Petition: DC School Communities Demand Safe Routes to School

Mayor Bowser, Councilmember Cheh, Chairman Mendelson, Director Lott, and DC leadership, DC students deserve to travel to and from school via safe routes, free from worry of being subjected to traffic violence. This should be viewed as a basic expectation for District families, as well as all District residents regardless of age or family situation.Continue reading “Petition: DC School Communities Demand Safe Routes to School”

Testimony of Suzanne Wells Bill 24-570 “Schools First in Budgeting Amendment Act of 2021″ Sept 25 2022

Testimony of Suzanne Wells Committee of the Whole Bill 24-570 “Schools First in Budgeting Amendment Act of 2021” September 25, 2022 Thank you for the opportunity to testify.  My name is Suzanne Wells, and I am the president of the Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization (W6PSPO).  The comments I offer are my personal comments.Continue reading “Testimony of Suzanne Wells Bill 24-570 “Schools First in Budgeting Amendment Act of 2021″ Sept 25 2022”

Ward 6 School and Education Updates – September 2022

Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, Below are a few updates (in chronological order…): 1. DC Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) Collective Meeting, Tuesday, September 13 Please share the following message with your LSAT leaders: Hello DC Education Leaders, My name is Steve Bowen (Payne Elementary parent) and along with Marion Babcock (SchoolContinue reading “Ward 6 School and Education Updates – September 2022”

Musical, Parade, Summer and Yay Digital Equity DC!

Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, Wanted to share some updates: 1.  4th of July ParadeMany schools march together in the annual Capitol Hill 4th of July parade.  Here is the link to sign up to participate in this year’s parade. Registration Form – 2022 Capitol Hill July 4th ParadeThe schedule is the same asContinue reading “Musical, Parade, Summer and Yay Digital Equity DC!”

Join us for Bike, Roll and Read to School Day – May 4, 7:30am at Lincoln Park!

Register your school here to ensure you are eligible for great giveaways! Pick a k-12 friendly book to swap On May 4, buckle your helmet, wear your school gear and bring a book to Lincoln Park! 7:30-8:30am! Enjoy giveaways, local and national speakers and advocates, and celebrate with your school and neighborhood friends before gettingContinue reading “Join us for Bike, Roll and Read to School Day – May 4, 7:30am at Lincoln Park!”