CHPSPO March 19, 2013 Meeting at Stuart Hobson – 6:30PM

The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) will hold its March 19 meeting at Stuart Hobson Middle School at 410 D Street, NE at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing the upcoming at-large city councilmember candidates forum and the recently released SY14 proposed budgets. The agenda is attached. CHPSPO is one of the sponsorsContinue reading “CHPSPO March 19, 2013 Meeting at Stuart Hobson – 6:30PM”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 19, 2013

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization JO Wilson School Library February 19, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.   1)      At-large City Council Candidates Forum (Bonnie Cain, Councilmember Wells’ Education Advisor) CHPSPO to host forum focused on education and youth issues. When: Tuesday April 9 at 6:30 Where: Eliot-Hine Middle School, 1830 Constitution Ave NE CivicsContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 19, 2013”

CHPSPO Meeting Tuesday February 19 at JO Wilson

The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization will meet on Tuesday, February 19, at 6:30 p.m. at J.O. Wilson (660 K St., NE).  We will be discussing CHPSPO’s 2013 priorities.  I hope you can be a part of this discussion, and help decide where CHPSPO will focus its attention in 2013. Suzanne Wells …See lastContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Tuesday February 19 at JO Wilson”

Public input needed for FY 2014 Children’s Budget Report – by Susie Cambria

The Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and the Interim Deputy Mayor for Education are preparing the FY 2014 Children’s Budget Report, to be released in March 2013. One of the first steps is to identify the agencies, programs, and activities (in budget parlance) in the budget to be included in this annual report.Continue reading “Public input needed for FY 2014 Children’s Budget Report – by Susie Cambria”

CHPSPO Meeting Tuesday January 15 at Maury

The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization will meet on Tuesday, January 15, at Maury Elementary (1250 Constitution Ave., NE) starting at 6:30 p.m. It’s always good to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the accomplishments we achieved together in 2012 before we plunge into the new year. In addition to the manyContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Tuesday January 15 at Maury”

Inclusive Schools Capstone Event – February 4, 2013

Inclusive Schools Capstone Event – A Citywide Conference On February 4, 2013, the District of Columbia will host the Inclusive Schools Capstone Event, a one-day conference aimed at empowering DC’s Education Community with tools to create inclusive classrooms. The conference will feature nationally-acclaimed keynote speakers including Daniel Habib, Director of “Including Samuel” and “Who CaresContinue reading “Inclusive Schools Capstone Event – February 4, 2013”

Meet Principal Young of Eliot-Hine during Tommy Wells’ H St. office hours (Dec 20)

Principal Tynika Young of Eliot-Hine MS will join Councilmember Tommy Wells for his H Street Community Office Hours this week! When:  (tomorrow) Thursday, December 20, 8:00-9:30 AM. (Principal Young will join Tommy’s team from 8:00 – 9:00 am) Where: Sova (1359 H Street, NE) This is a terrific opportunity to learn about the good stuffContinue reading “Meet Principal Young of Eliot-Hine during Tommy Wells’ H St. office hours (Dec 20)”

Chants of the Holiday – by George Blackmon

Kicking off the holiday season with a poem by our very own George Blackmon (Maury Elementary community member). Happy Holidays! ——————————– Chants of the Holiday   Dusk occurred in the city The streetlights were turning on A small group was gathering at the park Their apparel was similar to those worn in years gone byContinue reading “Chants of the Holiday – by George Blackmon”