Mark your calendars: Monday, February 15th, school will be closed for Teacher In-service. Regular and Virtual students will be off that day.
At the Fayetteville Board of Education meeting Thursday afternoon, Owl Creek School sixth grade student Scout Jennings received a Recognition of Outstanding Achievement Award for placing first in the 2021 Walmart Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Essay Contest.
Fayetteville teachers Allison Bolin and Amy Coulter got their COVID-19 vaccines last week. Allison told us she's doing her part to stop the spread of the virus, while Amy got hers to set an example for her students. #gotmyshot #covidvaccine
Dr. Steven Weber, our Associate Superintendent for Teaching & Learning, joins podcast host Judith W. Umlas to discuss how the Power of Acknowledgment and Grateful Leadership are a more necessary part of education today than ever before.
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Mark your calendars FEBRUARY 3RD is PICTURE DAY
Onsite students will get their pictures taken 8:00 - 9:30 am
Virtual students will be 9:30 - 11:00 am
Don't miss this great opportunity!
Michelle Phillips is one of the Fayetteville teachers who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this week. Michelle told us she's getting the vaccine for her mom who she hasn't seen since July! Who will you get your shot for? #whyvaccinate #gotmyshot #thisisourshot #covidvaccine
Special thanks to Medical Arts Pharmacy and Medical Supply and Washington Regional for the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination clinics for our staff members! We are happily rolling up our sleeves to receive our vaccinations and help defeat this terrible virus. THANK YOU!!
If you are considering Fayetteville Virtual Academy for your child for the 2021-22 school year, FVA will hold parent meetings nights via Zoom at 6 p.m. on February 16, March 16, and April 12. More information will be coming soon here and at the FVA website: https://district.fayar.net/o/fva
Washington Families- check out the January Newsletter.
There is great work going on at Washington.
https://www.smore.com/9m40c
Our superintendent, Dr. John L Colbert, received his first COVID-19 vaccination yesterday. "It was very painless, and I had no side effects," said Dr. Colbert. "I encourage all of my friends to please go and get your shot. We need to protect ourselves from this deadly virus."
Washington Families- Hot Cocoa to Go-Go will be sold for a $1.00 from 1:00-1:30 today. Text/Call Mrs. L if you plan to buy at 479-790-1798.
Mrs. Craft and library books will also be available to pick up at this time.
School will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
DOES YOUR CHILD WANT TO CHECK OUT A LIBRARY BOOK? The library and it's collection is available for all Washington students - this includes virtual and hybrid students. If you would like to request a book, please email Mrs. Torbett at sara.torbett@g.fayar.net.
She will have the books ready for pick up this Friday at 1:00 pm.
Cocoa on the Gogo is a fundraiser selling bags of Hershey's Kisses with marshmallows and Hot Cocoa. Our Random Act of Kindness Student Team came up with the plan.
Cost is $1.00 and you can come pay and pick up a bag this Friday from 1:00-1:30.
All proceeds will go to help Arkansas Children's Hospital and children with COVID-19.
Be sure to join the January PTO meeting tonight on Zoom at 6 pm. See ya there!
Washington Families:
Thank you for participation with our Choice Board today.
Please continue your work for tomorrow:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OO0DCf-KYkUHu-sCpvlJP3xN1ZoQmKxQqnIhvtkVaj4/edit#slide=id.p
In School starts Wednesday, January 6.
Please contact your child's teacher if you have questions.
Hello Washington Families! Happy New Year! Tomorrow and Tuesday are Virtual Days for Fayetteville Public Schools. All Washington Students will participate in our Choice Board. Click the link below for the Choice Board. Your child’s teacher will be contacting you tomorrow by email for further introductions. He or she are available for you to contact as well if you have questions. In school instruction will begin on Wednesday, January 6. Here’s to a great 2021! Ms. McLarty
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OO0DCf-KYkUHu-sCpvlJP3xN1ZoQmKxQqnIhvtkVaj4/edit?usp=sharing
Fayetteville Public Schools Child Nutrition will offer free meal packs during the winter break, which is from December 21 through January 1. The five-day meal packs (five breakfasts and five lunches) will be available for pick up on Tuesday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 29. More information here: http://district.fayar.net/article/369794?org=fps
Washington Families- Treat yourself tonight and not cook. Instead buy dinner at Washington's Fundraiser at Chipotle from 4:00-8:00. Show this flyer to give money back from your purchase to our school! Thank you!
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Hello Washington Virtual Families- check out the exciting things going on for virtual students. https://www.smore.com/ukbn9