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Mattie Washburn Elementary

October Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/02/25 (10:00 AM)


Newsletter | October 2025 
Important Dates
Friday, October 3rd:
Professional Development Day- NO SCHOOL!
Friday, October 17th:
Superhero Jog-A-Thon 
(flyer attached)
Monday, October 20th:
Earthquake & Fire Drill 
(CA Great Shake Out)
Friday, October 31st:
Halloween Parade 
(more information to come)
Monday, November 10th:
Emergency Weather Day- 
NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday, November 11th:
Veteran's Day- 
NO SCHOOL!
Wednesday, November 19th:
Make-up/Retake Picture Day!


 
Principal's Message
Hello October!
I'm looking forward to celebrating our students at the upcoming Jaggy Pride Award Assemblies! If your child has been selected, you will hear from their teacher. It's also time for our School Site Council to start this year's work! Site Council is where you can share your valuable insights, and collaborate on important decisions that impact our students' education by joining our School Site Council. More information to come soon, so be on the lookout in ParentSquare.
 

Jaggy Pride Assembly!

Our first Jaggy Pride Assembly is here!

Parents are welcome to join us in the MPR and celebrate your student as they receive a Proud Paw Award!

If your student has been selected to receive the award, your student's Teacher will be sending out the invitation prior to the assembly date. Please keep in mind, this is a SURPRISE for your little one!

The assembly this month is on Monday, October 13th.

Below please see the schedule by Grade Level:

2nd Grade - 11:50-12:10
Kinder - 12:20-12:45
1st Grade - 12:50-1:10
TK - 1:15-1:35
Friendly Reminder: No balloons

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Coffee With the Principal!
Come by and enjoy some coffee with our Principal Patricia Chadwick!
When: Tuesday, October 21st @ 8:30 AM

If you need to contact me, here’s how to best reach me:

  • Email: pchadwick@wusd.org 

  • School Phone Number: 707-837-7727 ext: 60002

  • Want a phone or in-person appointment? Email Gladys Medrano, Principal's Secretary at: gmedrano@wusd.org 


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Save the dates for our Fall Book Fair!

November 3rd-7th, 2025
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm

You can also preview the fair and sign up for eWallet here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mattiewashburnelemschool

If you have any questions or want to volunteer during hours not listed on the sign up, please feel free to contact Megan McCracken via email: mmccracken@wusd.org

Thank you for all of your support! We can’t wait to see you at the Fair!

Superhero Jog-A-Thon!

 Please don't forget to donate for our students and Teachers! This run will be magical and filled with lots of superhero action!

Please read the fliers attached for more detailed information. 
Here is the schedule in case you'd like to come and cheer on all the students!
  • 1st Grade: 9:15-9:45
  • 2nd Grade: 9:50-10:20
  • TK: 10:25-10:55
  • Kinder: 11:00-11:30

Did you get Fingerprinted?

Mattie Washburn has secured a master list of those parents/grandparents who were fingerprinted AND have been cleared. If you were fingerprinted, please email Gladys Medrano @ gmedrano@wusd.org with your full name and DOB. Should you have been cleared, you will receive an email from Gladys advising of clearance to volunteer at Mattie! A Livescan application has been attached for your reference. 

Please note: If you work for SCOE (Sonoma County of Education) or WUSD, and would like to volunteer, please email Gladys Medrano to be added to our Mattie List!

From the Health Office

Our Mattie Health Office is asking for donations of clothes, shoes and undergarments. Anything is better than nothing! If you have anything to donate, please drop it off to our front office. We appreciate and thank you in advance!

Lost & Found
Our lost and found is located outside of the office and it is beginning to grow! Parents, please make the time to go through these items and identify any that is your students'. It is always best practice to write your student's name on each item. 

From PTA