Author Archives: Sandra

Bike to School Day is May (the) 4th – save the date!

What: Bike to School Day When: WEDNESDAY, MAY (the) 4th, 7:30 AM – 8:20 AM (Star Wars jokes, compliments of our very own Laura Marks!) Where: Lincoln Park (East Capitol St between 11th and 13th Streets) Who: All our neighborhood students + friends from the National Center for Safe Routes to Schools + local andContinue reading “Bike to School Day is May (the) 4th – save the date!”

Sandra Moscoso Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016

Testimony by Sandra Moscoso Education Committee DCPS Budget Oversight Hearing, April 14, 2016   Thank you for the opportunity to testify. I am a member of the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO), a DCPS Parent at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan and a DC Charter School Parent at BASISDC PCS. My ask of Council given yourContinue reading “Sandra Moscoso Testimony – DCPS Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”

Danica Petroshius Testimony – DC Public Schools Budget Hearing – April 14 2016

TESTIMONY OF DANICA PETROSHIUS PARENT, CAPITOL HILL MONTESSORI AT LOGAN deptroshius@yahoo.com April 14, 2016 Thank you for the opportunity to testify. I am Danica Petroshius, a Ward 6 resident and a parent of two at Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan. Our school is PK through 6th in one building and a middle school in aContinue reading “Danica Petroshius Testimony – DC Public Schools Budget Hearing – April 14 2016”

Jablow testimony, DME Budget Hearing 4/13/16

I am Valerie Jablow, testifying about the ineffective public education stewardship of the DME’s office that I have experienced as a Ward 6 public school parent. This lack of effectiveness comes at the expense of by right schools and their students, who are the majority of children in DC.   Here are some examples:  Continue reading “Jablow testimony, DME Budget Hearing 4/13/16”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – March 15 2016

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Capitol Hill Montessori @ Logan, 215 G St., NE March 15, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.  1) Report out on meeting with DME, Marty Welles and Suzanne Wells Issues raised: Funding/support for Ward 6 middle school Eliot-Hine & Jefferson renovations Task Force; grade misalignment DME suggested issues raisedContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – March 15 2016”

Eliot-Hine hosts Enrollment Nights in April!

Enrollment for the 2016 – 2017 School Year Begins Friday, April 1. Register Early! Enrollment Nights for Eliot-Hine feeder and current families are: Tuesday, April 5, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm and Wednesday, April 13, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm. Bring residency verification (gas or electric bill + gov’t photo ID). Health forms are not required at thisContinue reading “Eliot-Hine hosts Enrollment Nights in April!”

CHPSPO Meets March 15 at CH Montessori@Logan

Dear Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization members, CHPSPO will meet on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Capitol Hill Montessori@Logan (215 G St., NE) – IN THE ANNEX BUILIDING (enter via the parking lot on 2nd St. NE). We will discuss last Friday’s CHPSPO visit with the Deputy Mayor for Education, the upcomingContinue reading “CHPSPO Meets March 15 at CH Montessori@Logan”

Dance with the stars! Brent and CHM@L students put on joint dance expo – Friday March 18

Don’t be jealous of their boogie! Join Brent and Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan modern jazz students for a showcase performance! When: Friday, March 18, 6-7 PM Where: Brent Elementary School’s Multi-Purpose Room (301 North Carolina Ave., SE) What: Performances by students enrolled in Chanel Dance Co after school programs. *Suggested donation of $5/per familyContinue reading “Dance with the stars! Brent and CHM@L students put on joint dance expo – Friday March 18”

Cross Sector Collaboration Task Force Upcoming Focus Group February 23, 2016

Dear CHPSPO Members, Please forward this information to your school communities. The Mayor’s Cross Sector Collaboration Task Force had its first meeting this evening.  The Task Force will focus its efforts on identifying key aspects of public education that would benefit from cross-sector efforts between DCPS and public charter schools, I strongly encourage anyone whoContinue reading “Cross Sector Collaboration Task Force Upcoming Focus Group February 23, 2016”