Category Archives: DCPS

Walk with DCPS in the Capital Pride Parade – Saturday, June 8!

Register your school to walk in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8. Join us! When: Saturday, June 8, 2013. The DCPS contingent will line up at 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of 23rd Street and O Street NW. Who: All DCPS teachers, staff, students, families, and friends are welcome. Pride in DCPS t-shirts will beContinue reading “Walk with DCPS in the Capital Pride Parade – Saturday, June 8!”

Testimony for April 17, 2013 Council Hearing on School Budget by Committee on Education – by Beth Bacon

Written Testimony of Elizabeth Bacon 418 7th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002   To the Council of the District of Columbia Committee On Education,  Councilmember David A. Catania, Chairman   Oversight Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Budget of the District of Columbia Public Schools   Wednesday, April 17, 2013 10:00 am, Hearing RoomContinue reading “Testimony for April 17, 2013 Council Hearing on School Budget by Committee on Education – by Beth Bacon”

DCPS School Consolidation Plan Announced

DC Public Schools’ final consolidation plan was announced on January 17. What does this mean for CHPSPO schools? Tommy Wells commends Chancellor Henderson and highlights direct impact to Ward 6 schools and invites the public to attend Chancellor Henderson’s briefing to the Council’s Committee on Education about her “School Consolidation Plan of 2013” on Wednesday JanuaryContinue reading “DCPS School Consolidation Plan Announced”

Call for Support of Healthy School Lunches and Jeff Mills – by Becky Levin

Jeffrey Mills was unfairly fired yesterday (January 14) by DCPS in spite of his success, determination and hard work to overhaul school meals, demand accountability from contractors and move toward a more efficient, cost effective, and healthier food program for DC kids. DO YOU THINK DC KIDS DESERVE BETTER??? I do- contact DC Council to expressContinue reading “Call for Support of Healthy School Lunches and Jeff Mills – by Becky Levin”

Have a 2nd Grader? Join the Class of 2023 – Open Gym at Maury‏

Regardless of which CHPSPO school our children attend today, it’s important to remember that all roads go to Eastern High School. Come meet 2nd grade parents from across the Hill! Enjoy a Saturday morning play date and some coffee. Where: Maury Elementary School, 1250 Constitution Ave When: Saturday, February 2nd, 9:30am – 11:30am Please share with your friends and neighborsContinue reading “Have a 2nd Grader? Join the Class of 2023 – Open Gym at Maury‏”

A Guide to DCPS’ Lottery 2013

Thanks to the Alaina Smith and the DCPS Lottery team for joining us in January to share this year’s lottery process. Note there are a few changes coming, particularly around waitlist (hint: apply in order of TRUE preference) and enrollment (no more letter of intent, but be ready to submit enrollment forms w/ proof ofContinue reading “A Guide to DCPS’ Lottery 2013”

DC Public Schools Library Task Force Report Released

CHPSPO members started raising awareness about the need for DCPS to strengthen its approach to school libraries in early 2012. As a result of these efforts, DCPS established a School Library Task Force. DCPS released the Task Force report that includes a series of recommendations on staffing, programming, collection and resource development, district-level support, facilities,Continue reading “DC Public Schools Library Task Force Report Released”

Recap of Dec 5 School Consolidation Meeting‏ – by Joe Weedon

by Joe Weedon, Maury ES Superparent ————————————————————- Greetings – I wanted to provide everyone with a quick recap of last night’s meeting with Chancellor Henderson about DCPS’s proposal to close/consolidate schools across the District. Last night’s gathering brought together a standing room only group of parents, teachers and students from Wards 1, 2, 3, 4,Continue reading “Recap of Dec 5 School Consolidation Meeting‏ – by Joe Weedon”