Washington Elementary School

Jacksonville School District #117 211 West State Street Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Office: (217) 243-9411 Fax: (217) 243-6844 Steve Ptacek Superintendent of Schools Mary Camerer Washington Elementary Principal 217-243-6711 August 14, 2020 Washington Parents, We are looking forward to the 2020 - 21 school year! Our first day of school is Monday, A... ugust 24, 2020. We will provide either in-person learning or e-learning to your child depending on what you choose. If you choose e-learning for your Washington student please make the Washington Elementary Office aware unless you have filled out your survey or talked to the secretary already. We will have computers ready to check out to e-learners on Wednesday, August 19th from 2-4 p.m. at the front of the building. We are here to support you and answer any questions that you may have regarding the 2020-21 school year. Please feel free to call us 217-243-6711. Masks: Anyone entering the building must wear a facemask. Students, teachers and staff members must wear facemasks all day. Masks must be appropriate for the school environment. Halloween masks and masks with inappropriate images and/or language will not be permitted. Please bring additional masks in case your mask becomes wet or dirty. Facemasks may be removed during the short time your child is eating breakfast and lunch. Students who will not wear masks will be sent to the office and will be sent home for remote learning. If you are new to Washington School please make sure that you turn in your proof of residency to the secretary in three forms such as a current driver's license, electric bill, water bill, and/or rent receipt. Student Attendance and Grading: Students are expected to attend in person school or remote learning everyday. Daily attendance will be taken for both and entered into skyward. Truancy guidelines will continue to be followed for both options. Parents are reminded to contact the secretary at Washington by 8:15 a.m. if their child will be absent. In order to provide the safest learning ...Read More