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4130 Albemarle St. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-282-0110
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Wed, May 25: Last MathCounts for grades 4-5
Fri, May 28, 9:00- 10:30: Student Council Talent Show Mon, May 31:
NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
Fri, June 4:
Deadline for submitting LSRT bios to PTA co-presidents
Fri, June 4:
Kindergarten Reading Rodeo
Mon, June 7:
Last MathCounts for grades 2-3
Thurs, June 10 and Fri, June 11:
LSRT election ballots collected
Editors
Gretchen Cheney
Karen Mandel
Amanda Orr
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 Principal's Letter
This last week of May is full of wonderful activities. Two
fifth grade classes are making embassy visits this week: Ms. Osterman's class
is headed to the Thai Embassy on Tuesday and Ms. Seward's class is headed to the
Finnish Embassy on Thursday. Also on Thursday, fourth grader Akari
Davidson will attend a luncheon celebrating her success as one of the 2010
class of 10 Who Are 10. Again, the whole community sends a big
congratulations not only to her, but also to all the Janney students who
submitted proposals and projects who will also be recognized by the
competition's organizers. On Friday, second grader Madeline Kessler will
be "Principal for a Day", an opportunity won at the Janney's Wild
Auction. She has selected fellow second grader Sophie Schiff to be "Assistant
Principal for a Day." I am sure they have a few surprises in store! The
other big event scheduled for Friday is the Talent Contest. Ms. David has
been working hard to prepare students for the big day, and the excitement is
starting to build.
Looking back to last week, we had several culminating
events. During last Thursday's Jump Rope 4 Heart, Mr. Kovacs lead Janney
students through a variety of heart healthy activities. Suddenly, everyone
wants jump rope added as a recess activity - if they need any jumping tips,
they just need to check out the PK/Kindergarten as these students have been
lining up to hop and skip for the last couple of weeks! Thursday evening
the Janney Band and Orff Ensemble performed for a full house, after which
everyone lined up to buy an ice cream sundae and to enjoy a post-concert
performance by Janney alumni. On Friday we gathered for the Spring
Picnic. Luckily, the rain held off just long enough for everyone to eat,
socialize and for a lucky few, to win a fantastic raffle prize. The
weekend came to a close with yet another terrific performance by the
Notebusters, this time singing songs of Hairspray at the newly completed Alice
Deal Middle School Auditorium. Thanks to all of the adults who supported these
events, and to the students who worked so hard to show their talents.
Finally, a couple reminders and an update: don't forget,
there's no school next Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Also,
please read the note below about LSRT elections. The administration of DC
Public Schools has been working hard to revise the LSRT guidelines in order to
increase clarity and purpose. You
can find a draft of those guidelines here under "first drafts": (http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/Parents+and+Community/Community+Initiatives/School+Advisory+Groups#2). Whether you are running for the LSRT
(and we hope you are) or looking for a communication outlet, these guidelines
are useful to understanding the refined role of the LSRT.
All the best for a great week,
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A Note from the PTA Co-Presidents
Thank you, thank you, thank you! First of all, an enormous thank
you to Melissa Meierhoefer and Alissa Lash for running
one of the best raffles
Janney
has seen in years. We had net revenue of nearly $13,500! This is just an amazing
amount, and a great tribute to Melissa, Alissa, and the entire Janney
Community (special thanks to the wonderful room parents who helped
sell tickets).
We also more than broke
even on the picnic itself, and have made money on the
merchandise and sportswear. We've seen lots of Janney umbrellas,
sweatshirts,
and shorts around the neighborhood lately. Love it.
All
this outpouring of support reminds us of what a great community we
have. But something equally amazing has reminded us of
Janney's spirit and character. Most of you know that
there has been a concerted
effort to find a donor for a young boy fighting leukemia in the area.
There was a table at Janney's Spring Picnic Friday
night, and between that effort and parallel efforts in
the neighborhood to locate a donor, the Bone Marrow Registry reports
an enormous increase of donor registrants. Thank you.
And
finally, we are closing out the year with elections. At the PTA meeting on
June 8th we'll be voting on the PTA Executive Board for next year. And you'll see an announcement below about elections for the Janney LSRT. Please
consider putting your name in and running.
Have a great week!
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Help to Mold Janney's Future-Run for the LSRT
Elections will be held on June 10th and 11th to
elect three new parent representatives to the Local School Restructuring Team (LSRT). The LSRT is an elected body
that supports and advises the Principal on matters related to advancing student
achievement and continuing to grow a school community that is focused on high
expectations and high achievement for all students. The LSRT consists of six parent representatives (three
rotate off each year), 1 building representative (WTU) or designee, 5 teachers,
and 1 non-instructional staff member. The LSRT meets monthly, and holds additional meetings as needed. A mandatory summer or fall training
session will be held for all members. The LSRT is seeking candidates who are willing to serve a two-year term;
who represent the diversity of the Janney school community; and who share the
following characteristics: --They
are already knowledgeable about much of what is occurring at school, or they
are prepared to learn fast --They
consistently show good judgment --They
are professional in their actions toward and treatment of others --They
are focused on student achievement for all students --They
are advocates for their school's success --They
are good listeners --They
are excellent collaborative workers --They
understand the importance of hearing all voices Additionally, it is important that parent representatives are willing to
work to represent the ideas, perspectives, concerns, and opinions of all parents in the school community. If you are interested in being a candidate for the LSRT
please write a brief bio about yourself, and email the bio to Scott Cheney ( scottlcheney@gmail.com) and Jonathan
McHugh ( jmchugh40@mac.com) by
June 4th. The bio
statement could include the following information: · Grade
levels of current students at Janney · Goals as
a member of the LSRT · Past
experiences that align with the described characteristics (see above) of LSRT
members · Experiences
working with a diverse group toward a common goal Candidate bios will be included
in the June 8th Take Home Tuesday and posted on the Janney website. |
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Recess Update and Request for Materials
As we wrap up the second week of
our new
recess, more and more students are generating ideas for new and
different games
and activities, especially for the Construction and Imaginative Play
areas.
