Thursday, November 18, 2010

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!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

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!"

Thursday, November 11, 2010

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.