Vare-Washington Elementary School

Field Day 2026!

School is CLOSED today and Wednesday, but we are OPEN tomorrow (Tuesday)!

We want to see every student in school tomorrow. To make things even sweeter, any class with 100% attendance on Tuesday wins an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦

I spy.... 👀

In observance of Election Day, all schools will be closed on May 19.

Our spring training paid off! Last week’s National Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day was a success. What a fantastic way to kick off the morning!

Shoutout to Chase, Casey, and our amazing parent volunteers for the support. Let’s stay active, team! 🚲🛴🚲🛴

Tomorrow is the big day!!! 🧡🏁

Join us for the 16th Annual Vare-Washington Autism Acceptance Walk tomorrow, May 14th at 1:30 PM starting in the VW schoolyard!

Come walk, cheer, celebrate inclusion, and support our amazing students and VW Autistic Support Program. Everyone is welcome — families, friends, former students, staff, and community members!

👕 Autism Acceptance shirts will be available for purchase
• $15 Adults
• $10 Kids

🏈 Don’t forget to enter our raffle for a signed on-field Jalen Hurts jersey! Drawing will take place at the conclusion of the walk!!
🎟️ $5 each or 3 for $10

Let’s fill the neighborhood with acceptance, support, and school spirit! 🧩 🐅

⚠️🚸Please note: the walk will take a slight detour to 7th street for one block due to a closure on 6th street. 🚸⚠️

🎉 Win a Signed Jalen Hurts Jersey! 🏈

The Vare-Washington Autistic Support Program is excited to raffle off a one-of-a-kind, on-the-field signed jersey from superstar quarterback Jalen Hurts!

🎟 Raffle Details:

$5 for 1 ticket
$10 for 3 tickets
Tickets can be purchased:
- Electronically using the provided link
- With cash using the flyer going home with students this week

📅 Important Dates:
- Last day to purchase tickets: Wednesday, May 13
- Winner announced: Thursday, May 14 at the VW Autism Acceptance Walk

Have questions? Contact Ms. Braceland at [email protected].

🍀 Good luck, and thank you for supporting our program! 🧩

LINK:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQTjJMsH7wenLfnbPdgfUrGvaJi27p9xhFZn99Zb3ORjy73A/viewform?usp=header

We’re so grateful for our incredible school volunteers! Thank you for the time, energy, and care you give to our students and staff each day. It was a pleasure celebrating you at yesterday's volunteer luncheon. We appreciate all that you do! 🖤🐅

Reminder: Today will be a 3-hour early dismissal for students and a half day of PD for staff.