August 17, 2023

Dear Families,

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!  I hope you have had a wonderful summer and that you are ready for an engaging and educational year ahead.

As we begin the year, please remember that this is your school, we value our Washington families, and we welcome your involvement.  Family involvement shows children that school is important and that you are committed to their success.  We encourage open communication between home and school; feel free to contact your child’s teacher at any time with questions or concerns. All teachers at Washington have a mode of communication that they will give to you. We will also use School Messenger (an automated telephone message service for upcoming school events or schedule changes), notifications will be posted on our school web page, https://wes.pendleton.k12.or.us, and we also have a school Facebook page, Washington Elementary.  If you are interested in volunteering, volunteer screening paperwork must be completed every other school year and is available in our office.

Washington is very thankful for our supportive Parents’ Club.  We understand that everyone has a full and busy schedule, but we would love to have your ideas and participation in making Washington its best!

The staff of Washington have put in a lot of time and energy into getting ready for the school year. We look forward to working with you this year.

If you have any questions, concerns or ideas that you would like me to know, please call, email, or complete the information on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemTWgr4LTDO45m2TZcWTRs1Rp10RpnODpv4pJXMt6xm-M44A/viewform

Sincerely,

Kevin Dinning
kdinning@pendletonsd.org
Principal, Washington Elementary