Washington Elementary School - Home of the Patriots

Day 2 of the Leadership Symposium with Santa Ana Unified School District was a success for Team Washington! 🌟 This morning, we were enlightened by our Framework for the Future and Graduate Profile, inspiring us to shape a brighter tomorrow. ✨ Later, Orenda’s President and Founder, Robin Avelar La Salle, fueled our passion for systems change. We learned that “Equity lives where X marks the spot!”💡 Finally, Jennifer Wolfsheimer’s session on ableism opened our eyes to creating a more inclusive environment for our Patriots! 🌍 ❤️🤍💙

The admin team at Washington attended many sessions that boosted our readiness to provide amazing leadership for our Washington Elementary Patriots. Guided by our core values of nurture, integrity, community, empowerment, and respect, we’re committed to “Making a nicer tomorrow, one patriot at a time.” Let’s continue leading with vision and heart! ❤️

📣 Washington Elementary is proud to have Principal Mr. Bayouk, Assistant Principal Mrs. Hanson, and Community School Site Coordinator Mrs. Ibarra representing our school at the 2024-2025 Leadership Symposium at Godinez Fundamental HS. This year’s theme, “Imagine the Unimaginable,” promises to inspire innovative thinking and strengthen our commitment to equity and inclusivity through dynamic keynote speeches, interactive sessions, and workshops. 🌟 Here’s to a successful and inspiring new school year ahead! 🎉

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Washington Elementary is thrilled to welcome our new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Vivian Hanson! 🌟

Mrs. Hanson brings 30 years of experience with SAUSD, including roles as interim principal at Pío Pico Dual Language Academy and assistant principal at Madison Elementary. 📚✏️

She’s taught grades 2-8, served as a literacy coach, and was an instructional coach at Washington Elementary from 2019-2021. 🏫👩‍🏫

Mrs. Hanson is deeply rooted in our community, having attended McFadden Intermediate and Saddleback High School, and even lived in the Washington neighborhood! 🌳🏡

Her passion is to collaborate with educators, parents, and community members to create a supportive environment full of opportunities for every child. 🌟🤝

Welcome back, Mrs. Hanson! We’re excited to have you on our team! 🎈

🌟 Farewell and Thank You, Mrs. Rosa Rincon! 🌟

Washington Elementary is incredibly grateful for Mrs. Rincon’s 3 years of dedicated service as our Assistant Principal. Your unwavering support and commitment have made a lasting impact on our school community. 📚❤️

From fostering a positive learning environment to supporting our students and staff, your contributions have been invaluable. We will miss your passion and leadership! 🌟

As you embark on your new journey as the Assistant Principal at Edison Elementary, we wish you all the best. They are lucky to have you! 🌟🎉

Thank you, Mrs. Rincon, for everything!

Washington Elementary is continuing to engage in the final day of the California Community Schools Empower Summit 2024! 📚✨ There has been a wealth of learning today, and we are committed to working together as a community to support our students and families. It will take everyone’s active participation and support to make this work successful. 🤝🏫

We are thankful for the invaluable learning experiences we’ve had over the past two days and look forward to implementing these insights at Washington Elementary in the upcoming school year. 🌟🎓

🎉 We are thrilled to be here at the California Community Schools Empower Summit 2024! 🎉

Our Washington Elementary cohort, along with our colleagues, is excited to connect, learn, and grow with fellow educators and community leaders. This incredible opportunity is helping us gain new insights and strategies to support student success and well-being.

We are grateful for this transformative experience and look forward to bringing back valuable knowledge to benefit our students and community. 🌟

Thank you to the organizers for this amazing chance to empower our schools and nurture our future leaders. Together, we are making a difference! 💪🏼❤️

Team Washington is at the Community Schools Empower Summit in Hollywood! Our team of 10 consists of teachers, FACE, school counselor, Engage, CS Coordinator and site admin. We are excited for all of the amazing 🤩 learning we will experience over the next two days! Currently, we are getting inspired by Ericka Huggins and the student panel during the keynote this morning.

