Washington Street School Students Welcome Pen Pals from Schwarting Elementary School

Mrs. Connors' class learned how to write a friendly letter by writing to "Pen-pals" from the Schwarting Elementary School in the Plainedge School District. Sending their letters was easy because Dr.Butera and his son David acted as their personal mail carriers since David is in first grade at Schwarting Elementary School. His teacher Mrs. Connolly, and Mrs. Connors are very proud of their students' writing ability and hope the students continue their pen-pal friendships. We hope you enjoy the video of their "Pen-Pal Picnic". Meeting their new friends was great!!

WSS Celebrates Disability Awareness Day

On Monday, May 11th, Washington Street School continued its support of the Camp Anchor program by educating students about Autism. Grade level presentations for students in grades 3-6 were conducted by Dr. Stephanie Baglici. The presentations, included a spotlight of 25 famous individuals who have overcome various disabilities, a reading of the award winning story about a child with Autism, My Best Friend Will , a Question and Answer PowerPoint presentation, as well as an inspirational video voted by ESPN as the most inspirational sports story of the year.

Children in grades K-2 were read the award winning book, Looking After Louis, and made puzzle ribbons which will adorn the school.

On May 12th all students will receive WSS "It's Cool to Care" T-shirts, with a puzzle ribbon on the front, in honor of our commitment to Camp Anchor as well as all students with disabilities. Students will also be encouraged to wear these shirts to the Fun Run on June 6th, as well as a soon to be announced special event.

Special thanks to SEPTA and the WSS PTA for purchasing these shirts for our students and for their support of this most worthwhile initiative. Thank you also to Dr. Baglici and Mr. Tomack who helped put together this wonderful presentation.

Mrs. Miles' Kindergarten Students Wish Every WSS Mom a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY