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From PTA President Vince Morris
Hi fellow parents,
If you haven't yet I hope you'll spend some time in the next few days to check the Cluster Twitter and Facebook accounts. It's really a fantastic way to keep apprised of events and activities at our school. We have a great group of parents just like you who help keep the content fresh and interesting. You can always find great photos of the teachers, other parents and of coarse students doing all sorts of Cluster things.
If you check today you'll see wonderful photos from the Classic 10K. Thanks to all who came out today and ran or volunteered or cheered.
Have a great week.
Vince Morris
President, Capitol Hill Cluster School PTA and father of Stuart-Hobson 7th-grader and 5th- and 3rd-graders at Watkins Elementary
Learn about our school and take a look at what the PTA does for students
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You Did It! Thank You!!
The 36th annual Capitol Hill Classic went off without a hitch! We had record-breaking pledge raising, netting over $20,000! We had an amazing volunteer brigade with a special appearance by PTA president Vince Morris for some professional banana tossing in the early morning hours. We hosted over 3,000 runners in the 10k, 3K, and Fun Run with the help of many, many wonderful volunteers.
Thank you so much for the support from all of our sponsors, from the PTA, from school administrators, from teachers & staff, from Cluster School families, and from the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood.
There is nothing like seeing the street in front of Peabody fill up with runners on race morning, and realizing that we have actually pulled it off, with the help of so many people! Thank you to everyone who came out on race day!
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Community Meeting regarding
Watkins Modernization Tuesday Night
DC Department of General Services (DGS) is hosting a community meeting to update everyone on progress related to the building modernization. The meeting will take place 6 p.m. this Tuesday, May 19, in the Watkins Library. DGS will share updated drawings for the modernization (which can be seen on the DGS Web page) and explain the timing of window replacement over the summer. This will be the last community meeting this school year regarding the modernization. Please attend this important meeting.
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4th Annual Family Reading Night & PTA Meeting: Wednesday, June 3, 5:30-7:30 PM
in the Watkins Cafeteria & Library
![]() Each year, before we break for the summer, we celebrate reading and kick off our summer reading program. This year, our summer reading theme is all about heroes (and combating the summer slide): Up Up and Away – Read Every Day!
On June 3, join our three Cluster Librarians and PTA for the 4th annual Family Reading Night – a fun event to kick off summer reading. Read more on the Web site about all of the activities planned and make sure you put it on the calendar NOW!
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Peabody News
Excitement Building: Clay Bowl Open House is Wednesday!!
Peabody students are very excited about the Clay “Knee Bowl” Open House to be held on 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in the Art Room at Peabody. Parents and families are invited to come out and see all the amazing bowls on display.
Parents are encouraged to come at the following times;
Pre-K3 - 5:30-6; Pre-K4 6-6:30; Kindergarten 6:30-7
Kindergarten Mural for Construction Project
Keep an eye out at the construction fence around the Hine School redevelopment for large-scale art by Peabody kindergartners. Working with Ms. Cushman, the students created a beautiful mural featuring a huge cherry tree, with a warm summer sun above and rich soil and earthworms below. Thanks to Ms. Blagburn for leading the effort.
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This project is being sponsored by Stanton-Eastbanc Development and is for the Hine Development Construction Fence Project. The banner will be hung on the exterior construction fence surrounding the Hine School, and is scheduled to be hung in early summer, along with banners from other area schools!
Pre-K4 Class Says 'You're the BEST'
![]() On Friday parents from the Pk4 classes delivered Campanula flowers to the Peabody teachers and administrators as part of the month-long celebration for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Month.
Wednesday would be a great day to send a sweet note to your child's teacher. The kindergarten classes will be sponsoring a staff appreciation breakfast.
Have a Rising Kindergartener?
Pre-K4 parents are invited to attend an information session about Kindergarten on Wednesday, May 27. Please join kindergarten teachers after morning drop off from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Peabody cafeteria.
Making Music, During School and After
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Each Peabody class was treated to a live violin performance last week, compliments of Music Kids. This fall, they'll bring affordable instrumental music classes to Peabody Primary Campus. Classes are for students 3 years old and up. Program details and official registration will be available later this summer.
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Watkins News
Big Voices for a Big Venue
The Watkins Choir performed at Nationals Park on Saturday for M&M'S Opera in the Outfield! The choir's performance was part of the activities that will occur prior to the 7 p.m. broadcast of Gioachino Rossini’s opera, Cinderella, performed by Washington National Opera.
Save the Date: End of Year Honors Assemblies
Please plan to join us for the End of the Year Honors Assemblies where we will be celebrating the hard work of our amazing students. Students will receive awards for High Honor Roll, Honor Roll, Perseverance, Perfect Attendance, Citizenship, Specials Excellence, and First in Math.
Grades 1-2, Tuesday, June 16, 2-3 p.m., Watkins Auditorium
Grades 3-4, Tuesday, June 16th, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Watkins Auditorium
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony, Wednesday, June 17th. Details to follow.
Cluster Art Show at SH Wednesday Includes Masterpieces by Watkins Students
![]() Make sure you head over to Stuart-Hobson this Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. to see artwork from Watkins students.
