Skokie/Washburne PTO Events and Programs
Tuesday, september 3rd | 5th grade kickball tournament
Kickball is one of our favorite sports because everyone is welcome, no skills are required, and it's always fun! The Skokie/Washburne PTO is excited to sponsor this awesome afternoon in partnership with the Winnetka Park District and Hot Shot Sports. Teams will be assigned by Skokie Advisories so every player will have teammates from their advisory - it is a great way to get to know new classmates and join in on friendship & fun! For more information, please click HERE.
Parent Volunteers Needed!
We need your support (40 parents) to run this event. Please consider volunteering your time to help us make this a successful afternoon of fun.
$20 registration fee includes: participation fee, pizza, chips, Kona Ice and water.
*NOTE: Registration is now closed. Must be registered to attend!
5th Grade Kickball Tournament Chair: Jackie Hairston
first (3) september fridays | 6th grade social dance
The PTO has a long-standing tradition of offering a set of “old school” dance and social etiquette lessons to 6th graders, utilizing a trusted professional dance instructor in the Washburne gymnasium.
This is a low-key introduction to co-ed social functions for 6th graders, and they will have a variety of randomly assigned dance partners. Historically, kids enjoy this opportunity to:
- See themselves and their friends dressed up
- Learn types of ballroom dances that may come in handy someday (e.g. the waltz)
- Do something different and fun on a Friday evening!
Dates/Times:
- 2024: September 6th, September 13th, September 20th
- Location: Washburne Gym
- Time: 6:00-7:00pm, 9/20 class ends at 7:15pm
Parents are invited to join on Friday, September 20th!
Fee is $50 (We are not able to issue refunds or prorate fee due to missed classes.)
For more information on 6th Grade Social Dance, please click HERE.
6th Grade Social Chairs: Kelly Conway & Sarah Carano
friday, september 27th | washburne back-to-school bash (*NEW!)
Washburne students will celebrate being Back-to-School with a night of games, dancing, and fun!
Included: DJ, Bumper Ball, Smash Mario Brothers Video Gaming, pizza & treats!
Date: Friday, September 27th
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: Washburne Gym
Fee: $20 advance registration, $30 at door
Advanced registration has closed.
Washburne Back-to-School Bash Chair: Kara Todd & Mariam Staunton
skokie & WASHBURNE SOCIAL mixers
Skokie & Washburne will have Social Mixers throughout the year to hang with their friends in a relaxed setting directly after school, 3:30-4:30pm on set Fridays. Games, snacks, DJ and fun will be had by all! Registered guests: $10 per ticket, pay at the door: $15 cash-only.
Skokie Socials:
5th GRADE
Friday, October 11th
Friday, May 9th
6th GRADE
Friday, October 25
Washburne Socials:
7th GRADE
Friday, April 11th
5th Grade Social Chairs: Jess Newell, Anne Brown, Amanda Sasse, Patty O'Connell
6th Grade Social Chairs: Julie McCauley, Maria Shideler, Katherine Banich, Bonnie Tripton
7th Grade Social Chairs: Sarah Cunningham, Anna Jaymont
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st | washburne roller skating party (*NEW!)
Washburne students will enjoy an old-school Roller Skating Party following their KW unit!
Date: Friday, January 31st
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Washburne Gym
Fee: $25 registered guests, $40 cash-only at the door
Washburne Roller Skating Party Chairs: Needed
skokie & washburne sport tournaments (*NEW!)
Skokie & Washburne PTO will be working with our KW departments to bring the kids the following tournaments this year: basketball, volleyball, & ping pong! Tournaments will either be coinciding with KW units or take place in May - stay tuned for more info!
THURSDAY, JUNE 12th | 8th grade graduation events
The 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony and 8th Grade Graduation Party will take place on Thursday, June 12th at 7:00pm at New Trier Gaffney Auditorium. (Students will take buses from New Trier to the Washburne Gymnasium for the Celebration Party - pick-up from Washburne Gymnasium at 10:00pm). Please look forward to more information from the 8th Grade Graduation Committee and Principals for all events involving 8th Grade Graduation.
8th Grade Graduation Chairs: Melanie Walsh & Gina Gooden
FRIDAY, JUNE 13th | 6th Grade Send-Off
Skokie 6th Graders will enjoy a proper Send-Off Party to celebrate their time at Skokie and gain excitement for heading to Washburne! A fun-theme will be chosen and after school snacks, dancing, games & fun will be had by all!
Date: Friday, June 13th
Time: 3:30-4:45pm
Location: Skokie Gym
Fee: $15 registered guests, $20 cash-only at the door
6th Grade Send-Off Chairs: Louisa Balach, Amy Maciewjewski, Susan Hollender