While many of these suggestions require equipment and supplies we have
readily
available already, some require additional materials. This is an
opportunity
to talk with your student about the areas they have been choosing to
play at,
what ideas they have for new or different games, and any materials you
might have
around the house to donate. Some of the materials that have already
been
identified include:
Twine
Fabric
Yarn
Knitting needles
Old costumes and clothes
Cotton rope
If you have any of these
materials, or
others your student suggest, lying around the house and you'd like to do
some Spring cleaning,
please bring them to Ms. Sell's office between 8:00
- 8:40 or 3:00 - 3:30 next week. Thank you.
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PE Footwear Reminder
Hello everyone, Please remind your children
to wear the proper footwear during PE classes. No Crocs, sandals, or
flip flops during PE class. There is always an increase in ankle related
injuries during the spring time. The PE Class Schedule is as follows: Monday- David, Roy, Varner Tuesday- McCrackin, Carrier,
Gero, Seward Wednesday- Zallman, Bigelow,
Young, Rockwell, Morgan-Williams Thursday- Zeedyk, Rutledge,
Hunter, Brill Friday- McClung, Osterman,
Brudnick, Anderson
Thanks for your help,
Mr. Kovacs
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MathCounts is Ending Soon
Please update your MathCounts calendars. Here
are the dates for the last sessions this year:
Grades 2-3: Monday,
June 7
Grade 4-5: Wednesday, May 25
Thanks for your support
this year!
Karen Langford, Fran McCrackin, and Brietta Brill
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Construction Update
- A
security camera planning draft will be provided by OPEFM on Wednesday.
- A
plan to move the contents of classrooms that will be renovated or reconstructed
this summer will also be delivered on Wednesday.
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Counselor's Corner
10 Who Are 10
Congratulations to Akari Davidson who won the 10 Who Are 10 citywide
competition with her entry about "Move it on Monday"!
PEP
(Parent Encouragement Program)
PEP is offering two courses this
summer on interesting topic, see below:
Family Facebook Night for parents with or without their kids ages 10 & up - Tuesday,
June 1, 7:00-8:30 pm, at St. John's Episcopal School, Olney. Presenter:
Alecia Berman-Dry, teacher and certified i-Safe Web Safety trainer.
Cost: $25/adult, $45/couple, $10/child. PEP members: $20/adult,
$35/couple, $9/child.
Putting an End to Whining for parents of children ages 2-12 - Saturday, June 12, 1:00-3:00 pm,
at PEP, Kensington.
Cost: $30/person, $55/couple. PEP members: $25/person, $45/couple.
Pre-registration
with payment is required. Scholarships, payment plans, and PEP member
discounts are available for all programs. To register call PEP at 301-929-8824 or 703-242-8824.
For more information, visit PEP's website at www.parentencouragement.org.
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 Safety Patrol Tip of the Week
Another Safe Routes to School reminder: Please do not park in the yellow Fire Lane. This is illegal.
Thank you for your support.
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Do you shop through Amazon? Earn money for Janney by clicking on this link or starting your search in the Amazon Search box on the Janney Homepage. Janney will earn up to 6 percent of your order every time you begin your search on the Janney site. Just think, no additional cost to you, lots of additional funds for Janney.
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Contributing to the E-Newsletter
All submissions to the PTA newsletter should be emailed to Janneynewsletter@yahoo.com.
The deadline for submissions is Friday at 3:15 pm. Because the
newsletter is reviewed by several individuals before distribution, we
must adhere to this deadline.
Material in the newsletter must be:
1) For the benefit of Janney students;
2)
Related to activities or programs that take place on Janney school
grounds, or for specific Janney-sponsored events or programs;
3) From and for not-for-profit organizations (unless #1 and #2 above are satisfied, and approved by both PTA presidents); and
4) Submitted by an official representative of the organization or program referenced.
Inclusion
in the newsletter is at the discretion of the newsletter editors, the
PTA presidents, and the principal. Please include all text in the body
of the email (rather than as an
attachment). Small jpeg thumbnails may be attached and can be included
in the newsletter. All links or email addresses will be made active
(clickable).
If a notice should be run for more than one week,
please indicate the dates the notice should be run, or resubmit the
notice by the Friday deadline for each week.
Please note there
is no longer a box in the Janney office where hard copy newsletter
submissions can be turned in. Prepared fliers to be included in the
Take Home Tuesday envelope should be turned into the school office by
COB Monday.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Editors
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