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Dance with the stars! Brent and CHM@L students put on joint dance expo – Friday March 18

Don’t be jealous of their boogie! Join Brent and Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan modern jazz students for a showcase performance! When: Friday, March 18, 6-7 PM Where: Brent Elementary School’s Multi-Purpose Room (301 North Carolina Ave., SE) What: Performances by students enrolled in Chanel Dance Co after school programs. *Suggested donation of $5/per familyContinue reading “Dance with the stars! Brent and CHM@L students put on joint dance expo – Friday March 18”

Cross Sector Collaboration Task Force Upcoming Focus Group February 23, 2016

Dear CHPSPO Members, Please forward this information to your school communities. The Mayor’s Cross Sector Collaboration Task Force had its first meeting this evening. The Task Force will focus its efforts on identifying key aspects of public education that would benefit from cross-sector efforts between DCPS and public charter schools, I strongly encourage anyone whoContinue reading “Cross Sector Collaboration Task Force Upcoming Focus Group February 23, 2016”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 16, 2016

J.O. Wilson Elementary School K Street, NE, February 16, 2016, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. – DC Alliance of Youth Advocates #ExpandLearningDC – Joseph Gavrilovich SEE TALKING POINTS http://dcaya.blogspot.com/2016/01/expandlearningdc.html Work w/ 120-130 youth serving nonprofits in the district Collective voice for issues of interest in DC Gov Main issue areas Youth homelessness Workforce development Expanded learningContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 16, 2016”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – January 19, 2016

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization January 19, 2016, 6:30-8:00 PM – Tyler Elementary School 1- BALLOT INITIATIVE PROPOSAL, Peter MacPherson Peter MacPherson is concerned that there is not an avenue for community and voter engagement in the educational decision making since Mayoral takeover in 2007. He presented his idea for a ballot initiativeContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – January 19, 2016”

CHPSPO Meets February 16 at J.O. Wilson

Dear Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization Members, CHPSPO will meet on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. at J.O. Wilson (666 K Street, NE). We’ll be joined by Laura Marks who will be discussing upcoming education oversight hearings the DC Council will hold and Joseph Gavrilovich from the DC Alliance of Youth Advocates. WeContinue reading “CHPSPO Meets February 16 at J.O. Wilson”

CHPSPO Meets January 19 at Tyler

Attached is the agenda for the January 19 CHPSPO meeting at Tyler Elementary (1001 G Street, SE) starting at 6:30 pm. We’ll be discussing what CHPSPO’s priorities should be for 2016. Please come prepared to share the things you like best about your school, and the one thing you would change about your school, ifContinue reading “CHPSPO Meets January 19 at Tyler”

Cross-Sector Task Force update and substitute teachers

Dear Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Members, I wanted to share some upcoming dates and information with you. Cross-Sector Task Force will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, January 26, at 6 p.m. at the MLK Library (901 G St., NW). The Task Force will meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday of the month.Continue reading “Cross-Sector Task Force update and substitute teachers”

CHPSPO Meeting December 15 at Brent

Just a reminder that CHPSPO will meet Tuesday, December 15, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Brent (301 North Carolina Ave., SE). We will discuss the PARCC test results for 3rd-8th graders, have a DCPS budget 101 discussion led by Anne Phelps and Laura Marks from Councilmember Allen’s office and Joe Weedon, our StateContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting December 15 at Brent”

J.O. Wilson Summer Camp Fair – Jan 21

CORRECTION: CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, November 17 at MINER

CHPSPO will meet on Tuesday, November 17, at Miner Elementary (601 15th St., NE). We’ll be discussing how DCPS plans for substitutes and how to become one, the high school credit flexibility considerations being discussed by the State Board of Education, and plans for CHPSPO members visiting the Wilson Building in December. November is aContinue reading “CORRECTION: CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, November 17 at MINER”