The June 9, 2026 Newsletter
Dear Janney Families,
As we enter the final days of the school year, I find myself reflecting on all that we have accomplished together as a community and feeling incredibly grateful.
Last night, we held our final PTA community meeting of the year, and I want to extend my deepest thanks to our PTA Co-Presidents, Jackie Ross and Anita Siegfriedt, for their extraordinary leadership and partnership throughout the year. We also had the opportunity to recognize our committee chairs, volunteers, executive board members completing their terms, and the many volunteers who have given so generously of their time, talents, and resources in support of Janney. A special thank you goes to our graduating parent volunteers whose children are moving on to middle school. Janney is the school it is because of the countless ways our families invest in this community, and we are deeply grateful for all you have done to support our students, staff, and school.
I am also still smiling as I think about Field Day last week. It was a joyful celebration for our more than 700 Janney Jaguars and a wonderful reminder of the power of community. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and Field Day committee members who worked behind the scenes to make the day such a success for our students.
This week is a special one for our 5th grade class of 2026. As they enjoy their time at Echo Hill this week, we are also preparing to celebrate them through several beloved Janney traditions. On Friday, families are invited to join us for the 5th Grade Clap Out at 1:30pm, followed by Promotion at 5:30pm.
As many of you know, outside of being a principal, I am also a parent. My youngest child is finishing 5th grade this year and preparing for Deal Middle School. Because of that, I find myself especially appreciative of this milestone. I understand the mix of pride, excitement, gratitude, and perhaps a little nostalgia that many of our 5th grade families may be feeling right now. While we are excited for all that lies ahead for our students, we are also taking time to celebrate this important chapter and the memories made along the way.
Even as we approach the finish line, there is still much learning, celebration, and joy ahead. Thank you for your continued partnership as we finish the school year strong together.
In Partnership,
Principal Singh
What a fantastic way to celebrate the end of another amazing year together! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Spring Picnic and helped make it such a fun and memorable evening for our community.
A very special thank you to our incredible co-chairs, Deb Friedman and Lisa Lennon, whose hard work and organization made the evening such a success.
We are also grateful to Sara Curtin for coordinating our incredible performance lineup, and to the Janney Glee Club, Janney Band, Cheer Squad, and talented cast of Shrek for the wonderful performances that brought so much joy to the evening and were a highlight of the picnic.
Thank you to Bill Chedester for his work on the audio to make our performances possible, and to DJ Keren Erez (mom of Janney first grader Noah) for providing the perfect soundtrack throughout the evening.
We are also incredibly appreciative for the Merch Team and the many volunteers who helped set up, clean up, and keep the concession stand running throughout the evening. We couldn't have done it without you.
Finally, thank you to our Janney+ team for bringing so much fun and energy to the event, Ms. Zallman for organizing the wonderful Clothing & Stuffy Swap, and Mike Barnhart and our amazing custodial crew for helping everything run smoothly from start to finish.
It was a wonderful evening together and a great reminder of what makes the Janney community so special.
Don't Forget To Pick Up Your Child's Medication
Please make arrangements to pick up your child’s medication from the school health suite no later than June 18th. For the safety of all students, medications cannot be sent home with students and any medication not picked up by the end of the school year may be discarded. Medication pick-up hours are during normal school hours (8am-4:30pm ET).
Following a fantastic Staff Appreciation Week, we are closing out the school year by honoring Janney’s incredible educators and staff! If you would like to participate, there are two voluntary ways to show your gratitude by Friday, June 12:
Classroom Gifts: Look out for an email from your Room Parents regarding coordinated gift collections for your child’s specific homeroom teachers, co-teachers, and aides.
Schoolwide Appreciation Fund: The PTA is collecting contributions to recognize the many vital staff members who support all our students—including specials teachers, administration, office staff, custodians, security, and cafeteria teams.
How to Contribute to the Janney Teachers & Staff Appreciation Fund:
Venmo: @JanneyPTA
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Please submit contributions by Friday, June 12.
Participation in both classroom gifts and the Janney Teachers & Staff Appreciation Fund is entirely voluntary. There is no recommended contribution amount, and families should feel comfortable contributing any amount—or not contributing at all.
