welcome future washington parents!

Welcome Future Washington Parents!

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What classes will your child have?

Language Arts 1 Language Arts 2 Lunch

Math Science Social Studies

SLC & Intervention PE & Health Exploratory/Band

Exploratory Classes

Art Band Music World of Work

Industrial, Technology, and Life Skills

Elementary to Middle School Transition

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Hallway Locker Organization

PE Locker Dressing Out

Lunch Choices/Cafeteria No Recess

Passing Periods 3 Minutes

Late Start Monday

Late Start and 9th Period

Bell Schedule – Tuesday through Friday 8:00-8:20 – Bus or

Parent Drop Off 8:38 – Bell Rings, Stop

at Locker 8:45 – 1st Period Begins 3:38 – School Day Ends

Bell Schedule – Late Start Monday 9:00-9:20 – Bus or

Parent Drop Off 9:28 – Bell Rings,

Stop at Locker 9:35 – 1st Period

Begins 3:38 – School Day

Ends

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6th Grade Activities

IMSA Fusion Art Club Drama Student Council Dances Friday Night Frolics Early Morning Choir General Jog

Athletics

Athletics Athletic Director – Mr. Danzinger 6th Grade Sports

Cross Country Co-Ed Soccer Volleyball (girls) Basketball (girls and boys) Wrestling Co-Ed Track

Sports Registration is now On-Line Athletic Website

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After School Expectations Wear your ID to all events! No use of cell phones or electronic devices

is permitted at after school events. You may not leave the building and return

for an event. Cheer for the Generals!

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Summer Sports Camps

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The following camps are available to sixth graders during the months of June for $30 each (includes a t-shirt!) Week of June 2 – June 5

Cheerleading/Poms Co-ed Soccer Football

Week of June 15 – June 19 Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball

Registration is currently open online

Student Services

Student Services Dean –

Cathy Wilken Assistant Principal –

Melissa Frankel Social Worker –

Diane Brasfield Psychologist

Student Services is an area of the building designed to help students cope with emotional, social, academic, and behavioral issues.

Washington Middle School

I.D. Cards and Tardies• ID’s must be visible, worn on a lanyard, and

around students’ necks at all times.• Student ID’s contain account information for

lunch and snack bar.• New ID’s and lanyards can be purchased for

$5 in the LMC• Temporary ID’s are issued 3 times before a

consequence is assigned.• Temporary ID’s and Tardies are recorded and

documented using PLASCO Trac.

Attendance

Attendance At School Functions: • To be eligible to participate in after-school

functions, students must be in attendance at school prior to the function.

• Students who are suspended from school, assigned to the In School Detention or serving an office detention are not eligible to attend or participate in after-school activities on that day.

Daily Attendance: • If a student will be absent, a parent or

guardian must call to report the absence.

Safety and CRISIS

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ID is required to check into the building Drills that are practiced at Washington

Middle School Fire Lockdown Tornado Earthquake Bus Evacuation and Bus Dismissal Rooms

Evacuation Site – St. Paul’s Church

Washington PBIS

Our Multi-Tiered System of Supports aids students in

becoming…

Responsible, Respectful, and Ready!

Students that display these characteristics are recognized with General Bucks.

General Bucks may be used for a weekly raffle or the weekly General Store.

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ExpectationsCafeteria/Classrooms/

Hallways

Ready• Do what is required to be successful!

• Arrive on time with materials

Respectful• Use appropriate language

• Speak quietly

• Respect space in hallway

Responsible• Complete all homework, come to school

on time, wear an ID, follow directions and

rules.

• Be Proud to be a Washington student!

The Three R’s of PBIS

Quarterly Celebrations

Academics High and Regular honor roll High and Regular effort honor roll Celebrations

Games, Electronics, Activities and more

PBIS School-wide Incentives Assemblies

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PBIS Parent Participation

Parent representation is needed for monthly meetings and celebrations.

Monthly PBIS meetings are held before school and include all interested staff and a parent representative

Please contact our dean, Cathy Wilken, if you are interested in participating.

630-301-5482

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Washington PTA

The purpose of the WMS PTA is to support, promote, provide, and enhance the educational experience of the students of Washington Middle School in the home, school, and community.

Board Composition Four executive positions plus several other positions make

up our Washington Middle School PTA Board The principal, Dr. Burton, also sits on the Board

Meetings: Held every other month, with the exception of the

beginning of year (August, September, November, January, March, May)

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2015-2016 Important Dates

Date Times

Schedule Pick-up Days –August 3rd , 4th, 5th

9:00-2:00

Fall Sports Registration – August 10th 4:00-6:00

6th Grade Preview Night – Monday, August 17th

2:00-4:00

Parents/students will be given locker info, schedules and supply lists

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Have you registered?

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Online registration is now open!

If you have not yet registered your child for the 2015-2016 school year, please contact

Mrs. Miller in the front office at 630-301-5017 for assistance

Contact Information

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Principal – Brett Burton (630)301-5477, bburton@sd129.org

Assistant Principal – David Rohlman (630)301-5478, drohlman@sd129.org

Assistant Principal – Melissa Frankel (630)301-5481, mfrankel@sd129.org

Dean – Cathy Wilken (630)301-5482, cwilken@sd129.org

Athletic Director – Colin Danzinger (630)301-5492, cdanzinger@sd129.org