Washington Street School Wishes You a Joyous Holiday Season

Please enjoy this musical tribute to Mr. Tuthill, Mr. Baker, and the many students who made the recent Winter Concert so special. Thank you also to all the staff members and parents who volunteered their time. Your help, as always, is invaluable and so greatly appreciated.

6th Grade Students Help Bring Joy to Children in Local Hospitals

Through their efforts, the 6th grade students have and will continue to raise money to support the Starlight Foundation, which helps provide programs that educate, entertain, and inspire children battling serious illnesses. At the WSS Winter Concert on Monday, December 21st, students presented Lauren Beringer from the Starlight Foundation and Nicole Rossol from North Shore Hospital a check for $1000.00, as well as a DS Entertainment system. The DS was requested and will used by children during their hospital stay. The money will be used to bring entertainment programs to the children at the hospital.

A special thank you to all our students who have given their time to help others and to Mrs. Teresa Weegar, who has been the inspiration behind this wonderful effort for which we are all so proud.

Grade 1 students help local family

The first grade students at Washington Street School were asked to do small chores at home to help raise money for the Newsday Charities Help-A-Family Fund for this holiday season. Through their hard work and combined efforts, they were able to raise $247.00. This amount will be matched 50 cents per dollar by the McCormick Foundation. The first grade teachers would like to thank all the children for working together to help a needy family at this time of year. We are proud of you all!

A Spotlight on Students Caught Caring

Please enjoy this muscial tribute to 26 special students whose various acts of kindness have earned them a spotlight on the bulletin board in our main lobby. This musical celebration will be modified and additional students added as we continue to prove true the adage that "kindness breeds kindness".

6th Grade Students Perform Holiday Music for Seniors at Orzac Center

On December 5th, students from Mrs. Drosman's class returned to the Orzac Senior Citizen Center to play games and make crafts with many of the residents. As an added treat, several students from Mr. Tuthill's band performed a number of festive musical pieces for the residents of the Orzac Center.

Sixth Grade Students Buddy Up with First Grade Students

Did you ever have a sixth grade buddy when you were little? Mrs. Hayden's class has begun to help Mrs. Rudolph's younger class with different projects. Our first project was to make a turkey for Thanksgiving. They colored the feathers in and we, their older buddies, had to sew them onto the turkey's body.  Then, the little kids glued poems onto the center of their turkey project.  My group was finished first so we read to our little buddy while the other kids finished working on their turkeys.  We all had a great time. Our class is looking forward to doing more projects with this class and spending time with our little buddies!   - Alexandra Dos Santos

WSS students Sponsor a Family for Thanksgiving

Grade 4 students at Washington Street School, along with students from Mrs. Wagner's 5th grade class focused on the virtue of kindness by Sponsoring a Family for Thanksgiving. In the spirit of giving, each class provided a turkey and all the trimmings for some less fortunate families. The students felt great pride in giving to others, as well as a sense of gratitude and awareness for that which they are thankful.

Washington Street School Partners Up with Carey H.S. to introduce Peer Mediation Program

On Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th, Washington Street School welcomed Mr. Keith Lynch and Ms. Michelle Spaterella, as well as 10 juniors and seniors from Carey High School's Peer Mediation program. The 4 hour training session involving 24 5th and 6th grade students, incorporated discussion and role-playing and is designed to empower students with the skills to help resolve conflicts peacefully. The program will operate under the supervision of WSS school psychologists, Mr. Jason Tomack and Dr. Stephanie Baglici.

A special thank you to Mr. Lynch, Ms. Spatarella, and Carey students: Kerry Gilroy, Richardson Cadet, Michelle Hegarty, Amanda Hegler, Sal Manzo, Kristen Meaney, Vincent DiCairano, Gina DeGregorio, Sarah Kirell, and Justin Porto for giving their time and sharing their knowledge for this most worthwhile endeavor.

Washington Street School Collects Toys for Children in Need

Thank you to the entire Washington Street School family for helping to make the most recent toy drive so successful. Our efforts helped collect over 200 toys, which will be donated to the Footsteps Learning Center in Brooklyn, as well as a local Toys for Tots organization. Both programs provide toys to underprivileged children and our efforts will no doubt put smiles on the faces of so many children. A special thank you to Mrs. Gioia, Mrs. Sabatino, and our wonderful P.T.A. for helping to make this effort so successful.

WASHINGTON STREET SCHOOL STUDENTS HONORED FOR CARING

Please enjoy this muscial tribute to 17 special students whose various acts of kindness have earned them a spotlight on the bulletin board in our main lobby. This musical celebration will be modified and additional students added as we continue to prove true the adage that "kindness breeds kindness".

Annual PTA/STAFF Volleyball Game Helps Kick Off Toy Drive

As you may know, the Staff vs. PTA volleyball game was the kick-off for our school’s toy drive. There was a great turnout. All those in attendance were treated to an intense and entertaining game. While the staff prevailed 3 games to 2, the true winners were all the kids who will receive the toys collected during this toy drive.

Don’t worry if you didn’t get the chance to donate, you can still bring in new unwrapped toys. The toy drive ends December 12th, which is our annual Holiday Brunch. Boxes will be in the main lobby of Washington Street School.

Once again WSS shares their kindness and caring with those less fortunate. Thank you to all!

- Samantha Raggio