November and December Events

Dear Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization Members, We won’t have a CHPSPO meeting in November.  Instead, we’ll: 1.  See each other at the School Information Night on Tuesday, November 15, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hill Center (http://www.champsdc.org/); 2.  See each other at the FREE screening of Race to Nowhere on Monday,Continue reading “November and December Events”

CHPSPO Testinomony: Middle Grades Education in the District – Public Roundtable

Testimony of Heather Schoell Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) Middle Grades Education in the District:  Preparing Our Students for Success in High School and Beyond Public Oversight Roundtable Wednesday, September 7, 2011           Good morning.  My name is Heather Schoell, and today I am representing the Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization orContinue reading “CHPSPO Testinomony: Middle Grades Education in the District – Public Roundtable”

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”

DCPS Stakeholder Survey + Hopes and Dreams Exercise = Feedback opportunities for you!

Help DCPS identify opportunities, voice your concerns and help your principal prioritize by completing the DCPS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey by June 3. (Note you’ll need an access code – instructions are on the link). Help to lay a foundation for DCPS’ future by participating in the Hopes and Dreams exercise. Contribute to the shared visionContinue reading “DCPS Stakeholder Survey + Hopes and Dreams Exercise = Feedback opportunities for you!”

Ward 6 State of the Schools – May 14 @ Eastern HS

Ward 6 State of the Schools Saturday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Eastern High School, 1700 East Capitol Street, NE Join Councilmember Tommy Wells and Acting Chancellor Kaya Henderson The work of improving our schools is too hard for anyone to do alone. Everyonehas a role to play in this effort! You will have theContinue reading “Ward 6 State of the Schools – May 14 @ Eastern HS”