We held our annual PTA Elections at the May 25 General PTA Meeting.  Our officers for next school 2017 – 2018 year are:

President:  Mandla Deskins
Second Vice-President:  Monich Brown
Secretary:  Carolyn Bowen

Thank you to these individuals for their willingness to take a leadership role at Payne Elementary.  And a huge thank you to our nominating committee for organizing this year’s election.

What:  LSAT Elections will be held on Monday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 13  

Where:  There will be a table set up for voting by the front entrance.

Who:  We will vote for 4 parents who have children currently enrolled in the school. We would like to have parents that represent children of all grade levels.

Who can vote:  Any current parent at Payne Elementary may vote.

What is an LSAT?  The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) is a group of elected and appointed members that exists for every DCPS school.  The team consists of parents, teachers, non-instructional school staff, and a community member, to advise the principal on matters that promote high expectations and high achievement for all students.  The team meets roughly once per month. More information can be found here http://dcps.dc.gov/page/local-school-advisory-teams-lsat or click below for additional details.
CLICK HERE FOR LSAT INFORMATION

Eliot-Hine is having an awesome International Faire this Friday, June 2 from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm.  There will be great performances, lectures, activities, games and information with an International theme.  We would love to have participation from our neighboring communities.

Here’s a link to Eliot-Hine’s newsletter about the event:

http://bit.ly/2qBaNXw

Save the date for Payne’s Annual Carnival!
June 9, 2017
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Students in PS – Kindergarten must be accompanied by an adult.  All students must be accompanied by an adult after regular school dismissal of 3:15 pm.  Admission is $6 per person.  See attached form for more information and/or to volunteer.

Carnival Detail and Permissions Slip

DC Truck Touch 2017
10th Annual City-Wide Truck Touch
Saturday, June 10

9 am to 2 pm

RFK Stadium – Lot 7
Save the Date!  Mayor Bowser and the Government of the District of Columbia invites you to the 2017 Truck Touch Event.  A host of DC government agencies will present and demonstrate nearly 30 vehicles used to clean and repair streets, change traffic lights, collect refuse, clear snow, provide emergency services, administer mobile health care, and more.  Come experience the high-tech equipment and vehicles used to provide vital city services and learn how they operate to serve you better.  Kids can climb aboard, work the gears, and honk the horns!

This event will feature a variety of free activities for kids and adults.  Free boxed lunches will be provided to kids age 18 and under.

• June 8 – ECE Promotion
• June 9 – Move Up Day
• June 9 – Fashion Show @ 6 pm
• June 13 – Fifth Grade Promotion
• June 14 – Last Day of School

This is a friendly reminder that the PTA Annual Election is taking place next Thursday, May 25 at 6:00 pm.    At this meeting, we will hold the election for PTA Board positions for next school year 2017-2018 (see nominees below).   Only members in good standing with PTA can vote.  Please check the updated list of names posted on the PTA board in the school hallway.  Thank you for your continued support.  If there are any questions, please email Dalila at dadidouille@yahoo.fr.

The nominees list (in alphabetical order):

Childcare and dinner provided.

Payne’s Field Day is Friday, May 26.  Please make sure your student is dressed in comfortable clothing for a fun filled day outdoors.  Students are also encouraged to bring a bottle to school to fill with water throughout the day.

For a special treat, each classroom is accepting donations of popsicles and/or fruit.  If you would like to volunteer please contact Carolyn Bowen at carolyncbowen@gmail.com.

Anacostia Watershed Society
Payne Family Boat Ride
May 30, 2017
5:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Everyone is invited to this Family Friendly boat tour of the Anacostia onTuesday, May 30!  There are two tours (5 pm and 6 pm) with space for 20 people each.  Space is limited, so sign up today!

Learn about the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, the environmental threats it faces, and the solutions helping it realize its full potential through Anacostia River Explorers.

Who can go on the boat trip?  Pretty much anyone no matter their age, ability, or language is welcome on the motorized tours.  Invite all your Payne friends and family.

Where does the boat leave from?  Anacostia Park Boat Ramp (put DC Urban Tree House in google maps).

When is the tour?  The family friendly tour will be on Tuesday, May 30th. There will be two different tours: 5 pm and 6 pm.

Cost?  The trip is free!

Sign Up Here:

5 – 6 pm: http://www. anacostiaws.org/53017-payne- elementary-boat-tour- anacostia-park-5-6-pm

6 – 7pm: http://www.anacostiaws. org/53017-payne-elementary-boa t-tour-anacostia-park-6-7pm

Note: If people are signing up for yourself and your kids- please make a note in the “What are you hoping to learn or see” of the number of people in their group. So for example if you are signing up for yourself and 3 children, you could just note in that section- “Looking forward to seeing wildlife! Note: 4 total people, myself and 3 children.

For more information: http://www.anacostiaws.org/ anacostia-river-explorers

If you sign up and then need to cancel, please contact Lexi Smith

Save the date for Payne’s Annual Carnival!
June 9, 2017
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Students in PS – Kindergarten must be accompanied by an adult.  All students must be accompanied by an adult after regular school dismissal of 3:15 pm.  Admission is $6 per person.  See attached form for more information and/or to volunteer.

Carnival Detail and Permissions Slip

• May 22 – 26:  Spirit Week
• May 25:  PTA Meeting at 6:00 pm
• May 26:  Field Day
• May 29:  Memorial Day  – No School for students, teachers and staff

Don’t forget to stop by Payne’s Career Day tomorrow from 9:00 am to noon!

Thursday, May 18 – Half Day for Students
Friday, May 19 – No School for Students/Parent Teacher Conference Day

This is a friendly reminder that the PTA Annual Election is taking place next Thursday, May 25 at 6:00 pm.    At this meeting, we will hold the election for PTA Board positions for next school year 2017-2018 (see nominees below).   Only members in good standing with PTA can vote.  Please check the updated list of names posted on the PTA board in the school hallway.  Thank you for your continued support.  If there are any questions, please email Dalila at dadidouille@yahoo.fr.

The nominees list (in alphabetical order):

Childcare and dinner provided.

• Monday – Mix Match Day
• Tuesday – Twin Day
• Wednesday – Pajama Day
• Thursday – Dress Up Day
• Friday – College/Sports Jersey Day

Save the date for Payne’s Field Day on May 26.  More details coming soon.

Have you re-enrolled your student?

For more information about DCPS enrollment, please contact the DCPS Enrollment Team at enroll@dc.gov or (202) 478-5738 and visit their website at https://dcps.dc.gov/enroll.  For information regarding your My School DC lottery results please log-on to your My School DC account or call the My School DC Hotline at (202) 888- 6336.

Please see the message below from Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSO):

Please consider signing the Petition linked below that calls for a 2% increase in the Uniform per Student Funding Formula that would be directed to our schools, and for the Mayor to present a plan by January 2018 that would show how all school modernizations will be completed within eight years.  Please share the petition with your school communities.  I support this petition, and have signed it.

https://actionnetwork.org/peti tions/support-our-schools-fix- the-budget-and-the-process

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist the Carnival Planning Committee with this wonderful annal event.  If interested, please send an email to Aisha Hemphill Merritt.

• May 11:  Spring Sing at 4:30 pm
• May 18:  Career Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• May 18:  Early Dismissal at 12:15 pm
• May 19:  Parent-Teacher Conference Day – No school for students
• May 22 – 26:  Spirit Week
• May 23:  DCPS Night at Nationals Park
• May 25:  PTA Meeting at 6:00 pm
• May 26:  Field Day
• May 29:  Memorial Day  – No School for students, teachers and staff