Author Archives: Sandra

Free Back-To-School Vision Screening for Students and Adults

The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (http://www.youreyes.org/), is hosting free vision screening September 16-18 at their facility on 233 Massachusetts Avenue NE. For Children (3-18) there will be screening for amblyopia, strabismus and distance acuity. They’ll have ophthalmologists on site to provide prescriptions and will provide free prescription eyeglasses to children. For Adults,Continue reading “Free Back-To-School Vision Screening for Students and Adults”

My School DC seeks representatives for its Parent Advisory Council

My School DC is recruiting parents and guardians for its Parent Advisory Council (PAC) for the upcoming lottery school year (2019-20). The PAC supports My School DC by providing guidance and feedback on the My School DC application process; providing input on programmatic direction for My School DC; acting as ambassadors of information to theirContinue reading “My School DC seeks representatives for its Parent Advisory Council”

DME’S Advisory Group on Community Use of Public Space – Public Meeting April 25

The Advisory Group on Community Use of Public Space will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 25th at 6:30pm at the Woodridge Library, 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018.  The Advisory Group, called together by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education and comprising residents of the District of Columbia who utilize public spaces,Continue reading “DME’S Advisory Group on Community Use of Public Space – Public Meeting April 25”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes– April 17, 2018

Miner Elementary School 601 15th St., NE April 17, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.   Feedback Session on School Report Cards, Chloe Woodward-Magrane, OSSE Engagement period on content is closed, focused on what the content will look like, vis a vis report card. Please share with your communities – public can provide feedback onContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes– April 17, 2018”

DME’s Attendance Summit – April 21

1 in 4 students in Washington DC is chronically absent, meaning they miss 10% or more of the school year. Chronic absenteeism is strongly linked to falling behind academically and dropping out of high school, and missing just two days a month can put students at risk of academic failure. Join us Saturday, April 21 for the Every DayContinue reading “DME’s Attendance Summit – April 21”

Capital Rowing Club Jrs – Learn to Row Summer Camp

Learn rowing at Capital Rowing Club in a free one week summer camp! No previous experience is needed. The camp will run for a half-day Monday – Friday, with the option of doing additional weeks during the summer. You can sign up for any of the weeks. For best consideration, please fill out the interest form by MayContinue reading “Capital Rowing Club Jrs – Learn to Row Summer Camp”