DCPS Open Houses Kick Off this Month!

Curious about your neighborhood school? Check out the upcoming open houses. Mark your calendar now, but check back if the weather is particularly ‘iffy’ (as in 30 inches of snow…). http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/Learn+About+Schools/Open+Houses/Open+Houses

Ward 6 Meeting with Presumed Mayor-elect Vincent Gray

On Wednesday, October 27th at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street, NE) from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Vincent Gray will be meeting with Ward 6 residents. Please attend so that you can let Chairman Gray know of your strong support for the Ward 6 Middle School Initiative and provide feedback on other community initiatives andContinue reading “Ward 6 Meeting with Presumed Mayor-elect Vincent Gray”

Capitol Hill Walk to School Day 2010 – Wed 10/6

Capitol Hill Walk to School Day 2010 Wednesday, October 6, 7:30 am – Lincoln Park Join the Capitol Hill school community for Walk to School Day, an annual celebration of our walkable, bikeable neighborhood, healthy bodies, a cleaner environment, and safe routes to school with a kick-off event and breakfast in Lincoln Park.  Wear yourContinue reading “Capitol Hill Walk to School Day 2010 – Wed 10/6”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – September 21, 2010

Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization (http://chpspo.org) Middle School Subcommittee Meeting September 21, 2010 Tyler Elementary School 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Naval Lodge Fun Fair Proposal (for 2011) – contact Michael Webb (mwebb_tone@yahoo.com).  Michael presented a proposal to join forces with and make CHPSPO the recipient for funds raised in next fun fairs going forward (For which the NavalContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – September 21, 2010”

CHPSPO September 21 meeting at Tyler

The Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization will hold it’s September 21 meeting at Tyler Elementary (1001 G Street, SE). The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The agenda is attached. We will have a discussion with Ward 6 school board candidates Melissa Rohan and Monica Warren-Jones. Each school board candidate will have 5 minutesContinue reading “CHPSPO September 21 meeting at Tyler”

Ward 6 Council Candidates’ Forum – Thank You

The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) thanks Councilmember Tommy Wells and candidate Kelvin Robinson, who did a fantastic job at the Candidates’ Forum held on August 24, 2010. Our goal was for our members and the community to hear their views on issues of special significance to families. We feel that goal was metContinue reading “Ward 6 Council Candidates’ Forum – Thank You”

A Step in the Right Direction – Secretary Duncan Promotes Safe Routes to School at Maury Elementary

http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/About+DCPS/Press+Releases+and+Announcements/Press+Releases/A+Step+in+the+Right+Direction+-+Secretary+Duncan+Promotes+Safe+Routes+to+School+at+Maury+Elementary August 24, 2010 A Step in the Right Direction – Secretary Duncan Promotes Safe Routes to School at Maury Elementary Chancellor Rhee and Mayor Fenty Join Nearly 100 Students, Parents in Walk, Bike to School Contact: Safiya Jafari Simmons | (202) 480-0857 U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Mayor Adrian Fenty, Chancellor of SchoolsContinue reading “A Step in the Right Direction – Secretary Duncan Promotes Safe Routes to School at Maury Elementary”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – August 17, 2010

Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization (http://chpspo.org) Middle School Subcommittee Meeting July 20, 2010 Brent Elementary School 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Walk to School 2010  – contact (for now, as coordinators are not yet finalized) Heather Schoell (heysassy@yahoo.com) and Mandy Bassow (abassow@gmail.com) Co-Chaired by Maury and the Cluster. Food coordinated by Capitol Hill Green SchoolsContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – August 17, 2010”

August 24 – Ward 6 Council Candidates Forum at SE Library

You’re invited to join the Capitol Hill Public School Parents Organization (CHPSPO), Sports On The Hill (SOTH) and the Eastern Market Metro Community Association (EMMCA) for a Ward 6 Democratic Council Candidates Forum on Tuesday, August 24, at 6:30 pm at the Southeast Library. Councilmember Tommy Wells and candidate Kelvin Robinson will share their viewsContinue reading “August 24 – Ward 6 Council Candidates Forum at SE Library”

CHPSPO meeting tonight!

Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization Tuesday, August 17, 2010 6:30 – 8 pm – Brent Elementary (301 North Carolina) 6:30 p.m.            Welcome and introductions 6:35 p.m.            August 24 Ward 6 Councilmember Candidates Forum (Barbara Riehle) 6:45 p.m.            Meeting with Ward 6 School Board Candidates (Suzanne Wells) 6:55 p.m.            DC-CAS Scores for Capitol Hill SchoolsContinue reading “CHPSPO meeting tonight!”