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OUR MISSION Washington Wildcats belong to a community committed to preparing respectful & curious learners who are motivated to persevere & are ready for the future. WELCOME

New to Washington or just need a refresher? Here are some topics that you may find helpful as you navigate this school year. Morning Routines Transportation Lunch Nurse After School Programming

7:25 - Doors open 7:25 - 8:10 - Breakfast is served 7:50-8:00 - Morning Assembly 8:10 - Tardy bell rings & instruction begins 3:10 - Dismissal* Bell Schedule *Creative Cats dismisses at 4:30, SKC dismisses at 6:00

Bus Riders Buses drop off and pick up on the sidewalk of Highland Ave. All students enter through the gym doors in the morning. Bus W & JJJ Only students that are scheduled to ride on the bus can ride.Bus Compass App If your child signed up to ride the bus, you will receive correspondence from the Transportation Department. If you have not previously signed up your child for transportation, contact your building’s administrative assistant to sign up. It will take up to two weeks from the time you enroll in transportation for you to receive an assignment.

Car Riders Car riders will dismiss through the back of Washington. Traffic will flow from Lafayette to Forest and into the circle lot. Pick up reminders: Pull up to the number Do not exit your vehicle Please pull up past the number and into the parking lot if you need to buckle your child in a car seat Please be patient! It will take time, but we will get moving!

Use front doors after 8:10 am MORNING CAR RIDERS

Walkers Walkers will exit the building at 3:10 through the north doors located on Maple St. Teachers will be located at each crosswalk to cross students. If you choose to have your students walk, please make sure they have a meet up spot in the neighborhood and/or know how to get to your house.

Walkers & Cyclists Maple Street Highland North end Kinder hall

FREE Breakfast for ALL $3.65 Lunch Tray Lunch time: K - 10:45 AM 1st - 11:15 AM 2nd - 12:15 PM 3rd - 11:45 AM 4th - 12:45 PM Apply for meal assistance HERE! Add money to student lunch accounts HERE!

Nellie Ashley Recess MonitorRecess is 40 minutes for each grade: Kindergarten: 11:15 AM - 11:55 AM 1st Grade: 10:35 AM - 11:15 AM 2nd Grade: 12:45 PM - 1:25 PM 3rd Grade: 1:25 PM - 2:05 PM 4th Grade: 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

03 Lice happens. When it does, students with live bugs will need to be checked out and treated. Students with nits only are allowed to stay at school. Nurse Sheila Gorton All medications, including OTC meds, must be checked into the nurse by an adult. Please do not send medicine with your child. 01 02 Students must be fever and/or vomit-free for 24-hours before returning to school. Please bring any medication & immunization exemptions to open house/meet the teacher.

At Washington, we do not distribute birthday invitations, nor do we host birthday parties. We do not allow additional food on your child’s birthday (Cupcakes, Cookies, etc). We do not allow balloons/flowers to be delivered to students on any holiday/birthday. We encourage you to reach out through the grade level GroupMe to invite students to your child’s party. Guidance on Birthday Celebrations

Kindergarten GroupMe 1st Grade GroupMe Join your grade level GroupMe 2nd Grade GroupMe 3rd Grade GroupMe 4th Grade GroupMe GroupMe was introduced to grade levels a couple of years ago. It makes it easy for the home room parent to speak with other parents, plan classroom parties, and overall communication during the year. GroupMe is monitored by a home room parent. It is not a way of communication to the teacher. Scan the QR code with your phone camera to join!

02 04 After School Options Creative Cats Contact: tara.lechtenberger@fayar.net Begins: August 18th Yvonne Richardson Community Center Contact: 479.444.3461 Begins: September 2 (Subject to change)nd 01 03 School Kids Connection Contact: cianta@fayettevillekids.org Begins: August 18th Fayetteville Athletic Club Contact: 479.587.0500 Begins: August 12th

Creative Cats Creative Cats An Afterschool Program for Everyone! 2026/2027 Registration Club Descriptions Our mission is to provide afterschool programming that all children can access. Clubs run from 3:10 to 4:30 Monday- Friday right here at Washington! Use this link to register your child for Creative Cats. Club fees keep our program running and allow scholarships for all children interested in Creative Cats. Use this link for club descriptions. Finding a club that fits your child’s interest is the most important part of a successful club experience. Our instructors provide fun and engaging programming.

Avoid digging through the Lost & Found! Write your child’s name on the tag so we can return them.

Bell to Bell No Cell (Act 122) Restrict the possession of personal electronic devices during the school day Prohibit the use of personal electronic devices during the school day Exceptions in 504/IEPs/IHPs for medical need Case-by-case for special events such as pep rallies Can use technology as an instructional tool, but it must be district issued FPS Policy 5.30 Cell Phone Policy Exceptions If the law is not enforced, the District will receive a Standards citation

STUDENT SCREEN TIME Guidelines 1 30 MINUTES OR LESS PER DAY 2 45 MINUTES OR LESS PER DAY K-4 9-12 NO LIMITATIONS Screentime is based on course needs, assignments, and instructional activities. K 30 MINUTES OR LESS PER DAY 3 4 45 MINUTES OR LESS PER DAY 60 MINUTES OR LESS PER DAY 90 MINUTES OR LESS 180 MINUTES 5-6 7-8 OR LESS PER DAY JR. HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL

More information will come home in Wildcat Folders the second week of school! Click HERE for an overview

Parent Information Handbook Fayetteville Public Schools

THANK YOU! WILDCATS,