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WANTED: Cute DC Kids and Their Parents for White House Project

Are you a DC parent, looking for a school for your 3 year old, middle school or high school student? Have you found a terrific elementary school, but worried about middle school? We want to hear from you as part of a volunteer-run project we hope to showcase at the White House, at the end ofContinue reading “WANTED: Cute DC Kids and Their Parents for White House Project”

DDOT moveDC Workshop @ Union Station on June 11 – Participate!

We’ve Made it Easier to Participate in moveDC. DDOT is committed to offering the public the opportunity to provide input on the moveDC multimodal, long range transportation plan. Several convenient, alternative input events are scheduled during the upcoming week to provide additional opportunities for you to participate. During similar other workshops already scheduled, DDOT willContinue reading “DDOT moveDC Workshop @ Union Station on June 11 – Participate!”

OSSE Invitation to State Report Card Community Meeting and/or Survey

http://srvy.it/10pUgRx. The deadline for responses to the survey has now been extended until 5pm on Friday, June 7, 2013. And/Or 2. By joining us on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 6:00-7:00 pm for a community discussion exploring what information to include in the report card and how to make sure it is accessible and easyContinue reading “OSSE Invitation to State Report Card Community Meeting and/or Survey”

Walk with DCPS in the Capital Pride Parade – Saturday, June 8!

Register your school to walk in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8. Join us! When: Saturday, June 8, 2013. The DCPS contingent will line up at 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of 23rd Street and O Street NW. Who: All DCPS teachers, staff, students, families, and friends are welcome. Pride in DCPS t-shirts will beContinue reading “Walk with DCPS in the Capital Pride Parade – Saturday, June 8!”

CHPSPO Meeting Tuesday, May 21 at Tyler

The Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization will meet on Tuesday, May 21, at Tyler Elementary (1001 G Street, SE, Art Room, 1st Floor) at 6:30 p.m. Matthew Frumin who recently ran for an at-large city council seat will attend our meeting to discuss efforts to form a city-wide parent organization that will work toContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Tuesday, May 21 at Tyler”

Update on Librarians – Still need your support. By Peter MacPherson

Dear Friends: For the past 14 months we’ve been involved in a long and difficult battle with DCPS over school libraries and librarians. Thanks to your efforts we’ve made real progress in getting librarians back in the schools. Unfortunately we have to fight about a longer. The chancellor has said there will be a librarianContinue reading “Update on Librarians – Still need your support. By Peter MacPherson”

Bike to School Day is May 8, 7:30-8:30AM @ Lincoln Park! Get Ready!

Register your school here (see who has registered so far). Learn more about UN Global Road Safety Week and the Long Short Walk organized by National Organizations for Youth Safety. Post the flier at your school!!

Testimony For Apr 17, 2013 Council Hearing On School Budget By Committee On Education – By Joe Weedon

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION OVERSIGHT HEARING The Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget of the District of Columbia Public Schools Wednesday, April 17, 2013 10:00 am Hearing Room 500, John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Testimony of Joe Weedon, Parent Maury Elementary School Thank you, Chairman Catania andContinue reading “Testimony For Apr 17, 2013 Council Hearing On School Budget By Committee On Education – By Joe Weedon”

ABCs of Family Biking coming to CHM@L on Sunday, Apr 28!

Kidical Mass DC, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Safe Routes to School Program are pleased to announce the return of “The ABC’s of Family Biking.” This free event, which builds on the popularity of last year’s successful debut, will celebrate the joy of biking with children andContinue reading “ABCs of Family Biking coming to CHM@L on Sunday, Apr 28!”

Testimony For Apr 17, 2013 Council Hearing On School Budget By Committee On Education – By Valerie Jablow

I am Valerie Jablow, and my two children attend the Capitol Hill Cluster School, which has 1,200 students from preK through grade 8. Like many in DC, our school’s budget has been cut, resulting in numerous teacher layoffs. Our PTA now projects spending a majority of its money this coming school year to pay forContinue reading “Testimony For Apr 17, 2013 Council Hearing On School Budget By Committee On Education – By Valerie Jablow”