All DCPS 3rd-5th graders who wish to enter the 2017 Future Chef Competition are welcome to enter! The theme of this year’s competition is “Healthy Comfort Foods.” Students should turn in their completed recipe cards to the main office by March 9th. More information about the competition here. Download the recipe cards here.
Archives for February 2017
Video: Stoddert Students on Fox 5 News
A handful of Stoddert’s students were on Fox 5 local news talking with anchor Tony Perkins about “What is the political landscape doing to our kids?” Watch the video below or find the full video linked here.
4th Grade Re-Enrollment Forms Needed
Dear 4th-Grade Families: In early January you were asked to complete a re-enrollment survey regarding 5th grade for SY17/18. At that time several of you were undecided, because you did not know if you child had received a seat at a private school or charter school. The private schools and charter schools are currently in Read More >>
It’s Not Too Late To RSVP For Family Fun Night!
Family Fun Night Is Two Days Away! It’s not too late to RSVP for THIS SATURDAY’s 7th Annual Family Fun Night! This FREE event sponsored by the PTO, will be held Saturday, February 25thfrom 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Stoddert. If you are on the fence about attending and not sure what it is all about, check out all the Read More >>
Turn In Box Tops
Please turn in any Box Tops that you have collected. We will be sending in our winter/spring submission on March 1st. Box Tops are those hot pink little rectangles that you can find on 100s of grocery items and office supplies. Look for them on popular products like Ziploc bags, Avery office supplies, General Mills cereals, Cascadian Read More >>
Fillmore Faces Opening Reception
This Saturday, February 25th from 1-4pm, local artist and our very own Stoddert parent Jamie Peterson will be unveiling her latest work called “Fillmore Faces” at Children’s National Medical Center. Her vision was to photograph Fillmore art students and paint from those photos, sending visual messages of joy and hope. We hope that you can join her to celebrate Read More >>
Outdoor Track & Field Parent Meeting 4th-5th Grade
There will be an informational meeting for Outdoor Track and Field on Wednesday March 1st from 8:15-8:45am in the Technology room. This meeting is for 4th and 5th grade students who wish to participate in the upcoming Outdoor track season. Track and Field is the only DCIAA sponsored sport for elementary school athletes. BOKS will take place in the Read More >>
Jump Rope For Heart Fundraiser
The Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser raises money for the American Heart Association. The funds are used to help educate people on issues of heart disease and also used for research into medicines which help individuals with heart problems. You will see many posters hung around the school that promote this fundraiser and in our physical education classes Read More >>
Digital Citizenship For K and 1 Grades
In the Information Literacy classes during the months of February and into March, the kindergarten and first grade students are beginning a unit on Digital Citizenship. These classes should help equip our students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly when online. The students will be given a family tip sheet and a student Read More >>
Watch Stoddert’s Biking in the Park Field Trip
In the fall, Stoddert’s 2nd graders participated in our annual Biking in The Park field trip in Rock Creek Park. We used GoPro cameras to capture our rides. Watch this video made by Ms. Thompson: A big thank you Coach Wagner for organizing and our parent volunteers for making it possible!