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Important Calendar Dates
Friday, September 1
Double D’s Community Night
Monday, September 4
Labor Day—No School
Thursday, September 7
6th Grade Ice Cream Social—6 pm
Tuesday, September 12
4th Grade Ice Cream Social—6 pm
Thursday, September 14
5th Grade Ice Cream Social—6 pm
Friday, September 15
Early Dismissal—11:15 am
Tuesday, September 19
PTA Meeting in Learning Center—6pm
Thursday, September 27
LaGondola Community Night
Washington Intermediate’s 2017-18 Parent Handbook is now on-line! The handbook can be viewed at our school website: http://pekin.schoolwires.net/
www.pekin.net September 2017
Pekin Publ ic School Dis tr ic t 108
Washington Newsletter Learn Strong, Live Strong!
Reporting Student Absences When reporting student absences to the office, please call
477-4721 press 1 at the prompt and leave the following information
on our answering machine:
1. Student's name
2. Student's teacher
3. Reason for absence
4. Name of person calling
Please remember it is necessary to call the school in case of
an absence.
The school must have a telephone call each day your child is
absent.
We NEED to know your child is safe and with his or her par-
ents. We also NEED to account for each child's absence.
Please send a written note with your child when he / she re-
turns from being absent from school.
Please remember that students should not be dropped off at school until 7:40 am for breakfast and 8:00 am for all other stu-dents. Please help us keep our students safe by adhering to these times. Thanks!
Washington Mission Statement Washington Intermediate School, a visionary
partnership of students, staff, and community,
will focus resources to create a nurturing
environment empowering all individuals to
develop their fullest potential and become
productive, responsible, life-long learners.
PEKIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 108
WASHINGTON INTERMEDIATE 501 Washington Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
Marc Fogal, Principal Telephone: (309) 477-4721 Jason Fowler, Assistant Principal Fax: (309) 477-4729
Dear Washington Intermediate Students and Families:
It was great seeing so many of our students and their families during our Meet the Teacher Open House. I hope that each of
you had an enjoyable summer and had some time for fun, exploration and relaxation. I am looking forward to another great
school year. I want to welcome back our returning students and extend a warm welcome to all of our new students and their
families. Your children will be welcomed each morning by nearly 50 outstanding staff members. I am very proud to work
with each of them and invite you to get to know them throughout the school year.
A new school year is always an exciting time for all. It presents opportunities for various beginnings – new classes, new
faces, new expectations, a busier schedule, and more choices; all while learning new and exciting things.
Our goal is to challenge your child academically, grow them socially and emotionally, and guide them toward independent
thinking and problem solving. Students will be encouraged to display good character and to make positive choices that will
result in successful outcomes. We are looking forward to a great school year filled with enriching activities and learning
experiences that will help your child display “Warrior R.E.S.P.E.C.T.!”
Parents, please take time to:
• Visit our school webpage at http://www.pekin.net/Domain/14. There you will find our parent handbook, calendar
of events, monthly newsletters, pictures, and other important information;
• Talk with your child about their school day. Ask them specific questions about their time at school. For example,
“What was the most interesting thing you did in math class today?” or “Tell me about the book you are currently
reading;”
• Review your child’s grades on SkyWard. This portal will give you relevant information regarding your child’s per-
formance on their homework, a test or quiz as well as their attendance. Your interest and concern in their school
progress will motivate them to do their best;
• Maintain contact with your child’s teachers and staff members to establish a successful home/school connection.
Finally, I want to remind our students that you do not have to follow the crowd – one person can make a difference. Always
do the right thing… even when you think nobody is watching! Parents, please help us by reinforcing school expectations at
home. With your help, Washington Intermediate School will continue to be a school community in which every person feels
respected, valued, and is encouraged and challenged to achieve at the highest levels.
I look forward to working with you and your child throughout the school year to provide a productive and safe learning en-
vironment that supports student success. Once again, welcome to Washington Intermediate School. Go Warriors!!!
Respectfully,
Marc Fogal, Principal
Music Class and Choir at WIS!
You might wonder what your child will be learning in music class this year. All learning in the music
room is active, following the model of Orff-Schulwerk process. The various means of learning include:
improvising (making music “on the spot” creatively), singing, playing instruments, listening to/analyzing
music, dancing/movement and composition in order to gain new concepts and skills and learn about cul-
ture and history in our world. In other words, students will make music first, and learning will stem from
their experiences.
Choir for 5th and 6th grade will begin during the second week of September after school, from
2:45-3:30. Notes have already been handed out and should have already been returned with the t-shirt/
bus/supply money and 2 forms. If, by chance, you have not seen this choir information and your child is
interested, please contact me! At this point, it isn’t too late!
*Tuesday, September 5- Sixth Grade Choir begins
*Thursday, September 7- Fifth Grade Choir begins
4th grade parents- The spring Music Showcase Concert will be in April. Once I get to know the
students better, I will divide them into their concert performing groups. We have 8 sections of 4th grade
this year, which means that concerts will need to be held on 2 separate evenings. One group will perform
on April 23 and the other group will perform the following evening on April 24. Both performances will
begin at 6 PM. Be on the lookout in the upcoming newsletter for your child’s performance date.
Feel free to email me: [email protected] or call the school directly. 477-4700 Ext.
