The March 17, 2026 Newsletter
Dear Janney Families,
Thank you for your flexibility and partnership this week, especially as we adjusted to the early dismissal due to weather. We appreciate your continued support in helping us ensure a safe and smooth school day for all students.
As we move through March, we are proud to celebrate Women’s History Month. This month offers an opportunity for our students to learn about and reflect on the contributions, leadership, and impact of women throughout history and within our own community.
Here at Janney, we are especially proud to uplift Blanche Louise Pulizzi, Janney’s first principal, who led our school from 1925 to 1941. Her leadership helped lay the foundation for the strong, connected community we continue to build today. Her legacy reminds us of the power of leadership grounded in purpose, care, and community. If you are interested in learning more about Janney’s rich history, we invite you to explore the Janney Days book here.
We also extend warm wishes to all who are celebrating Eid later this week. Eid Mubarak to our Janney families. May this special time bring peace, joy, and togetherness to you and your loved ones.
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership.
Principal Singh
🏀 Join the 2026 Janney Bracket Challenge!!
March Madness is here, and it’s time for some friendly competition. Test your predictions by filling out both men’s and women’s brackets to see how you stack up against other Janney families.
The top two finishers in each category will earn:
Major bragging rights and a newsletter shoutout.
A piece of Janney merchandise of your choice!
👉 Bracket Deadlines
- Men’s brackets lock at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 19, before the first-round games begin
- Women’s brackets lock at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 20
👉 How to Participate
- Click the link for the Men’s or Women’s Tournament Challenge
- Log in using your ESPN, Hulu, or Disney account (or create one if needed)
- Click “Add Entry”
- If prompted for a group password, enter Jaguars
- To create multiple brackets, click “Add another bracket”
👉 Suggested Donation
A suggested $10 donation to the PTA per bracket is appreciated.
Club/Teams/Group Photo/ Retake Day Rescheduled
📸 Get Camera Ready! Club/Teams/Group photo day will be on Thursday, March 26th -- the same day as group class photos! Retakes/makeup photos will also be on this day.
To request for a portrait retake, please use the link here.
It'll take place on the same day as group photos.
🏫 Janney Enrollment
The PK–8th grade lottery results and waitlist will open through your MySchool DC account on March 27, 2026.
Once results are live, our re-enrollment process will begin immediately. We encourage families to enroll as early as possible, as timely registration helps us finalize our budget and resource planning for the upcoming school year. Early enrollment ensures we have the necessary funding and staffing to support our students on day one.
🍷 LAST CALL: Wine Wednesday Needs Your Bottle!
The Janney Auction wine cellar is almost full—thanks to all of you. This is your last week to donate a bottle of wine valued at $20 or more to help us build the wine cellar that you can win! Drop-off is easy - leave them on the porch at 4426 42nd St NW (right across from Janney) by March 18th.
🍿 Thank You for Bringing Movie Night to Life
What a fantastic night for our Janney families at Zootopia 2!
A huge thank you to our co-chairs, Melissa Henkel and Colleen Dobson, for their incredible leadership in hosting their first Movie Night. We also want to recognize James Douglass and Matt McMahon for their lighting expertise, as well as every volunteer who helped with concessions and setup.
We couldn’t have done it without this amazing community!
🌍 🌏 🌎 International Night - Sign Up is LIVE
Travel the world without leaving the neighborhood! This year’s International Night—one of Janney’s most beloved traditions celebrating our community’s rich cultural diversity—is happening on Friday, April 24th, 6-8pm. We hope you’ll be part of the celebration!
Sign up to share your heritage with our community - ideas for table setups are provided! We'll be closing sign-ups earlier this year so we can plan around the atrium closure accordingly; sign up soon!
Country Table & Show sign-up
We're also seeking volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, or working the welcome/prize table (your middle and high school students can earn service hours while helping out Janney!)
✍🏻 Panorama Spring Surveys
Our Panorama Spring Surveys for students, families, teachers and staff, and school leaders have been open for almost two weeks and will remain open through Friday, April 3. We are hoping for 100 percent participation.
As of today, we have received 50 responses. Your feedback is extremely important and helps us understand what is working well at our school and where we can continue to grow. The information from these surveys directly informs how we support students, families, and staff.
If you have not yet completed the survey, please consider taking a few minutes to do so. Your voice matters and helps us continue building a strong school community for every student.
🐾 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+.
💬 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. 👇
