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.

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).

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.)

Glover Park-Burleith Farmers’ Market | May 14

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!).

Art and Music at Fillmore

Come see and be inspired by the student art and performances at Fillmore’s end-of-year Arts Show (May 20) and Spring Concert (May 23).

Summer School Enrollment Deadline is April 29

The last day to enroll in DCPS summer school programs is tomorrow, April 29. Links to the DCPS site, forms, and other information are in the post.

Fillmore | End-of-Year Calendar

Here’s a short list of Fillmore’s exhibits and concerts to round out the 2010-2011 school year.

Pet Vaccination Clinic at Planet Pet | April 30

The District of Columbia Animal Care & Control and Washington Humane Society will be providing a low-cost vaccination clinic this Saturday, April 30 from noon to 4 PM. The clinic will be at Planet Pet, located at 1711 Florida Ave, NW, and will offer vaccinations and other services.