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     September 30, 2008

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In This Issue
Thanks to Hospitality Volunteers
Library Volunteer Breakfast
Flu Shots Offered at Janney
Shool Picture Day
MathCounts Season Approaches!
Get Wild at Janney's Wild
Save Lids, to Save Lives
Safety Patrol Tip
In the Neighborhood
Principal's Letter
Contributing to the Newsletter
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Calendar
Wed, Oct 1, 8:45-11:00 am:
Library Volunteer Breakfast

Fri, Oct 3:
Parent-Teacher Conferences: NO SCHOOL

Thurs, Oct 9:
Flu Shots
Fri, Oct 17:
School Picture Day



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Jenny Kletzin DiBiase
Karen Mandel
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Thanks to Hospitality Volunteers for Back-to-School Night

Many thanks to the hospitality committee volunteers who helped to pull together all of the refreshments for Back-to-School Night. The delicious baked goods were provided by Karen Kalat, Susanne Koffsky, Carol Piwowarski, Jasmeet Seehra, Anita Seline, and Melissa Torgovitsky. Patricia Keith, Marie Koczela, Jasmeet Seehra, Ankur Goel, and Fernando Laguarda helped with set up and clean up. Many hands do make light work. Thanks again.
-- Kate Laguarda

Library Volunteer Breakfast October 1

A call to library volunteers! Come join us for breakfast on Wednesday, October 1 from 8:45 - 11:00ish am to learn about all the fun you can have helping in the Janney library this year!
Questions?  Contact volunteer coordinator, Marla Viorst at marla.viorst@fleishman.com.

Flu Shots Offered at Janney October 9

On Thursday, October 9 from 2:30-4:30 pm Janney will be providing flu shots on a walk-in basis (no appointments needed). Flu shots are available for adults and children 8 years old and older (accompanied by a parent). The cost is $24 payable in cash or by check made out to Capitol Travel Medicine. Note: Teachers are not required to wait in line.
 
School Picture Day is Friday, October 17!

In an upcoming Take Home Tuesday Packet, parents will find an order form from Lifetouch Pictures for students' school pictures. There are a variety of picture packages available, with options for different sizes, quantities, or backgrounds. An option to buy your child's classroom photo is also offered.
 
All children's photos will be taken for the Janney yearbook.  However, if you wish to buy your child's school pictures, the order form MUST be completed and turned in to your child's teacher with payment (checks payable to Lifetouch NSS) no later than the start of school on Friday, October 17. Extra order forms will be available in the Main Office in the PTA Cabinet.  Please note--The order form can be a bit confusing. Please read the order information carefully before making your selections!
 
For those children whose pictures don't turn out (or who are absent on Picture Day), Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3. REMEMBER: If you want to buy your child's school pictures, they must be ordered and paid for no later than start-of-school, Friday morning, October 17.

MathCounts Season Approaches!

Back by popular demand and in response to many questions: YES! We are having MathCounts again this year.
 
Schedule-weekly
·    Mondays, beginning October 20, 8:00 am, Fourth Grade
·    Wednesdays, beginning October 15, 8:00 am, Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade
·    Fridays, beginning October 17, 8:15 am, Second Grade and Third Grade (Please note the slightly later starting time for our younger students.)
 
Details
·    All students are eligible to participate.  
·    There is no sign-up sheet; simply come to the library on the designated day.  
·    Students need not bring any supplies.
·    We will meet in the library.
·    Students will be dismissed from MathCounts directly to their classrooms each week.
 
We're all looking forward to a challenging year.  Be there!
--Dr. Langford

Get Wild at Janney's Wild--November 14

Here are the answers to some of the questions that you may have about Janney's Wild, Janney's premier fundraising event on November 14:

·    Is this an event for all Janney Families? This is a terrific evening of conversation, food, drinks, music and gaming-all to support our favorite public elementary school, Janney! But do plan to get a babysitter because the food, drinks, and fun are adult-oriented.
·    What kind of games are we talking about?  All of your favorites-craps, slot machines, roulette, poker, and the much-anticipated Blackjack Tournament. And during a live auction, there will be an opportunity to win fabulous prizes with all of your winnings!
·    I'm not much of a gambler-should I still come? Of course! There will be plenty of great food and drink, and live music. Plus, Janney Parents are known for their love of fun and conversation. You don't want to miss the opportunity to mix and mingle with your adult friends!
·    Is it too late to pitch in and help? It is NEVER too late! We are still looking for sponsorships to provide valuable support for our school. If you or someone you know can sponsor part of this event, please let us know. There are sponsorship opportunities for every pocketbook. Ask at your place of business about matching grants-they're a terrific way to boost your donation. And remember: all contributions are tax-deductible.
·    I don't want to miss it-how do I RSVP for Janney's Wild? Invitations will arrive home in your child's Take Home Tuesday soon, so be on the lookout. And we hope to see you there for a wild evening!

Contact:  Lisa Kennelly (202) 640-2576, kennellyadventure@rcn.com & Dianne Bock (202) 364-9858, dibock@starpower.net

Save Lids, to Save Lives

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in preparation for it we are starting to collect Yoplait lids to help  raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® foundation. Please start collecting your Yoplait PINK yogurt and smoothie lids. For every pink lid you send in, Yoplait® will donate 10 cents to the breast cancer cause, up to $1.5 million. Yoplait guarantees a donation of at least $500,000. This money goes to research and treatment across the country.

Please collect your lids at home and send them to school with your child. We will be collecting lids until the December break. So keep bringing them in! The class with the most lids will receive a special treat. If you have any questions please contact Miss Rockwell in K-R or by email at MissRockwellsclass@gmail.com.
 

Crossing cartoonSafety Patrol Tip of the Week


Practice extra caution in adverse weather.

