Wednesday, February 10 & Thursday, February 11, 2021

If reading fills your heart with joy, the book fair will be here next week!  Bring some money to purchase something that you will truly love.

Plus Mrs. Schumacher and Mrs. Vogt would just love you to pieces if you would bring in your lost and overdue books this week!

If you love to play volleyball, this announcement is for you!  Senior Volleyball Coaches will have 3 open gym nights in February for any middle school student interested in playing volleyball. The open gyms will be held at Dubuque Senior High School and will focus on volleyball skills and game play. The dates and times are: Thursday, Feb. 11, 18 and 25 from 7-8pm!

We have lots of LEAP programs that you will adore!  We've got game night, bakeology, homework help and the gay straight alliance!  Sign up for this and more programs outside of the principal's office!

A huge and hearty Happy Birthday to Orion Handy, Sariyah Johnson, Cody Hesselman, Alayna Matthews, Amir Matthews, and Caleb Shol on Wednesday and on Friday to Paulina Hollenbach and Ella Kraus! Have a wonderful birthday surrounded by your loved ones!

And over the weekend,  Morgan Ludescher will be celebrating on Saturday and on Sunday Denver Reisdorf, Alison Scheffert, Emma DeFoe, Audriyana Johnson, and Terissa Miller will all be turning a year older. And on Monday, Belle Ketchum gets the whole day to celebrate!  Have a great birthday to all those amazing Wahawks!!

It's time to give some out great prizes for our Weekly Values Drawing!  Congratulations to the following Wahawks who always show heart and Wash Values! Bela Nannenga, Evan McGraw, Ian Silvia, Layla Schmeichel, Camryn DeLire, and Hallie Feuerhelm.

HAPPY  VALENTINE'S DAY WASH!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday, February 8 & Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Be sure to check the lost and found for any items you might want to claim before it is taken to Goodwill.

Volleyball Coaches will have 3 open gym nights in February for any middle school student interested in playing volleyball. The open gyms will be held at Dubuque Senior High School and will focus on volleyball skills and game play. The dates and times are:

·         Thursday, Feb 11th: 7 pm to 8 pm

·         Thursday, Feb 18th: 7 pm to 8 pm

·         Thursday, Feb 25th: 7 pm to 8 pm

Hopefully more dates to come. Look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions please contact either Coach Zenner (hzenner@dbqschools.org) or Coach Zillig (szillig@dbqschools.org)

Here's some exciting LEAP news! We have lots of awesome programs!  We've got game night, bakeology, homework help and the gay straight alliance!  And you know the drill, sign up for this and more programs outside of the principal's office!

You should also remember to bring money to purchase items at the Bookfair in the LRC!  It's open virtually on Wednesday and will be in the LRC all next week running through the 23rd! 

Well, we missed a lot of birthdays over the weekend and wanted to make sure we didn't forget to give them a shout out!  Happy belated birthday to Jackson Kieffer, Elizabeth Friberg, Kendra Ansel, Rory Valentine, Trevon Imbus-Williams, and Jamichael Montgomery!  Happy birthday on Monday to  Sebastian Reinert, Kenneth Stotlar, Zachary Mathew, Nora Parkin, Mary Gregory, and Jayme Miller and on Tuesday to Simon Bing!  Have an awesome birthday, Wahawks!  

Wednesday, February 3 & Thursday, February 4, 2021

 

Make plans to purchase some books at the upcoming book fair!  The book fair opens on February 15 and continues through February 23rd!  And the virtual fair opens even sooner on February 10th!  Check out the link on the Washington website! 

And speaking of reading, Mrs. Hannan is here to highlight some great books for the month of February: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crVUYIRoK0

In sports news, Senior Volleyball Coaches will have 3 nights in February for open gym. The open gyms will be held at Dubuque Senior High School and will focus on volleyball skills and game play. The dates and times are:

·         Thursday, Feb 11th: 7 pm to 8 pm

·         Thursday, Feb 18th: 7 pm to 8 pm

·         Thursday, Feb 25th: 7 pm to 8 pm

Hopefully more dates to come. Look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions please contact either Coach Zenner (hzenner@dbqschools.org) or Coach Zillig (szillig@dbqschools.org)

This month's LEAP activities include Bakeology, the Gay Straight Alliance, Polar Bear Running Club and Game Night. There is also homework help! Come and check them out! 

