1. Welcome to Washington

2. Arriving at School Bus - Schedules are in your red folder
Students arrive at school by:
Bus - Schedules are in your red folder
Walking - Crossing guards are found at 6th & Hillyer, 6th & Washington, Buena Vista & Washington, and Buena Vista
Bicycles - There are bicycle racks on
the Buena Vista side of the building.
Drop Off - See next slide

3. Stay Safe!
Please use our crosswalks with crossing guards when walking to or from school. They are located at:
6th & Hillyer
6th & Washington
Buena Vista
Washington & Buena Vista

4. 3 Drop Off Locations
Buena Vista Street Recommended for those students who will eat breakfast at school. Breakfast starts at 7:40 a.m.
Corner of 5th & Washington We have a crossing guard assigned there.
6th Street Please wait until after the buses have left (8:00 a.m.)

5. Drop Off Procedures
We ask that you not use the Washington Street parking lot to drop off, pick up, or drive through. Please feel free to use this parking lot when visiting the school between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
In addition, parents should not use the Buena Vista parking lot to park or drop off students.
The safety of all our students and staff is our primary concern.

6. Illinois State Laws
No passing of a bus when it is parked and the arm is extended.
Please be aware that Illinois State law prohibits talking on a cell phone or texting in a school zone.
Law 625 ILCS 5/

7. Entering the Building and School Start Up
Buses arrive around 7:55 a.m. and will drop off students on either 6th Street or Buena Vista Street
Students walking, being dropped off, or riding bicycles should not arrive earlier than 7:55 a.m.
Students enter the building at 8:00 a.m.
School Begins at 8:10 a.m.
Students are considered tardy after 8:10 a.m.

8. The Wheels on the bus… 6th Street Buses
Please be sure your child knows their bus number and on what side of the school the bus will drop them off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon… 6th Street or Buena Vista
6th Street Buses
#1714, #1803, #1808, #1818, #1826
Buena Vista Buses
#1805, #1806, #1807, #1809, #1812

9. Can I ride my friend’s bus?
Unfortunately, the answer to that is “no”. The safety of students is a priority to us here at Washington. Students are only permitted to ride on their assigned bus, even if a parent has written a request/note allowing their child to ride home with a friend.

10. 6th Street Entrance Door
VISITING THE SCHOOL
When visiting the school during the school day, all visitors must enter through the doors on the 6th Street side. For your convenience there is visitor parking on 6th Street by the playground.
On the right hand side is an intercom. Please press the button to gain access to the building. Walk up the stairs and turn left to the school office.
6th Street Entrance Door
Press intercom button

11. Wis Office Staff Mr. Marc Fogal – Principal marc.fogal@pekin.net
Mr. Jonathan Kingdon– Assistant Principal
Mrs. Denise Davis – School Secretary
Mrs. Michelle Bishop – School Attendance Clerk

12. Student Services Kari Arnold – Health Clerk
Katie Capel – Speech Therapist
Bridgette Clements– Literacy Coach
Nicole Rodgers – School Counselor

13. Rachael Cavallini - Music
Exploratory Classes
Rachael Cavallini - Music
Ashley Gutierrez - PE
David Sorokowski - Art

14. Lunch times Village Inn
Our lunch time is at
Our recess time is at

15. We understand the importance of parents and students being able to contact one another. Therefore, students are allowed to bring cell phones to school. However, during school hours they are to be turned off and left in their lockers. Students may use them once they leave the school building. Students will receive a warning the first time they have their phone out without permission. Any future times, the phone will be confiscated and parents will need to come to school to pick up the phone.

16. BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE
D108 has a technology model where students are able to bring a personally owned device to school for the purpose of learning i.e. iPod Touch, iPad, tablet, laptop, Kindle, Nook, etc. D108 has a acceptable use agreement form that must be signed by the parent and the student. Your teacher may choose to allow students to bring in their own device and if so, more information will be provided at a later date.

17. Students will be assigned a locker here at Washington
Students will be assigned a locker here at Washington. However, the lockers have no locks on them. We strongly suggest that students not bring valuables to school. Students are encouraged to put their names on their belongings.

18. Monthly Classroom Lessons
Anti-Bullying
Conflict Resolution
Hygiene
Group Counseling
Organizational Skills
Friendship
New Students
Individual Counseling
Feel free to contact the counselor if you ever have a concern or a question..

19. Parent / School Communication
Family Information System
(One Call Now)
/ Voic
Assignment Notebook
Midterm Progress Report
Report Card
Parent Conferences
Newsletters
School Website (

20. Important Email Addresses
Principal:
Assistant Principal:
Counselor:
Health Clerk:
Teacher:

22. All parents are welcome & encouraged to join the PTA, attend the meetings and be involved in your child’s education!
First PTA Meeting:
September 6:00 p.m.
WIS Learning Center

23. Washington PTA Officers
President – Jenni Schulze
Vice President – Haley Woods
Treasurer – Kim Tovrea

24. Double D’s Day is September 1, 2017 All Day Long (8th Street location)
Washington School PTA
Help at various events throughout the school year
Sell WIS Spiritwear
Coordinate the Box Tops program
Organize Popcorn & Pencil Days
Plan “Community Days” fundraisers
Double D’s Day is September 1, 2017
All Day Long (8th Street location)

25. Please like us on Facebook!
“Washington Intermediate School PTA”
It’s another way to stay “connected” to your child’s school!