Ms. Reintgen has done her best to feature as many works as possible. Check out Ms. Reintgen's Twitter account so see some of the exciting artwork students are creating.
A Report from 2nd Grade
From the class newsletter: Some of the great things going on in 2nd-grade classrooms: “We’re studying Mexico and South Africa. We’ll learn about the similarities and differences to living here. In social studies, we will be looking into making a microloan through a charity called Kiva.org that funds small projects that can make a big difference to people around the world.We have begun our studies of geometry and fractions this unit. Students are really enjoying using tangram shapes to model composing and decomposing shapes like hexagons and partitioning a whole shape into smaller pieces."
Student Arrival
![]() Just a friendly reminder that the building opens at 8:05 a.m. for students to enter the building each day for breakfast. We want to make sure all of our students are safe and supervised. Our staff is not on duty until 8:05 a.m. and we have noticed many students who arrive earlier than 8:05 go to CVS or hang out unsupervised and we want to make sure they are safe. Students should be entering through the main entrance or the D Street entrance (grades 4-5).
Panther Pride
![]() Don’t forget to talk to your child about Panther Pride, which stands for Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, and Dedication to Excellence. We hand out Panther Paw tickers from students who are caught showing Panther Pride! Each week we raffle off brand new published books!
Volunteers at Recess with Coach Brian
![]() We would love more parent volunteers at recess. Check out the times below and come play with us!
1st Grade- 11:15-11:45 a.m.
2nd Grade 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
3rd Grade 12:00-12:30 p.m.
4th Grade 1:35-2:05 p.m.
5th Grade 12:30-1:00 p.m.
For the next month employees from the company Salesforce will assist with recess. Salesforce is a national sponsor of Playworks.
Save the Date: Parent Gallery Walk of Watkins STEM Exhibits June 5 at Payne Elementary
The parent gallery walk for the STEM Fair is on June 5 at Payne Elementary (1445 C St. S.E.) is from 6-7 p.m. The showcase is for all students to bring their projects to show off their work whether or not they made it to the judging. The awards from the STEM fair will be given out that night as well.
A reminder for parents: the judging portion of STEM fair on June 5 during the day is not for parents – it’s for judges only so students can give their presentations and answer judges questions.
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Stuart-Hobson News
Students Present Proposals at CityVision at National Building Museum
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![]() Stuart-Hobson students have participated for a number of years in the Building Museum’s CityVision program, and last week a group made their team's final presentation. The program is a 13-week experience where kids from DC schools spend one day a week at the museum for 13 weeks re-envisioning a place in our city that is not being used a lot or well. Read more here to learn about their ideas and the program.
Does Your Child Need a Wardrobe Refresh?
If so, it's your lucky day. The uniforms shop on LandsEnd.com has free shipping and logos. Think ahead for the fall -- September will be here before we know it!
Summer School Applications Available in Front Office
Any parents interested in signing their 8th-grade student for summer school can pick up an application at the front office. Students who are required to attend summer school received a paper application today. Parents were notified about their child’s risk for retention with a certified letter sent in February as well as meetings held with families in March and April. Summer school will be held June 26 through July 31st at Eliot-Hine MS from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DC Meets Washington @ Browne EC
The DC Meets Washington is a FREE summer college and career exposure program for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Over the course of the three-week program, July 13 - 31, students will meet with local leaders from Engineering, IT, and the Hospitality career sectors, and participate in site visits in which they directly experience different professional and post-secondary education opportunities. Registration is online and is limited to 150 students. Contact Bear Johnson with any questions, Ryan.Johnson (at) dc.gov.
Buy Your Tickets Now for the 8th Grade Dinner Dance & Cruise
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Prom on the Potomac: Sail with your friends on the Spirit of Washington
When: Friday June 12
Where: 600 Water Street SW
Departure Time 6:30 p.m., return Time: 10 p.m Cost: $75.
The event sold out last year and is expected to this year as well. Note that partial payments are accepted. Please submit your cash or money orders made out to SHMS to Ms. Brock in the main office.
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What You Need to Know: Cluster Communications At Your Service
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LOOKING AHEAD . . .
IMPORTANT PTA DATES FOR 2015
Family Reading Night & PTA Meeting, June 3
Renovator's House Tour, October 17
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Each year, before we break for the summer, we celebrate reading and kick off our summer reading program. This year, our summer reading theme is all about heroes (and combating the 
Make sure you head over to Stuart-Hobson this Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. to see artwork from Watkins students. 
Just a friendly reminder that the building opens at 8:05 a.m. for students to enter the building each day for breakfast. We want to make sure all of our students are safe and supervised. Our staff is not on duty until 8:05 a.m. and we have noticed many students who arrive earlier than 8:05 go to CVS or hang out unsupervised and we want to make sure they are safe. Students should be entering through the main entrance or the D Street entrance (grades 4-5). 
Don’t forget to talk to your child about Panther Pride, which stands for Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, and Dedication to Excellence. We hand out Panther Paw tickers from students who are caught showing Panther Pride! Each week we raffle off brand new published books!
We would love more parent volunteers at recess. Check out the times below and come play with us!
