Washington Primary

Reading, reading and more reading means fun, fun and more fun for Washington Primary School students who recently participated in PARP Family Night, which included interactive English language arts activities for the youngsters and their families to enjoy.

Washington Primary School second and third grade students are gearing up for St. Patrick’s day with a 3D design challenge! Teacher Rebecca Kraus’ media arts and technology students were able to learn how to create and manipulate objects using Tinkercad.

Washington Primary School presented award certificates to its top students during the month of February and gathered the youngsters together for a commemorative photo.

Washington Primary School is going crazy for reading. This year’s PTA Pick-a-Reading Partner program is underway. A neat video beamed into classrooms and shared with parents officially kicked off the 2023 initiative.

Career Exploration Week at Washington Primary School included a visit from Jill Beck-Chevalier, a physical therapist, Washington School mom and 2005 Huntington High School alum.

Valentine’s Day was especially festive at Washington Primary School as students and teachers celebrated the 100th day of the 2022/23 school year on February 14.

Washington Primary School Principal Michelle Richards is a firm believer in the notion that it’s never too early to learn about potential careers. So Career Exploration Week was given the status it deserves around the building.

New York City firefighter Christopher Harkinish visited Washington Primary School students late week, spending the morning with fascinated third graders.

Washington Primary School is set to host Word Up Wednesday throughout the month of February. On those days, students, faculty and staff members are being encouraged to wear clothing with words that everyone can read.

Washington Primary School students practiced their reading, writing, speaking and researching skills during an interactive videoconference project facilitated by members of the New York State Distance Learning Consortium.

Keeping kids inspired to embrace learning new things every day they step into a classroom is a challenge that Washington Primary School faculty and step take seriously.

Washington Primary School first grade teachers and school library media specialist Rebecca Kraus recently collaborated on an activity integrating technology with math and the Lunar New Year.

Washington Primary School first grade teacher Lauren Whitney’s class recently used a kinesthetic approach to learn geometry. Using Reveal math’s activity based exploration, students were able to explore on their own and use 2D shapes to create composite shapes.

Washington Primary School students and staff are enjoying the first full school week of 2023. The group hit the ground running last Tuesday when they returned from the winter vacation. It didn’t take long for everyone to get back into their daily routines.

It’s a brand new year, but the hundreds of students attending Washington Primary School are picking up where they left off before the holidays and vacation. The youngsters resumed school with a spring in their step and the same enthusiasm they always display regardless of the subject area.

Third graders in Washington Primary School teacher Katie Kalkau’s class have fallen in love with polar bears this winter. In fact, the youngsters adopted one as a class pet and named him Hudson.