WUSD e-News, January 31, 2017

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Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration Opens in February

The Washington Unified School District (WUSD) 2017-18 Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten registration packets will be available for pick up starting January 30th at your local school. Get a head start on the process today by gathering the required information and remember to turn in your packet to your school's main office on opening day of registration:

Saturday, February 25, 2017 Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

A child is eligible for Kindergarten if his/her 5th birthday falls on or before September 1, 2017.
A child is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten if his/her 5th birthday falls on or between September 2, 2017 and December 2, 2017.

We encourage you to visit your school office to pick up a packet and ask questions first-hand. You can also contact the WUSD Student and Family Support Services Office at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1370 with additional questions regarding the registration process.

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District Spothlights...

Join us in giving a very special shout out to all our Washington Unified School District administrative professionals for doing their part and leading from their WHY, participating in the January professional development session. These tireless individuals are the cornerstone of #WUSDK12 making sure our schools and departments are on the right track every day. Thank you for all that you do! #Great2bWUSD

Be a part of change in #WUSDK12! Our district is currently taking requests for those interested in participating in one of two committees charged with reviewing current board policies, administrative regulations, and practices around homework and our Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program.

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On January 5th we had the pleasure of attending the Project Lead the Way Engineering Design and Development Project Showcase at River City High School. It was amazing to see the students taking pride in showcasing their innovative projects designed to address a variety of subjects from custom smartphone cases that keep earbuds tangle-free to a mobile app providing homeless teens with access to the necessary resources they needs to survive. It was great seeing the students apply the principles of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) while having fun. Great job Raiders! Click here to view photos from the showcase.

Congratulations to Ms. Gregory's Bridgeway Island Elementary students, William Albrecht, Naveen Bonoen, and Evelyn Cortez, whose artwork will be featured in the Sacramento River Cats “Art of Baseball” 2017 calendar! This annual art program was created for students who wish to have their creative art talents displayed in the annual River Cats calendar. The River Cats will celebrate local student artists with a special Art Day at Raley Field during the upcoming 2017 season. Find out more about the Art of Baseball program and how you can participate in the 2018 contest by clicking here.

The Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is excited to welcome the Parent Institute for Quality Engagement (PIQE) to Elkhorn Village Elementary School and River City High School (RCHS) in 2017.

PIQE is hosting a series of workshops at both schools designed to educate, empower, and transform parents to actively engage in their children’s education and strengthen parent-school collaboration in order to improve the academic success of students. Read more...

Our school district is on an exciting path of revitalization transforming itself academically, organizationally and culturally into a district that truly is The Gateway to Extraordinary Possibilities.

The district’s new strategic plan aims to establish a stronger sense of transparency and community involvement. The Board of Trustees together with the Superintendent are using this progress as a springboard to host a series of community forums highlighting the current state of the district as well the district’s road map for future success. Join us at an upcoming meeting!

Looking to Advance Your Education and Job Skills? If you are new to Washington Adult School (WUSD), we hope you discover the many educational opportunities we offer. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive learning environment for all students to reach their personal, educational and career goals. We are quickly expanding our WUSD program offerings so be sure to check our adult school webpage often for new offerings. More details...

A person drawing and pointing at a We Want Your Feedback Chalk Illustration

The Washington Unified School District (WUSD) Board of Education is seeking nominations for the 2017 Employee of the Year Recognition Program. We are asking you to please take some time to complete a nomination form for someone you feel has been an outstanding asset to our district. The nomination period will end Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

Find out more about the program and submit you nomination today!