📅 Save the Date: August 6th! 🏫 Join us at Washington Elementary for our TK and Kinder Meet & Greet! 🎒 Meet our amazing teachers, tour the classrooms, and take a pre-assessment to help us place your child in the perfect class for the new school year. See you there! 🎉

🎉 Today at “TK Together” 🧩, parents learned all about transitional kindergarten 📚, equipping them with essential skills for success 🎓. Kids and parents had fun discovering learning through play 🎨, readiness skills 🧠, TK foundations 🏫, and ways to get involved 🤝. A fantastic step towards our district’s graduate profile 🌟!

Yesterday, we celebrated Mrs. Pamela Hutchins and her incredible 34 years of dedicated service to Washington Elementary and our students. 🌟 Your passion for teaching and unwavering commitment has made a lasting impact on countless lives. We wish you a happy and fulfilling retirement. Thank you, Mrs. Hutchins, for everything! 🎉❤️

🎉 School’s out, Patriots! 🎉 Congratulations on completing another amazing year at Washington Elementary! We’re so proud of all your hard work and achievements. A huge thank you to our incredible staff and teachers for their dedication and passion. 📚✨

School resumes on Monday, August 12th. Parents, don’t forget to share your favorite memories from this year and tag us ! Have a fantastic summer! ☀️⭐️

🎉🎓 Today, Washington Elementary proudly promoted our amazing 5th-grade class! We are so proud of our Patriots. It was a beautiful ceremony held at Saddleback High School. 🎉✨

Our students have grown with nurture, integrity, and respect, and they have shown the true spirit of community and empowerment. Congratulations, Patriots! 🇺🇸❤️💙💛

🌟 Exciting News from Washington Elementary! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that one of our very own, Elvira Villela, has been honored as Santa Ana Unified’s Classified Employee of the Year! Elvira has dedicated 29 years to our school, embodying the spirit of a true Washington Patriot every single day.

Elvira’s commitment to nurturing our students, respecting every individual she interacts with, and maintaining the highest level of integrity, aligns perfectly with our core values. Every day, she ensures our students feel safe, respected, and valued.

Please join us in congratulating Elvira on this well-deserved recognition. We are so proud to have her as part of our team. Way to go, Elvira! 🎉

🌟🚀 Congratulations to our Washington Wookies! Our fourth and fifth graders showed their mathematical prowess at today’s district competition at Carr Intermediate. A special shout-out to our fifth grade team for clinching first place in the Galactic Breakout event! 🏆

We’re incredibly proud of all our Washington patriots for their hard work and dedication in preparing for Math Field Day. Your efforts truly embody our core values of nurture and empowerment. 📘💪

A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Erika Olivas and Mrs. Brenda Chino, whose guidance and coaching were key to our students’ success. 🙌👩‍🏫

Go, Wookies! Let’s keep nurturing and empowering our young mathematicians! 🌠

🎉 Let’s celebrate Washington Staff Appreciation Week! 🎉

Join us in showing our gratitude to our incredible staff members who make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow. Follow the flyer for daily activities to honor and appreciate our dedicated teachers, administrators, support staff, and more. 🌟

Together, let’s make this week a memorable celebration of our amazing team! 🙌🎈

Good luck to the Washington Wookies as they compete in the district math field day! 🍀 With a core value of empowerment, their minds are ready to tackle any challenge. Special thanks to coaches Mrs. Brenda Chino and Mrs. Erika Olivas for nurturing our students’ mathematical talents and fostering their growth. 👩‍🏫 Go, Washington Wookies! 🚀

🌌🚀 Today, our fifth-grade Washington Patriots had an “out of this world” experience thanks to the brilliant minds from UCI’s Department of Physics and Astronomy! 🌟🎓

A heartfelt thank you to the UCI students who brought the wonders of the universe right to our doorstep. Through fun experiments and an exhilarating water bottle rocket launch, our students were not just spectators but active participants in their own learning journey. 🧪🚀

