Category Archives: General W6PSPO

Musical, Parade, Summer and Yay Digital Equity DC!

Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, Wanted to share some updates: 1.  4th of July ParadeMany schools march together in the annual Capitol Hill 4th of July parade.  Here is the link to sign up to participate in this year’s parade. Registration Form – 2022 Capitol Hill July 4th ParadeThe schedule is the same asContinue reading “Musical, Parade, Summer and Yay Digital Equity DC!”

Bike and Roll to School Day is May 4, 2022 – Register & Save the Date!

Bike AND ROLL to School Day is coming! For now, get ready by: Step 1: Mark your Calendar –> May 4, 2022, 7:45-8:15 AM @ Lincoln Park. Step 2: Register your school‘s event (or your participation in the Lincoln Park event) HERE!! Step 3: Tell all your friends about Steps 1 and 2!

Ward 6 Middle School Principal Panel Discussion – March 9 @ 7:30PM

Join the virtual Middle School Principal Panel Discussion is set for Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30 pm. Principals across Ward 6 feeder middle schools will share their ideas on what makes a good middle school, how their schools help all students reach their highest potential, what extracurricular activities they offer, and more.  Moderator: Denise Forte, the interim CEO of the EducationContinue reading “Ward 6 Middle School Principal Panel Discussion – March 9 @ 7:30PM”

W6PSPO Budget Meeting & Middle School Principal Panel

Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, Please mark your calendars for two important meetings in February: 1.  On Wednesday, February 9, at 7:30 pm, there will be a budget discussion with Chris Laskowski, Legislative Director for Councilmember Charles Allen.  CM Allen is preparing a budget letter to the Mayor asking her to includeContinue reading “W6PSPO Budget Meeting & Middle School Principal Panel”

W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, Dec 21 @ 7PM

Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, W6PSPO will meet on Tuesday, December 21, at 7 pm.   Our speakers will be Scott Abbott, DCPS Director of Social Studies , who will discuss the DCPS social studies curriculum and instructional approach, and Allan Francois, DCPS Finance Director, who will give us an update on theContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, Dec 21 @ 7PM”

W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, Nov 16 @ 7PM

Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, W6PSPO will meet on Tuesday, November 16,  at 7 pm.  We will discuss: 1.  Redistricting proposals for Ward 6.  Staff from Councilmember Silverman’s office will join us for the discussion; 2.  Teacher and principal turnover.  Mary Levy who has researched this issue for the State Board of EducationContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets Tuesday, Nov 16 @ 7PM”

W6PSPO Meets September 21 @ 7pm

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”

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”