson of the Beautification Committee, for keeping our school’s entry planters bright and festive!
Back-To-School – Aug / Sept
Fall – Oct / Nov
PTA Events from October Fall Book Fair The 2016 Fall Book Fair was a big success! The fair earned approximately $6,300, which will be used to fund Mrs. Craig's Birthday Book program – a favorite among all students. Thank you to our wonderful Co-Chairpersons, Adrianne Karlovitz and Judith Zapf. As always, one of the highlights of the book fair is the Family Celebration of Reading Night. Families came in droves to enjoy games, refreshments, a Halloween costume contest, and of course, story-time with our guest teachers. We are so grateful for the participation of Mr. Babb, Mrs. Craig, Mr. Ourada and Mrs. Willems! Thank you! Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who generously gave their time to make the book fair a success: Katie Alongi, Giulia Attolini, Brook Betterton, Kristen Betterton-Densmore, Urszula Dzieniowska, Janelle Eskridge, Deb Evans, Janel Greaves, Libby Hafkey, Barb Kading, Stacey Klaus, Megan Kriss, Rachel Kroger, Viona Kundacina, Jen Levine, Mary Moore, Erin Olsen, Shelley Schilling, Amanda Somers, Kathy Radojkovic, Juanita Rocha, and Clariza Varney.
Winter – December
If you are interested in donating plants for the planters next Spring or Summer, please contact Deb Evans, [email protected]
PTA Events from October
4th Grade WDSRA Presentation
Fall Butter Braid Sale Thanks to all the Washington Families who ordered Butter Braids this fall. It was a sweet Fundraiser that raised $1,040.00 for the PTA. We really hope everyone will enjoy them over this holiday season. Thank you to Katie Alongi and Scott Craig, this year’s Co-Chairpersons of the Butter Braid Committee. Special thanks to Erin Olsen and Adrianne Karlovitz who helped out as volunteers. We look forward to more Butter Braids this spring!
The Great Pumpkin Contest
55 students entered a pumpkin in Washington’s Great Pumpkin contest this year! Congratulations to pumpkin decorating contest winners: Alex Viola, Ella Radojkovic, Julia Manning, Lilyah Berthelot, Ryan Melody, and Joshua Moore.
Thank you to the Pumpkin Contest Committee for another great pumpkin event: Neil Viola, Kathy Radojkovic and Chairperson Wendi Viola.
The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) brought their Disability Awareness program to Washington on October 20th. Through hands-on activities, our Fourth Grade students learned what being disabled might feel like. Students rotated through four stations: physical challenge, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and intellectual delay. We thank Lynn Kadel, PTA President, for coordinating the event.
The program will officially end once all LFE logos have been removed from products.
PTA Events from November
Family Fun Night – Roller Skating On November 10th, Washington families gathered to roller skate the night away at Coachlite Roller Skating Rink. Thanks to the PTA, we were able to have the entire rink dedicated to our school. A wonderful night was had by all with a great turnout of students and their families. Thank you for all who came and for having a Great Washington Family Fun Night! And a big thank you to our Vice President of Community Building, Wendi Viola, for Chairing this Committee.
Dine-Outs Update Dine-Out Chairperson Megan Kriss reports that both October’s and November’s Dine-Outs were quite successful. In October, Manhattan’s restaurant hosted our event, resulting in $391 for the Washington PTA. Burrito Parilla hosted our November event, resulting in $140.50 in proceeds. There will not be a Dine-Out event in December. However, please watch for information to come regarding our January Dine-Out at the Smokehouse in Wheaton. Gyros!!
Staff Appreciation Committee Update The PTA Staff Appreciation Committee is hard at work making life a little sweeter for Washington teachers and staff. Each month, this committee tries to do a little something for Washington employees as a token of appreciation. In late October, mum flowerpots in a harvest décor were raffled off. In November the Committee hosted a staff luncheon, catered by the California Pizza Kitchen, featuring salads and pastas. A very special thank you to Randy and Megan Kriss for their generous donation of the catered food, which was delicious and abundant! Thank you also to Amy Jones, Elizabeth Manning, Nelia Pereira, Stacey Klaus, Megan Chapman and Barb Kading for their contributions. The Committee is seeking help for their December Appreciation event. On Thursday, December 15, they will be offering gift wrapping for the Staff. This is a brand-new activity for this committee and they hope it will be well received! If you enjoy wrapping presents and can spare an hour or two during the hours of 8am and 4:30pm on Dec 15th., please reach out to Co-Chairperson Barb Kading at 630-460-7348 or via e-mail to [email protected].
