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​Brent ES Back to School Packet 2019-2020!

7/31/2019

 
Welcome new and returning families to Brent Elementary's 2019-2020 school year.  Faculty are making final preparations to ensure a terrific year. 

This post is the electronic version of our school Back to School Packet that families will be receiving in the mail this week.  Contents of the packet are included below.  The electronic version has one addition that the paper mailing does not include: the PTA Fundraising Letter. A hard copy will be sent home the first week of school.

Whether on paper, electronically or both, please review the following contents:

Principal’s Letter       
Sets the big picture vision and priorities for the year along with more concrete staffing announcements, family engagement information and before care and aftercare news.
 
Summer Tues News
The summer edition of Brent’s weekly newsletter.
 
Calendar of School-Wide Events – Term 1
A calendar of all school-wide events for term 1 ready to be posted on refrigerators or home bulletin boards.  Class-specific calendars will be distributed at Back to School Night. Future Term calendars will be sent home with the previous term’s report cards.
 
New Families Information Sheet
A helpful checklist for new families to ensure a smooth transition to Brent. Please register for one New Parent Orientation today at tinyurl.com/brentnewparentrsvp

Volunteer Clearance Information
A guide to the three steps to obtain a volunteer clearance – if you have not yet started this process, start today.
 
Before and After-Care Registration Information from Innovation Learning
An introduction to Brent’s new before and after-care partner. Includes registration information.
 
​Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Welcome Letter
A detailed welcome letter from Brent’s hard-working PTA.  It outlines the many ways parents can get involved to support the school.
 
PTA Fundraising Letter (electronic mailing only)
A call to action for parents to support the PTA’s critical fundraising work.

PTA Supply and Field Trip Fee Program
Information on the PTA’s Supply and Field Trip program, a collective effort to ease supply purchasing and field trip payments for all students. Payments can be made via the website and are due by September 3.

Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) Information Sheet
A summary of the mission and work of Brent’s LSAT, a group of elected and appointed stakeholders that exists in every DCPS school.

Diversity Working Group (DWG) Information Sheet
A summary of the mission, work, and events of Brent’s DWG, an open-membership group of parents and faculty that advances the school’s commitment to recognizing, respecting, valuing, and promoting diversity.

PTA Student Store Flyer
Details on products from the PTA student store, which offers Brent t-shirts, athletics shorts and pants, and Brent swag.  Families can order via the website or at various Brent events including the Back to School Open House.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact our main office at 202-698-3363 or at denise.diggs@k12.dc.gov.  
 
We hope Brent families enjoy the last few weeks of summer and we will see you soon!

Brent PTA Summer Play Date - Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Canal Park

7/17/2019

 
​The Brent Elementary PTA is hosting a summer play date on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at Canal Park (200 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003).   This is a terrific opportunity for your child and family to get to know members of the Brent community!  

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    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Brent News
    Each week, Brent puts out a Tuesday Newsletter, known as the “TuesNews.” This newsletter will provide valuable school-wide information about upcoming programs, classroom highlights, weekend...
    Check out the latest issue

    20-21 Calendar
    This district wide school calendar informs parents of key dates such as professional development days, holidays, breaks, parent/teacher conferences and more.
    View calendar here.

    My School DC Lottery
    Learn about the DC school lottery. Find out key information on participation, dates, and results.
    ​Click for lottery details


    Uniform Program
    Did you pick out some uniform items at the used uniform table or want to donate to the program?  You found the place to do it!  All donations are given to the school to purchase uniforms for students in need.
    Uniform Program Donation

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Brent Elementary
​301 North Carolina Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
United States
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(202) 698-3363

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(202) 698-3369

​Email: brentelementary@k12.dc.gov
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  • School Opening SY20-21
  • Our School
    • Back to School Virtual Open House
    • Classes >
      • Early Childhood
      • Kindergarten
      • Grade 1
      • Grade 2
      • Grade 3
      • Grade 4
      • Grade 5
      • Specials >
        • Music
        • Science
        • Art
        • Spanish
        • P.E.
        • Atelier
      • Student Support Staff
    • Strategic Plan
    • Academics
    • Library
    • Brent Staff
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  • Parents
    • Support Brent >
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