The March 3, 2026 Newsletter
Dear Janney Families,
Thank you to our LSAT members and staff for their thoughtful engagement in the SY 2026–2027 DCPS budget process. The proposed budget is promising and allows us to maintain a stable staffing model with strong instructional and social-emotional supports in place for our 720 and growing Janney Jaguars next year.
Now is the time to support our biggest community event of the year, Janney Auction 2026: Jaguars Beneath the Canopy. This is our largest fundraiser, and it directly supports the programs and experiences that help our students "feel loved, challenged, and prepared to thrive in life." The PTA fills critical funding gaps that sustain our strong school community. We encourage you to purchase tickets, donate, or participate in any way you can.
March is also Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the leadership and contributions of women past and present. Throughout the month, students will engage in learning that uplifts these voices and stories.
Finally, we are seeing higher levels of seasonal illness. Please help us keep our community healthy by reinforcing handwashing and keeping students home when they are not feeling well.
Thank you for your partnership!
Principal Singh
🎥 Janney Family Movie Night!
Please join us for Janney Movie Night on Wednesday, March 11th starting at 6:00 pm! We will be showing Zootopia 2 and will have pizza, popcorn, and drinks for sale! Wear your PJs and bring a blanket to get cozy with your fellow Jaguars for a night of fun and laughs!
Tickets and pizza pre orders available now HERE, deadline for pre-ordering is Monday, 3/9 by 5pm. We strongly encourage folks to pre-order pizza if interested. There will be limited additional pizza available for purchase on Movie Night.
👐 Are you available to volunteer that night? We need you! Please reach out to Melissa Henkel or Colleen Dobson or sign up HERE.
🐾 Janney+ Executive Director Search Open
Janney+ is excited to share that the search for our next Executive Director is officially underway. We are partnered with LeaderFit, an executive search firm, to support a thoughtful and inclusive search process as we look toward the next chapter of the organization. We are seeking a collaborative, community-centered leader with experience in nonprofit educational programs who is passionate about advancing high-quality programming, cultivating a strong staff culture, and fostering meaningful partnerships with families and the school community.
We welcome Janney+ community and beyond to consider applying or sharing this opportunity with qualified candidates who may be a strong fit. We welcome candidates with relevant leadership experience who are excited to support the Janney+ community and its continued growth.
The Executive Director plays a vital role in advancing Janney+’s mission by overseeing programs, supporting staff development, partnering closely with the Board and school leadership, and ensuring high-quality experiences for the more than 600 students and families we serve each year.
Additional information about the role, qualifications, and application process can be found here.
We are grateful for this community and appreciate your support in helping us identify the next leader for Janney+.
🍕 Ledo Pizza Fundraiser- March 4th and 5th
Wednesday and Thursday, March 4th and 5th, 4-9pm
📍5245 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816
Bring in the flyer, show it on your phone, enter code "Fundraiser" when doing online order, or just mention the Janney fundraiser
🏀 Boys Basketball Playoff Game Today
The Boys Basketball playoff game against Murch ES will take place today at 4:30pm at Roosevelt High School. Go cheer on your Janney Jaguars!!
💟 A Big Jaguar THANK YOU to Our Auction Volunteers!
🌼 And…calling all Janney Grown-Ups…the Auction is right around the corner and we need volunteers to help with setting up and cleaning up. Sign up here to volunteer!
🌼 Er, What actually is “the Auction”?
Wondering what the Auction is all about - even after reading this Auction 101? Still trying to decide whether it's worth buying tickets? IT IS. If you’re still waffling, get all your questions answered in this Auction Event FAQ! Learn all you need to know about what happens beneath the canopy, and then BUY YOUR TICKETS. If you still have questions after reading, let us know (email auction@janneyschool.org) so we can answer your question then add it to the FAQ!
🌼 Don’t Delay, Buy Your Auction Tickets Today!
Join us Beneath the Canopy on March 28th! If you haven’t gotten yours yet, join 300 other Janney adults by purchasing your ticket today! And then line up a babysitter so you can join us for a kid-free evening of food, drink, music, and wild bids!
🌼 Want to learn more or help with the Auction, but don't know where to begin?
Reach out to the Auction team at auction@janneyschool.org anytime to learn more about ways to support or ask questions about the auction. The Auction is run entirely by parent volunteers and there are dozens of opportunities. Right now the Decor team could use some help with purchasing items from the Amazon wish list or volunteering for crafts to build our canopy! Email Libby Deal to pick up materials.
🍇 Wine Wednesday: Donate a Bottle of Wine!
🎭 5th Grade Musical Updates
The 5th Grade Musical is one of Janney’s most beloved traditions, and this year’s show is Shrek the Musical KIDS, taking place May 1 & 2. We still need volunteers to help bring it to life!
You don’t need to be a 5th grade parent to help — we’d love anyone who’s excited to jump in, whether you enjoy building, painting, organizing, or cheering students on behind the scenes. Register below.
👉 Contact Anna Jordan with any questions.
💬 Overheard A+ Janney
Do your little Janney Jaguars say the funniest, silliest, or most profound things? Don't let those gems be heard only by the Janney chickens (or just you)! Share these memorable moments with the whole community! Submit elementary school-appropriate quotes from your kids here. All contributions are posted on the Janney Instagram anonymously. 👇
