1. Welcome Future Washington Parents! http://www.sd129.org/washington/

2. What classes will your child have? Language Arts 1Language Arts 2Lunch MathScienceSocial Studies SLC & InterventionPE & Health Exploratory/ Band

3. Exploratory Classes Art Band Music World of Work Industrial, Technology, and Life Skills

4. Elementary to Middle School Transition http://www.sd129.org/washington/  Hallway Locker  Organization  PE Locker  Dressing Out  Lunch Choices/Cafeteria  No Recess  Passing Periods  3 Minutes  Late Start Monday

5. Late Start and 9 th Period  Bell Schedule – Tuesday through Friday  8:00-8:20 – Bus or Parent Drop Off  8:38 – Bell Rings, Stop at Locker  8:45 – 1 st Period Begins  3:38 – School Day Ends  Bell Schedule – Late Start Monday  9:00-9:20 – Bus or Parent Drop Off  9:28 – Bell Rings, Stop at Locker  9:35 – 1st Period Begins  3:38 – School Day Ends http://www.sd129.org/washington/

6. 6 th Grade Activities  IMSA Fusion  Art Club  Drama  Student Council  Dances  Friday Night Frolics  Early Morning Choir  General Jog

7. Athletics  Athletic Director – Mr. Danzinger  6 th Grade Sports  Cross Country  Co-Ed Soccer  Volleyball (girls)  Basketball (girls and boys)  Wrestling  Co-Ed Track  Sports Registration is now On-Line  Athletic Website  http://il.8to18.com/washington/

8. After School Expectations  Wear your ID to all events!  No use of cell phones or electronic devices is permitted at after school events.  You may not leave the building and return for an event.  Cheer for the Generals! http://www.sd129.org/washington/

9. Summer Sports Camps http://www.sd129.org/washington/  The following camps are available to sixth graders during the months of June for $30 each (includes a t-shirt!)  Week of June 2 – June 5 Cheerleading/Poms Co-ed Soccer Football  Week of June 15 – June 19 Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball  Registration is currently open online

10. Student Services  Student Services  Dean – Cathy Wilken  Assistant Principal – Melissa Frankel  Social Worker – Diane Brasfield  Psychologist  Student Services is an area of the building designed to help students cope with emotional, social, academic, and behavioral issues.

11. Washington Middle School I.D. Cards and Tardies ID’s must be visible, worn on a lanyard, and around students’ necks at all times. Student ID’s contain account information for lunch and snack bar.lunch New ID’s and lanyards can be purchased for $5 in the LMC Temporary ID’s are issued 3 times before a consequence is assigned. Temporary ID’s and Tardies are recorded and documented using PLASCO Trac.

12. Attendance  Attendance At School Functions: To be eligible to participate in after-school functions, students must be in attendance at school prior to the function. Students who are suspended from school, assigned to the In School Detention or serving an office detention are not eligible to attend or participate in after-school activities on that day.  Daily Attendance: If a student will be absent, a parent or guardian must call to report the absence.

13. Safety and CRISIS http://www.sd129.org/washington/  ID is required to check into the building  Drills that are practiced at Washington Middle School  Fire  Lockdown  Tornado  Earthquake  Bus Evacuation and Bus Dismissal Rooms  Evacuation Site – St. Paul’s Church

14. Washington PBIS Our Multi-Tiered System of Supports aids students in becoming… Responsible, Respectful, and Ready!  Students that display these characteristics are recognized with General Bucks.  General Bucks may be used for a weekly raffle or the weekly General Store. http://www.sd129.org/washington/

15. ExpectationsCafeteria/Classrooms/Hallways Ready Do what is required to be successful! Arrive on time with materials Respectful Use appropriate language Speak quietly Respect space in hallway Responsible Complete all homework, come to school on time, wear an ID, follow directions and rules. Be Proud to be a Washington student! The Three R’s of PBIS

16. Quarterly Celebrations  Academics  High and Regular honor roll  High and Regular effort honor roll  Celebrations  Games, Electronics, Activities and more  PBIS  School-wide Incentives  Assemblies http://www.sd129.org/washington/

17. PBIS Parent Participation  Parent representation is needed for monthly meetings and celebrations. Monthly PBIS meetings are held before school and include all interested staff and a parent representative  Please contact our dean, Cathy Wilken, if you are interested in participating. 630-301-5482 http://www.sd129.org/washington/

18. Washington PTA  The purpose of the WMS PTA is to support, promote, provide, and enhance the educational experience of the students of Washington Middle School in the home, school, and community.  Board Composition  Four executive positions plus several other positions make up our Washington Middle School PTA Board The principal, Dr. Burton, also sits on the Board  Meetings:  Held every other month, with the exception of the beginning of year (August, September, November, January, March, May) http://www.sd129.org/washington/

19. 2015-2016 Important Dates DateTimes Schedule Pick-up Days – August 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th 9:00-2:00 Fall Sports Registration – August 10 th 4:00-6:00 6th Grade Preview Night – Monday, August 17th2:00-4:00  Parents/students will be given locker info, schedules and supply lists http://www.sd129.org/washington/

20. Have you registered? http://www.sd129.org/washington/ Online registration is now open! If you have not yet registered your child for the 2015-2016 school year, please contact Mrs. Miller in the front office at 630-301-5017 for assistance

21. Contact Information http://www.sd129.org/washington/  Principal – Brett Burton  (630)301-5477, bburton@sd129.orgbburton@sd129.org  Assistant Principal – David Rohlman  (630)301-5478, drohlman@sd129.orgdrohlman@sd129.org  Assistant Principal – Melissa Frankel  (630)301-5481, mfrankel@sd129.orgmfrankel@sd129.org  Dean – Cathy Wilken  (630)301-5482, cwilken@sd129.orgcwilken@sd129.org  Athletic Director – Colin Danzinger  (630)301-5492, cdanzinger@sd129.orgcdanzinger@sd129.org