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What's Happening at WO?
 Washington Open Science Fair
Get your gears going, turn your scientific minds on, and start gathering ideas for a science project, because our Annual Science Fair is coming up! All Washington Open students, from K to 5th are invited to participate. Mark your calendar! Tuesday, March 20, 2012, is the night of the Science Fair. Download the form here and make sure to turn your form by Friday, February 10, 2012 in the orange box in the office or email it at info@wosciencefair.org! |
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 Change to the California Child Seat Law Beginning January 1, 2012
The following law goes into effect on January 1, 2012:
Children *MUST* be secured in an appropriate child passenger restraint (safety seat or booster seat) IN THE BACK SEAT OF A VEHICLE until they are at least 8 years old OR 4' 9" in height. For more detail, visit http://www.chp.ca.gov/community/safeseat.html. |
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 Five Furlough Days Scheduled for SCUSD in early 2012
Due to tremendous budget cuts over the last several years, Santa Clara Unified School District is joining many districts across the state in implementing furlough days for students and staff. Furlough days for early 2012 are:
- Monday, January 2, 2012
- Monday, March 12, 2012
- Monday, March 26, 2012
- Tuesday, March 27, 2012
- Monday, May 21, 2012
More information regarding these days will be posted on the Santa Clara Unified School District website, www.santaclarausd.org . Parents are encouraged to plan ahead for activities for their students on these days. There may be a few exceptions for programs that run on a contractual basis, so please check with your school contact for exact program offerings on those days. The reduction of staff salaries by five days results in approximately $2.3 Million dollars that will go toward the budget deficit for the 2011-2012 school year. |
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 Washington Open 2011-2012 Drama Program Presents "Disney's My Son Pinnochio—Geppetto's Musical Tale"
Washington Open will be offering an after-school drama program again this year. The program is open to all students in grades K through 5th as well as parents and staff members!
Rehearsals will begin during the week of November 1st.
See the drama page for more information. The children's cast list is now available (password required).
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The Washington Open Reader Newsletter Available Online
Find the latest Reader here! (Auction Issue)
The Washington Open Reader is a parent-run newsletter serving the Washington Open Community. Published four times during the academic year, it covers subjects pertinent to the school such as: the auction, parenting and parent participation in the school, classroom and school traditions and philosophies, field trips, and the arts. Every issue also includes: the President’s Column, the Kids Korner. and the Recipe Corner. We welcome any other submissions parents, teachers, or students want to cover.
Learn more about Washington Open from the Reader!
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Parent Driver Info
Following are the current district requirements in order to be a volunteer parent driver:
• Have a valid clear TB test on file
• Have turned in a volunteer application
• Have turned in a copy of your insurance with the coversheet
• Have turned in to the office, your H6 driving record – and have had it cleared by the district office
Once you have satisfied the requirements, you are cleared to drive on field trips.
On the morning of each field trip, at your drivers meeting, you will be asked to sign a “Pre Field Trip Volunteer Parent Driver Certification” form. This form will be kept on file in the office. This form has you certify that your vehicle is still in working order, the insurance you turned in to us is still in effect and nothing has changed on your driving record since you turned it in to us.
When you go to DMV to obtain your copy of your H6 driving record, please be sure to ask for an H6. On the paper, there has to be an alpha-numeric code containing "H6" on the top and the word "END" appears at the end of the printout.
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Stop by the SCRIPTable and Help Raise Money for Our School!
Did you know that you can help raise money for Washington Open by stopping off at the SCRIP table? Just purchase SCRIP for the items you buy everyday (gas, groceries...) and you'll help raise money for our school. The SCRIP table carries a large inventory of items in stock. There are also many more SCRIP cards available as Special Order items. The SCRIP table is open before and after school everyday. Click here for more detail. For your convenience, online order is also available.
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 Parent Education Information
The Santa Clara Unified District web site offers useful information about parent education opportunities. Visit the SCUSD's Parent Education web page for parenting classes and training opportunities. Our own Board President, Anna Welsh, who is also SCUSD's Parent Education Web Coordinator, updates the page monthly.
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 Pay Online for School Lunch
Washington Open now offers a lunch menu with delicious healthy choices for our students, including whole wheat bread and dough, sunbutter, hummus, and more! Please note Santa Clara Unified School District offers a convenient online payment system for your child's lunch account. Visit MyNutrikids.com to set up your account.
If you would like to be notified when your child's balance is below a certain amount, you can set up Low Balance Alerts in MyNutrikids.com.
*See the FAQ page for more detail about the online payment system.
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King's Korner - Principal Lori's Blog
Chris Glover Training Makeup
Attention: Monday parents and all others that missed the parent training in early January. Chris Glover will be presenting: Unclear and Clear messages Monday February 27th 6:30-8:30pm At WO cafeteria Please contact...
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Published: 1/26/12
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News
Chris Glover Training Makeup
Attention: Monday parents and all others that missed the parent training in early January. Chris Glover will be presenting: Unclear and Clear messages Monday February 27th 6:30-8:30pm At WO cafeteria Please contact...
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Posted by: WO Webmaster
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Published: 1/26/12
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DRAMA – COUNT DOWN WITH US!
If you have some of the t-shirts from past shows, why not join us in our in our countdown to opening night! • Thursday, January 26 – Dr. Dolittle • Friday, January 27 – Tooth Fairy’s Daughter • Monday, January 30 &...
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Published: 1/25/12
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MY SON PINOCCHIO TICKETS
The Box Office is now open each day before and after school. Our morning ticket sale hours are 8.20-9.00am and our afternoon hours are 2.20-3.00pm/Weds 1.30-2.15pm). We will be located at a table near the sand area or in the Teacher's Lo...
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Published: 1/25/12
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CONCESSIONS FOR “MY SON PINOCCHIO – GEPETTOS MUSICAL TALE”
Washington Open's Pinocchio concession stand is looking for Alumni to help with selling items before, during intermission and after the play. February 3 @ 7pm, February 4 @ 2pm & 7pm, February 5 @ 2pm, February 10 @ 7pm, February 11 ...
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Published: 1/25/12
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2 LITER BOTTLES NEEDED FOR PRIMARY PE
Primary PE is working on a “bowling” unit. If you have any empty 2 liter bottles that you’d like to donate, there will be a box labeled for such in the office. Thanks in advance for your help with this!
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Published: 1/25/12
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DVD OR DVD/VHS COMBO PLAYERS NEEDED
If you have a working DVD or DVD/VHS player that you are no longer using, we would love it if you could donate it to the school. Please contact Judianne Ganschow.
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Published: 1/25/12
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BONUS DINNER! THE ROMANTIC RED & WHITE VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
Reserve your space(s) today at the elegant post-auction fundraiser dinner for Washington Open. The menu is shaping up nicely: • champagne • fresh salad of seasonal greens • savory herbed waffle topped with wild mushroom sauté...
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Published: 1/25/12
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DO YOU WISH YOU COULD HAVE MORE SINGING WITH BARB?
Barb Patton is offering a 6-week, before-school singing session for all grades. It will begin on March 1 at 7:55 a.m. in room 19 on Thursdays. The suggested donation - $20 per child. Scholarships are available. Please cont...
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Published: 1/25/12
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USED BOOK SALE – THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
Now that you’ve read all those new books you received over the holidays, it’s time to recycle them. Save your children’s and adult books for our used book sale in the cafeteria. Please no manuals or textbooks. W...
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Published: 1/4/12
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