2113
I am looking forward to a great year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cavallini
Vocal/General Music Education
Pekin Strings
4th grade sign up is happening now! Don't forget to register your student by 9/6. Parent meeting will be held at Washington 9/7 at 6PM. Go to the 4th Grade Strings page under the Parent
tab on the district website for more info. Come hear the Pekin Strings students play at the Marigold Festi-val! We will be on the stage by the Lagoon Saturday from 1:15-2:30.
Band News
Fifth grade beginning band students have the exciting opportunity to join band this year. Interested band parents should come to the parent night at Wilson Intermediate cafeteria on Wednesday, September 13th. At this time, a music store will be present to talk to parents about renting instruments. For further questions, Mr. Sheldon and Miss Hendrick may be reached at [email protected] or [email protected] or 477-4775. Beginning band students may choose to play the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, alto saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Percus-sion students are selected by audition only.
(SO) Denotes school owned instruments that a student may rent from the school. Those interested in bassoon and oboe should contact Mr. Sheldon.
Woodwind Options
Flute Clarinet Oboe (S0) Bassoon (S0) Alto Saxophone
*One oboe per grade
*One bassoon per grade
Brass Options
Horn (SO) Trumpet Trombone Baritone (SO) Tuba (SO)
(Like a tuba but smaller)
Dear Parents/Guardians, To encourage our students to read and learn about different types of books, the Wash-
ington School Learning Center has a Genre Study. Genres are a collection or group of books with similar themes.
On the BACK of this sheet are the descriptions of the sixteen different types of genres that will be introduced. Each child participating in this reading adventure will be given a Genre Folder that will remain in the teachers’ genre boxes. The folder will have spaces for each book read.
Your student’s goal: Read nine (9) different genres and complete Teacher’s Choice ( a
passing AR-quiz, Book Review, Book Talk, Book Project, One Pagers) so they can at-tend the Genre Celebration!
How your student participates: 1. They choose one the 16 genres to read. 2. They complete one-pagers and selected activity (Varies by classroom). 3. They get the Student Genre Form signed by their teacher. 4. Students will bring the form to the Learning Center when they come to Book
Checkout. 5. They will give their form to the Learning Center Staff to get credit for completing a
genre.
***Important to Remember: They must complete 9 different genres by May 1, 2018. If they complete 3 genres by November 10, 2017 = a bookmark! If they complete 3 more genres by March 2, 2018 = a pencil! If they complete the last 3 genres by May 1, 2018 = a certificate! To be eligible for these items they have to be completed by the dates listed
above. At the end of the year, we have a Celebration for all students who have read NINE of the
genre categories AND finished the teacher’s choice. There will also be monthly draw-ings for prizes. We’re looking forward to talking with your student about the Genre Study!
Washington Intermediate School
September 1, 2017-May 1, 2018
Learning Center Genre
SCIENCE FICTION Stories written with future ideas such as space travel, aliens, and new technology. A problem is usually solved using science.
HISTORICAL FICTION Stories which take place in a particular time period in the past. Often the events are real, but the characters are not.
FANTASY—Fiction or Non Fiction Stories that contain make-believe elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking ani-mals, magical powers, etc.
POETRY—Call #811-811.5 Poetry usually touches your feelings. It may or may not be written with rhymes.
AWARD WINNER—Fiction or Non Fic-tion Books that have received special recognition, such as the Newbery Award, Rebecca Caudill Award, or Caldecott Award.
MYSTERY—Fiction or Non Fiction Stories about a mysterious event or a prob-lem that needs to be solved. Clues are used by the characters to find a solution.
SPORTS—Fiction or Non Fiction A Fiction book with a sports theme or a Non Fiction book (Call #793-799.9) relat-ed to any sport.
NON FICTION—Call #001.1-999.9 Informational books that provide facts about the world.
REALISTIC FICTION Fictional stories that could happen in real life. The characters are involved in events that could take place right now.
NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE Newspapers and magazines containing articles relating to current events, new discoveries, important people, and more.
ANIMALS—Fiction or Non Fiction A Fiction book with an animal theme, or a Non Fiction book (Call #590-599.9) about any animal.
FABLES/FOLKLORE—Call #398.2 Traditional stories, myths, legends, nurse-ry rhymes, and songs from the past.
BIOGRAPHY—Call #921 A biography is the true story of a real per-son’s life, written or told by another person.
NON FICTION SCIENCE—Call #500-589.9 Earth’s animals, oceans, and sky; our planet & the universe.
GRAPHIC NOVELS—Call #741.5 A story that is presented in comic strip for-mat and presented as a book.
ACTION/ADVENTURE FICTION A Fiction book about an exciting adventure that involves a central theme of risks and physical perils.
REALISTIC FICTION Fictional stories that could happen in real life. The characters are involved in events that could take place right now.
Time: 6:00 –7:00 pm Where: Warrior Café
(Enter Through Cafete-
______ Sorry, we are unable to attend.
Student Name: Grade Level:
___________Yes! We can make it!
___________Number of family members attending
Washington PTA Welcomes You
Join the PTA, attend the meetings and support your child’s education!
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Join us at our first meeting:
Tuesday, September 19 @ 6:00 in the Learning Center
Support PTA @ Popcorn/Pencil Day:
Wednesday, September 20
Support WIS at community nights
Eat at Double D’s: Friday, September 1 Eat at LaGondola: Thursday, September 27
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Questions or need additional information?
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Pres: Jenni Schulze, Treasurer: Haley Woods, Secretary: Kim Torvea