Washington Family News Blast for Sunday, December 7, 2025
Good afternoon Washington Patriots,
This week we have a lot of different events going on at school.
The Student Council will be conducting our Annual Holiday Food Drive. They are asking our Washington families to bring the following items: TK and Kindergarten – Pasta and Rice; 1st grade –cereal and breakfast items; 2nd grade – canned soup (no Cup of Soup needed; 3rd grade- canned fruit; 4th grade – canned vegetables (no canned corn or green beans needed), and 5th grade hygiene items such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, Shampoo, soap and shower gels, etc. All food donations must be non-perishable items. These items will be donated to Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC). Don't forget to turn in Box top information if the item you are purchasing qualifies. See attached flyer. Thank you for your support and generosity.
The Student Council is also selling Holiday Grams at lunch each day next week. Students can purchase a card to send to a friend, along with a treat. Cost is 50¢ per gram.
The PFC is having a Holiday Gift Shop all week from 1:30- 3:30 pm in the Auditorium Foyer. This gives students a special chance to buy affordable, thoughtful gifts for family and friends. The shop will be stocked with a variety of kid-friendly items, all priced to fit any budget. You can send your child with money in the envelope attached to the flyer that came home last week. You can also purchase a shopping voucher online and send the voucher in with your child. See the attached flyer for details.
Volunteers will be on hand to help students choose and wrap their surprises. If you are interested in volunteering, PFC would love to have your support. Please find the sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA9A928A5FDC16-60758705-pfcholiday
Monday, December 8- we will be starting the pre-sales for Glow Party tickets for $15 (CASH ONLY). PFC's Glow Party will be Friday January 9, from 6pm-8pm. Your Ticket will include entrance to this spectacular glow dance event, your glow party bundle (including glow sticks and a fun glow surprise), a slice of pizza, and a cookie ice cream sandwich. Tickets are only required for children 3-18! You don't want to miss this glow-tastic event!
Tuesday, December 9 is our PTA Restaurant Day. Please visit California Pizza Kitchen, at 601 San Fernando Rd. 20% of the sales will be donated back to the school. See attached flyer for more information.
Thursday , December 11th, is a Free Dress Day with a $2.00 donation, which helps support our Patriots Fundraising Committee programs. If you have already donated to the PFC Direct Ask Campaign of $75.00 that included the Free Dress for the entire year. https://my-site-104840.square.site/
On Friday, December 12th, our TK through 3rd grade classes will be performing in the Winter Holiday Show. In order to accommodate all the parents, families and students in the auditorium, we will be having 2 performances. Our first performance will start at 9:00 am for parents and families with last names beginning with letters A-J, for families who need an ASL interpreter. Our second performance will start at 10:30 am for last names beginning with letters K-Z. Both concerts will be the same and will last approximately 45 minutes. We ask that you stay in your seat for the entire performance. Teachers have sent home information about students’ costumes. Costume information is also available on the GWE app or website.
Mark your calendars:
December 19 is the last Day of Semester schedule. The hours for school will be as follows:
TK & K 8:30-10:55
1st & 2nd Gr: 8:30-12:55
3rd-5th Gr: 8:30-1:05
We will be on Winter Break from December 22 - January 2, 2026. We will be back to school on January 5th, 2026.
Thank you and remember, at George Washington Elementary School, We All Belong!
Laura Vinyard
Principal
GWE
