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Mattie Washburn Elementary

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!

Posted Date: 08/06/26 (03:14 PM)


🌟 Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year! 🌟

Dear Families,
Welcome to a brand new school year! We hope you had a fun, relaxing summer and are just as excited as we are to welcome our students back to campus. Please take a moment to review these important upcoming events and reminders as we kick off the school year.

📅 Important Dates

🍎 TK Orientation: Tuesday, August 11 ⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent-Only Event

  • Meet in the Library to meet our TK teachers, Principal, and Assistant Principal.
  • After a brief presentation, families will visit their child's classroom for a classroom meet-and-greet.
  • Teacher assignments will be available in Aeries prior to TK Orientation.

🚶 Open Campus Night: Wednesday, August 12⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
Bring your student to walk around campus and find their classroom before the first day of school!
✅ Classrooms will not be open.
✅ Teachers will not be on campus.
📍 A campus map is attached.
📋 Teacher names and classroom numbers will be posted on the front gate to help families locate classrooms.


🎒 First Three Days of School: August 13th, 14th & 17th

To help our students have a successful start, we are asking for your partnership in building independence. We know saying goodbye can be difficult for both children and parents! ❤️
When the morning bell rings, please:
⭐ Say goodbye at the classroom line on the blacktop or just outside the classroom.
⭐ Allow students to enter the classroom independently.
🚫 Please do not enter classrooms

📚 Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Back-to-School Night: Thursday, August 20th ⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM

We look forward to seeing our K-2 families for an evening of learning about your child's classroom and the exciting year ahead!

We are excited for an incredible year of learning, growth, and success! Thank you for partnering with us and trusting us with your children each day.

💙 We can't wait to see everyone soon! 
Here's to an amazing 2026-2027 school year!