Black Lives in the Classroom

Teachers Rethink Race and History

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As December approaches, the Specials Teachers will begin preparing students for two upcoming winter performances. On December 17^th, all students from PreK-2 will be performing Frozen themed songs. This will take place promptly at 4:00 in the Auditorium. Doors will open at 3:30. On December 19^th all students in grades 3-5 will be participating in Scrooge: The Musical. We are excited to have 4^th graders acting in the play, while 3^rd and 5^th graders will be singing musical numbers. Doors for Scrooge: The Musical open at 4:45. Showtime is 5:30.

On the day of both shows, all students are expected to stay after school until show time. After-care students will have their super in the cafeteria, and all other children will be provided either with a snack (PreK-2) or dinner (3-5) in a separate location.

We would like all students in 3^rd and 5^th grade to wear red tops (no logos please) and dark bottoms. Red dresses are also acceptable. Students in grades Pre-K-2 are encouraged to wear Frozen themed costumes, white or blue. Students should bring their outfits to school labeled in a bag with their name and class. All students will change prior to the show. Students should not come to school dressed in show attire.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact anyone from the Specials team. Our emails are listed below.

Thank you for your continued support,

Ms. Barbarino                                                                                                          Jaclyn.barbarino@k12.dc.gov

It’s that time of year again! From February 2, 2019 – February 19, 2019 we will be having our Pennies for Patients Fundraiser!

Payne Elementary will have our own giving page on the Pennies for Patients website, https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/Payne-Elementary-School-2019, which will track our progress towards meeting the school goal of $2,019.

 If you would to create a classroom page, to encourage donations and track your progress towards your classroom goal you can do so here, https://events.lls.org/M360Registration/frRegistration.action;jsessionid=ccxXK1_fyuE-GeP7gHURCxSz7P0E8Uua7Wm5c417.productionp1stdappsaz2?waysToParticipate=CREATE_TEAM&programGroupName=SE&eventID=121651&fundraiserID=5308717&themeName=&registrationPackageID=&productListStr=&sysDonationLevelAmountDTOList=

Classroom donation boxes will be delivered to Pk3-5th grade classrooms. Individual donation boxes for students will be delivered to Pk3 – 2nd grade classrooms, and by request to 3rd – 5th grade.

In addition to the boxes, each teacher will receive a copy of the Pennies for Patients Information Flyer , a goal tracker, and a collection schedule. Additional Information is available upon request.

If Payne reaches the $750 milestone the classroom with the most donations will receive a celebration party!