W6PSPO Meets MONDAY (new date) October 17, 2022

Dear Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization members, 1. W6PSPO will meet on MONDAY, October 17 (not our regular third Tuesday of the month) at 7 pm. Literacy will be the focus of our discussion. We will be joined by Karla Reid-Witt from Decoding Dyslexia who will discuss the Addressing Dyslexia and Other Reading DifficultiesContinue reading “W6PSPO Meets MONDAY (new date) October 17, 2022”

Petition: DC School Communities Demand Safe Routes to School

Mayor Bowser, Councilmember Cheh, Chairman Mendelson, Director Lott, and DC leadership, DC students deserve to travel to and from school via safe routes, free from worry of being subjected to traffic violence. This should be viewed as a basic expectation for District families, as well as all District residents regardless of age or family situation.Continue reading “Petition: DC School Communities Demand Safe Routes to School”

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”