The February 10, 2026 Newsletter
Dear Janney Community,
We are grateful for the recent stretch of “warmer” weather this week and are happy to see the snow and ice beginning to melt. It has been wonderful to return to outdoor recess and enjoy our shared outdoor spaces again. In the spirit of making lemonade out of lemons, we will continue taking advantage of outdoor time whenever conditions allow. Please continue to send students dressed for outdoor play, including warm layers, hats, gloves, and sturdy shoes or boots. Outdoor time remains an important part of our students’ day, even during the winter months.
We look forward to welcoming families on Wednesday for our annual Math Night for students in grades 3-5 from 6-7pm. Join us to discover ways to support your child’s learning at home. Families will learn the strategies students use in class and how those strategies develop from 3rd through 5th grade. This session will focus on multiplication and division and will provide practical tools you can use right away. Childcare will be provided, and we encourage families to use the link to sign-up.
Wednesday is also a special milestone for students in grades K-5 as we celebrate the 100th day of school. This moment gives us an opportunity to reflect on how much students have learned and grown since the start of the year.
Finally, please mark your calendars for our next school-wide Spirit Day. On Thursday, February 27, 2026, in celebration of Black History Month, we will have a school-wide dress-down day. Students may choose to wear red, black, or green, or dress as an African American Hero they wish to honor.
Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support!
With Gratitude,
Principal Singh
🏀 Janney Dominates in Season Opener
Talk about making a statement! The Janney Elementary boys’ basketball team kicked off their season in spectacular fashion, securing a commanding 36–4 victory over Brightwood Elementary.
From the first whistle, Janney’s offense was a well-oiled machine. Their ball movement and sharp shooting left little room for the opposition to breathe, turning the season opener into a clinical display of teamwork and precision. While the defense held firm, it was the outstanding offensive rhythm that defined the game, proving that Janney is a force to be reckoned with this year. If this performance is a preview of what’s to come, it’s going to be an exciting season for the Janney community. Go Jaguars!
Janney PK4 Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year
Do you have a rising PK4 student or know of other incoming PK4 students ready to become a Janney Jaguar for the 2026–27 school year? Be sure to submit a lottery application through MySchoolDC, as all Janney PK4 seats are filled via the lottery. Don’t forget to select sibling preference if you have a Jaguar currently in grades PK-4th.
📅 March 2, 2026: Deadline for PK3–8th grade lottery applicants
📅 March 27, 2026: Lottery results and waitlist positions become available in your MySchool DC account
Wine Wednesday: Donate a Bottle of Wine!
🎤 Janney Talent Show- Deadline EXTENDED!
Audition Submissions Now Open!
Janney’s Talent Show is coming up Friday, February 20th — and audition video submissions are now open!
Audition Videos Due: Wednesday, February 11 at 8:00 PM
Submit your child's audition video here
- Solo acts: max 90 seconds
- Group acts: max 4 minutes (groups max 5 students)
- Please name your file Grade + Teacher + Child Name (example: 4Q–LissyMelia.mp4)
- Families will receive an email on Thursday, February 12 confirming participation details and next steps.
- To help the show run smoothly, families with participating students will be asked to sign up for a 10–30 minute volunteer shift (either in advance or on the day of the event).
More event details coming soon. In the meantime, please email here with any questions.
🎭 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.
👉 Sign up here and contact Anna Jordan with any questions.
🎥 Janney's Annual Family Movie Night
Save the date for Janney's Family Movie Night on March 11.
More details to come, but as you are bookmarking this on your calendars, we could use your help...
Are you available to volunteer that night? We need you!
Do you have new or very gently used toys, games, books, scarves, jewelry, or spa essentials we can use to make baskets for our raffle? (Think about the holiday gift you KNOW you will never use or that your kid still hasn't played with!) We need you! Please reach out to amy.blaszyk@gmail.com to donate time or treasures. Can't wait to see you there!
🐾 Remember...
- Register on Remind for important updates
- Subscribe to the Janney PTA calendar
- Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates!
- Sign up for our Janney Community Listserv by emailing: janneyEScommunity+subscribe@groups.io.
- Our Newsletter drops every Tuesday, see the SY25-26 Archive
- Check out our Website for important links 👇
💬 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. 👇