PTA Events from November
Mileage Club Hibernates for the Season
The Mileage Club season ended on Thursday, November 17, just before Thanksgiving Break. It will resume in the Spring – typically the week after Spring Break (weather permitting.) Thank you to Mary Moore, the Mileage Club Chairperson and all the volunteers who donated their lunch hours to watch our runners and count laps: Barb Kading, Kathy and Dan Radojkovic, Beth Ciabattari, Clariza Varney, Amanda Somers, Nancy Taylor, Urszula Dzieniowska, Viona Kundacina, Lisa Beguhl, and Elizabeth Carter.
Thank You for Supporting Veterans’ Day at Washington The Washington PTA organizes and hosts a welcome reception for all visiting veterans prior to the School’s Veterans’ Day Assembly. Washington families provide food and decorations while volunteers set-up, host, and clean-up. Our heartfelt thanks goes to the Reception Coordinator Judith Zapf, as well as to every volunteers who helped support the event. Thank you!
PTA Events in December
The PTA invites all Washington Families and Staff to the November General Meeting. Childcare is available during the meeting to families who would not otherwise be able to attend. If you have questions, please contact Co-Presidents Lynn Kadel, [email protected] or Shelley Schilling, [email protected]
On Thursday, December 15, the Staff Appreciation Committee will be offering a gift wrapping service for the Staff. If you enjoy wrapping presents and can spare an hour or two during the hours of 8am and 4:30pm on Dec 15th, please reach out to Co-Chairperson Barb Kading at 630-460-7348 or via e-mail to [email protected].
December PTA Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 7-8:30pm
Staff Appreciation Event – Wrapping Gifts Tuesday, December 15
PTA Events Coming in January
Tuesday, January 12, 2017 – PTA General Meeting: Mid-Year Review Washington LLC, 7pm
Join us for a mid-year review of the 2016-17 PTA. Budget update will be presented, as will plans for the remainder of the year.
January ??, 2017 – Spirit Night/Dine Out at Smokehouse
Gyros, burgers, hot dogs…
Monday, January 23, 2017 – Washington Yearbook Sales begin
A flier will come home in your child’s backpack with sales information for buying this year’s yearbook. Please note that Washington School does not sell yearbooks during the school registration process.
Friday, January 29, 2017 – Yearbook Picture Day for Groups
The School Photographer will take photos of the many Washington groups such as: Mileage Club, BASP, Student Council, GEMS, Chorus, etc.
Saturday, January 28, 2017 – PTA Pancake Breakfast, Washington Gym
Join Washington Families, Students and Staff for the PTA’s annual pancake breakfast! This event traditionally serves more than 250 guests, so bring the entire family! Breakfast features cooked-to-order pancakes, grilled sausages, and juice. The cost is: Adults -- $4.00 each; Children -- $3.00 each with a Family Maximum of $20.
Volunteers are needed! Please contact Ann Marie Halter if you are interested in helping out: [email protected]
PTA Fun Fair Coming Soon!!! As the first snow storm hits, stockings are hung by the chimney with care; with hopes that the Washington Fun Fair soon would be there… On March 4th, the Washington PTA will once again bring the community together for a day of food, fun and entertainment. You will not be disappointed as you can expect all your favorites this year so much more! The strolling magician and photo booth were only the beginning, what will be under the big top this year? You will have to wait and see.... If you are interesting in leading a sub-committee please reach out to me before the end of the year at [email protected]
Do you want access to the Washington Directory, but you’re not a PTA member?
It’s not too late!
To pay online, go to the Washington website and click “PTA Registration.”
Contact Us
Lynn Kadel, Co-President [email protected]
Shelley Schilling, Co-President [email protected]
Adrianne Karlovitz, VP-Fundraising [email protected]
Clariza Varney, VP-Enrichment Programs [email protected]
Wendi Viola, VP-Community Building [email protected]
Ann Marie Halter, Treasurer [email protected]
Barb Kading, Secretary [email protected]
PTA Calendar of Events January TBD Dine-Out at Smoke House January 10 PTA General Meeting, 7:00pm January 20 Family Fun Night – tbd January 23 Yearbook Sales begin January 28 Pancake Breakfast 8:30am-10:30am February 21 PTA General Meeting, 7pm February 22 Staff Appreciation Snack Day Feb/Mar TBD Spring Butter Braid Sale March 4 Fun Fair, 11am-2pm March 14 PTA General Meeting, 7pm April 3 Mileage Club re-starts April 11 PTA General Meeting, 7pm April 25-28 Spring Book Fair April 27 Book Fair Family Night 3:30pm-7pm Apr/May TBD School Supply Kit Sales begins May 1-5 National Staff Appreciation Week May 5 Spring Fling dance party, 7pm-9pm May 9 PTA General Meeting, 7pm May 22 Field Day event May 23 Yearbook distribution May 24 Field Day rain date