Frank Wagner Elementary School
August Make Your Day program training open to families and staff

Welcome to Frank Wagner Elementary School - Home of the Wildcats!
Summer 2009
Thank you to students and families for a wonderful school year. I can’t believe how fast it went by and how much students learned. As the last days are upon us, I have heard about some important things students learned this year. Some of the ideas are typical, “I learned to multiply” and “I learned to add two digits with carrying.” Other comments have been humorous and/or touching. “I learned that my mom was right, if I keep practicing, I can become better at reading!” and “I learned there are two Washingtons; one is a city and ours is the state” (This was a 2nd grader!).
When I ask students what they are going to do during this summer and what kinds of things their parents expect them to do, you’ll be pleased to know the good ‘ole’ values are still around. Many students will go fishing, ride bikes, some baby sit, most have jobs they have to do around the house, and almost 100% say Mom or Dad will make them read every day!! Please use this if your child says, “No one else has to do this!” Now you know all parents promote reading.
Some exciting end of the year activities included Ms. Conte’s class selling more than $1,000 worth of apples during recesses. Her students donated the money to the O Ambassador Fund and their donation purchased a cow, a pig and 4 trios of rabbits. The animals are given to families in Latin America to use to start a business and become more self-sufficient. An anonymous adult was so impressed with what the children did that he donated another $600 that was given to the Feed the Children Foundation. Second grade students competed in their first ever Spelling Bee, all students had a fun week of “Camp Skeeter” activities and Mrs. Culnane’s class had a parade of learning. These students made small floats and banners as visual evidence of what they learned and actually paraded through the halls.
The staff is planning for next year and much of that effort is focused on using assessment to create instruction. This is called formative assessment. The WASL gives us a little of that but our local school system has created several common assessments for Monroe’s elementary schools to use in reading and math in all grades and writing assessments for 3rd and 5th grades. The staff and I will be using the assessment results to guide us to continually create and modify instruction to challenge all the learners in our school. Our students range from highly capable students who choose not to attend the EXCEL program to children just learning their letters. Whatever the skill level, Frank Wagner staff has high expectation for each one.
On another note, several teachers are changing grade assignments and classroom locations. This is to support our grade level configuration. If you get a letter this August with a teacher’s name you think teaches * or * it is not a mistake. They are probably teaching a new grade level and may be in a new room. Ms. Rodriguez will be moving too, but just for a short time. She will be the principal at Maltby Elementary for the first half the year as that school’s principal will be on maternity leave. Ms. Rodriguez will be back with us in January. All of us will miss her and especially me! Mrs. Edmonds will be our Assistant Principal while Ms. Rodriguez is away.
OPEN HOUSE is set for Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This is a time for students get acquainted with their new classroom and put into their new desk any supplies from home that they wish to have at school. You will be able to buy T-shirts, yearbooks, pay for lunches, or drop off completed free and reduced lunch applications. These applications are only good for one year so must be filed again the 2009-10 school year to continue in the program.
Speaking of lunch; the federal government provides funding for any child, enrolled at our school or not, to get a free lunch at Frank Wagner Elementary this summer. The meals start June 29 and lasts until August 14. The lunch is served in the covered play area from noon to 1 p.m. daily.
Thanks again for a great 2008-09 school year. I’ll see you in September.
Sincerely,
Robin Fitch
Principal
Neighborhood elementary school attendance areas
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Frank Wagner Elementary
115 Dickinson Road
Monroe, WA 98272-2104
Phone: 360-804-3300
Toll Free: 1-800-282-7818
Fax: 360-804-3299
School Hours: 8:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.
Attendance Hotline: 360-804-3301
Robin Fitch, Principal
Margie Rodriguez, Assistant Principal
Pam Johnson, Secretary
Ardy Woolley, Assistant Secretary
Kathy Yingling, Assistant Secretary
Lynnette Ervin, Counselor
Lisa Zobrist, Counselor
Dee Miller-Turner, Nurse
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June: 06-11-09
Our community offers many opportunities for youth to enrich learning, Monroe Public Schools publishes notices from not-for-profit groups offering such activities on this website under Community Notices. Paper copies are often also available in the main office at our schools.
Other FWE links:
- Curriculum Guide
- King5 Schoolnet Weather
- Learning Improvement Plan
- Library
- Lista Recomendada de Materiales Escolares
- Recommended School Supply
- Report Card
Important Notice About Internet Safety
The best way to protect children from online harm is to keep computers in a family area of the home. Visibility allows parents to look over the students' shoulders without being too oppressive. Young children should have a parental chaperone whenever they are on the Internet. Two sites that discuss these issues and offer advice can be found at www.safekids.com and www.safeteens.com.
Hyperlinks to staff web sites (located on the Staff page) are provided for student and parent convenience, and all staff web sites are hosted by external Internet service providers. Monroe Public Schools assumes no liability for content contained on external service provider sites. Filtering software from one of the providers listed below is recommended to prevent unauthorized access to sites beyond the District's control.
Norton | Cyber Sitter | Net Nanny | Surf Watch | Cyber Patrol
Voicemail: 360.804.2998 ext 3395
Email:frankwagnerpta@gmail.com
2008-2009 Officers are:
- President
- Carol Simicich
- Carol Simicich
- Co-Vice President
- Shannon Bredstrand
- Jeannie Ross
- Secretary
- Kris Kennedy
- Kris Kennedy
- Treasurer
- Shelly Pack
Schedule of Early Dismissals, Vacations, Conferences
June
12 Nordquist/Hayward - Walking Field Trip
16 Last Day of School-12:00 dismissal - NO LUNCH
End of Year Assembly – 9:30 a.m.
September
9 First Day of School
junio
11 Día de campo
12 Nordquist/Hayward: Excursión a pie
16 Último día de clases - Horario de salida: 12:00 - SIN ALMUERZO
Acto de fin de año: 9:30 a.m.
septiembre
9 El primer día de escuela
Dialing 360-804-2998 accesses staff voice mailboxes.
The search option lets families use their telephone keypad to enter the teacher's name to be connected to the voicemail system to leave a message.
Vision
Frank Wagner Elementary is a positive community that celebrates learning and diversity.




