Family Fun Night and Student TECHTREK Adventures
Thursday marked another successful Family Fun Night, where families gathered for an evening of laughter and learning. In addition to the array of games and activities, each child received a math game, a reading game, and a book to take home, fostering both fun and educational experiences. Families bonded over friendly competition and shared victories, strengthening family ties in the process.
The excitement didn't end there. Families and students eagerly awaited their turn with the TECHTREK trailer on Thursday night. As drones soared through the air and robots came to life, participants immersed themselves in a world of technological wonder. With expert guidance from our ITRT team, students honed their skills in drone piloting and robot programming, unlocking their potential as future innovators.
While Family Fun Night provided a platform for family bonding and entertainment, Thursday's TECHTREK session hopefully sparked a passion for STEM subjects. Through hands-on learning and real-world application, participants discovered the thrill of problem-solving and creativity, setting the stage for future exploration and growth.
The learning fun didn’t stop there. On Friday and Monday, the fourth and fifth graders had the wonderful opportunity to visit the newly built TECHTREK trailer. They were allowed to fly the drones through obstacles and code the Sphero robots. The ITRT staff provided this unique experience for our students. A very special thank you to several Holston High School students who helped make these events successful.
Sign ups are ending soon. If you plant to register, please do so as soon as possible.
Washington County Schools is proud to be involved in the Washington County Day of Service happening on Saturday, April 20th. This is an opportunity for all of us to be involved in giving back to organizations in our county that provide valuable services to those in need.
Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful event!
Check it out! Washington County ITRTs Andrew Smith and Thomas Larimer are featured on the VDOE's ActiVAtED Learning Podcast today: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/
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Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity for upcoming 5th-8th graders. To register for this camp, please use this link: https://forms.gle/MVNLwojezZfrvuWM9
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On April 10, you can tune in to the Virginia Dept. of Education's podcast to hear from our very own ITRTs, Mr. Thomas Larimer and Mr. Andrew Smith. These teachers will be highlighted for their work on TECHTREK, the division's mobile STEM and Learning Lab. #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper Tune in here: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/
Rhea Valley Elementary's Square One Art orders are due Friday, April 12th.
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Chef Salad Friday with Dr. Perrigan and Kasey B. https://youtube.com/shorts/isy0pyo379o?si=dGhw44MjMfDLB5d5
Don't Miss the Fun!
Summer opportunities from the Coomes Recreational Center Below:
Don't forget to screen and pre-register your preschool and kindergarten age children this Thursday, April 4th!
Yearbook orders are due tomorrow!
Join the Washington County Public School Team! See our most recent vacancies and apply here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/o/wcps/page/human-resources
Have you ever felt lonely in your parenting journey? Parenting can be very hard and feel lonely, just know, you are not alone. Parent Coaching is a FREE resource provided by your school district that connects you with a coach and content created by therapists. Click here to register for on-going support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Be sure to check out this exciting opportunity for Earth Day!
WCPS is excited to be preparing for the upcoming Solar Eclipse. We want to iterate that schools will be open on Apr. 8 as we engage in this very teachable moment. All students will receive glasses for viewing the eclipse safely and our staff is working hard to ensure that this is a memorable event. @WashCoSuper #WashingtonWay
The Damascus Middle School Sixth Grade Mental Math Bee was held on Thursday, March 21. The following students represented their homerooms: Draven R., Kinzley D., Kasen F., Westin J., Carson M., Hunter S., Carter S., Anthony K., and Henry W. The winner of the 2024 Mental Math Bee, Carter S., had his grandfather in attendance to support him! @WashCoSuper #WashingtonWay
Just a reminder that Family Fun Night forms are due by March 21, 2024.
