Category Archives: Community Events

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”

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”

Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 7 – Join the Fun at Lincoln Park!

And don’t forget to practice your cycling skills on Saturday, May 3, at the ABCs of Family Biking! 11AM-2PM @ 215 G St., NE (Logan parking lot). You could be a movie star!

Initial Reactions to DME Boundary Review – Policy Examples and Draft Boundary Changes

DME released DRAFT EXAMPLES of policies (not final) for review and feedback from community and working groups. Here’s a compilation of initial reactions on Twitter: https://storify.com/CHPSPO/dme-boundary-review-policy-examples-open-houses-an

Bike to School Day is May 7 – have you registered your school?

Health and Wellness teams, Safe Routes to School committees, and cycling enthusiasts, have you registered your school for Bike to School Day? The big day is Wednesday, May 7. Register your school here (for goodies from DC’s Department of Transportation) and plan your event or help plan a joint school event at Lincoln Park! How canContinue reading “Bike to School Day is May 7 – have you registered your school?”