May 30, 2018 Dear Stoddert Families, As SY18/19 winds down, I need to ask your assistance with the following issue: We have become aware of an increasing number of concerns in our classrooms revolving around the inappropriate use of social media applications such as Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. Those concerns include online bullying and other Read More >>
Archives for May 2018
DCPS Parent and Community Advisory Board Applications Now Open
DC Public Schools (DCPS) Leadership is looking for parents and community members to serve on advisory boards to advise and guide the implementation of policies and initiatives over the 2018-2019 School Year. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to exhibit a strong connection to DCPS, a thoughtful approach to issues of equity and diversity, Read More >>
Pantry Items Needed For Hortons’ Kids
Attention Stoddert Community! With the end of the school year fast approaching, local nonprofit Horton’s Kids needs our help stocking their Emergency Food Pantry for the summer! The 500 children and 80+ families Horton’s Kids serves will rely heavily on the pantry throughout the summer when school-based food support programs are not available. To donate, you can shop Read More >>
Glover Park Day Is June 2nd, Volunteers Needed
The 29th annual Glover Park Day festival will take place on Saturday, June 2 at Guy Mason park. It is a fun family day with food, kids’ activities, live music, and more. Glover Park Day is entirely staffed and run by volunteers from the community. We are seeking volunteers to help on the day of Read More >>
Stoddert Looking For Subs For Next School Year
Looking for a convenient work schedule that matches your children’s school schedule? Become a Stoddert substitute teacher. Substitute teachers work from 8 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. As a substitute, you decide whether to accept/sign-up for a job each day, which means you can work as much or as little as you choose. Read More >>
Announcing The Share Table Program
On Tuesday, May 22nd, Stoddert is launching a Share Table program. This Share Table is a place where students can place unopened and/or sealed foods that they choose not to eat, which then provides an opportunity for other students to take additional helpings of food that would otherwise be thrown away. The Share Table is Read More >>
Talent Show Auditions May 21 – June 6 During Recess
The Talent Show is coming to Stoddert on Monday, June 11th! Click here for more information about the show. Auditions will begin on Monday, May 21st and end on Wednesday, June 6th. Any students interested in performing at the talent show may come during their recess time to audition to be in the show. Students Read More >>
Congrats To Track & Field Team!
The Stoddert boys and girls track and field teams competed on Tuesday, May 8th at the DCIAA City Championship. Both teams did a great job! The boys team came in 2nd place overall (Our highest placing ever!) and the girls came in 7th place overall. To put their placement into context both teams were competing Read More >>
Auction + Brick Campaign Wrap Up
The final numbers are in from the auction and the brick campaign! The auction was more than just an incredible party, it was the biggest and most important fundraiser for the Stoddert PTO. Thanks to the incredible support from our parents, teachers and the community, we netted $36,000! This includes funds raised during the auction party Read More >>
Staffing Changes + Classes For Next Year
The following is information from Principal Bryant that was presented at last week’s PTO meeting. The number of classes within each grade level will remain the name for next school year 2018/19. This includes: Pre-K 3 – None Pre-K 4 – 1 class Kindergarten – 3 classes First – 4 classes Second – 3 classes Read More >>