Last month, in honor of November being Men’s Health Awareness Month, our school participated in the “Movember Movement” to raise awareness and support for men’s health. To honor the cause throughout the month, students and staff were encouraged to wear blue on Fridays, and staff could donate to wear jeans and join in No Shave November. Students were given fake mustaches, as well, to join the fun. The school raised  $432.00 for Movember Foundation, which is dedicated to men’s health awareness and cancer research.

Date Added: 12/13/2024

Washington Street School’s first grade classes excitedly gathered in the library for a special guest visit from local author Roseanne Critelli on Nov. 26. Ms. Critelli read her recently published, festive children’s book, “The Adventures of Luca and Sonny: Spirit of Christmas.”

The book, which is about two spirited puppies, focuses on the spirit of giving and spending time with loved ones during the holiday season.

Following the read-aloud, school social worker Rosie Carino shared some of the students’ prepared questions, such as “How many books have you written?” and “Is your story fiction or nonfiction?” Each student received a Luca and Sonny bookmark from Ms. Critelli and had the chance to win a raffle of her three published works.

Date Added: 12/4/2024