TRADITIONS
AND SCHOOL EVENTS
Throughout the school year,
Stoddert staff and parents organize numerous school and
community events. Some of these events are educational,
some are fun, some are social, and some events raise funds
for the PTA. Many projects combine these objectives.
The more popular
events are listed below:
AWARDS
ASSEMBLY
At the
end of the school year, awards are given to recognize
students for extraordinary service, performance, and
achievement during the school year.
BACK TO
SCHOOL NIGHT
In
early fall, there is a Back to School Night at which
parents meet their child's teachers, and learn about the
year's programs and curriculum.
BIG CHILI /
AUCTION
Open
to Stoddert parents and friends, the auction is a big night
out for all adult participants. Items to be auctioned are
donated by parents, friends, and businesses.
FALL BOOK
FAIR
Paperback and hardback books,
for pre-school through junior high reading levels, along
with selected adult books are available at the Book Fair.
Students have the opportunity to preview the books and then
return later to make purchases. Parents are invited to
attend and many parent volunteers assist in the Fair. The
library media specialist and classroom teachers select a
wish list of books, which families may purchase and donate
to the library or classrooms. In addition to its
educational value, profits from the Book Fair are
contributed to the Library Fund.
FALL PICNIC
The
fall picnic is a time for Stoddert families to socialize
informally and get to know each other at the beginning of
the school year. The picnic is an evening of good food and
fun. The PTA provides hotdogs and soft drinks for everyone.
Stoddert families are asked to bring potluck dishes.
FIFTH GRADE
PROMOTION
In
June, a special ceremony is held for students being
promoted from the fifth grade.
FUN FAIR FUNDRAISER
A
springtime event with pony rides, classroom booths, a Moon
Bounce, snow cones, face painting, food, etc. Parents give
financial donations in order to help support the fair
activities.
HALLOWEEN PARADE AND CLASSROOM PARTIES
Fall
festival activities planned by room parents with the
guidance of classroom teachers.
INTERNATIONAL DAY
To
celebrate our global population and diverse cultural
heritage, we dedicate one day of the school year to our
multicultural student body. International Day features
Stoddert students, parents, and members from DC’s
international community who volunteer their time and
talents. Classes are transformed into countries with
students and parents talking about their native cultures,
sharing folklore, sampling native cuisine, and giving
voice, dance and musical performances from native
lands.
INTERNATIONAL
DINNER
Enjoy
foods from all over the world, from appetizers to desserts.
This is another PTA fundraiser.
MORNING
ANNOUNCERS CLUB
Students in
3rd,
4th, and 5th grade who are interested in
practicing public speaking skills use the intercom system
to broadcast daily events occurring in our school.
OPEN HOUSES
During
the school year, two open houses are held for the community
and parents interested in observing classes and learning
more about Stoddert. Open houses are held during American
Education Week in November and during the Pre-kindergarten
and Kindergarten registration time in March.
PTA MEETINGS
Guest
speakers and Stoddert faculty are often invited to address
parenting issues or other timely concerns