Hi Mustang Parents – lots going on this week and the coming weeks…stay tuned!PTA meeting – TONIGHT – 6:30 pmPrincipal Neal from Deal Middle School will be with us tonight to talk about transitioning to middle school and what Deal is all about! We’ll also have a guest speaker from PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voice in Education) to come talk about how to best advocate for our schools and students and how to help us prep for the March 29 hearing.Yesterday’s DCPS Oversight HearingTHANKS FOR THE MANY PARENTS WHO CAME OUT YESTERDAY AND HELPED MAKE AN IMPACT YESTERDAY!We got the attention of Chairman Grosso and we have already seen some positive impacts from our testimony yesterday. For those who couldn’t attend yesterday, please submit written testimony by Friday, March 1 to Ashley Strange, Committee Assistant, at astrange@dccouncil.us or mail a copy to the following address:Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Education 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 116 Washington, D.C. 20004Jazz Night – THIS FRIDAY – March 1 at 6:30 pm at ShepherdOn Friday, come enjoy some Jazz music by local musicians and a pot luck with Shepherd families and neighbors! Thanks to Dr. Michael Wallace for his continued support … Read More
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Welcome back, Shepherd families! We’ve got a busy week – hope you’re ready to go! DCPS Oversight Hearing is Tuesday, the PTA meeting with Principal Neal from Deal Middle School is Wednesday, and Jazz Night is Friday. Whew!Jazz Night – this FRIDAY (March 1) at 6:30 pm at ShepherdIt is our 30th Annual Jazz Night this year! Please sign up to bring something to the potluck and invite some of your friends and neighbors! Dr. Wallace has some great musicians lined up and it’s a great time to chat and meet with other Shepherd families! This community event is supported by the Shepherd PTA. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f49aea82fabff2-jazzPTA meeting – Wed, Feb 27 at 6:30 pmPrincipal Neal from Deal Middle School will be joining us to talk about tranisitioning to middle school and what Deal is all about! More on the agenda will be sent out tomorrow.DCPS Oversight Hearing – TOMORROW (Feb 26) at noon at the Wilson BuildingCome join us and SUPPORT SHEPHERD! And please submit written testimony by Friday, March 1 to Ashley Strange, Committee Assistant, at astrange@dccouncil.us or mail a copy to the following address:Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Education 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 116 Washington, … Read More
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Read Across America Week – Spirit Week! February 25 – March 1 is Read Across America Week! Monday – Fox in Socks Students may wear silly socks. Tuesday – Cat in the Hat Students may wear their favorite hat. Wednesday – Who’ville Students may wear colorful hair accessories Thursday – Oh The Places You’ll Go Students will discuss their career goals. Friday – The Sleep Book Students may wear pajamas and receive a Dr. Seuss bookmark. Saturday – Official Read Across America Day Read a book with a loved one and share a picture of the experience on social media or bring a hard copy of the picture to school! Awards Assemblies Thank you for the feedback on our awards assemblies. The concerns and suggestions raised will inform ongoing discussions with the PTA and LSAT. Black History Month Assembly Shepherd Elementary School will celebrate Black History Month by remembering and honoring black music and the performing arts during our annual assemblies on February 28th. The first program for ECE through grade one will begin at 9:30am and the second program for grades 2-5 will begin at 1:45pm. We hope you will be able to join us. Principal Neal Principal Neal … Read More
