Did you know research shows that all children lose approximately two months of math and reading skills during the summer? Summer is a time when you can maintain the academic gains your child has made. Download the free PDF guide, Fun and Free in DC Guide, provided by DCPS.
This is the last year that Anastasia Miller and Jennifer McLennan can volunteer their time to Stoddert PTA communications. We need new volunteers by the end of July to take over sending email announcements every week (every two-three weeks over the summer) and updating the website.
A generous donation has been made to the DC Youth Orchestra Program in honor of the memory of John Corby. The donation will allow The Program to provide at least 100 scholarships for the 2010 summer session, to students in Washington, DC .
This market is in its second season, and is run by non-profit DC Greens. Proceeds from the market go to support school garden programs (including one at Stoddert), and farm-to-school initiatives in the District. As a new market, we are relying on the community to keep afloat. Hope to see you at the market, and please help us spread the word!
There are lots of great opportunities to volunteer in DC Public schools, some starting immediately. These schools are looking for a variety of skills and in most cases offer flexible hours. Volunteer an hour or two and make a difference!
Molly Evans and FoGP are organizing a ceremony to dedicate the co-op classroom in the new school to the memory of Miss Beth. They will install a bronze plaque and donate some special classroom equipment in her honor. The PTA would like to make a contribution to this effort, and are asking those of you who have special memories of her to consider a donation to be used toward the memorial.
Stoddert held its 2010 Science Fair on Tuesday, May 11 for 3rd- through 5th-graders. Students recorded and displayed the results of their experimentation and were judged by parent volunteers. Three students from the top five placements will present at the DC City-Wide Science Fair.
DCPS’ goal is to ensure that students with special needs receive the services they require to succeed academically and participate fully in school life. Share your ideas with Chancellor Michelle Rhee and Deputy Chancellor for Special Education Dr. Richard Nyankori at our monthly Chancellor’s Community Forum on Wednesday, May 26.
On May 19, 2010, DCSBOE will have a public meeting to vote on the proposed No Child Left Behind Report Card. Additionally, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will give presentations to the State Board on the District’s high risk designation, school improvement activities, common core state standards, and Phase II of the Race to the Top application.
Fillmore’s annual student show and Town Hall’s benefit night for Fillmore. Come out and support your children and the arts!