Happy birthday to Sam DeLire, Josh Schwab, and Wes Rainer on Wednesday and to Hailey Scott, Macie Connor, and Vicson Livai on Thursday. 

Monday, February 1 & Tuesday, February 2, 2021

 

We have an exciting upcoming book fair!  The upcoming book fair is both virtual and live in person!!!!  The virtual book fair will run from Feb. 10th through the 23rd. And we will host the in person bookfair in the LRC from February 15th through the 28th!  Stay tuned to WTV for more information about this thrilling opportunity to BUY you favorite books!

 

Speaking of books, Wednesday of this week is World Read Aloud Day, so take a little bit of time out of your day to read to someone to celebrate!  Or maybe ask someone to read to you!  Sharing time and great stories are what it's all about!  You might even see some "guest readers" in your classes that day!

 

And so are the many LEAP activities you can take advantage of throughout the week.  Check out the descriptions of each opportunity and sign up on the board outside of the principal's office!

 

Big happy birthday wishes go out to James Saito on Monday and to Abigale David and Ayden Wheaton on Tuesday as they celebrate the day they were born!  We hope all your birthday dreams come true!

Friday, January 29, 2021

Exciting news!  We are having another book fair this year, but this one is both virtual and live in person!!!!  The virtual book fair will run from Feb. 10th through the 23rd. And we will host the in person bookfair in the LRC from February 15th through the 28th!  More details to come!

This month's LEAP activities include Bakeology, the Gay Straight Alliance, Polar Bear Running Club and Game Night. There is also homework help! Come and check them out! 

Here's some great Wahawk news! Mrs. Willey has been very proud of the hard work of her social studies class.  She would like to recognize the following students for their hard work this week:

·         Gabby Smith comes to class each morning ready to learn.  She readily participates, always has her work done, and has a great attitude.

·         Starr Towne has worked exceptionally hard.  She makes sure to complete all of her work during her at home days and always asks clarifying questions.  

·         Taylor Gukeisen puts forth admirable effort each day in class.  She works hard to understand the content, often steps out of her comfort zone in class, and isn't afraid to ask for help if it is needed.

Keep up the great work 8th graders! 

And also, great work to those of you who have been showing your Wash Values and have been picked for the Wash Values Drawing!  Prizes will be delivered to our winners on Monday and Tuesday of next week!  Congratulations to Gwynn Clemen, Verronica Brown, Camrynn Walsh, Lawrence Bunsocan, Bea Romagna, and Ashley Maas!

Happy birthday wishes go out to following Wahawks today and over the weekend!  We hope Martez Palmer, Chevella Gonzalez, Isaiah Stotlar, and Izzy Preglar have an incredible birthday! 

 

 

Wednesday, January 27 & Thursday, January 28, 2021

Here are a some upcoming LEAP offerings! Every Wednesday and Thursday through the end of March, check out  Bakeology. Do you love baking, hanging out, and creating DIY projects? If you answered yes to any of these, then bakeology is for you! Hang out with Ms. Lukens and Ms. Schroeder twice a week to make yummy treats and DIY projects.

 

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end of May, join Ms. Ruhser for Game Night!  Battle it out with your friends and classmates at game night! We will have your favorite card games and board games – Uno, Battleship, Skipbo, Jenga – PLUS MORE!!

 

On Mondays and Tuesdays through March 9th, you can hit the pavement with Ms. Daughetee for the Polar Bear running club.  Any student can join to have the opportunity to continue running and be active throughout the winter months. The purpose of our club is to build and maintain endurance, set goals, and have fun doing it! All running levels/paces welcome! Please dress for the weather.

 

On Wednesdays and Thursdays you can also check out the Gay-Straight Alliance.  Washington’s Gay Straight Alliance group is a judgement free group for all students to feel comfortable being themselves. In this group we will have open discussions, participate in a variety of activities, and get involved in the school community. All are welcome!

 

And MathCounts is meeting a couple more weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Ms. Digmann through Feb. 3. Participants are gearing up for the MathCounts virtual competition on Friday, February 5th.

 

Autism Awareness tshirts are on sale now!  Check your email for details. Order forms must be submitted online and payment made to the Ms. Droeszler by this Friday, January 29th.

