All parents and families of 4th and 5th grade students at Stoddert are invited to an information night about Hardy Middle School. Hardy MS is the public middle school for Stoddert students in grades 6th through 8th. This event will be Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 6:30pm in the Stoddert cafeteria. Hardy MS Principal Pride will attend Read More >>
Archives for December 2016
DCPS Letter On Inclement Weather & Snow Days
The following is the text of a letter from DCPS regarding inclement weather and snow days for this school year… December 19, 2016 Dear DCPS Families, As we approach the winter months, we have begun planning for inclement weather. Almost every year Washington experiences a few days of very cold, icy, or snowy weather that necessitates Read More >>
Minutes for the Stoddert LSAT Meeting on December 14, 2016
LSAT Minutes 12/14/2016 Attendance – Teachers: Moore, Guaraldo, Turmail, O’Beirne, Mundell Administration: Villegas Parents: Cramer, Russell, Gillespie, Laughlin (LSAT Chair) Perry (PTO President) Guest: Ruth Wattenberg The meeting was called to order at 4:05pm. It was discussed that the initial budget will be dropped from the City at the end of January. The possibility was Read More >>
Parking Passes Need For Staff
If you are able to donate a DC visitor parking pass for Stoddert’s faculty, please consider donating. The school is need of a few more passes as many are expiring at the end of the month. Because of the trailers in the school parking lot, the staff is forced to park on the street and Read More >>
Happy Campers: Volunteers Needed For Annual Auction
Get your festive camping gear ready, because we are going “glamping” for this year’s annual auction! The annual auction is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year. This is a fun and festive night for parents, faculty and friends of Stoddert to enjoy a fabulous night…fireside! Please save the following date and information: What: Annual Auction Theme: Read More >>
Everyone Is Invited To Winter Sing-Along Dec 21st
Please join the school for a winter-sing along in the morning of December 21, 2016. After the Stoddert chorus 3rd – 5th grades perform in the gym beginning at 8:20 am, everyone will be invited to join in on a school-wide winter sing-along. Music and lyrics will be provided for a few popular holiday songs! Read More >>
PTO Purchases Eureka Math Supplies
To help support DCPS’ new math program, Eureka Math, in use at Stoddert, the PTO recently purchased over 100 different math specific supplies for each classroom. More commonly referred to as “manipulatives,” these new learning resources will help students to better understand and practice their math skills. The supplies include hands-on learning tools like dotted Read More >>
Stoddert Overcrowding Committee Seeking Volunteers
The PTO is looking to form a committee to look into the overcrowding at Stoddert. The committee will meet regularly as needed, explore overcrowding issues and space concerns at Stoddert, and advise the PTO on solutions. If you are interested in volunteering on this new committee, please contact the PTO president at president@stoddert.org.
Minutes for the Stoddert PTO Executive Meeting on December 7, 2016
The following are the minutes for the Stoddert PTO Executive meeting on December 7, 2016… Attendees: Jen Perry Maria O’Donnell Eve-Lyn Turmail Brian O’Beirne Juli Smith Gayle Cramer Melissa Loughlin Rachel Mack Kate Gillespie Jon Gillespie Jill Sanderson Lisa McCluskey Allan Gordus President’s Update The PTO owes hearty “Thank You’s” to many folks. Thanks to Mary Dausch for organizing Read More >>
Save The Date: “Plug Into The New Year” Technology & SEM Expo At Stoddert
Please save the date and plan on attending Stoddert’s first-ever technology and SEM expo, “Plug Into The New Year.” On January 12, 2017, all parents and students are invited to learn about the technology at Stoddert and see first-hand the online learning going on during the school day. This event will start at 6:30pm right after Read More >>