Good evening, Washington families,

This is principal Paul Travers with your weekly message.

Parents, come join us this week for our Back-to-School Mornings. This will be an opportunity for parents to come into the building at 7:45 for an introduction then head to classrooms at 8:00 to participate in Morning Movement with your Washingtonian.

On Tuesday, 1st grade, and kindergarten parents are invited to join us.

On Thursday, 2^nd and 3^rd grade parents are invited to join us

And on, Friday, 4th and 5th grades parents are invited to join us

• On Monday and Tuesday of this week, our golf pathway will head to Gillespie Park golf course after school to participate in the First Tee program.
• On Saturday of this week the AKA’s from NCA&T will be hosting a Saturday School event for invited students.

 Mark your Calendar for our first ever Sneaker Ball on Saturday, October 12^th, from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm at Washington.

A sneaker ball is a formal event with a twist: Students are encouraged to pair their finest attire with their favorite sneakers. It's a fun and casual way to dress up while still expressing your personal style. Tickets are $5 in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. The last day to purchase tickets will be this Friday.

 Your Weekly Health & Wellness tip for this week is: Write thank-you notes to express gratitude: Teach children the importance of acknowledging acts of kindness. This makes the gesture more personal and meaningful.

  Looking ahead, our Leadership Team will meet on October 9^th and our 3^rd graders will be taking a field trip to the Greensboro Science Center on October 11^th.

 At Washington, we Honor Community, Show Excellence, Think Critically, and Thrive Through Movement.