Stoddert Elementary

Stoddert’s Fifth-Grade Promotion, Part I: Party and Dancing

The fifth grade will have a party to celebrate their upcoming promotion on June 10, in the gym, from 2:15 – 3:15 P.M. To make the afternoon complete, DPR will host an end-of-year dance for all ages from 4:00–5:30 P.M. We’ll post more details as we get them from the organizers.

New Principal Announcement | Hardy Middle School

DCPS Acting Chancellor Kaya Henderson accepted the Hardy principal selection committee’s recommendation and announced that Dr. Mary Stefanus will be the new principal at Hardy Middle School.

International Day Covered in the Georgetown Patch | May 27

Stoddert’s International Day festivities got a great mention in the Georgetown Patch on May 27. There are a handfull of fun pictures, too. Click through to their site for the whole story.

From Outgoing PTA Co-President Mary McLaughlin

A very big Thank You to all parents, children, and teachers/staff at Stoddert ES for a fabulous 2 years of support in the PTA co-president role.

This Week from Dr. Cuthbert | May 27

International day highlights; completing the DCPS Parent Survey; URGENT REGISTRATION REMINDER; Science Fair June 9. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Glover Park-Burleith Farmers’ Market | May 28

Start your Saturday with a visit to Glover Park’s own farmer’s market at Hardy, every Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Highlights from this week’s market in the post. The market is brought to you by DC Greens, a local 501(c)(3) organization. Proceeds from the market support school gardens (they sponsored the teaching garden at Stoddert).

From DCPS: The Hopes and Dreams Survey

DC Public Schools is collecting hopes and dreams for our children and our schools. You can help lay the foundation for a shared vision for DCPS that guides the next phase of our work together. Please take the survey or select another way to participate, and spread the word. DCPS needs everyone’s voices.

Redistricting Roundtable | June 1

Having received the 2010 census results, the Subcommittee on Redistricting has begun the process of drafting the plan for the boundaries of the eight wards. There will be a public roundtable on redistricting on June 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Wilson Building.

DPW to Talk Trash During Online Chat Wed., May 25

Get answers to your questions about trash collection and more by tuning into the Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management Administration’s live, online chat this Wednesday, May 25, at noon. Join in or follow the discussion at online once the chat session begins. Details in the post. (This post adapted from an email by DPW Staff Assistant Kevin Twine.)

This Week from Dr. Cuthbert | May 21

Please come in to register and show proof of residency; ask your children about their Career Day presentations; notes on the fantastic May and June events; second notice on DCPS’ change to the the last day of school (now June 20).