​3611 E. 114th ST                                  
Chicago, IL. 60617
Phone 773-535-5010  
​Fax 773-535-5038
School Hours 8:00AM - 3:00PM
gwashington3611@gmail.com


Mr. Sergio Ramirez,  Principal
Mr. Syed Ahmed, Assistant Principal

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2018-2019 - Child must turn 5 years old before September 1, 2018.  Must bring original birth certificate, emergency information, medical information, transfer from previous school (if any) and proofs of address; such as utility bills, drivers license, medical cards, tax forms, etc.  All medical forms and shots must be updated and turned in before or on the first day of school.  
cps.edu/Schools/Enroll_in_a_school/Register/Pages/Elementaryschoolregistrationchecklist.aspx

MARCH, 2018 ATTENDANCE FELL SHORT OF OUR ATTENDANCE GOAL OF 97%.  Our overall attendance rate for MARCH WAS 94.93%  Let's do better in APRIL!
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners of a free-dress down day for meeting February goals:
ROOM 305, 301, 304, 214, 213, 212, and 202.

IMPORTANT - School fee will be $50.00 per student for 2017-2018 with a $100.00 cap for families with 3 or more children.


​GWES SCHOOL MISSION: 
George Washington Elementary School fosters a love for learning through joyful experiences and high quality instruction that allows students to be respectful global leaders. 

La Escuela George Washington fomenta el amor por el aprendizaje a través de experiencias de aprendizaje placenteras e instrucción de alta calidad que permite a los estudiantes ser respetuosos líderes globales .
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​Click on link for Health Resources for GWES parents and students.    washington_g_health_resources_07.05.16.pdf


​​SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL

​Here are some easy ways in which everyone can help to support our school:
     *     Donate some hand soap, paper towels, kleenex, or               wipes.
  • Donate a package of copy paper to your child's teacher.
  • Fill out a volunteer form to chaperone trips and to help your child's teacher.
  • Collecting Box Tops for education labels. 
  • Donate some electronic cleaning wipes to keep our technology clean.
  • When shopping at Office Depot use the ID # 70030913 to help our school get credit for free supplies.
Pay your activity fee at one time or arrange to make payments.  Thank you!

Click the below link to take action in supporting
equitable state school funding.
​http://cps.edu/Pages/TakeAction.aspx

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IMPORTANT DATES
April 18 & 19, 2018 - Book Fair Sale
​April 21, 2018 - Science Olympiad Team State Tournament
April 26, 2018 - LSC Meeting 3:30 p.m. Certify election/principal evaluation
April 30, 2018 - Danzas Ceremoniales de Mexico 
​May 3-4, 2018 - Spring Assemblies - Grades K, 4th, and 6th
May 9, 2018 - White Sox Trip for selected 7th/8th students
​May 11, 2018 - Reading Fair
​May 11, 2018 - LSC Meeting - 8:30 a.m.
May 17, 2018 - Sit, Stay, and Read, Free Books, Art and STEM Exhibit
​                             6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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WHAT'S FOR LUNCH TODAY?  CLICK LINK TO FIND OUT.
​www.mylunchmoney.com/menus/schoolmenus.aspx?District=549

SEE CPS CALENDAR FOR 2018 - 2019 UNDER PARENT TAB - WASHINGTON NEWS.  MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW!
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SIGN UP FOR NEW COMMUNICATION UPDATES VIA MAILCHIMP - CLICK LINK BELOW
eepurl.com/dcOHwD

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CHECK OUT OUR NEW FACEBOOK PAGE:
facebook.com/GeorgeWashingtonES
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018-2020 LSC MEMBERS:  Nancy Alvarez, Alejandra Garcia,
Yesenia Avalos, Clara Campos, Marcelina Pedraza, America Landeros, Deborah Hoover, Carlos Salazar, Audra Kreger, Kelly Blaha, and Eileen Popielarz.
See supply lists for 2017-2018 under the Parent tab.
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20 FOR 20 FUNDING - click link for more information.
cps.edu/pages/equality.aspx
School funding for Chicago