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Good evening, Mustang Parents!A few reminders as we hit the home stretch before the February break… Tomorrow (Feb 14) is class picture day! A reminder to send in your child’s form with payment Friday, Feb 15 is the Valentine’s Day Dance from 3:30-5:00 in the Multipurpose Room Mon, Feb 18-22 – NO SCHOOLAnd when we return from break…it’s “Read Across America” Week with Dr. Seuss…Mon, Feb 25 – Wear Silly Socks (Fox in Socks)Tues, Feb 26 – Wear your Favorite Hat (Cat in the Hat)Wed, Feb 27 – Crazy Hair Day (Who’ville)Thurs, Feb 28 – Dress for Your Future Job (Oh, The Places You’ll Go)Fri, March 1 – Pajama DayUpcoming Events:Tuesday, February 19 at 6pm to 8:30pm at the Juanita Thornton Library – Introduction and Community Conversation with Ward 4 SBOE Frazier O’Leary about the State of DCPS Secondary Education OptionsCome out from 6-6:30pm to meet and greet Ward 4’s SBOE representative Frazier O’Leary, who will explain the role of a SBOE representative in DC, describe the current state of DCPS secondary education options for Shepherd Park, Colonial Village, and North Portal Estates, provide some information on the proposed Ward 3 DCPS Feeder options and what tools are available to … Read More
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Student Awards Ceremony – Friday, Feb 15The quarterly awards ceremony will be next Friday, Feb 15 in the Multipurpose Room. Time will be announced shortly. You will also be receiving information for your teachers about award recipients.Monday, February 11 at 7 pm at Cleveland Park Library – Ward 3 Feeder Education Network MeetingDeputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn will be joining to share his thoughts and answer questions. And Acting Chancellor Ferebee may stop by as well.Note: This is the group of parents/school reps from Ward 3 schools that meets monthly to talk about issues such as: dealing with Deal and Wilson feeder school issues around overcrowding, school enrollment projections, school facility use and projections, and the need for better schools across the city. All are welcome!Friday, February 15 – Valentine’s Dance at Shepherd – 3:30-5:30 pmWe’re looking for a few volunteers to help chaperone the dance next Friday from 3:30-5:30. Please let me know if you’re interested and available – shepherdptapresident@gmail.com. Thanks to Sam and Gwen Washington for sponsoring this year’s event.Tuesday, February 19 from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Juanita Thornton Library – Introduction and Community Conversation with Ward 4 SBOE Frazier O’Leary about the State of DCPS … Read More
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Thank You First Grade Families! The entire staff enjoyed last Monday’s breakfast. We appreciated all of the healthy and fulfilling breakfast options, especially the coffee! Visit from Acting Chancellor Dr. Ferebee On Thursday, January 31st, Acting Chancellor Dr. Ferebee spent time at our school. During his visit, Dr. Ferebee observed instruction several classrooms and was encouraged by the level of student engagement. Shepherd Science Fair – THIS WEEK The science fair preview will take place Monday, February 4th from 4-6pm at the NOAA building in downtown Silver Spring. All visitors must present a valid ID. The science fair judging will take place Tuesday, February 5th. International Baccalaureate (IB) Nights – New Dates THIS WEEK Come and experience the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Shepherd! On Tuesday, February 5th (grades K–5) and Wednesday, February 6th (ECE), families are encouraged to join us for an evening of inquiry-based learning! Both events will begin at 6:00pm in the multi-purpose room. Girls Basketball Schedule Our lady Mustangs are scheduled to face Eaton ES at Amidon-Bowen at 5:00pm on Monday, February 4th. Boys Basketball Schedule The team will take on Lafayette ES at Lafayette Tuesday, February 5th at 4:00pm. Shepherd Tutoring Program The Shepherd … Read More
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Inclement Weather DCPS will be closed tomorrow. The best source of information about school delays and closures is the DCPS twitter account (@dcpublicschools). Information will also be shared on the DCPS website (dcps.dc.gov), DCPS social media accounts, and local TV and radio stations. Impacted by the Government Shutdown? DCPS is actively looking to recruit substitute teachers to support schools. