Language Immersion In Urban Public Schools: Exploring The Benefits & Challenges (co-hosted by the DC Public Library, DC State Board of Education and the DC Language Immersion Project) Thursday, Dec 4, 2014 6-8pm MLK Library – 901 G St. NW You are invited to join us for a panel discussion with a focus on the benefitsContinue reading “Language Immersion In Urban Public Schools – December 4, 6-8 PM @ MLK Library”
Category Archives: Community Events
Get Ready for Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan’s Haunted Harvest on October 25
Ward 6 State Board of Education Candidates Forum
Come learn more about the Ward 6 candidates for DC State Board of Education — and ask your questions about their views on policies & standards that affect DC schools. Candidates are Mark Naydan & Joe Weedon Tuesday, October 14 @ 6:30 PM Eastern Senior High School 1700 E Capitol Street, SE Moderated by NatalieContinue reading “Ward 6 State Board of Education Candidates Forum”
Walk to School Day is Wednesday October 8 – Join us at Lincoln Park
Support Children Living at DC General’s Homeless Shelter
There are hundreds of children living at the DC General’s Homeless Shelter, and many of them attend schools on Capitol Hill. The Playtime Project has organized a Back-to-School Drive to provide support for these children as they start the school year. As you shop for school supplies and clothes for your children, please consider purchasingContinue reading “Support Children Living at DC General’s Homeless Shelter”
At Back-to-School Time, Help Provide Uniforms for Homeless Children in Capitol Hill Schools
It’s back to school for our kids – and homeless kids living in a decrepit shelter just a few miles from the Hill. When you buy back-to-school supplies and clothes for your kids, please consider buying uniforms for a few of the 100s of homeless children who attend public schools on Capitol Hill. It’s easyContinue reading “At Back-to-School Time, Help Provide Uniforms for Homeless Children in Capitol Hill Schools”
Ward 5 Council on Education Panel Discussion- June 24
On June 24th, the Ward Five Council on Education is bringing together representatives from eight of the agencies that comprise the DC education system for a panel discussion. Each of the agencies in attendance will give an overview of their respective organization, their role within the system and how they interact with parents and theirContinue reading “Ward 5 Council on Education Panel Discussion- June 24”
DME Boundary Review: Draft Recommendation Presentations – June 16, 17, 19
Ward 6 Family Day is Saturday, June 21 @ Eliot-Hine Middle School
Join the fun and support the Homeless Capitol Hill Students Uniform (and personal care item) Drive.
Capitol Hill Uniform Drive Kick Off: Support ALL Children in Our Area Schools – by Liz Festa
CHPSPO and the venerable Playtime Project at the DC General Shelter are proud to kick off the Capitol Hill Uniform Drive from the week Memorial Day to the end of the school year. The uniform drive will benefit children living at the shelter and with limited access to school clothing, hygiene items and laundry facilities. From green to grey, paleContinue reading “Capitol Hill Uniform Drive Kick Off: Support ALL Children in Our Area Schools – by Liz Festa”
Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization 