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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”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – November 20, 2012

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Maury Elementary School Library – 1250 Constitution Ave., NE November 20, 2012, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.   1) DCPS School Closing Announcement (Cathy Reilly, SHAPPE, and Daniel del Pielago (Empower DC) ACTION: Dec 5 – Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Community Discussion on DCPS Proposed ConsolidationContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – November 20, 2012”

Closings, art, music, libraries – by Peter MacPherson

by Peter MacPherson, DCPS Parent, CHPSPO Member   Dear Council Members: The mayor and the chancellor have put forward their plan to close 20 schools. And in her testimony before the council the chancellor made a dishonest representation about the nexus between closures and the presence of librarians in the school. There is none. OneContinue reading “Closings, art, music, libraries – by Peter MacPherson”

November 20 CHPSPO Meeting, 6:30PM @ Maury Elementary

The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) will have its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 20.  The meeting will be in the library at Maury Elementary (1250 Constitution Ave., NE).  We have several invited speakers for our November meeting: Agenda DCPS School Closing Announcement (Cathy Reilly, SHAPPE, and Daniel del Pielago (Empower DC) ClassContinue reading “November 20 CHPSPO Meeting, 6:30PM @ Maury Elementary”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – October 17, 2012

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) Amidon-Bowen ES, Library – 401 I St., SW Oct 16, 2012, 6:30-8PM   1) Pace Car Program – Dan Hoagland, WABA (did not attend). More here. Decision: should be disseminated to principals/schools and driven by schools/neighborhoods. Next Steps: Suzanne will ask Jennifer Heffernan to get list of schoolsContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – October 17, 2012”