PTSA Newsletter – 4/6/2018

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Looking for a quick and easy way to support Payne Elementary?  Families who shop at Hill’s Kitchen during the week of April 7 – 15 will have 10% of your purchases donated to our school!  Simply let your salesperson know you are supporting Payne at the time of purchase and we will take care of the rest!  Happy Shopping!

Register for The Girls on the Run-DC Spring 2018 5K
at
Freedom Plaza!

Registration for the Girls on the Run-DC (GOTR) Spring 2018 Community 5K on Sunday, June 3, at Freedom Plaza is underway!  We hope that you and your family will join us to celebrate the girls’ accomplishments!  By running for our girls you’ll embrace their limitless potential and support our next generation of future leaders.  We encourage you to share this event with your networks at it is open to the community.  We hope to see the smiling faces of non-Girls on the Run participants, ages 3-10, run our 1/4 mile Kids’ Dash starting at 10:15 am.  Registration for the Kids’ Dash is $10.00 and runners will receive a Girls on the Run Medal!

As a reminder, participating girls are automatically registered for the 5K by being part of the program and do not need to register.  However, families and friends must register to run.  Don’t delay, Early Bird Registration is $35.00 and will be open until April 20th!  Link: https://www.raceplanner.com/registrationinfo/event/QJXD0DKX3K4IXAZ.

Payne’s GOTR Team will also host Muffin Mondays (bake sale) on the following dates:
Monday, April 9
Monday, April 23
Monday, May 7
Friday, May 11
Monday, May 21
Proceeds are for team t-shirts, snacks and end of season celebration reception.

The girls meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm.  Volunteers to run with the girls or help with water stations are welcome from 4:50 pm – 5:30 pm.

Payne Book Fair at East City Book Shop 
&
Payne Night at Mr. Henry’s Restaurant
April 11, 2018
On Wednesday, April 11 Payne ES is partnering with East City Book Shop(645 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE) to host an in-store book fair from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm.  The school will receive 20% of all sales made by Payne families, neighbors and friends!  http://www.eastcitybookshop.com/
After (or before) shopping at the book store, stop by Mr. Henry’s for a tasty meal where a percent of your total bill will go to Payne.  Mr. Henry’s (601 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE) is located a short walk from the bookstore.  http://www.mrhenrysdc.com/
For the Love of Payne
Zumba with Lashawn Scott
April 10, 2018
6:00 pm

Grab a friend and join us in the auditorium for a FREE Hip Hop for a Healthy Heart Zumba class lead by Wellness Instructor Lashawn Scott with Jamboa Dance Studio.  You won’t be disappointed!

Payne’s 2018 Silent Auction & Raffle
Thursday, April 26, 2018
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a great evening at Payne’s Annual Spring Silent Auction
April 26, 2018 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
The evening will include a FREE BBQ Dinner and Free Childcare.
The School Administration will also accept enrollment paperwork at the Auction.
Pre-bidding for the auction will open April 6, 2018.

For more information and the online pre-bidding site, go here: https://paynedc.org/ auction/

On April 26, Principal Stephanie Byrd will accept The Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Award from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation at the 35th Annual Capitol Hill Community Achievement Awards Dinner.  This generous award of $20,000 will be used for training Payne’s teachers in the Responsive Classroom method, a social and emotional learning program that independent research links with higher academic achievement in math and reading.  The training will take place during the Summer of 2018.  

We are so grateful for the continuing support from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation.  They have been very generous to us over the years and we encourage members to support them.  All funds raised by the Awards Show are used for future grants.  If you are interested in attending the dinner please purchase tickets here.  

While the Capitol Hill Community Foundation Achievement Awards Dinner is the same night as the Payne Auction, we encourage members from the Payne Community to attend, if possible.  Grandparents are always welcome to come to the auction for you or to go to the award show. 

To learn more about the grant and the awards dinner find more information here:

http://hillrag.com/2018/02/07/ payne-elementary-school-wins- landmark-keller-grant/

https://www. capitolhillcommunityfoundation .com/achievement-awards

Save the Dates for our next upcoming PTA Meetings:
  • May 2, 2018 – General Meeting
  • May 30, 2018 – Annual Elections Meeting
Special Education Workshop

The Office of the Student Advocate will be hosting a Special Education Workshop session on Monday, April 9, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Northeast Library (330 7th St., NE).  This workshop is open to educators and families.

Whether you feel your student needs special education services or you have questions/concerns about existing services, come learn what supports are available. This session will answer your questions about navigating special education services, and provide additional information about you and your student’s rights. Not only will you be able to gather information and resources, but you will also have the opportunity to connect with special education experts throughout the District regarding your student’s specific needs.

This session will be hosted by DC Councilmember Charles Allen, Joe Weedon, Ward 6 State Board of Education Representative and the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization.

RSVP for this session at http://bit.ly/2G4BeJU.

Click Here to RSVP for the Free Open House

  • April 2:  Enrollment for SY 2018-19 Opens
  • April 6:  Half Day – Students dismissed at 12:15 pm
  • April 11:  Book Fair at East City Book Shop
  • April 11:  Payne Night at Mr. Henry’s Restaurant
  • April 16:  Emancipation Day – No school for students, teachers & staff
  • April 17:  Zumba at Payne at 6:00 pm
  • April 26:  Annual Spring Auction
  • April 27:  Professional Development Day – No school for students