Spring Break is soon! Monday, March 20th - Friday, March 31st

Spring Break is soon! Monday, March 20th - Friday, March 31st

Spring Break is soon! Monday, March 20th - Friday, March 31st

March 2023

Mon-Fri
20-31

Spring Break - School Closed

Mon
03

WMS Reopens for Children

Fri
07

Good Friday - School Closed

Tue
11

Rachel Henes Parent Workshop (Virtual)

Beyond Stereotypes: Understanding Gender, Socialization & Development

 

Time: 8.00 p.m. Sign up via newsletter.

Thu-Thu
20-21

Parent Teacher Conferences - School Closed for Children

Mon-Fri
24-28

Room to Grow Book & Toy Drive

Tue
25

April Mug & Muffin (AM)

Location: 134 Duane St. Time: 9.15 - 10.15 a.m.

 

All welcome. Meet with Carrie & Heather to discuss parenting. Sign up via the newsletter

Wed-Fri
10-12

WMS Art Show

55 Hudson St. More details to follow in the weekly newsletter.

Wed
24

May Mug & Muffin (PM)

Location: 55 Hudson St. Time: 1.15 - 2.15 p.m.

 

All welcome. Meet with Carrie & Maria to discuss parenting. Sign up via the newsletter

Mon
29

Memorial Day - School Closed

Sat
03

WMS Street Fair

Fri
16

Last Day of School for Children

Mon
26

First Day of WMS Summer Program

Tue
04

Independence Day - School Closed

Fri
14

Last Day of WMS Summer Program

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Annual Appeal

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Staying Strong: A Letter from Ronnie

Dear Washington Market Community, As I wrote recently, we continue to be absorbed with news of Covid. This week’s letter will have news ...

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Caps For Sale: From the Library

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An Announcment from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees

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A Clear Sense of Purpose: A Letter from Ronnie

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End of Year Appeal 2021

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Classroom Portals

Please click on the links below to access your child’s Classroom Portal (Google Site):

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A Letter from Ronnie

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A Letter from Ronnie

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The Washington Market School

55 Hudson St,
New York, NY 10013

212.233.2176

The Washington Market School

134 Duane St,
New York, NY 10013

212.406.7271