A little magic was all that was needed to give Washington second graders an opportunity to attend a performance of “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System” at the Marriott-Lincolnshire.
The magic came in the form of a $500 donation from the Alpha Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) Illinois. The organization’s donation, along with PTO funds and Washington building funds, will allow for a field trip that might otherwise have not been possible.
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With the use of playing cards and dice, Washington students are having fun playing numbers games at school. It’s clear from the smiles on their faces that they’re having fun. What they may not realize is that by playing games, they are becoming more proficient at foundational math skills.
“It just comes from repetitive practice,” said Washington Math Interventionist Jeanette Bucks. “They don’t realize they’re learning. They just want to win.”
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Recess at Washington School just became a little more fun.
With no classes scheduled on Oct. 25, the staff scheduled a Community Action Day and achieved a project that was long overdue. Teachers and parents added a splash of color to the school playground.
They painted the blacktop with fun and engaging activities such as four-square, bean bag toss, sensory paths, and a track for bicycle riding.
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Washington students voted with their teeth when it came time to choose their favorite tasting apples. The choices were simple: green or red.
The tasting was part of the Illinois Great Apple Crunch, an initiative of the Illinois Farm to School Network, brought to District 75 schools in October by the D75 Wellness Committee with support from the D75 PTO. The D75 Wellness Committee purchased local apples for the event from Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center.
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A familiar face will step in as interim principal at Washington School during the 2024-25 school year.
As out-going Principal Stephanie Drake transitions to an administrative role in District 75, Dr. Gabrielle Devlin, will step away from her position as Teaching and Learning Director to lead Washington School.
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In a special visit to District 75, Children’s author Trudy Ludwig used her book, “The Invisible Boy,” to inspire elementary students to be kind, inclusive and accepting. Then she invited middle school students to continue spreading her message by creating their own picture books.
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