Principal's Message May 29-June 2
This weekend we remember the Americans who have given their life for our country during peace or war time. Many members of our community are active military and many more of us know loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This weekend we honor their memories. Happy Memorial Day to all in the cluster community.
End of Year Activities
Key Dates for families
Promotion Events
ENROLLMENT MATTERS
Our teachers, staff and leadership are already planning for next year, and you can help us prepare by completing re-enrollment for your child by May 1st. Thank you to all of the families who have already completed re-enrollment. If you haven’t, please visit https://enrolldcps.dc.gov to do so. Hard copies of enrollment forms will also be available in the main offices. In addition to the enrollment form, to complete enrollment, you will also need to submit your proof of residency document(s) per the instructions included in the enrollment packet and available at https://enrolldcps.dc.gov.
We are doing great with our enrollment, but not yet at 100%. Help us hit our target of 90% enrolled by June 1 by taking action now!
Peabody
Opportunities in the Peabody Garden!
Save the Date for a 1-hour workshop on Pollinators and Native Plants, June 5, 5-6pm at Peabody
Two of Peabody’s expert master gardeners are generously offering a 1-hour workshop titled “Pollinators and Native Plants” June 5 from 5 to 6pm on the Peabody playground. Open to any Cluster School caregiver, participants will learn about pollinators and about growing plants which help them thrive. Registration is helpful but not required. Go to: bit.ly/3W4XgD7 Any questions, email Ms. Bloom susan.bloom@k12.dc.gov
Still happy to get Recyclables for the Peabody Library Maker Space!
Thank you for sending in small recyclables! Our engineers, designers and builders in the Library Maker Space Center need any of the following items: small boxes (from butter boxes to tissue boxes) and cardboard tubes (TP and paper towel). Many students LOVE to carry their creations to class in a bag, so we’ll take any spare plastic or paper shopping bags you want to pass along as well. Your students can put any of these items in a marked animal bin in the lobby of their floor or pass them to me during morning arrival. Huge thanks from Ms. Bloom!
Watkins
Field Day Volunteers Wanted!
WATKINS FIELD DAY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
You DO NOT need to be an official "cleared" chaperone in order to volunteer. all caregivers are welcome!!!
If you have any specific questions about Field Day, please contact Coach Drakeford (Latavia.Drakeford-Allen@k12.dc.gov) or Coach Latney (Alyssa.Latney@k12.dc.gov).
Sports Next Year: Interest Meeting for Current 3rd and 4th Graders
Coach Drakeford and the athletics team is holding a preview meeting for athletes interested in any and all sports for next year.
Tuesday 5-30-23 from 3:35-3:45. We will collect parent contact information to communicate about off-season workouts, camps available, training and free physical day for athletes.
Sports being offered:
Indoor Track TBD
Flag Football TBD
Coed Cross Country
Coed Soccer
Girls Outdoor Track
Boys Outdoor Track
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
For: Rising 4th graders and 5th graders
There will be a sign up/ interest sheet for each sport.
Soccer Team schedule
- 5-15 4pm at Watkins vs. Ludlow Taylor
- 5-19 4pm at Watkins vs. Payne
- 5-22 4pm (at Ballou) Watkins vs. Hendley
- 5-25 4pm at Watkins vs. Whittier
- 6-2 4pm at Watkins vs. Sheppard
- 6-5 4pm (at Savoy) Watkins vs. Savoy
Recurring Reminders
FoodPrints Caregiver VOlunteer Sign Ups
For the Watkins schedule, the 1st-3rd grade classes will go in the afternoon, so look for your child's afternoon teacher, not homeroom teacher on this schedule.
Email issues with Smore? Unsubscribed from Blackboard?
If you somehow are unsubscribed from Blackboard, please email your appropriate school inbox above and Adia.Howard-Stroud@k12.dc.gov who will fix the issue on Blackboard.
field trip chaperones- Complete a Clearance application
Exceptions
Exceptions may be granted to the DCPS Clearance process in the following situations:
- You are volunteering for a one-time, on-campus event, like Career Day or Field Day. Please email the Clearance Team at dcps.clearance@k12.dc.gov to confirm whether you qualify for a clearance exception.
- You are a potential volunteer with an active secret or top-secret federal security clearance. Individuals in this group should complete the Federal Security Clearance Verification letter in lieu of being fingerprinted with DCPS. The original signed verification form and a copy of a state issued photo ID to dcps.clearance@k12.dc.gov