Holiday Brunch 2010

Come celebrate the season, as Washington Street School presents its annual Holiday Brunch. The smiles and community spirit that are evident in each photo prove that it truly is "the most wonderful time of the year" at our school! Once again, thank you to our amazing PTA for making it all happen! Happy Holidays to all!

Staff vs. Parents Volleyball 2010

The 10th annual Staff vs. Parent Volleyball Game was held on Wednesday, November 17th. The event was also the kick-off to Washington Street School's Toy Drive. This friendly competition ended with the Staff winning the event, 4 games to 1. No matter the outcome, the sense of caring and school spirit, as always, makes us all winners at Washington Street School!

Mrs. Drosman's Class Visits Stop & Shop

On Monday, November 15th, Mrs. Drosman's 6th grade class spent the morning at Stop & Shop supermarket in West Hempstead. They were there to shop for a good cause. After raising $300 through a class recycling initiative, a car wash sponsored by two students in the class, and donations from their families, students went shopping for items to fill the Thanksgiving tables of those in need. Items purchased were donated to The Sienna Outreach Center and will be given to local families in need. Mrs. Drosman and her class continue to demonstrate that it's always "Cool to Care!"

Washington St. School Celebrates Veterans Day

On Wednesday, November 10th, Washington Street School honored local veterans with its annual "A Morning of Honor, a Lifetime of Gratitude" Assembly. Parents, grandparents and friends ,who have served in the armed forces, were invited to attend this special tribute. Selected students read poems, and veterans were treated to the entire school community singing patriotic songs in their honor. More than 25 veterans were on hand to enjoy this moving assembly. Thank you to our veterans for all they have done for our country.

It's Halloween!

Enjoy the sights of Halloween 2010 at Washington Street School. Happy Halloween!

WSS Bands Together Against Bullies Week

Enjoy this look at the week's events. Washington Street School demonstrates that it's always Cool to Care. We Learn, We Care, We Are . . . . Washington Street School!

WSS Bands Together Against Bullies

On October 18th, an assembly was held to kick-off a week of events that call attention to preventing bullying. The assembly program focused on caring and demonstrating appropriate behaviors. All in attendance were treated to this video, which demonstrates the positive behaviors present at Washington Street School.

Fall Festival 2010

Washington Street School's annual Fall Festival was held on Saturday, October 2nd. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and the school and community spirit that makes Franklin Square such a wonderful place to live, work and play was alive and well. The Washington Street School PTA, led by co-presidents Vicki Gioia and Angela Gunn and Fall Festival organizers Tina and Anton Bruchhauser, outdid themselves with games, vendors and delicious food. Extra kudos go to our resident zeppole bakers and the "top chef" who made the sausage and peppers . . . Yum! Also a big thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Coucoulas who, each year, delightfully "scare" us with the, now famous, "Spook Walk." Enjoy this small sampling of the smiles that made the day such a success . . . . Thank you, PTA!

"Whirled Peace Day"

On Tuesday, September 21st, Washington Street School celebrated "Whirled Peace Day." Thank you to our Art teacher, Ms. Garvey, for organizing this inspiring event. May we all continue to spread peaceful thoughts throughout our world!

First Day of School 2010

Welcome back to all at Washington Street School! It is so wonderful to have the smiling faces of students, staff and parents in our hallways once again. Please enjoy the beautiful sights that are the first day of school!