kids&family more information, contact Priscilla Lund, Director of Admissions, at 202.386.9920. - Jane Angarola. CHDS, 214 South Carolina Ave, SE; 202.386.9919;janea@chds.org.
St. Peter School News What’s New at St. Peter School? While students and teachers were enjoying a well-deserved summer respite, work continued at St. Peter School. A new media library was incorporated into the school library including leading edge technology devices and programs; electrical upgrades; new furnishings; wireless internet access; and an additional Smartboard that will be used by the school’s new instructional technology specialist to assist teachers and students effectively and consistently integrate technology into scholarship. Work also began on a playground refurbishment plan which will include additional pieces of equipment and new rubber matting. The school has been working with DC Greenworks to add rain gardens, cisterns, and a raised planting bed that will augment the science curriculum and allow students to be good stewards of the earth. Finally, the bulky metal lockers and storage cabinets are being replaced with more efficient storage systems school-wide. St. Peter School faculty, students and families are looking forward to another engaging, challenging and exciting academic year! - Sally Aman. St. Peter School, 422 Third St, SE, 202-544-1618, www. stpetersinterparish.org.
Payne staff representing DCPS at Boston College this summer.
ideas for themed lessons around global economy, the environment, global health, war and peace, and human rights. Keynote speakers kicked off each morning giving necessary background knowledge around the themes and then moved the group into work time for planning. The Payne participants are eager to put their plan in place with the implantation of a “Green Team”, a focus on discussing stereotypes in literature, using international news to discuss perspective on current events, and integrating new technology into the classrooms. Payne looks forward to another year of developing global minded thinkers! Vielka I. ScottMarcus, Principal, Payne Elementary, 1445 C St, S.E.
Eastern High School News Welcoming the Class of 2015! On August 8th Eastern High School welcomed over 220 incoming 9th grade students for student orientation which focused on the four values of Eastern Senior High School (ESHS): Excellence, Scholarship, Honor, and Service. Students participated in various activities that would require them to not only actively practice these values but also to learn more about the school, each other and Eastern’s expectations. Throughout the week, the Class of 2015 learned about the campus by participating in a scavenger hunt, signed up for sports and clubs, worked through real-life social sce-
Payne Elementary News Payne Teachers Think Global In July, six staff members from Payne Elementary attended a weeklong course at Boston College about teaching 21st century skills. The summer institute, organized by Primary Source, focused of infusing global perspective and necessary skills into the classroom. With a focus on different international issues each day, teachers collaborated with other educators from the United States to discuss best practice and 134 ★ HillRag | September 2011
narios and dealt with conflict resolution strategies. They also composed personal essays, participated in art, music, and physical education classes and got to know their peers, faculty and staff. They also participated in various community service projects both on Eastern’s campus and around the Hill, including at Watkins Elementary, Payne Elementary and at the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project on the DC General Campus. Eastern welcomed families and alumni for a family orientation to fully prepare for the first day of school. As an International Baccalaureate Candidate School, they are excited to implement a college- preparatory academic curriculum, distinguished music and sports programs, college and career readiness advisory course, a reinvigorated Health and Medical Sciences Academy, expanded lunch offerings, and a scholarly new uniform (pictured)! Eastern looks forward to working with students, families, staff, and community members as partners in re-launching their legacy as the “Pride of Capitol Hill.” - Emma Osore. Eastern Senior High School is located at 1700 East Capitol St. NE. 202-698-4500. www.easternhighschooldc.org. easternhighschoolptsa@gmail.com.
Two Rivers PCS Two Rivers Elementary Is #1! In August, the Public Charter School Board released the final analysis of the results of the DC-CAS testing taken in the spring. And Two Rivers’ elementary school had the highest proficiency in reading (77.94 percent) out of all District public charter schools! Additionally, the elementary school ranked fifth in math proficiency. There are currently 53 schools on 99 campuses in DC. Way to go, Two Rivers!
National School Lunch Program
Eastern HS students show off their new uniforms.
Two Rivers PCS participates in the DC National School Breakfast and Lunch Program, which follows USDA meal pattern requirements, rules and regulations. The program enhances children’s learning abilities. Studies have shown that chil-