Kindergarten enrollment is an exciting time in the life of a family! At Auburn-Washburn, the enrollment process begins with Kindergarten Roundup, an event designed to introduce families to the school and staff. All families are encouraged to attend Kindergarten Roundup to learn more about the year ahead. This year, Kindergarten Roundup is scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026. For more information and to register, visit http://www.usd437.net/roundup.

For detailed information about the entire kindergarten registration process, including a step-by-step guide, please click here.

Please note that your child must turn five on or before August 31, 2026 in order to be eligible for kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.

Thank you to the local chapter and partners of the National Association of Women in Construction for partnering with Auburn Elementary’s 4th graders to participate in the inspiring Block Kids Competition!

BLOCK KIDS, created in 1990, was designed to engage elementary students in the creative thinking and problem-solving skills used in the design and construction industries—while also introducing these fields as exciting future career paths.

Students in grades 1–6 receive a toolkit containing 90 interlocking blocks, one piece of string, one piece of aluminum foil, and one piece of construction paper. With just 45 minutes on the clock, they are challenged to design and build a mini-model of a commercial structure of their own imagination. Past creations have included schools, recycling centers, and even space stations!

After building, each student meets with a local industry volunteer serving as a “Building Inspector.” During this brief interview, students explain their design, share their thinking process, and demonstrate clarity of purpose. Judges evaluate both the creativity of the structure and the student’s oral presentation skills.

Awards are presented in each age division, and one overall winner advances to regional competition, with the opportunity to move on to the national level. While recognition is exciting, the true victory is participation—every young “contractor” receives a certificate and a goodie bag to celebrate their hard work and creativity.

We are especially proud of our 4th grade winner, Antonio, who impressed the judges with his incredible LEGO crane build. Way to go, Antonio!

One of our beloved interventionists was surprised with a sweet singing Valentine today! 💕 What a joy it was to hear the beautiful voices of some incredibly talented WRHS singers serenading her. Such a fun and heartwarming treat for everyone!

Time to update your Spiritwear!

Hello Wildcats!

Please don't forget-tonight is our "Mini Masters: Art Through the Ages" art show!

We'd love for you to come check out all the amazing hard work our students have created.

This is a come-and-go event, held this evening from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Concessions and opportunities to “Compliment the Artists!” will be available!

We hope to see you there!

Reminder!!

🏈⭐ It’s Super Sunday, and we’ve got some SUPER students and staff to celebrate! ⭐🏈

This week’s 🌟GOLDEN🌟 award winners showed what it looks like to live out our values in big and small ways. We’re so proud of their kindness, effort, and leadership. Way to be SUPER examples for our school community! 🐾

Great job, Marlee, Conley, Jensen, Mrs. Beardslee and Mrs. Siegfreid! 🎉

Hey Wildcats! Mark your calendars!!

Simply Dipped by Jenn is teaming up with the Auburn PTO again to bring you another sweet way to support our school!

Each Valentine's Day Cake Pop Pack has 10 cake pops for $20 🩷

Each variety pack includes 2 of the following flavors:

Chocolate Covered Strawberry
Vanilla Funfetti
Red Velvet
Chocolate Fudge
Cookies & Cream

🕒 Orders Due: Monday, February 9th (Payment must be received by this due date) 🔗 order link in the comments below ⬇️

📦 Pickup: Friday, February 13th (after school in the front lobby)

💵 Payment: Venmo @Jennifer-Grelk-1, check - made payable to Jennifer Grelk, or cash

Thank you to everyone that purchased our Valentine’s Day Candy Grams this morning 🤗 We are expanding our in person sale dates! Please stop by or send money with your kiddos:
💘 Monday, February 9th at 8:15am (before school)
💘 Tuesday, February 10th at 8:15am (before school)
💘 Tuesday, February 10th at 3:30pm (after school)

PTO parent volunteers will be located just inside the front doors of the school, in the front lobby.

The deadline to order Valentine’s Day Candy Grams is Tuesday, February 10th. That way we can get all the lovely cards & candies made up to deliver on Friday ☺️

If you have any questions, please email the PTO (aepto437@gmail.com)