Summer Update #2

We're working hard for a great start to next year. Please see the below flyer with upcoming family engagement events at Peabody and Watkins- the first of which is taking place on July 27th!

Additionally, please find below, resources to support you with meeting DCPS' immunization requirements.

The summer is a great time to make appointments for annual well child visits and get caught up on immunization requirements before the new school year. See below upcoming clinics and resources:

1. SBHCs | Ongoing

School Based health centers are an excellent resource for getting students physicals and updated immunizations. Physicals are only for students that attend the school with the school-based health center. Immunizations are open to all DCPS students. The following school-based health centers will be open throughout the summer:

Anacostia: Tuesdays | 9 am-12 pm (July 3- August 25)

Ballou: Tuesday, Thursday | 8-12 pm (June 26-August )

Cardozo: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 8-12 pm (July 3-August 25)

Dunbar: Tuesday, Thursday | 8-12 pm (July 3-August 25)

Coolidge: Wednesdays and Thursdays | 8:00-4:30 (June 26-August 25)

Roosevelt: Wednesday | 12:30-3:30 pm (July 3- August 25) (Temporarily closed and awaiting repairs)

Woodson: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday | 8-12 pm (July 3-August 25)

2. Pediatric Clinic Finder

1. Families can search by zip code and each clinic has details about availability and eligibility (including programs that are for Medicaid/Medicare only, as well as a date that the information was last reviewed for accuracy, next steps, and contact information for each clinic)
2. Language can be changed by scrolling to the bottom and finding the language menu on the left

3. A Family Affair - Community Health Event| Saturday, July 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Children’s National Hospital is hosting a weekend health fair for children to receive their immunization and vision screenings. In addition to vaccinations, the entire family can have dental and cardiovascular screenings by Howard University. Families can call (202) 476-2741 to register for a free appointment. Lunch for the entire family is also provided with proof of vaccination at the fair.

Summer Mailer

Our new school year information and PTA information will be emailed to families on August 7th. All of the information will also be available on our website and published as soon as possible.

New Family Playdate **New Date**

New to Watkins or Peabody? Come join me, Principal Berkowitz and others August 8th at 4pm on the Watkins playground for some community building and fun!

Peabody Summer Play Date

Peabody will host a summer play date with all families on August 2 at 4pm. Come join AP James and Principal Berkowitz to meet new and returning families, see the building, and enjoy the Peabody playground.

Teacher Assignments

Our teachers, social workers, instructional coaches and support teams made class lists in June. We are still enrolling students and will continue to make sure classes are balanced before we open school in August. On August 21, families can expect an email from their child's teacher. This email will welcome the family to the class, serve as the means of communicating the teacher assignment, and have other information specific to the teacher's class. We will not communicate teacher assignments before August 21st and please remember that we do not take teacher requests.

Before and aftercare

Sign-ups are available now on our school website.

Sneak a Peek

Like last year, we will have time before school starts to "Sneak a Peek" into your child's class at both Peabody and Watkins. You can see your child's space, cubby, desk, etc, meet your the teacher, and drop off supplies before the first day of school.

• Watkins - August 24 at 2:30-3:30 pm followed by playground time.
• Peabody - August 25 at 9:00-10:00 am followed by playground time.

PreK Home Visits

PreK families should expect an email from their child's teacher to set up virtual or in-person home visits August 28-30th. The first day of school for PreK students is August 31st so all families and students can connect with their teacher before class begins.

Clearances to Chaperone Field Trips

Parents who would to volunteer/ chaperone on an ongoing basis, must complete the DCPS Clearance process beforehand. Upon receipt, clearance letters should be emailed to tanisha.montgomery@k12.dc.gov. Please include your child's name and grade.