Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members,
1. The W6PSPO will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 21, from 6:30 – 8 pm at Stuart Hobson Middle School (410 E St., NE) in the choir/theater room. Laura Marks and Anne Phelps will give us an overview of the DC Council performance and budget oversight process. Also, Elizabeth Feinstein with Flavors Hook Kids DC will present information about the risks of flavored tobacco products, and current bills before the City Council that would end the sale of e-cigarettes.
2. On January 23, there will be a Welcoming for All? Getting to Inclusive Schools Through Policies and Practice event at VanNess Elementary, 1150 5th St., SE, 6 – 8 pm. You can register for the event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcoming-for-all-getting-to-inclusive-schools-through-policy-practice-tickets-86861389755
3. On January 25, the Multilingual Education Fair of DC will take place at Roosevelt High School, 4301 13th St., NW, 10 am – 3 pm. You can register for this event at https://www.mefdc.org/register/. See attached media kit.
4. From February 3-7, Teaching for Change’s DC Area Educators for Social Justice, local organizers, and community members will collaborate for the DC Area Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. The Black Livers Matter at School Week of Action seeks to improve the school experience for students of color. Throughout the week there are evening events and resources are offered to teach about structural racism, intersectional Black identities, Black history, and anti-racist movements. More information is available at http://bit.ly/BLMatSchoolDC2020.
Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization 