CHPSPO Meeting Notes – December 13, 2011

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Ludlow Taylor Elementary School 659 G St., NE Room 302 December 13, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 1. Ed Lazere, the Chair of the Public Education Finance Reform Commission (PEFRC or the Commission) spoke about the legislation that established the Commission, and the Commission’s charge.  The Commission is anContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – December 13, 2011”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – October 18, 2011

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Maury Elementary School 1250 Constitution Ave., NE October 18, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.   Walk-to-School Day Recap, George Blackmon. Action: Suzanne G. and Sandra M. to document “how tos” – including accountability/sign off from each school, get a school to take it on next year. Goal isContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – October 18, 2011”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – September 20, 2011

1. Walk-to-School Day, October 5, Dave Salovesh (CHCS) and George Blackmon (Maury): · 7:30 AM at Lincoln Park · Add to planning – map out routes to schools · See flyer on http://chpspo.org, and on FB/Twitter for details 2. Advocating for Bike Lanes, Sandra Moscoso-Mills · Update letter to DDoT w/ discussion and circulate 3.Continue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – September 20, 2011”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – August 30, 2011

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Montessori at Logan 215 G St., NE August 30, 2011 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.   1. Welcome, and introductions of new school representatives   2. CHPSPO By-Laws – Suggested revisions to be reflected in next version of the By-Laws. CHPSPO will vote on the by-laws on the nextContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – August 30, 2011”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – May 24, 2011

The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization was held at Maury Elementary School on May 24, 2011, 6:45 – 8 p.m. 1. Discussion on Redistricting – contact Barbara Riehle (Barbara@erols.com). Letter was discussed and signed by participants. Key points: As we encourage families to go to Eliot-Hine and Eastern, the redistricting would create another artificial barrier/line to discourage parents; WillContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – May 24, 2011”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 15, 2011

The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization meeting was held at Brent Elementary School on February 15, 2011, 6:30 – 8 p.m. CHPSPO’s 2011 priorities Implement Ward 6 Middle School Plan and support of restart of Eastern (Championed by Suzanne Wells – m.godec@att.net) by: Helping all middle schools communicate well with elementary schools, particularly risingContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – February 15, 2011”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – January 18, 2011

The Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization meeting was held at Watkins Elementary School on January 18, 2011, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 1.   Middle School Collaboration Teams update (Eliot-Hine, Jefferson, and Stuart Hobson)  Jefferson  (Update by Jason Townsend and Eve Brooks) Things all set to go for 6th grade academy in a designated part ofContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – January 18, 2011”

CHPSPO Meeting Notes – Nov 16, 2010

Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Stuart Hobson Middle School 410 D Street, NE Room 106 November 16, 2010 6:30 – 8 p.m. MOTH School Information Night (Wednesday, Dec 1 @ Eastern Market – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM). CHPSPO will develop a 1 pager about the Ward 6 Middle School Plan. The following folksContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes – Nov 16, 2010”

DC State Board of Education Candidates Forum – What they said

On Monday, October 25, CHPSPO and several other organizations sponsored a DC State Board of education Candidates Forum. The forum was moderated by WTOP journalist, Mark Segraves and was held in Maury Elementary. The candidates, Melissa Rohan and Monica Warren-Jones answered questions posted by the sponsors and community.  Here’s what they said…. DC State BoardContinue reading “DC State Board of Education Candidates Forum – What they said”

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”