Ludlow Taylor Community News

Being a school principal is so much more than meets the eye. On any given day, I may be an administrator, a DCPS liaison, a counselor for students who need support, a coach for parents, a continuous learner, a recess monitor, a musical enthusiast, and a champion for each of our 75 staff members. There have even been days when I've mopped floors, filled in for the nurse, and managed communications from the Chancellor, all before the school day was over.

In my six years at Ludlow-Taylor, my love for this community has grown stronger with each passing year. I say this often because it is absolutely true: serving as principal for these students, these teachers, and this community is one of the greatest honors of my life.

I want to extend my sincerest thanks for the cards, the poster, the benevolent Teletubbies-style sun, and especially the Diet Dr Pepper that was so generously bestowed upon me. Laurel, thank you for your beautiful flowers and thoughtful note.

To every family, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your educational journey. I am deeply touched by your kindness and honored by your trust. It is a privilege to serve this incredible community each and every day.

This year’s in seat attendance (ISA) (daily attendance rate) is ever so slightly above last year’s attendance rate at this point in the year, Our overall goal is 100% attendance each day – even for Pre-K. The important skills they are mastering in the early years are the foundation of fluent reading and automatic mathematical recall. Every day counts in every grade!

The Varsity team travels to the actual games and the practice team offers more opportunities for students to learn the game and continue developing their skills. This is a very short season (2 weeks) with the first game being on Monday, November 9th.

I understand most students have prior afterschool club commitments and some of these dates may interfere with that. Participating on this team is at your families discretion and if students plan to miss a club date please reach out to the club teacher. Most teachers are very accommodating and work with me, for girls to participate.

All Varsity players MUST have a current health physical and DCIAA Participation packet completed. Our athletic director (Mr. Cooper) has reached out to families to help with this process. If you have any questions about getting your student cleared, please email him directly at (joshua.cooper@k12.dc.gov). All other questions about the season, please reach out to me. Thank You!

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Principal

• Penelope Miller - penelope.miller@k12.dc.gov
• Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School

Main Office

• 202-698-3244

Special Education Questions

• Sandy Watson, Assistant Principal - snady.watson@k12.dc.gov

Attendance Questions

• Ms. Braddy - dayonna.braddy@k12.dc.gov

Enrollment Questions

• Mrs. Thompson - brittney.cloyd@k12.dc.gov

PTO Questions

• Hardeep Grover - ptocommunity@ludlowtyalor.org

11/10 - LSAT meeting virtual

11/11 - Veteran's Day - No School for students or staff

11/13 - Report cards published in ASPEN & 3rd grade field trip

11/18 - 2nd grade Sk8 4Fitness