Category Archives: Capitol Hill Events

Walk to School Day 2011 is Wednesday, October 5 – join the neighborhood party!

Join the party at Lincoln Park, then walk or bike to school with all your friends! When: Wednesday, October 5, 7:30 AM Where: Lincoln Park What: Fun, safe routes education, exercise, healthy snacks and all your friends!

No meeting doesn’t mean no work – upcoming CHPSPO initiatives

No meeting doesn’t mean no action. Please read about what we’re up to (and how you can contribute).   Identify the new SY2011/2012 PTA president at your school. Please send their contact information to Suzanne Wells so they can be included in communications (m.godec@att.net). Hosting a screening for the movie Race to Nowhere http://www.racetonowhere.com/. Know anyone whoContinue reading “No meeting doesn’t mean no work – upcoming CHPSPO initiatives”

Help kick start the Watkins ES Teaching Kitchen!

Watkins Elementary benefits from the FoodPrints Program, funded by the non-profit FRESHFARM Markets.  FoodPrints integrates our delicious, edible garden into weekly classroom lessons that inspire and educate our students and their families about the importance of eating fresh, simple, nutritious food.  Each year, this program reaches more than 200 1st and 3rd grade students andContinue reading “Help kick start the Watkins ES Teaching Kitchen!”

3/12/11 — Tyler’s Alchemy of Great Taste

Tickets: $50 advance purchase*: Buy tickets online now for $50* — or purchase at the event for $65. Share on Facebook! The Alchemy of Great Taste is Tyler Elementary’s flagship fundraiser that offers a fun-filled casual evening of great food from local restaurants paired with a range of beers and wines geared toward all palates.Continue reading “3/12/11 — Tyler’s Alchemy of Great Taste”

4/30/11 – A Montessori Night’s Dream: Second Annual Silent Auction

Second Annual Silent Auction April 30th 7 to 10 PM North Hall of Eastern Market Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment with live music, hors d’oeuvres, an open wine and beer bar and a small live auction featuring a very entertaining auctioneer, all of this fun for a low price of $25Continue reading “4/30/11 – A Montessori Night’s Dream: Second Annual Silent Auction”

4/9/11 — School-Within-School at Peabody 14th Annual Jazz Gala & Auction

Mark your calendar! The Fourteenth Annual SWS Jazz Gala and Auction will be held on: Saturday April 9, 2011 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 3rd and A Streets SE The SWS Jazz Gala and Auction helps to supplement the DCPS budget in areas such as technology support, teaching assistants, music and movement programs, teacher enrichment, andContinue reading “4/9/11 — School-Within-School at Peabody 14th Annual Jazz Gala & Auction”

4/2/11 — Brent’s Taste of the Hill Gala

Brent’s Taste of the Hill Gala tickets are on sale now! They’re $75 each and can be purchased online at http://www.buybrent.org, in the main office, or contact Adondra Woods at adondrawoods@peoplepc.com. We have a specially priced bundle package – buy one Gala ticket and seven raffle tickets all for only $100. Raffle tickets can alsoContinue reading “4/2/11 — Brent’s Taste of the Hill Gala”

3/26/11 — SAVE THE DATE FOR MAURY AT THE MARKET!

SATURDAY, MARCH 26! 7 TO 10 PM Eastern Market North Hall, 7th & N. Carolina, SE — Tickets $25 in advance or $30 after March 18.  Price includes drinks & heavy appetizers. EVERY Maury student benefits from the proceeds of Maury at the Market, a silent auction and Maury’s biggest fundraiser of the year! ThisContinue reading “3/26/11 — SAVE THE DATE FOR MAURY AT THE MARKET!”

Eastern High School Information Session on February 5th

Eastern Senior High School invites middle school students and their families to attend our information session where you will learn about the academic programs and activities for the Class of 2015, participate in a question and answer session, and receive a school tour.  We are excited to launch a rigorous academic experience at our newlyContinue reading “Eastern High School Information Session on February 5th”