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pajama friday

Washington Elementary Last Fridays Events

February 24, 2023/in District Site News, Washington School News /by rthornburg

Pajama Friday at Washington Elementary

Who doesn’t love Friday? Well, at Washington Elementary School, staff and students are taking Friday fun to a whole new level.

On the last Friday of each month, everyone is allowed to wear their pajamas to school. That day there is also a monthly Snack Sale organized by the school’s Parent Club. Snacks are donated each month by parent volunteers from a designated grade level. Students are allowed to purchase reasonably priced snacks, and proceeds go to the Parent Club.

“This is a fun, easy way to have a little celebration in our building once a month,” said Principal Coree Terjeson.

And what’s better than eating M&M’s in your pajamas?

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Washington Elementary Kids Heart Challenge

February 22, 2023/in District Site News, Washington School News /by rthornburg

Washington Elementary kicked off its annual Kids Heart Challenge on Friday, February 17, 2023. This program focuses on whole-body wellness, helping students improve their own health and better their character while raising life-saving donations for the American Heart Association to help kids facing heart-health issues.

The Kids Heart Challenge is held at schools across the country.

Washington Wildcats will learn how to keep their hearts and brains healthy, get moving with fun activities and meet kids with special hearts.

At a special assembly on Friday, students learned about choosing a heart-healthy challenge to Move More or Be Kind. In the next few weeks, students will ask family members and friends to donate to the Kids Heart Challenge. Prizes for fundraising will be awarded, including:

  • Top student in grades 1-2 and 3-5 will get to be the P.E. teacher for their class
  • Top participating class in grades 1-2 and 3-5 get FREE choice P.E.
  • Second top fundraising students in grades 1-2 and 3-5 will get a special lunch with the Principal
  • When a student raises $50, you will instantly earn a Be The Torch wristband, 4 Heart Heroes, and a Mystery Gift

Families are encouraged to register online at: http://www2.heart.org/goto/WashingtonElementaryOR

According to Erin Donnelly, P.E. Teacher at Washington Elementary, the students are always excited to kick off this program in February. “Kids Heart Challenge is a great way to teach kids how to embrace a heart-healthy, active lifestyle while raising money for a good cause with some fun competition.”

The challenge runs through March 13, 2023. The school’s fundraising goal is $3,000.

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Washington Staff

Washington Elementary Staff Connection

February 17, 2023/in District Site News, Washington School News /by rthornburg

Coree Terjeson, Principal at Washington Elementary School, understands how hard it is some days to be an elementary school teacher or educational assistant, and that was before the global pandemic. Supporting teachers and staff in her school building is something Terjeson takes seriously. Well, not too seriously, because building relationships and connecting with one another is what it’s all about….and occasionally, adding a little fun.

Starting in August, Terjeson and Assistant Principal Heidi Paullus organized a retreat at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, funded by the OEA Choice Trust to welcome all Washington employees to the school year. Since then, they have had several other fun events to connect with each other, create a positive staff culture, and support one another. They have been celebrating the Washington staff since the beginning of the school year by planning staff events and treats. “It always makes for a fun time when staff gets together to relax and enjoy each other’s company,” said Terjeson.

“No matter what we do each month during these activities, our goal is the same – to help the
60+ employees at our school feel safe and welcome, and to create a positive workplace climate
so they want to continue to be part of our Wildcat family,” Terjeson said.

Most recently, on a Monday in-service in January, Terjeson and Paullus planned a fun icebreaker that brought many laughs and smiles of appreciation. Each teacher was given a balloon and a permanent marker to write their name.  While the music was played, the teachers tossed their balloons in the air and tried to keep them off the ground.  When the music stopped, they grabbed the nearest balloon and wrote positive qualities about their coworkers or words of encouragement. “Even though this activity was first thing in the morning, everyone seemed to enjoy their balloons,” said Terjeson.

The activities are funded at all Pendleton School District buildings by a grant to help support the retention of staff.

Washington Staff

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National School Counseling Week – February 6-10, 2023

February 6, 2023/in District Site News, News - District & All Schools /by rthornburg

National School Counseling Week 2023 (Feb. 6-10), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Every student deserves a school counselor to help with academic achievement strategies, managing emotions and applying interpersonal skills, and planning for postsecondary options. School counselors are #HelpingStudentsDreamBig. Take a moment to thank your local school counselor(s).

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2023-09-04

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Held in the District Office Boardroom. 8:00-9:00 am

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Open House – PELC

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September 7 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Late Start

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Late Start

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September 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Board Meeting

Held in the District Office Boardroom. 6:00-7:00 pm

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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September 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Open House – SMS

Sunridge Middle School is hosting an Open House from 5:00 – 7:00

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Open House – SMS

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