Today, Mrs. Kauten's 4th-6th math students put both their math and detective skills to the test. They were able to solve a mystery by showcasing their math skills to reveal clues to lead them to the culprit.
Fourth grade has been learning about waves! 🌊🔊
Congratulations to Zade Davis and Alex Merriman for winning the Caught Being Kind raffle this week. We are so happy you are a part of our school and for the way you look for ways to make our school awesome! Great work to all the students who spread kindness each day!
Ellis Public Library Halloween Makey Information
K-3 had so much fun going to watch Flat Stanley at Beach/Schmidt this morning.
Open the link for WGS announcements, week of Oct.22nd https://5il.co/27iee
Mr. Befort
Congratulations to Derek Flax and Oliver Meagher for winning the Caught Being Kind raffle this week! We are proud of the way you look out for other students and help make our school an amazing place to be!
Kelli from Kansas Corn presented to grades 4-6 about corn today! 🌽 We learned about the corn plant, types of corn, products made from corn, and conservation to save our farm ground used for food.
Ellis Public Library Radio-Active Radio Makey Information
This is a reminder that school will be dismissed at 12:30 on Friday October 20th.
Mr. Befort
WGS loves having Ellis Police Department come hangout during lunch time. 👮🏻🚂👮🏻♂️🚂
6th grade Ambassadors teaching about Unity Day! 🧡
Ambassadors did an awesome job helping to remind students about standing up to bullying and spreading the ripple effect of kindness in our school and community! They worked hard for over a month to prepare and their hard work paid off. Thank you to Josey Schoenthaler, Joslyn Honas, Linley Gabel, Lily Schmidt, Hailey McMillan, Brayden Hept, and Myles Vine for being such great student leaders. Thank you also to all the teachers and staff for your support!
Ellis Public Library International Observe the Moon Night Information
Congratulations to Easton Smith (4th grade) and Shyla Smith (3rd grade) on winning the caught being kind raffle this week. We are proud of your kind character and the way you look out for and help others. Keep up the great work!
Open the link to view next weeks announcements. https://5il.co/26z49
Mr. Befort
WGS PTO is having a McDonald's Teacher night October 17th from 5:00-8:00 at the north McDonald's. Please come out and support your PTO.
Mr. Befort
October is national bullying awareness and prevention month. In order to spread kindness, knowledge, prevention, and fun, Washington Grade School will be celebrating Unity Week October 16-October 20th. With dress-up days and activities to create a culture of kindness and unity amongst our students.
Monday 10/16: PJ Day (comfy and kind)
Tuesday 10/17: Bright Colors/Tie Dye (make the world a brighter place)
Wednesday 10/18: Orange (unity day)
Thursday 10/19: Hat Day (hats off to kindness)
Friday 10/20: Sports attire (be a team player and unite against bullying)
EHS Booster Club is hosting a BBQ for homecoming tonight starting at 5pm.
Note: The location has been moved due to the weather. The BBQ will be held in the gym at the football field. Please use the south entrance to the building.
We still can't believe how successful this raffle was for our Playground Project. We are so grateful for all who participated. We are really looking forward to celebrating the raffle success with our WGS students soon! THANK YOU!
The Play and Learn Committee
