
Mrs. Schuldt’s 4th grade uses white boards to self-assess their understanding of pronouns. Nothing better than hearing a classroom of students say, “Let’s do another one!” when the lesson is finished 🙌


Mrs. Nickrent and members of the Student Action Council cresting decorations to get us in the Valentine spirit! ❤️



Tomorrow is Pajama Day for Crazy for a Cure! $1 suggested donation. Be comfy and help our community fight cancer!


Mrs. Boyer’s math class busy at centers, including a math money game and their iReady personalized lessons.



Washington, along with other k-5 schools, is piloting a new ELA curriculum. Mrs. Spohn’s 3rd grade and Mrs. Nickrent’s 5th are guiding students though a unit in the new series. So far, students are interested in the new stories and tasks! Love hearing their thoughtful discussions!


Students in Ms. Billiet’s 3rd grade math class work independently to find area during group time.


4th grade science gets loud and goofy when experimenting with sound waves!





Brain breaks with Merge Cubes. The goal is to memorize a set of instructions and complete them in a limited amount of time!


4th grade is discovering sound waves using cup phones!





A special thank you to our Student Action Council, who collected these items to send to our active military members. Thank you to our staff for coordinating this event, and thank you to our generous families who donated so many supplies. And, thank you to those who serve or have served our country! Students were so enthusiastic to participate in this community service project!


Nothing says the holidays like owl pellet dissection. Got to hang with some 5th grade scientists in Mr. Brown’s 5th grade this morning!



Thankfully my class has the same fun, competitive spirit as I do! Really getting into these reindeer games!


Pajama and comfy sock day, Thursday, December 12! Students and staff are participating in Reindeer Games this week -- Thursday, we will "prance" around in our comfiest attire! Please remember appropriate cold weather gear for arrival and departure from school and recess.


Sterling Reads! Attention Elementary Golden Warriors! Read with the SHS basketball team Wednesday (12/11) from 6-6:45pm at the Sterling Public Library. Open to all students, Kindergarten-5th grade.


3rd graders comparing and contrasting in Mrs. Spohn’s class, with clear success criteria to guide their learning. They know just what to do! And, they’re doing awesome!




Mr. Brown’s 5th grade scientists in action!



Tomorrow is the last day to turn your money for the snowman make and take! Please join us for this fun-filled evening (Thursday, December 5th) with ornament make & take, crafts, auctions, scavenger hunt, and more! This event will be held 5:30-7:00 and Franklin School.

Henry Homeroom building volcanoes to conclude their “Birth of Rocks” unit




Unlock the box challenge, and both classes found the key!





Do you want to kick off your Thanksgiving break with a bang and get in the Christmas spirit? Then come check out the Washington Choir tonight at 5pm at the Festival of Trees! Hope to see you there to cheer on our students and kick off the Holiday season!