During the 2015/2016 school year, when DC Public Schools (DCPS) conducts full-day closures for staff development, DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) offers Fun Day Camp – a single-day program offering fun and enriching activities (such as sports activities, arts and crafts, and more) for children, ages 6–12 years old. Fun Day Camp is free, Read More >>
Archives for September 2015
Costume & Dress-Up Donations Needed
Has your little one outgrown his or her pirate costume from a few Halloweens ago? How about that too short tutu at the bottom of the dress up bin? The Stoddert Pre-K class is collecting gently worn costumes and dress-up items for our the school’s Fall Festival Costume Shop! Look for the costume donation bin outside of the Pre-K Read More >>
Fall Festival Needs Help
The Fall Festival committee (Lisa Bradburn and Kathryn Matto) need your help with the set up and clean up for the event on October 17th. Click here to sign up for a time to help out. We are looking forward to celebrating the season with the Stoddert community!
Stock Up On Stoddert Gear
Stoddert’s annual Fall Festival is happening this weekend on October 17th (rain or shine) from 11am – 3pm. Come and celebrate the fall season and stock up on your Stoddert gear! Stoddert related items for sale include: Kids’ shorts, shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants; Adults’ shirts and sweatshirts; Water bottles; and Car magnets. The shirts and shorts range Read More >>
Your Opinion Needed On School Meals Survey
DCPS’ Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS) is seeking feedback from parents about the meals served at their child’s school. OFNS is writing a new proposal to invite vendors to compete for a new contract to serve meals in DCPS schools, and their team needs parent feedback to inform how the upcoming solicitation can better meet Read More >>
Fourth Graders To Learn How To Stop Bullying
Artist Mary Beth Bowen will visit Stoddert’s fourth grade classrooms on Wednesday, September 30th to conduct anti-bullying workshops. Bullying is a crucial topic for schools. In this 55-minute workshop, students will gain a deeper understanding of how to prevent bullying by acting out a script about the topic. Guided by Ms. Bowen, they will discuss their thoughts and Read More >>
Reminder About The Garden
This is a friendly reminder from Ms. Hannah, our garden aide. When you or your children go into the garden, please shut both doors and make sure the doors are latched when you exit. The deer are back in our garden, and are eating all of the greens off of our veggies. Thank you for your consideration! Remember, we Read More >>
Volunteer Highlight – Tom Strike
Tom Strike is our volunteer highlight this week. Tom has emceed our Big Chili, planted flowers, coached soccer leagues and represented Stoddert on the Chancellor’s Parents Council for the past two years. Please consider applying for his seat on the council so that Stoddert can continue to be represented at the highest levels of our public school Read More >>
Put a Link to the Stoddert Website on Your Smartphone
Did you know that you could put a link to the Stoddert website on your smartphone? This will give you quick access to all the latest information on Stoddert’s website. iPhone Instructions Open Safari and go to //www.stoddert.org Click on the “more arrow” on the bottom of the page. Select “Add to Home Screen” Exit Read More >>
Pope Visit to DC
As you may know, the Pope will be in Washington, DC from September 22 – 24, 2015. There will be a number of road closures before and during the Pope’s time in the District. There will be specific impacts on public transportation – including some metro stations and bus routes. The following areas will be Read More >>