Author Archives: Sandra

Register for Bike to School Day, be entered to win a bike rack!

Register for Bike to School Day, be entered to win a bike rack! Are you planning a National Bike to School Day event? Be sure to register your event at www.walkbiketoschool.org by noon on Wednesday, March 27, to be entered into the first drawing for a Saris bicycle parking rack. Additional drawings will be held each WednesdayContinue reading “Register for Bike to School Day, be entered to win a bike rack!”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 19, 2013

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization JO Wilson School Library February 19, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.   1)      At-large City Council Candidates Forum (Bonnie Cain, Councilmember Wells’ Education Advisor) CHPSPO to host forum focused on education and youth issues. When: Tuesday April 9 at 6:30 Where: Eliot-Hine Middle School, 1830 Constitution Ave NE CivicsContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 19, 2013”

Open Data Day and DC Education – Open Letter to Mayor Gray‏ by Sandra Moscoso

by Sandra Moscoso ——————————————— Dear Mayor Gray – I’m reaching out on behalf of all Washington DC families, who love living in this city and are committed to making the public education system(s) work for our children and for our communities. Recognizing that while the DCPS and Charter school systems offer a variety of optionsContinue reading “Open Data Day and DC Education – Open Letter to Mayor Gray‏ by Sandra Moscoso”

Final lottery season Open Houses at Francis-Stevens

From our friends at Francis-Stevens PTA…Francis-Stevens is a PS-8 Education Campus located in Foggy Bottom/West-end of Dupont. One of the results of recent consolidation by DCPS is that Francis-Stevens will be merging with School Without Walls, an application-only public HS based near the campus of the George Washington University. Francis-Stevens PS-8 students will continue toContinue reading “Final lottery season Open Houses at Francis-Stevens”

$400 Million – by Peter MacPherson

by Pether MacPherson Dear Friends:   Some of you may not be aware that last week the news was released that the city has a $400 million budget surplus. This is far in excess of the $140 million that was reported back in November. There are many worthwhile projects that could benefit from access toContinue reading “$400 Million – by Peter MacPherson”

My Community, Our Earth – Collaborative Mapping for Sustainable Development

    The Association of American Geographers has a program called MyCOE Global Connections & Exchange. The focus is on sustainable development (e.g., climate change, food security) and raising awareness in our local communities via collaborative mapping. The program is open to high school students and teachers can earn $300 for their classroom. See more detailsContinue reading “My Community, Our Earth – Collaborative Mapping for Sustainable Development”

Public input needed for FY 2014 Children’s Budget Report – by Susie Cambria

The Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and the Interim Deputy Mayor for Education are preparing the FY 2014 Children’s Budget Report, to be released in March 2013. One of the first steps is to identify the agencies, programs, and activities (in budget parlance) in the budget to be included in this annual report.Continue reading “Public input needed for FY 2014 Children’s Budget Report – by Susie Cambria”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – January 15, 2013

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Maury Elementary School Library 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.   1) At-large City Council Candidates Forum (Charles Allen, Councilmember Wells’ Chief of Staff) In April, District voters will elect an at-large City Councilmember in a special election for a two-year term. Eliot-Hine would like to host a student-led candidates’ forumContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – January 15, 2013”