Roundtable: Nomination of Kaya Henderson for DCPS Chancellor | April 7

Council Chairman Kwame R. Brown has scheduled a public oversight roundtable on “The Selection of Kaya K. Henderson as Next DCPS Chancellor: A Community Conversation.” Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 6pm at Lafayette Elementary School (Cafeteria), 5701 Broad Branch Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20015. District residents are invited to discuss Mayor Gray’s nomination of Kaya K. Henderson as the next Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools.

Stoddert in the News: “Sakura-no Hanami desu”

The scenes that kids and adults have been seeing out of Japan for the past two weeks have been frightening and sad. But when Egor Federov, a third-grader at Stoddert Elementary in the District, thinks of Japan, he thinks of Washington’s flowering cherry trees.  Read more…

This Week from Dr. Cuthbert | March 25

Pre-K forms are due April 1st — the waiting list will open April 2nd. The Big Chili is April 3rd, and DC-CAS testing starts April 4th for grades 3-5. Please get kids to school well rested and ON TIME.

Don’t forget the Black History Play 1:30 p.m. on March 28.

Big Chili: Day-of-Event Volunteers Needed

Please look for the jobs poster sign-up sheet on the school’s front doors next week and volunteer to help put on our annual party. You can also sign up via email. We need help with set-up, check-out, and clean-up duties.

Fillmore Update: Musicians at the Building Museum Mar. 26, Art at Union Station through April 23

Don’t miss the Stoddert/Fillmore art work on display at Union Station until April 23. This is part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.  Featured Stoddert artists include: Alix D., Savannah Z., Emily A., Arina C., Conrad G., Risako O., Vladimir S., Elena K., Gabriel L., Chase W., Isabel S., Garrett D., Ego F., Max L., Catherine [...]

Stoddert LSAT Update: Notes from Mar. 17 Meeting

LSAT meeting held March 17, 2011 8am: Budget and Staffing

This meeting was held to review DCPS’ response to our petitions. At the time of the meeting the following information was discussed. Final approval of PE and custodial positions came after the meeting, but have been included here.

Principal’s Open Houses – 9:30 a.m. March 17th, 24th and 29th

UPDATE: Open House Added for Tuesday, March 29th.

This Week from Dr. Cuthbert | March 19

Hello – is it not fun to have such gorgeous weather? We are very fortunate!

I do hope you are planning a fun-family weekend. By the time you read this you may have participated in the planting of the Stoddert gardens.

2011 Summer Camp Registration

Stoddert’s 2011 summer camp program will operate from June 27 to August 12, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The price is $200 per week, with extended hours available for an extra fee. To register, read the camp information packet, then complete and return the forms with your registration fees (by May 25).

Japan Earthquake Relief

Stoddert has several families with connections to Japan, and our condolences go out to those affected by the recent earthquake. Here are some links to those organizing relief efforts if you would like to donate.