Watch Ms. Byrn’s 5th grade class participate in Target Oratory Festival 2016, where they recited Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address at Ford’s Theater earlier this month.

Third through fifth graders from four other area schools also presented famous Lincoln speeches. The fifth graders had been studying the Second Inaugural, as well as public speaking skills with the help of a teaching artist from Ford’s Theater since early last Fall. When the time to perform came, the fifteen students were able to stand proudly on stage and recite from memory each of Lincoln’s famous words, encouraging unity between the North and South as the war’s end neared. Great job!

Miss last night’s PTA meeting?  The presentation from last night, including enrollment data for charter schools frequently chosen by Brent families, and some insight into PARRC scores from Jefferson Academy, is now available.  Thanks to the Middle School Committee for a great presentation.

Middle School Presentation

Tomorrow’s PTA Family night we will be joined by a couple of special guests. Ward 6 Council Member Charles Allen’s Chief of Staff, Laura Marks, will join us to talk about the budget process for school modernization and what we can expect (and influence) this year. We will also be joined by Jefferson Academy Assistant Principal Greg Dohmann, who will present a quick analysis of the PARCC scores at Jefferson Academy.
The PTA’s Middle School Committee will also be making a presentation of some research that was done on enrollment trends at some of the Charter middle schools that have been serving Ward 6 Families.
Childcare and dinner for kids provided.