
We’re excited to invite you to our annual Harvard Family Fun Night! Join us for an evening full of fun, games, and community spirit.
📍 Location: Crosby Elementary School
📅 Date: April 30th
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!
¡Nos emociona invitarlos a nuestra Noche Anual de Diversión Familiar de Harvard! Acompáñenos para disfrutar de una velada llena de diversión, juegos y espíritu comunitario.
📍 Lugar: Escuela Primaria Crosby
📅 Fecha: 30 de abril
⏰ Hora: 6:00 a 8:00 PM
¡Esperamos verlos allí!



D- Dinosaur Day! 🦕🦖 #DinosaurDay #ABCCountdown #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising










C- Crazy Sock Day! 🧦 #ABCCountdown #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising


🌸📎 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 📎🌸 Today we celebrate the heart of our front office — Ms. Itzel, our amazing administrative assistant! 💖 Her kind voice, warm smile, and endless patience make our preschool feel like home. Whether she’s greeting families, helping staff, or brightening a student’s day, she does it all with love and grace. 💼😊 We’re so lucky to have you, and the kiddos adore you just as much as we do! Thank you for all the magic you bring to our school every single day. 💐✨ #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising






🚌💛 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛🚌 A huge thank you our amazing drivers who greet students with a smile and make sure they get to school safely everyday. Rain or shine, your kindness and care mean the world to us! 👏✨Thank you Durham School Services, we appreciate you today and every day! 💕🚍 #BusDriverAppreciationDay #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising






B is for BALL Day! 🏀⚾🏈⚽ Washington students had a ball today showing off their team spirit! From baseball caps to soccer jerseys, our little athletes were dressed to impress in support of their favorite sports teams. 🧢👕💙 #ABCCountdown #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising







Students from Ms. Natalia, Ms. Whitney, and Ms. Luna's class had a blast making their own paper as part of our Reduce, Reuse, Recycle study! 🧻💧💚With lots of hands-on fun, they learned how we can turn old paper scraps into something brand new—and beautiful! 🎨🌍 #ReduceReuseRecycle #LearningThroughPlay #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising











Ms. Florez' students learned all about reusing this week by turning recycled materials into fun new toys! 🧸✨From old toilet paper rolls to colorful works of art, their imaginations ran wild—and the results are amazing! 🖍️🎨 #ReduceReuseRecycle #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising






🐾 A is for Animal Day! 🐾
We kicked off our ABC Countdown to Summer with the cutest day ever — Animal Day! 🧡
Students brought in their favorite stuffed animals and shared adorable photos of their real pets too. From fluffy bears to scaly lizards, we saw it all!🧸🦁🐶🐱🦖
#AnimalDay #ABCCountdown #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising


We’re so excited to kick off our ABC Countdown to Summer! Here is the list of fun themed days in case your child would like to join in on the countdown fun. Let the summer countdown begin! ☀️


Ms. Florez's AM class earned 10 bees on their reward chart last week! 🎉 To celebrate this amazing achievement, students had a beary special day — they brought their favorite stuffed animals to school for a fun-filled celebration! 🧸💛#StuffedAnimalParty #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising











Thanks to the generous donation of the Jonathon F. Moore Foundation, our classroom teachers were able to add brand new books to their shelves—and our students couldn’t be more excited! 💛📖
On top of that, the Jonathon F. Moore Foundation also made it possible for us to host a special concert with Jim Gill back in February, bringing music and joy to Washington. 🎶We’re so grateful for everything they've done to support learning and creativity in our schools! #Grateful #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising


Ms. Whitney's class arranges irregular paper shapes to create their own puzzles in a fun way to develop their spatial awareness skills. 🧩✂️🤓 #LearningThroughPlay #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising











🌸🎶 Spring is in the Air! 🎶🌸 On May 12th, Washington School will be having our Spring Concert. #SpringConcert #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising



Pre-K Registration is NOW OPEN for returning students and those who have already qualified! Let’s get your little one ready for a fantastic year of learning and growing! 💛🖤
Our LAST screening for the 2025–2026 school year is coming up on May 14th, and we still have a few appointments available.📞 Call us today at 815-943-6367 to reserve your spot and take the first step on your child’s preschool journey! #Registration #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising





A global connection in action! 🌍❤️ Ms. Natalia’s class made beautiful Colombian flags to share with their friends in Colombia during a special Zoom meetup! 💻They exchanged names, favorite things, and sang songs—our pals especially loved our Letter Songs! 🎶Ms. Natalia’s class is learning Spanish, and their Colombian friends are learning English—what a wonderful way to grow together across cultures! 💕📚#PreschoolConnections #DualLanguage #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising









Last week we started our new study: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. ♻️🌍 We are going to explore a variety of ways to reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle to help take care of our planet. 🌎💚🌱 From sorting recyclables to creating fun crafts with reused items, our students will learn small actions can lead to a brighter, greener future! 🌿♻️#ReduceReuseRecycle #CreativeCurriculum #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising











Our Birth to 3 Program brought the energy with a fun-filled Zumba Night for our families! Parents got to enjoy a lively Zumba session full of music, movement, and laughter—and they showed up ready to dance! 💪🎶
It was such a joy to see our community come together and share in the fun. Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make the night such a success! 💖#BirthTo3 #Zumba #ParentWellness #TheWashingtonWay #CommunityConnections






🐝 Attention Parents! 🐝 Is your little one ready for preschool? May 14th is our last screening to qualify for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎒🗓️ Contact us at 815-943-6367 to schedule your screening and take the first step toward an exciting learning adventure at Washington! #TheWashingtonWay #HarvardRising #EnrollNow



Ms. Kelley's class was hard at work practicing their letter sounds! They sorted objects into the correct letter containers based on each item’s beginning sound. 🧠➡️🔠Hands-on activities like this help make phonics fun and build strong early literacy skills! 📚💪
#LearningThroughPlay #TheWashingtonWay #Phonics #HarvardRising





