DC Public Schools’ final consolidation plan was announced on January 17.
What does this mean for CHPSPO schools?
Tommy Wells commends Chancellor Henderson and highlights direct impact to Ward 6 schools and invites the public to attend Chancellor Henderson’s briefing to the Council’s Committee on Education about her “School Consolidation Plan of 2013” on Wednesday January 23 at noon in Room 412 (Wilson Building).
Do you see other impact? How does this impact your school?
Jeffrey Mills was unfairly fired yesterday (January 14) by DCPS in spite of his success, determination and hard work to overhaul school meals, demand accountability from contractors and move toward a more efficient, cost effective, and healthier food program for DC kids.
DO YOU THINK DC KIDS DESERVE BETTER???
I do- contact DC Council to express your concern over Jeff’s firing, your support for his efforts, and ask what Council will do to follow up on their efforts to address the million dollar deficts racked by by the contractor Chartwells and to get Jeff in a place where he can really do his job. Councilmember David Catania is the chair of the education committee and Erika Wadlington- ewadlington@dccouncil.us is the lead staff on the issue.
Also call the member who represents your Ward!
Thanks to the Alaina Smith and the DCPS Lottery team for joining us in January to share this year’s lottery process.
Note there are a few changes coming, particularly around waitlist (hint: apply in order of TRUE preference) and enrollment (no more letter of intent, but be ready to submit enrollment forms w/ proof of address by May 1). More information on DCPS’ website.
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 many wonderful things all of you achieved at your individual schools, collectively last year we:
– Led a city-wide effort to bring attention to cuts DCPS made to school libraries, and our efforts resulted in DCPS establishing a Library Task Force that released a report in December outlining a series of recommendations to strengthen school libraries across the city;
– Organized the largest Walk-to-School Day and Bike-to-School Day in DC;
– Continued to support the DCPS Ward 6 Middle School Plan by participating in the middle school collaboration team meetings and organized a community discussion on the International Baccalaureate middle years and diploma programs (thanks to Joe Weedon’s efforts);
– Created an informative and lively website filled with important school-related information (thanks to Sandra Moscoso-Mills’ blogging and tweeting efforts);
– Provided a forum to discuss food service issues and hosted a screening of the film Cafeteria Man (thanks to Laura Marks’ leadership);
– Helped spread the idea of the Class of 20xx that brings together elementary school students across the middle school feeder patterns;
– Held the only at-large school board member candidates discussion; and
– Filed the paperwork to make CHPSPO an incorporated organization plus opened a CHPSPO bank account.
Thank you all for all you’ve done to support CHPSPO’s mission to promote cooperation among the parent organizations of the public schools on Capitol Hill in order to improve the eudcation received by all children attending our schools!
Our agenda this coming Tuesday will be:
6:30 pm Welcome and introductions
6:35 pm Discussion of 2013 CHPSPO Priorities (All)
7:10 pm Presentation on Maury’s game lending library (Vanessa Ford, Maury Think Tank Teacher)
7:30 pm DCPS Library Task Force update
7:35 pm Company for Causes
7:45 pm CHPSPO 501(c)3 (Sherry Trafford)
If you have other agenda topics, please let me know. See you on Tuesday.
Suzanne Wells
– by Joe Weedon
World-class curriculum and programming for Capitol Hill students
Know a middle school student with super board game moves?
Labyrinth game shop is kicking off advance board game classes for middle schoolers on Wednesdays. Details below!
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 Cares About Kelsey?” as well as dynamic workshops detailing best practices on including students challenged by disability, gender, poverty, cultural heritage, and language. The Conference’s Exhibit Hall will feature local and national inclusion resources and feature companies including Promethean who will demonstrate the “Classroom of the Future.”
The Inclusive Schools Capstone Event will occur:
February 4, 2013 – 8:00AM-3:00PM
The Marvin Center – The George Washington University
800 21st St, NW
Washington, DC 20037
The Inclusive Schools Capstone is FREE and open to the public. Parents, principals, administrators, LEA leaders, and teachers are strongly encouraged to attend. PLU Credits will be awarded to relevant professionals.
Participants must register at: osse.inclusiveschoolsweekdc or call the OSSE (Office of the State Superintendent of Education) liaison Ms. Desirée Brown, Special Assistant, Community and Parent Relations by phone at 202-741-0271.
Jeralyn Cave
Communications Specialist
Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Government of the District of Columbia
810 First Street, NE, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
202-724-1513 (work)
202.316.6879 (cell)
202-727-2019 (fax)
jeralyn.cave
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From Councilmember Tommy Wells
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Neighbors,
The recent crimes in our community are both upsetting and unacceptable. On Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 7:30 pm, I will be hosting a community meeting with MPD Chief Cathy Lanier and 1st District Commander Daniel Hickson at Maury Elementary School, 1250 Constitution Ave, NE. The meeting will take place in the multi-purpose room.
The focus of the meeting will be to have Chief Lanier update the community about the recent crimes and MPD’s response, share the strategic plan by the 1st District team in response, and answer questions and concerns from neighbors.
Meeting Details:
What: Community Meeting with MPD Chief Cathy Lanier
Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 7:30 pm
Location: Maury Elementary School, 1250 Constitution Ave, NE, multi-purpose room.
Transit Info: Limited off-street parking is available behind the school (accessed on 12th Place NE); two Capitol BikeShare stations are located within two blocks; the D6, B2, 96, 97 and C40 MetroBus routes each have a stop within three blocks of the school.
Following the latest incidents and in particular the recent shootings, I have talked with Commander Hickson and the police are stepping up patrols and overall presence in the area. Long term, I am working to help the city hire more police officers. While they can’t prevent every crime from taking place, I believe that our police officers are effective at reducing and stopping crimes in our neighborhood, not just responding after the crime has taken place. I have been supporting the Mayor’s proposal to increase the size of the police force. In addition, I continue to look at ways we combat crime beyond the police force, such as having the Department of Transportation fix and improve lighting on dark streets or alleys that create a convenient environment or hiding place for someone waiting to commit a crime.
Thanks again for your interest and we will continue working together to make our neighborhoods safe for everyone. In the event you have not seen these videos, MPD is asking for your help in identifying “persons of interest” in two recent cases. Please view the videos at the links below and call the number listed if you have any information you think might be helpful.
Video from 12/24 murder of Jason Emma: http://youtu.be/9hbism_wK1k
Video from 12/26 shooting at 14th & K Streets, SE: http://youtu.be/0TiB_Dgl_Z0
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Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization