WGS PTO is having a McDonald's Teacher night October 17th from 5:00-8:00 at the north McDonald's. Please come out and support your PTO.
Mr. Befort
October is national bullying awareness and prevention month. In order to spread kindness, knowledge, prevention, and fun, Washington Grade School will be celebrating Unity Week October 16-October 20th. With dress-up days and activities to create a culture of kindness and unity amongst our students.
Monday 10/16: PJ Day (comfy and kind)
Tuesday 10/17: Bright Colors/Tie Dye (make the world a brighter place)
Wednesday 10/18: Orange (unity day)
Thursday 10/19: Hat Day (hats off to kindness)
Friday 10/20: Sports attire (be a team player and unite against bullying)
Open the link for WGS weekly announcements. https://5il.co/266fm
Mr. Befort
EHS Booster Club is hosting a BBQ for homecoming tonight starting at 5pm.
Note: The location has been moved due to the weather. The BBQ will be held in the gym at the football field. Please use the south entrance to the building.
We still can't believe how successful this raffle was for our Playground Project. We are so grateful for all who participated. We are really looking forward to celebrating the raffle success with our WGS students soon! THANK YOU!
The Play and Learn Committee
The PTO and WGS students did an AMAZING job raising money to go to a new playground. Thanks to them and ALL of you for your support.
The fourth grade students did an AMAZING job of representing our school yesterday at Ag Day in Hays. They were attentive and respectful all day. Because they were such rockstars, Mrs. Kauten rewarded them with donuts this morning.
Ellis Public Library Rocket Launch Information
Today, the fourth graders traveled to Hays to learn all about our local agriculture.
WGS looked like a game of where's Waldo the last 2 days as we had a bunch of Steve and Monty look-a-likes walking around the building, many more than are pictured here. We are grateful for our wonderful custodians today and every day!
Happy National Custodians' Day!
The kids (and Mr. Befort) are loving our new gaga ball pit on the playground!
It's that time!! Sign up for the Pee Wee Cheer Camp!! If you have any questions, contact the Cheer coach! (information on the form)
Open this link for next weeks announcements. https://5il.co/26202
School will be dismissed at 2:00 on Friday for the Homecoming Parade, please let your teachers know if your child will attend WASP or ride the bus home.
Mr. Befort
FCCLA Fundraiser
FCCLA is selling Willy Great popcorn, gummy bears, peanut brittle, brownie mix, funnel cake mix, and a lot of other delicious items from now until October 17. Contact an FCCLA member to place your order.
Jay & Leslie visited the grade school this morning to teach the kids a little about multiplication. Lots of laughs were had by all!
The Playground Raffle is quickly coming to an end! A few reminders:
• Top-selling students win a cash prize
• The "Live" drawing for winners is Wednesday, October 4th, at 7pm through the WGS PTO Facebook page
• ALL tickets and money raised are due no later than October 2nd. Whether students were able to sell two tickets or twenty tickets, packets (including all unsold tickets) MUST be returned.
The Play and Learn Committee wants to thank all WGS students for their efforts in raising funds for new playground equipment. You're making a positive impact for our school and community!
Thank you!!
Kayla
The Kansas Education Enrichment Program(KEEP) provides qualifying parents and guardians with a $1000 award per eligible student to spend on approved educational good and services. Visit https://www.keep.ks.gov for more information or to apply.
Upcoming events at the Ellis Public Library:
Fourth grade has been learning about light and sound. They visited different stations that included using cup phones, learning vocabulary, a compare and contrast activity, and reading an article. 🔊💡 I think the cup phone station was a favorite!
