Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, 1. W6PSPO will meet on Tuesday, September 21, at 7 pm. We will discuss the following: – Safe reopening of school. We will hear a report out from Grace Hu on the Family Survey that all eight ward education councils co-sponsored. Over 570 responses were received inContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets September 21 @ 7pm”
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Ward 6 CM Allen to Host Back to School Town Hall August 26 at 8PM
Ward 6 Schools community, please join Ward 6 Councilmember Allen’s Back to School Town Hall on Thursday, August 26 at 8PM via Zoom. Register here. Read more about this in Councilmember Allen’s recent back to school newsletter (excerpt below).
W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021 @ 7PM
Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, W6PSPO will meet on Tuesday, August 17, at 7 pm. Dr. Kevin Washburn, manager of Library Programs for DCPS, will join us to share what DCPS is doing to ensure every school has a librarian this school year. We will also discuss school reopening. We all hopedContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021 @ 7PM”
What are DCPS’ SY2022 Covid-19 Plans?
First day of school is 18 days away and we all have lots of Qs about Covid-19 safety. Here’s what DC Health, OSSE and DCPS have shared… : If you’re eligible, get vaccinated! https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/get-vaccinated DC Health Guidance (August 6, 2021) https://coronavirus.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/coronavirus/page_content/attachments/COVID-19_DC_Health_Guidance_For_Schools_Reopening_080621.pdf Helpful thread re OSSE tech call https://twitter.com/wperkinsDC/status/1425506072660516878?s=20 DCPS presentation (no Q&A) https://dcpsreopenstrong.com/parent-university/parent-university-getting-my-child-ready-for-school-this-year/ DCPS Q&A (unfortunatelyContinue reading “What are DCPS’ SY2022 Covid-19 Plans?”
W6PSPO Meets Tues June 15, 2021 @ 7pm
Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members,1. We will hold our virtual monthly meeting on June 15 at 7 pm. Our agenda for the meeting is:– Budget advocacy wrap-up- Discussion of any challenges/issues your schools face at the close of the current school year- Continuation of our May 2021 discussion on what you valueContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tues June 15, 2021 @ 7pm”
W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, 1. W6PSPO will meet on Tuesday, May 18, at 7 pm. The following items will be on our agenda: FY21/22 Budget – Mayor Bowser recently announced $14M would be added to school budgets. We’d like to have report outs from each school to learn if funds wereContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, May 18, 2021”
A little rain, a lot of fun
Thank you #Ward6 community for braving the rain and showing up for fun on wheels. We loved learning about what would make you feel safer on the road and about why you love to ride your bike. We were thrilled to welcome the very talented Siddharth, who led us in the first ever Bike toContinue reading “A little rain, a lot of fun”
W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, April 20 @ 7pm
Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members,W6PSPO will meet virtually on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 pm. The following will be on our agenda: Kathy Patterson, DC Auditor, and Erin Roth, Director of Education Research for the Office of the DC Auditor, will discuss the recently released report, Measuring What Matters: More and Better DataContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, April 20 @ 7pm”
Bike to School Day is May 5, 2021 at Lincoln Park – Register & Save the Date!
Like Walk to School Day, Bike to School Day will look a little different this year (masks and distancing, a must!). What will stay the same is our community coming together in support of safe routes to school and to enjoy our favorite party on wheels!!! For now, get ready by: Step 1: Mark yourContinue reading “Bike to School Day is May 5, 2021 at Lincoln Park – Register & Save the Date!”
Citywide Outdoor Story Time is April 14, 2021
On April 14th, OUTDOOR STORY TIME will happen in EVERY WARD of the city nearly simultaneously to unite the city with children and outdoor learning. All wards will be reading the same book supplied by the DC Public Library. In Ward 6, Outdoor Story Time will take place: When: Weds, April 14 @ 10:30AM Where:Continue reading “Citywide Outdoor Story Time is April 14, 2021”