--Elshadie Yafet, Junior Officer
In the Neighborhood

HoopEd Student Holiday Mini Camps: October 3 and 13
Join HoopEd during the two upcoming student school holidays (Friday, Oct 3 and Monday, Oct 13). Jonathan Scribner, Girls Head Varsity coach at St. John's High School and the HoopEd team of coaches present a full day (9:00 am - 3:00 pm) of basketball games, drills, contests and, most of all, fun! Open to boys and girls in grades K-6 of all skill levels. The cost is $50. The October 3 camp is held at Lafayette Elementary, October 13 at Blessed Sacrament. Register online at www.hoopeducation.com or complete the form included in your Take Home Tuesday folder.

Flu Shots: Express Immunization Clinics
If you are having difficulty obtaining immunizations, you may try the DC Department of Health Express Immunization Clinics. Even though the website states "For uninsured and underinsured residents," parents have been able to obtain vaccinations from these clinics. You are advised to call first. No appointment necessary. You Must Bring Proof of Residency: Driver's License, Non-Driver ID, Current Utility Bill, Lease. Please Bring Immunization Records.

The information that follows is available on the DC Department of Health website: www.dchealth.dc.gov/DOH/cwp/view,a,1374,q,580674,dohNav_GID,1824.asp
 
Reeves Municipal Center
2000 14th Street, NW
Thursdays 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

District of Columbia Developing Families Center
801 17th Street, NE
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

DOH/Immunization Program
6323 Georgia Avenue, NW Suite 305
Monday & Tuesday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Congress Heights Community Health Center
3720 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE 3rd Floor
Wednesdays 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Israel Baptist Church
1251 Saratoga Avenue, NE Washington, DC
1st Wednesday of each month 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
3rd Saturday of each month 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Let's Dance! Poms Dance Camp for Grades 3-6   
B-CC High School Varsity Poms Squad is holding a Dance Camp for students in grades 3-6. Come join us in a fun week-long dance camp, complete with halftime performance at a B-CC football game! See what it's like to be a B-CC Pom!

The camp runs Monday, October 13 through Friday, October 17 from 4:00-5:30 pm daily. There is a final performance on Friday from 5:00-8:00 pm. The camp is held at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda in the B-CC Small Gym. (Greeters will be at the Main Entrance.)

The Clinic Fee is $75 and must be received no later than Wednesday, October 8. Please make checks out to "B-CC Sports Boosters" with your child's name in the memo line. Fee includes snacks, prizes, and a T-shirt, and final half-time performance at a B-CC Football game. Contact: Coach Joy Dawson at Joy_Dawson@mcpsmd.org for a Registration Form or for more information.

Edmund Burke School Fall Open House
Saturday, October 18 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Please call with any questions 202 362-8882 or visit: www.eburke.org

The Siena School Hosts Bestselling Author Rick Riordan in October
The Siena School is proud to host children's book author Rick Riordan. Mr. Riordan's #1 bestselling series features the character Percy Jackson, a modern day child hero on a quest to retrieve Zeus's lightning bolt. The series of books featuring Percy and his friends have won numerous awards and critical acclaim.  

Mr. Riordan will give an interactive seminar at Imagination Stage in Bethesda on Thursday, October 23 from 4:00-5:00 pm. This seminar is free and open to the public; space is limited.  RSVP to www.thesienaschool.org.
 
In partnership with the Friends of the Potomac Library, Siena is sponsoring a contest in honor of Mr. Riordan's visit. Students ages 8-16 can enter by:
·    Illustrating a scene from one of the Percy Jackson books, or
·    Acting out and recording a scene from a Percy Jackson book (students submit a DVD or videotape of the recorded scene).  

All entries must be received by The Siena School by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 10. Visit www.thesienaschool.org for more details.

Principal's Letter

Dear Janney Families,

I enjoyed seeing all of you at Back-to-School Night last Wednesday. The event was well attended and I believe our parents were able to receive the type of information needed from teachers to help us continue working together to provide our children with a world class education. I would like to thank all of our teachers for working hard to prepare for the evening. In addition, I would also like to thank the PTA for providing all of the delicious refreshments.

We are continuing the interview process for filling all of our vacancies. We are proud to announce Ms. Emily Strulson as our new half time Art teacher. She is an experienced Art teacher in DCPS and she will officially begin her teaching assignment this week. We are happy to have her join the Janney ES family.

In an effort to provide our teachers with the necessary tools to educate our children, Janney ES has become a member of the Collaborative Schools Initiative. The Collaborative Schools are a group of schools, approved by Chancellor Rhee, that develops and participates in effective professional development programs. On Friday, October 3 many of our teachers will be attending the collaborative schools kick-off event in the morning. We are also scheduled to have parent/teacher conferences beginning at 12:00 noon that day. Our teachers have been given permission to modify their parent/teacher conference times to accommodate attending the event. Many of our teachers are scheduling conferences throughout the week in addition to the Friday conference day. Please work with your child's teacher on scheduling a parent/teacher conference time that will work for you and the teacher. We greatly appreciate your support and cooperation!

Have a great week!

Sincerely,
Dr. Karen D. Crews
Principal

"Public instruction should be the first object of government."
--Napoleon Bonaparte

Contributing to the E-Newsletter

Submissions to the PTA newsletter may be emailed to Janneynewsletter@yahoo.com.

The deadline for submissions is Thursday at 3:15 pm. Because the newsletter is reviewed by several individuals before distribution, we must adhere to this deadline in order to get the newsletter to you every week on time.

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Prepared fliers should be turned into the school office by COB Monday for inclusion in the regular Take Home Tuesday envelope.

We will run notices about community or other non-Janney events of interest to elementary school children as space permits. It is the PTA's policy not to carry for-profit advertisements or classifieds. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Editors