Eagle Choir performs at Tuachan

On Wednesday, April 7, 2010 our amazing Washington Elementary School Choir performed at Tuachan along with 12 other schools in the district. The theme was "Celebrate America". They joined voices to sing "Celebrate America", "Sing a Song of Peace", "Amrmed Forces Medely", and "The Battle Hymn of the Repubic". Our Choir of 45 students performed the song calle "I Love America" and it was a big hit! We appreciate the dedication of our choir students, who keep the art of Music alive and well at Washington Elementary. thanks to all the parents who have been so helpful also. Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Graff would like to thank Mrs. Hirschi ofr all the help she has given us this year. Our final performance for the parents will be on Wed. April 21st at 7:00 pm in the gym.

Literacy Week

We had a wonderful Literacy week at Washington Elementary. Monday was vote for your favorite Dr. Seuss Book. Green Eggs and Ham was the over all favorite book. Tuesday we had a lot of Crazy Hats! Wednesday was the community read day. We had police officers, firemen, detectives, councilmen men, Dixie College students and Pine View High students come in a and share a book with our classes. Wednesday night was the family read night at the school.

We had a great turn out. It was fun to see parents and students reading together. We had cookies and ice cream and lots of fun. We filled the library with students and parents. Thursday was crazy sock day and Friday PJ day. Thanks to the Literacy Community for all there help.

Safety Patrol Field Trip

After earning enough points by being on duty, the Safety Patrol members were able to go to the Washington Recreation Center. The students were able to climb the rock wall and participate in an aerobics class taught by Mrs. Shelley. (Thanks Mrs. Shelley!!)
After lunch the patrol members were able to finish their fun, with a swim in the pool. Keep up the great work Safety Patrol members!!

BYU Softball players visit Washington Elementary

The Brigham Young University softball team visited us Thursday February 12, 2010. A 2nd and 4th grade adopted BYU as their college of choice. The team visited these two classes. They discussed colleges and how to work hard and learn. Then they took the opportunity to read with each class, it was a great day! We enjoyed having them at our school! Principal Staheli said, "Having the softball players come gave the kids another vision of what college can do for them."

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Do it for Darby-Marathon

Last fall, Darby Riley, a fifth grader at Washington Elementary arrived at school with a sore heel and was unable to participate in P.E. class. After a few weeks, this began to concern her mother and father who then took her in for a checkup. The checkup revealed Bone Cancer. Since that time, Darby has undergone a total of 10 rounds of Chemotherapy which required 4 to 5 day stays in the hospital, some of which required travel to Salt Lake City.
In June, it was determined that Darby would need to have her leg amputated just below the knee. The operation was a big success and Darby is currently moving briskly through the halls of Washington Elementary on her modified wheelchair. Her positive spirit is contagious.
In September and October of 2009, the entire community came together to help Darby receive a prosthetic leg in a cause entitled “Do it For Darby.” Students from Washington Elementary and Pine View High School worked together to raise over $5,000. The St. George marathon running community stepped up big with hundred of runners runners donating $26.20 to help the cause. The foundation known as “Two Good Legs” used their contacts with the Challenged Athletes Foundation to access donated materials to build the new leg. Dr. Hamrick from St. George, Utah donated his time and services.
Today, Darby is walking on her new leg and has commitments for many years to come to keep it up to date. Darby has been an inspiration to our school and has helped us see what is truly important in our lives. Walk on, Darby!