From Meredith Golemon: Thanks to all who came to the Back To School “Be an Artist” night on Tuesday. It was exciting to see parents and children dancing, painting, playing the violin and making a sculpture side-by-side. The next Fillmore event is the Annual Winter Concert, Monday, December 13 at 7 pm in the Fillmore/Hardy [...]
From Stoddert Teacher Bonnie Moisan: The school held a writing contest that was open to 3rd, 4th and 5th. The theme was “The Relatives Came” and students wrote 5 paragraphs about a visit with relatives. Here are the top placers in this year’s contest, as judged by Dr. Cuthbert, Mrs.Barr, Ms. Stevenson, Ms. Gross and Mrs. Moisan.
From Stoddert Teacher Bonnie Moisan: Kyra Aces the Speech! Both 5th Grade classes have been studying the Civil War. They have also been reading The Red Badge of Courage. As part of their study, a 5th grade challenge was presented - memorize the Gettysburg Address. Many seemed excited about the idea. We had several students [...]
From Stoddert Teacher Bonnie Moisan: Students in the two 5th grade classes volunteered to participate in the World Knowledge Contest. Questions ranged from naming the highest mountain in the world to the painter of the Mona Lisa to the most popular book ever sold to children. Some 5th graders competed once, then twice, and a third [...]
Dear Parents: As we approach Thanksgiving, may I take this upcoming holiday time to say thank you for all you do for your children and for our school? I, as the principal, thank you for your dedication to the importance of learning and to the welfare of all the Stoddert Wolves. We should be so [...]
Our crossing guard will not be working from Nov. 29 to December 7th. Please be extra careful during this period whether you are walking or driving near the school. Let your kids know too, and consider offering help to those who may need it in the crossing guard’s absence.
Make up picture day is coming on Tuesday, November 23. Please review you child’s photograph from the picture day in October. If you want the picture retaken, please have your child bring the unwanted package on the make up picture day to give to the photographer. For those who missed out on the picture day, [...]
A big thank you to all parents that have been involved in the PTA meetings and, after, the off-line meeting discussions. The best way to stay involved is to speak up and remain active in planning for the school’s future directions: [curriculum, garden, playground, fundraising]. That being said, there are multiple ways to stay involved [...]
Greetings to All, We practiced another monthly fire drill this past week. I thought you would like to know that we get everyone out of the building in 2.5 minutes. The Stoddert Wolves were wonderful and took the drill seriously, as they always do. You may also want to know that there is no high-pitched-loud [...]
DCPS will convene a public hearing concerning the FY12 budget on Monday, November 29, 2010 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Old Council Chambers located at 441 4th Street NW Washington, DC 20001. The purpose of the hearing is to gather the views of the public on programs and levels of public funding to be sought for the public schools.
