The following is enrollment information for new students at Stoddert. Please note that if your child received a spot at Stoddert via the DCPS lottery, you MUST claim your spot by May 1st. More information below. In addition, families with children attending kindergarten in August 2017, are invited to an open house on May 3rd. (If Read More >>
Archives for April 2017
Volunteers Needed For Field Day
This year’s field day at Stoddert will held on Thursday, June 8th from 9:00 am until 11:30 am for all grade levels. This is a fun morning of physical activity and games for the students outside of the school. The school’s field day committee is looking for parent volunteers to help direct games and bring Read More >>
5th Graders On Fox 5 News For Dancing Classrooms
The 5th graders at Stoddert participated in the Dancing Classrooms program and it was featured on the Fox 5 News. Watch the video below or link to the video here.
Yearbook Ad Deadline Extended Until April 14th
The deadline to purchase an ad in the Stoddert yearbook has been extended to Friday, April 14, 2017. The original deadline was April 7th. For more information or to place an ad in the yearbook, please visit our yearbook information page. You can also order yearbooks online through this page and the deadline to order Read More >>
Culture of Kindness
At the last PTO meeting, members of Stoddert’s Anti-Bullying team presented on the “Culture of Kindness” at Stoddert. This culture includes partnering with teachers, students and parents to cultivate a culture of inclusiveness and caring at Stoddert, which includes saying “no” to bullying. For more information about the Culture of Kindness and anti-bullying efforts, as well as Read More >>
5th Graders On “The Circus” Political Documentary on Showtime
Stoddert’s fifth graders had a discussion with reporter Mark Halperin for his show, The Circus: Inside The Biggest Story on Earth. The Circus is a real-time documentary series that chronicles President Trump’s first term. It airs on Showtime on Sunday at 8pm. The students talked with him about current news, citizenship, and their thoughts on why Donald Trump Read More >>
Auction Thank You & What a Night!
Thank you so much for joining us for a wonderful night at our annual auction. Nearly 250 parents, teachers and neighbors joined us to support Stoddert and celebrate at our campsite. Glamorous tents with chandeliers, fire pits and camp food delights set the mood for the night. At the bar we had special VIP bartenders Read More >>
Overcrowding Survey & Facility Overcrowding Brief
Stoddert is the most overcrowded school in Washington, DC at 135% over capacity. Earlier this year, the PTO assembled an Overcrowding Committee to look into the issue. The committee is made up of Stoddert parents and staff, as well as Glove Park community members. Facility Overcrowding Brief The committee has prepared a Facility Overcrowding Brief that Read More >>
Overcrowding Meeting Request Letter to Councilmember Cheh, Deputy Major Niles and Chancellor Wilson
The following is a request to Councilmember Cheh, Deputy Major Niles and Chancellor Wilson to request a meeting to develop a plan to alleviate overcrowding at Stoddert… April 4, 2017 Dear Councilmember Cheh, Deputy Mayor Niles and Chancellor Wilson, On behalf of the Stoddert Elementary School Overcrowding Committee, we respectfully request a meeting in the month of April Read More >>
April Is National Poetry Month
April is national poetry month and Stoddert will be celebrating all month long with several events and activities for Stoddert students of all grades! Please check out the following events and consider participating: Poetry Contest: Pre-K-2nd , 3rd – 5th (All submissions to the library by April 25th) Poetry Making Station: April 13th, before school in Read More >>