To read the March 6 Chalkboard click here:
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This Week, from Dr. Cuthbert | March 7
Hello Everyone,
If you haven’t had a chance to walk the block around the school, please try to fit this in to see the terrific progress on the new school. It’s quite amazing and so exciting to anticipate actually moving into it in August. We’re told that the new school is on schedule and many meetings [...]
DCPS invites you to Chancellor’s Office Hours
Chancellor’s Office Hours provide one-on-one time with Chancellor Rhee for parents and community members. Each participant will have five minutes to talk with the Chancellor.
DCPS – March Parent Newsletter is now available
Contents: Next steps in Out of Boundary Lottery and 2010-11 enrollment; DCPS Central Office has moved! Parent Tip: Spend 15-30 minutes a day to develop a life-long habit; What We Believe: DCPS Core Principles
This Week, from Dr. Cuthbert | February 27
This week DR. Cuthbert talks about the Student Council clothing sale, gives a construction status update, and reminds us about the parent-teacher conferences on Monday (when school will be closed for students).
DCPS Releases Snow Make Up Calendar for the 2009-2010 School Year
From Chancellor Michelle Rhee; In figuring out the snow make-up calendar, we have consulted with the Office of the State Superintendent, DCPS instructional staff, the Washington Teachers Union, and a number of parents. Thanks to many of you who offered suggestions about how best to maximize instructional time, preserve family vacation time, and meet the state attendance requirements.
Mr. Duff’s Math Challenges
Mr. Duff is offering ongoing math challenges to the third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students. Meet the winners of last month’s contest!
Little Chili Family Fun Night at the Russian Embassy
This year, we will gather on March 12, 2010, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Russian Embassy for a Little Chili Family Fun Night. We’ll have games for the kids, a small auction, and—of course—chili to eat. Auction items will include classroom art projects, teacher outings, and a limited number of “big ticket items” like our annual wine table. Why a Little Chili rather than our usual Big Chili? During this transition year we don’t want to compete with our Brick campaign, but we do want to celebrate our community.
DCSBOE Public Meeting | March 3
Review the presentation by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to the State Board at the February 17, 2010 public meeting. The newly organized science standards documents in grades 5, 8, and Biology will establish a more effective assessment system and be a better resource to the District’s local education agencies and teachers. Links to the standards and presentation in the post.
It’s T-Ball Time!
We are currently signing up five- and six-year-olds for the Spring 2010 T-ball season. Games and practices occur at Volta Park, Palisades Park, or Rose Park. Go to http://nwlldc.org to learn more.
