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

Bike to School day was a great success.  Thanks to all the families that participated.

Have you re-enrolled your student?

Please see the below dates to register your student(s) by grade & date:
3^rd and 4^th grade – Week of April 24^th

1^st and 2^nd grade – Week of May 1^st

Kindergarten and ECE – Week of 8^th 

Feel free to come in and enroll your children at any time however we are encouraging you to come in during one of the designated dates above.

Parents should bring in proof of residency and their completed enrollment packet.  No worries if you have not received the enrollment packet, forms will be available in the front office.

You can also visit DCPS’ website to download files here:  https://dcps.dc.gov/page/enrollment-forms!

After-school enrollment is now open for all families who have completed their 2017 – 2018 school day registration.

How do I register my student?

• Afterschool enrollment for all families will take place online starting May 1. Families who visit the online enrollment system can expect to have a customized experience based on your child and the school he/she is attending.

Click here for additional details.

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Save the date for PTA’s annual election convention taking place May 25, 2017 at 6:00 pm.  All families are encouraged to get involved in this important process.  Anyone that paid their membership fee by May 8th may vote.  Can’t remember if you joined?  A membership list will be posted on the PTA bulletin board located near the front office hallway.   Childcare and dinner provided.

PARCC testing for third – fifth grade students will take place May 2 – 4 and May 9 – 11, 2017.  Please make sure your student(s) is getting enough sleep, eats a healthy breakfast and arrives on time each morning.  For more helpful tips, please click here.

Are you interested in helping with Payne’s Career Day on May 18 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm?  We are looking for individuals to help manage stations and/or present about their careers. If you are interested or have questions, please email Carolyn Bowen.

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