At Washington Elementary, we’re committed to empowering our students by connecting them with exceptional educational experiences. Today was a prime example of how our community partnerships can ignite curiosity and inspire future innovators. 🔭💡

Thank you, UCI, for fostering a spirit of discovery and making a memorable impact on our young Patriots. Together, we’re not just learning about the laws of motion—we’re putting them into action! 🌍✨

🎉🍽️ Today at Washington Elementary, we celebrated Dia del Niño with our special event, Lunch with a Loved One! 🎈👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
As the Washington Patriots, we cherish days like today where our community comes together to create memorable experiences. Families gathered to share meals, laughter, and playtime, strengthening the bonds that make our school community so unique and vibrant. 🥪🎶🧺
Nurturing our children is at the heart of what we do, and seeing so many smiling faces reminds us of the joy and love that surround our young Patriots. Today was not just about celebrating children, but also about reinforcing the strong community ties that support our students’ growth and happiness every day. 💖🌟
Thank you to all the families who joined us and made today extraordinary! Let’s continue to build and nurture our community together, making every day at Washington a chance to grow and celebrate. 🌳🤗

🎉👩‍💼 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of our office staff at Washington Elementary. A big shoutout to our office manager, Gabby, and our site clerks, Sharon and Navia, for embodying our core values of community, integrity, and respect every day. Your nurturing support empowers our school to thrive! Thank you for all that you do! 🙌🏼💼 🏫📝 🔴⚪️🔵

👨‍🚒🔥 Shoutout to the Orange County Fire Authority for an incredible visit, showcasing our core values of nurture and community! Our little ones were empowered with knowledge about fire safety, thanks to the firefighters’ dedication. Our Patriots were thrilled to meet the firefighters, see the firetruck, and learn about fire safety. Thank you for teaching them when to call 911 and what to do in case of a fire. The lights and sirens at the end were definitely a highlight! 🚒🚨🔴⚪️🔵

👮‍♂️🚔 A heartfelt thank you to Officers Goodwin and Limon from the Santa Ana School Police Department for embodying our core values of community and respect during their visit today! They shared valuable insights about their careers and safety tips. Our preschool, TK, kindergarten, and first-grade students were thrilled to learn about police equipment and how to become officers. Let’s inspire the next generation! 🚓👮‍♀️🔴⚪️🔵

👋 Hey Patriots! Which of our core values resonates most with you? Drop a comment, and let’s talk about what makes Washington so special! 🌟

Respect ✊ | We believe in fostering positive relationships, valuing diversity, and promoting a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.

Empowerment 💪 | We help empower everyone on their learning journey. With support and encouragement, we create a place where Patriots can take charge of their own education and grow into amazing and independent learners.

Community 🤝 | We connect, collaborate and care for one another. We value the importance of working together as a community to support our shared experiences.

Integrity 🧭 | We believe in doing what’s right, no matter who’s watching. We ensure honesty, responsibility, and equity in all we do. We are committed to aligning words with actions, making positive choices every day.

Nurture 🌱 | We prioritize physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being by providing comprehensive support and education from early childhood and beyond.

🚀✨ We’re excited to unveil something special—Washington Elementary’s Core Values! 🌟 They’re more than words; they’re our commitment to every Patriot’s future.

🎉🌟 Today, at Washington Elementary, we proudly celebrate World Autism Awareness Day! 🌈💙 As Patriots, we stand united in embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity within our school community. Today, we honor the unique talents and perspectives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Let’s spread awareness, kindness, and understanding. Together, we can create a world where everyone feels valued and accepted. 🧩📚

🌟✨ Our parents from Washington Elementary had an incredible time at the PATH Conference! 🗓️ Partners in Teaching Learning and Hands-On Advocacy provided invaluable sessions for parents of special education students and the students themselves! 🤝✨

🔍 Topics included Advocacy, IEP Navigation, Literacy, Community Resources, Graduation, CTE Programs, and much more! 📚🎓