Principal Update

LTES Families:
I want to start with two huge shout-outs to Mr. J.P for putting together a host of activities for Black History Month, culminating in our first LT Mardi Gras and to Melanie Moore for leading a fantastic team for Pancakes and Literacy.  Both events made me feel very lucky to be part of this community, so thank you to everyone that came out and supported too!
Early Childhood Retention Letter:
All ECE families should have received a retention letter on Wednesday.  Please fill out it and send it back to school, as it will help us in determining open lottery seats for next school year.  If you did not receive one, extras will be in the main office.
Taste for The Arts Auction:
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 25th at St Marks Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill.  If you have not already done so, mark your calendars and visit our website at http://www.ludlowtaylor.org/2017-taste-for-the-arts-auction.html for further information and to buy tickets.  We hope to have as many families to attend as possible, so all teachers have free tickets for families that might not be able to purchase tickets.  Please reach out to your homeroom teacher for further information.
LSAT Update:
Along with the support of the LSAT Team, I submitted our final budget this past Monday.  Next, that budget is reviewed by DCPS prior to finalization.  My hope is to have all details to the community by the end of the month.  If accepted, we are excited about some minor shifts for next school year.
Playground Update:: 
Our playground equipment was officially ordered and has now arrived at a DGS warehouse. However, still just waiting on the start date…
Important Dates:
     - Saturday, March 25th   - Taste for the Arts Auction
     - Friday, March 31st – Professional Development Day – no school for students
     - April 17th – Spring Break begins  
Please reach out with any questions, comments or concerns.
Andrew Smith
Principal, Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School