Stoddert Elementary

International Night – Potluck Dinner, Thursday, May 24

Stoddert’s annual International Night potluck dinner is taking place on Thursday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Bring your favorite dish or a dish from your home country to share with the Stoddert community.

Explore Scouting: Learning from Fun and Adventure for boys in Grades 1-5

Cub Scout Packs 61 & 100 invite you to join the fun and learn more about Scouting at the following events: Pack Hike Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 9:00 a.m. Billy Goat Trail “C” (approx. 2.5 miles long) Meet at the far western (upstream) parking lot at Carderock Recreation Area, just off the Clara Barton [...]

This Week from Dr. Cuthbert | May 11

Hi Parents and Guardians of the Stoddert Wolves, W O W – did you witness first hand, or hear about the terrific Science Fair that happened for the 3rd to 5th graders this past week?  The quality of scientific research was high and the judges had a hard time choosing their top projects.  Kudos to [...]

Burleith-Glover Park Farmer’s Market Re-Opens May 12

Our local farmer’s market, sponsored by non-profit DC Greens, will re-open Saturday May 12, and will operate every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 17 in the Hardy Middle School parking lot at Wisconsin Ave. and 34th St. NW (across from Safeway). This week will feature: Food Truck 11 a.m. – 1 [...]

PTA Elections, May 17

Would you like to be a bit more involved in your child’s school? If so, we need you!!! Help Stoddert grow. May 17 is the election for next year’s PTA Executive Board. We need volunteers for Executive Board but also for specific events throughout the year. Whatever your interest, we have a position for you! [...]

Georgetown Patch Mother’s Day Contest

From Georgetown Patch Editor Shaun Courtney – Hello, Patch is running a Mother’s Day contest. We’re trying to have people nominate their mom as the “Best Mom in Georgetown” by adding a picture and saying why she’s awesome. The randomly selected winner with get $50 to spend on mom. Though some of your students may [...]

Fillmore Update | May 4

From Fillmore Director Katherine Latterner – May will be bustling at Fillmore. The annual Art Show is May 11 from 5 to 7:30 at Fillmore. A piece from every visual arts student will be on display. On May 15, the annual spring concert will be held in the auditorium. The concert will feature string, band [...]

This Week from Dr. Cuthbert | May 4

Weekly Greetings to All, BIG CHILI!  It was terrific to see so many of you at the Finnish Embassy last Friday evening.  It was such a lovely setting and so much fun.   Thanks to all of you for supporting the Stoddert Wolves through this event and in so……….many ways.  It was a terrific setting for [...]

PTA Expenditures for March/April 2012

The largest expense this month is for K-5 non-fiction books, organized by reading level in six book sets, that will be used by teachers working with small groups of students. This “leveled book library” will be shared by the teachers and provide them with additional resources to teach reading. We hope to add to this collection in the [...]

From DCPS: Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer

DC Public Schools will be celebrating volunteers from May 21-25 and selecting outstanding volunteers for awards. Each school may ask its community to nominate individuals and groups of volunteers for five different awards. Nominations must be submitted by May 4, 2012. Details in the post.