Congratulations to Writing Contest Winners | December 2011
Congratulations to 2011 writing contest winners Caitlin, Savannah, Kayla and Acy. This year’s theme is “holiday traditions” and you can read the winning entries in the post.
Stoddert’s bike and pedestrian safety programs make the news
Local coverage of Stoddert’s WABA-led bike and pedestrian safety programs. Don’t forget to ask your children what they learned from the class, and have them practice their good safety techniques each time they ride or walk in the neighborhoods!
Get Caught Reading, 2011
Thank you to all of the students, parents and teachers who submitted Get Caught Reading entries. Congratulations to all of our participants. We are so proud of you!
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 post.
This Week from Dr. Cuthbert | May 13
Another special performance last week; a reminder to register and show proof of residency (the crucial next step after sending in your intent to enroll); opportunities to talk to the outgoing PTA president and Dr. C before school; more special events announced. [NEW: Note that the last day of school is now June 20.]
PTA Highlights
General PTA meeting; send in your enrollment forms now; Science Fair projects are due June 6; Summer Camp application deadline is extended to May 25.
Fillmore | End-of-Year Calendar
Here’s a short list of Fillmore’s exhibits and concerts to round out the 2010-2011 school year.
Fillmore | Performance and Exhibition Date Changes
Because of spring break and an unforseen scheduling conflict, Fillmore has moved the annual art show and the spring concert to a later time in May. Please note the changes.
Essay Contest Winners | Valentine’s Day
Earlier this month Stoddert 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-graders were invited to submit a short essay on the theme “What does Valentine’s Day mean to you?” The winning authors were Ella Gantman and Adam Bressler, both in Ms Prosser’s fourth-grade class. Their winning essays are attached as a PDF.
Academic Night | February 15
Please join us at Stoddert on Tuesday, February 15, for our first-ever Academic Night. It is a night you will not want to miss. There will be 13 different sessions for parents to learn more about reading and mathematics instruction, the Education Program for Gifted and Talented (EPGY), DC BAS and CAS assessments, testing vocabulary for ELL students, etc. Download a calendar to see full details.
