Cluster Ready for Back to School

"I'm happy to share that after final budgeting this week we are fully staffed at the Cluster School as we have been in past years," says Cluster Principal Brandon Eatman. "The only exception is the loss of the first grade classroom aides and that reflects new DCPS policy for all first grade classrooms across the city. Fortunately, we have a strong first grade teaching team and a commitment to limit our first grade classes to less than 22 students per room to ensure each student receives the care and excellence in teaching that's always been a hallmark of the first grade experience at Watkins.

"There are lots of dreams for this coming year that I'll be sharing in future newsletters. I'm confident we'll get there with everyone's help and support. I look forward to welcoming you all to the Cluster on Monday."

>> For a complete update, read the Principal's Post

 

Cluster School Part of Safe Route Pilot

 

The Capitol Hill Cluster School is one of 13 D.C. elementary and middle schools chosen to participate in the “Safe Routes to School” pilot program -- a partnership between DDOT and DCPS to create more safe, convenient and fun routes for students to get to school on foot or by bike.

>> Learn more

Peabody-Watkins Metrobus

Metro provides a special bus route between Peabody and Watkins campuses in the morning and afternoon; the fare is $1.25. Bus monitors are provided by the PTA. All riders (even return riders) must fill out a bus registration form annually.  

>> Metrobus Sign-up form

Join the PTA Today

 
The Cluster PTA raises critical funds for classroom support of our teachers and special initiatives like computer labs, library books, and support for science and arts programs. It also keeps Cluster families up to date with newsletters, a list-serv, website, student directories, and meetings and sponsors community events like Walk to School Day and the Back to School Fun Fair. Make a difference in your child's education -- join today!

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Learn about the Stuart-Hobson Archives

Our archives reflect almost 80 years of history of Stuart-Hobson Middle School (formerly Stuart Junior High School). It includes roll books, PTA scrapbooks, and graduating class photos from the 1920s through the early 1960s. Have some Stuart Hobson memorabilia to share? If you're an almuni, perhaps you can help the History Club with an oral history? To learn more, please contact the archivists: Satu Haase-Webb, satuhw@yahoo.com or Beth Behrendt, eabehrendt@hotmail.com; or the school librarian, Jan MacKinnon at janmb2@yahoo.com.

>> Check out the archive on Flickr