Stoddert Elementary

Looking for Volunteers for Takoma EC and Cardozo HS

Two schools, two weeks and one purpose: to ensure that Cardozo and Takoma students have a successful school opening in January. If you can help, you’ll choose the day, site and time block that you are able to volunteer. A member of the DCPS School Operations team will reach out to you directly with confirmation and directions for the day of volunteering. More info in the post.

Fun Event this Weekend for the Whole Family

Hope for Henry, a nonprofit founded in memory of Glover Park resident Henry Strongin Goldberg (brother of Joe in grade four) to benefit kids with cancer and other serious illnesses, is hosting Hope for Henry Rocks for Kids, an all-day music extravaganza for kids, teens, and families this Sunday, December 4, from 1-6 at The [...]

This Week from Dr. Cuthbert | December 2

Hello Stoddert Families,   We hosted many perspective parents at an Open House this past week.  It is always rewarding for me when the comments are so positive about what they see when they visit our classrooms.  The teachers know when Open Houses are scheduled and they are advised to keep teaching and pretend that [...]

Open Houses for Prospective Parents | Jan 5, Jan 26 and Feb 2 (additional dates in post)

The next 2011-2012 open house for prospective parents will be January 5, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Subsequent open houses will be January 26th, February 2nd, February 23rd, March 2nd, March 15th, April 12th, and May 3rd. All Open Houses are held from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on these dates. Parents will have [...]

UDC Annual Math/Science Holiday Gift Store | December 2

ANNUAL MATH/SCIENCE HOLIDAY GIFT STORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. Bldg. 44, Room 212 Sponsored by The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Network of Minority Women in Science, Inc. The National Institute of Science and The University of the District of Columbia Department of Biology MARC U*STAR Honors Program Cancer Academy The MWIS Math/Science [...]

Fillmore Concert for Grades 3-5 | December 12

Fillmore’s Winter Concert will be Monday, December 12, 7 pm (students should report at 6)   Participating students:   All string students, grades 3 and up   Intermediate Band students, grades 4 and 5 (please note that first year beginning band students will play in the Spring Concert)   Chorus, grades 3 and up   [...]

PTA General Meeting Minutes, 11/3/11

Stoddert PTA General Meeting November 3, 6:30 pm PTA president Update: Katy Youel Page thanked the organizers of the Fall Fun Fair which was a huge success, and the Harvest parade. Molly Evans is collecting gently used costumes for next year to have some on hand in case children come to school without. Katy asked [...]

PTA Executive Board Minutes 10/6/11

October 6, 2011 PTA Executive Board Meeting Present: Jinny Choi Katy Youel Page Dr. Cuthbert Caitlin Oppenheimer Mary McLaughlin Bob Price Erik Warga Eve-lyn Turmail Ms. Terrell Ebony Akinsanya Ginger Jacobs Laura Baron Beth Mailley Molly Evans Tim Principal’s report: Dr. Cuthbert gave us the results of the unofficial student count – 347. No school [...]

Washington Latin PCS Open House | November 29

From Stoddert parent Mimi Laver – The Washington Latin Public Charter School will hold open houses Nov. 29, Feb. 2 and Mar. 1, 6:30-8:00 p.m.  Latin  is a publicly chartered college preparatory school for grades five through twelve offering a challenging classical education in which community, character, and citizenship are valued. Latin serves grades 5-8 at [...]

Glover Park Holiday Party

The Friends of Glover Park & the Glover Park Citizens’ Association is hosting a holiday party at the the Glover Park Community Center (aka the Stoddert Rec Center) on Saturday, December 3, from 2 pm – to 5 pm. Santa will be there with smiles and gifts for every child. There also will be face-painting, crafts, games & [...]