 

And since there is winter weather outside, it would wonderful if you would consider donating a box or two of tissues to your school as we battle through cold and flu season!  Also, remember to use scrap paper to dispose of your gum and not tissues because your nose deserves a soft tissue and we want to make sure you have one when you really need it!

Happy birthday wishes go out to Brennan Kreimeyer today as he celebrates his birthday!

 

Monday, January 25 & Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Stay informed of the awesome and FREE after-school LEAP offerings at GWMS by visiting LEAP Activities - Washington Middle School (dbqschools.org) 

 

Head to the lost and found outside of the guidance office to claim anything you might be missing.

 

Autism Awareness t-shirt orders and payment are due by Friday, Jan. 29^th. Check your email for all the details.

Bullying, harassment, and discrimination are not tolerated in our schools. Have a concern? REPORT IT AT: www.dbqschools.org/say-something

Thursday, January 21 & Friday, January 22, 2021

Find out about crew for VPA by checking your school email!  Hybrid A crew meets this Friday!  

It's also tough to be a middle school student and lose your stuff!  Please check the lost and found by the guidance for anything you may have lost.  There is currently a very cute teal polka dotted coat that needs claiming!

 

The following Wahawks have won a prize for showing their Wash values!  Here are this week's Values Drawing winners! Trevon Imbus-Williams, Millie Eikamp, Noel Helkena, Seattle Bontemps, Vicson Livai, and Cecelia Freiburger.

  

If you would like to purchase an Autism Awareness t-shirt, be sure to check your school email for the directions. T-Shirts are only $12!!!

 

Sign up outside of the principal's office for some amazing LEAP activities!  There are opportunities like Gay Straight Alliance, Teen Baking, and Homework Help among others! All are welcome! 

 

Happy birthday this week to the following Wahawks!  Sophia Hackbarth on Thursday, Biniam Andrews and  Mason Birch on Friday!  On Saturday to Garrett Hesselman and Donovan Tye and on Sunday to Peyton Decker, Saray Hernandez, and Haden Winfrey!  If you see any of these Wahawks, wish them happy birthday!

 

 

Tuesday, January 19 & Wednesday, January 20, 2021

In VPA news, if you signed up for crew, please check your email for meeting times and details!  Questions? See Mrs. Schumacher or Ms. Jenn!

In library news, it's time for Highlights with Hannan!  https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crV22VP9rL

 

If you are interested in purchasing an Autism Awareness t-shirt, be sure to check your school email for the directions. T-Shirts are only $12!!!

Please remember to bring a water bottle with you every day!  You can leave it in your locker overnight so you always have it here with you at school!

Be sure to stop by and check out the board outside of the principal's office. There are lots of awesome LEAP programs scheduled in January that you won't want to miss.

Happy birthday wishes go out to David Witthoeft!

 

 

Friday, January 15, 2021

It is Friday, January 15th, and on Monday we will be celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day!  We do not have school on Monday due to this historic Day, so we are highlighting it today! Each year on the third Monday in January, we celebrate his birthday. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968. 

 

On October 14, 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolence. In 1965, he helped to organize the Selma to Montgomery marches, and the following year he took the movement north to work on segregated housing.  In 1968, King was planning a national campaign in Washington when he was assassinated on April 4th, but his dream of equality lives on and we celebrate his life and work each year in January.

 

So when you're off school on Monday enjoying your freedom, remember to think about the man who dedicated his life to making this country free for everyone!

  

Students who signed up for a crew position for VPA should check their school email for the details about your assignment!  Crew starts today after school!

Please remember to bring a water bottle with you every day! 

There are many LEAP activities available to you, including game night, polar bear running club, and bakeology among others!  Also, homework help is always provided to help you get caught up on classwork!  Sign up outside of the principal's office for these great opportunities!

If you are interested in purchasing an Autism Awareness t-shirt, be sure to check your school email for the directions. T-Shirts are only $12!!!

Here are the Values Drawing winners for the week! Johanna Flores, Joslyn Brown, Ava Schmitt, and Abdul Alammari. Congratulations Wahawks!  Keep showing those Wash Values!

