Stoddert Elementary

Free Parenting Classes | April 23

The Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative will offer a series of classes on Mondays from 5-7 p.m. starting April 23rd, at 1470 Irving St. NW (3rd Floor).  Topics will include: Children’s Social and Emotional Development Understanding Your Children’s Behaviors Effects on Children Exposed to Violence Understanding and Controlling Anger Discipline and Parenting Styles For details  Read More »

Glover Park Reading — Tutoring Services

Hello! My name is Jen Hausfeld, and I am the owner of Glover Park Reading, a local tutoring service. Glover Park Reading Services Include K-12 Literacy Tutoring Diagnostic Assessment Instruction in Reading and Writing Homework Help Fun-Fast Paced Activities Reading Skills for Content Area Learning (Science and Social Studies) Help with Study and Organizational Skills  Read More »

D.C. Residents: Know the difference between 311 and 911

Stoddert parents Mitch Wander and Brian Cohen (who is also the ANC commissioner for Glover Park and Cathedral Heights) have been working with local police to address a question that’s been raised in neighborhood discussions. This is important information for /all/ D.C. residents to have. Click through for more facts and a flyer you can post as a remin Read More »

Winter Classes at Stoddert Rec Center | Register Now

Winter classes will be offered at the Stoddert Recreation Center beginning Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Registration will begin on Tuesday, January 10 at 9:00 a.m. online, and at 3:00 p.m. in pe Read More »

Duke Ellington’s Holiday Gift Bazaar and Art Show | Dec. 10

Duke Ellington’s 2011 Holiday Gift Bazaar is Saturday, December 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. Do some holiday shopping, learn more about Ellington, and support the a Read More »

Supporting Older Family Members Near and Far | Sept. 21

Caregiving for older relatives, whether they live nearby or far away, can be very challenging in our fast-paced, mobile society. But innovative strategies have been developed to overcome or reduce these obstacles. Glover Park Village is pleased to present the second of a continuing series of public forums around topics that relate to aging well and building community in our neighborhood Read More »

Free Parenting Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 22

A recommendation from Stoddert parent Jodi Ferrier Are you tired of saying the same things over and over? Find yourself giving in to your kids’ demands and/or yelling at them? Come to “Why Don’t My Kids Listen to Me?” – a free workshop presented by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) for parents of children age 2 ½  Read More »

Washington Wrestling Youth Club Clinics

The Washington Wrestling Youth Club will be running four free clinics this summer. July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2011; from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., for boys and girls, ages 6-13. Details in the p Read More »

Party in the Garden | Tuesday, June 7

This coming Tuesday Stoddert’s 3rd-, 4th- and 5th-graders will have a “salad party” in the Stoddert garden. The party will be an opportunity for the students to experience the garden in a hands-on way. Students will harvest and wash the spring greens and herbs they planted and helped grow, and then sample them with delicious dressings they’ll help make. We still need volunteers for the day and a few supplies. Details and contact information in the p Read More »

DCIAA Baseball Championship Game | Sunday, June 5

Come out to Nationals Ball Park on Sunday, June 5, at noon for the Congressional Bank Baseball Classic, featuring Cardozo Sr. High School vs. Wilson Senior High School. It’s FREE!! Come out and support your favorite team—it will be a great Read More »