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree and must pass a background check and drug test to be considered. Contact the school and next steps will be shared. Music Teacher Update Quanice Floyd, the candidate scheduled to begin at Shepherd after the winter break, unexpectedly decided to pursue another opportunity in another state. However, another candidate has been selected and the hiring request has been escalated to move through the hiring process as quickly as possibly. Spanish Teacher Update It has been incredibly difficult to find a quality candidate to fill the Spanish teacher vacancy. NAEP Our fourth graders will take the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on January 29th. The NAEP is given every 2 years. Parents will receive a detailed letter on Tuesday, January 15th. Spelling Bee Our annual Spelling Bee for students in grades 3-5 will take place on … Read More
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Happy New Year, Mustang families!We have a lot going on already as we kick off January with a BANG! Hope to see you atMovie Night tomorrow or the Camp Fair and PTA meeting next Wednesday! Community Movie Night – TOMORROW – Doors open at 6:15 pm (moviestarts at 6:30 pm)Bring your friends, family and neighbors to come watch “Christopher Robin”tomorrow (Friday, Jan 11). Bring chairs or a sleeping bag and join us in theMultipurpose room. Entry is free and concessions and Shepherd gear will be on sale. AHUGE thanks to Shepherd Park Citizens Association for sponsoring! SCHOOL SPIRIT TASTES GREAT!Restaurant Night at Chipotle in DT Silver Spring – Tues, Jan 15 form 5-9pmGet out for dinner with the family and show this flyer to help us make some $$ forShepherd PTA!Chipotle-flyer.pdf NO SCHOOL DAYS with Star Achievers – Jan 22 and 23, 2019Come have fun for the ultimate play date on the upcoming days off from school!Register here: https://www.sesstarachievers.com/ PTA Meeting and Summer Camp Fair – next Wed, Jan 16Summer Camp Fair will be in the Atrium from 5-7 pm and the PTA meeting willstart at 6:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room. DCPS Soliciting Feedback on SY 2019-20 Calendar ProposalsDCPS … Read More
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Hi Mustang Families!TONIGHT – December PTA meeting at 6:30 pm. Childcare and pizza for the children will be provided.AGENDA: Minutes approval from Nov meeting and budget update Shepherd STAR Rating overview with Principal Brawley Other updates from Principal Brawley Parents Amplifying Voices in Education (PAVE) speaker on parent advocacy (Rachael Berman) DCPS budget process – next steps and suggested requests DCPS/DPR Community Center update and conversation to develop a statement Shepherd Spring Auction – updates and next steps Teacher Wishlist and PTA Teacher Assistance funds timing and next steps Upcoming events: Mama Lucia Restaurant Night (tomorrow – Dec 20), Movie Night (Jan 11), Summer Camp Fair (Jan 16) and Jazz Night (March 1)TOMORROW: Mama Lucia’s Restaurant NightEat dinner and support Shepherd! Mama Lucia’s will donate 20% from every dine-in or take-out order from 4-9 pm. Make sure to show this flier! Will have copies at the meeting tonight too. Mamma Lucia Flyer.pdf
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Hey Mustang Families – we’re on the countdown to winter break…and we’ve got a busy week next week! Spirit Week, PTA meeting and Teacher/Staff holiday party, and Mama Lucia’s Restaurant Night out!LYNCH CREEK FARMS HOLIDAY GREENS FUNDRAISER – DEADLINE THIS SUNDAYDeadline is Sun, Dec 16 to get your holiday wreath, centerpiece or mini tree! Shepherd PTA gets 10% of every purchase – help us reach our goal!!HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK @Shepherd – Dec 17-21Mon – Dec 17 – Ugly Sweater DayTues – Dec 18 – Winter Hat and Sock DayWed – Dec 19 – Classroom Door Decorating ContestThurs – Dec 20 – Snowflake Day (wear something with snowflakes or that is blue and white)Fri – Dec 21 – Winter Pajama DayMon, Dec 17 – Monthly Teacher/Staff Breakfast ReminderIt’s time again for the monthly Teacher and Staff breakfast – thanks to all who’ve signed up for this one! Bring in items on Monday morning between 7:30-8:30 am in the Resource Center room behind the main office. Click here to sign up!Wed, Dec 19 – PTA meeting and Teacher/Staff Holiday PartyHoliday party for teachers and staff from 4-6 pm – we’ll be in the Special Ed room next to the Art Room. To … Read More