Happy birthday today to Hannah Crampton, Sitanshu Rock, and Ariel Marcov and on Saturday to Julia Hilbun and Jabarris Guice.  On Sunday,  Paige Parkin, Danny Rothert, and Ben Zick will have their big day and on Monday, Derrick Tyler will celebrate! Happy Birthday to all!

 

Now on to the thought of the day which is from Martin Luther King himself "The time is always right to do what is right."

  

Wednesday, January 13 & Thursday, January 14, 2021

If you are interested in helping out with VPA crew this year, you can sign up through the link on the Wash website.  There is only set building and painting this year due to COVID restrictions!  Questions?  See Mrs. Schumacher or Ms. Jenn.

Remember that the drinking fountains are for filling water bottles only, so make sure you are prepared each day to stay hydrated for a full day of learning!

 

Sign up for LEAP programs outside of the principal's office! Remember they are FREE to attend.

 

Here's a quick reminder that every Friday is a late arrival, so an extra hour of sleep every Friday. 

 

If you are interested in purchasing an Autism Awareness t-shirt, be sure to check your school email for the directions. T-Shirts are only $12!!!

 

Sarah Hughes, Beckett Brock, Korbin Valentine, Gavin Gordon, Maryn Hernandez, and Hailey Breitsprecker will all be in their best birthday gear for the celebration of the day they were born…which is this week on Wednesday and Thursday!  Happy birthday Wahawks!

 

 

Monday, January 11 & Tuesday, January 12, 2021

If you are concerned about missing work or you'd like to improve your grades, homework help might be for you!  They meet every day after school!  Remember that staying organized can help you to complete all schoolwork in a timely manner which will probably result in higher grades!  Keep working hard, Wahawks!

Any students interested in working on a VPA crew for this year's one act play should sign-up by January 14th!  That's Thursday of this week!   Due to Covid restrictions, the crew will meet after school on Fridays and will only work on the set building and painting this year.  If that sounds like fun to you, you can find the link to sign up on the Washington website homepage!  Questions?  See Mrs. Schumacher or Ms. Jenn.

Remember that the drinking fountains are for filling water bottles only, so make sure you are prepared each day to stay hydrated for a full day of learning!

 

Make sure to add congratulating your fellow Wahawks to your list of things to do!  Congratulations to the following students for their participation in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Contest.

7th graders receiving honors were Camryn DeLire, Bella Schuster, and Ben Schaefer

8th graders receiving honors were Saanvi Ram and Catharine Ruden

7th graders receiving honorable mention were Nora Nieto and Ellieah Routley

 

The following Wahawks will definitely be celebrating because it is their birthday!  Best wishes on Monday to Leah O'Meara Scharpf, Jonquel Wright, Charlie Crow, and Chloe Crow.  We hope you all have a great day!

Friday, January 8, 2021

 Start the new year reading more with the Carnegie Stout Library Winter Reading Challenge with prize incentives!  Head over to their website to register and it's for adults too so any teachers that want to participate are welcome to sign up too!

Don't forget to sign up for LEAP activities. Events include Teen Baking, Bakeology, Game Night, Homework Help, Polar Bear Running Club and the Gay-Straight Alliance among others.  All the descriptions and the sign-up sheets are located on the bulletin board outside of the principal's office! You can also find the information online at https://washington.dbqschools.org/activities/leap/

 

And now for our birthdays!  Suzie Koeppen, Mason Liddle, Lauren Busch, Madison Hirsch, Stella Weber, Colton Terry, and Ar'Eyonne Evans are celebrating their unique Wahawk selves today and this weekend!  May all your birthday wishes come true.

 

And now for our weekly Values Drawing for students who showed Wash Values!  Congratulations to the following winners: Brooklyn Klaas, Kasena Gander, Alexis Mueller, Maria Lopez, Gio Martinez, Sitanshu Rock.

 

Wednesday, January 6 & Thursday, January 7, 2021

January's LEAP activities include Bakeology, Game Night, Homework Help, Polar Bear Running Club and the Gay-Straight Alliance among others!  For more information and to sign up, visit the board outside of the principal's office.

Washington Dance Team starts this week as well! You will have an informational meeting in the north cafeteria on Thursday or Friday of this week after school for about fifteen minutes!

 

We should all wish Atticus Gutierrez a huge happy birthday on Thursday of this week because that is the day he was born!