Many thanks to all who participated in Wednesday’s PTO meeting about Foxhall/MacArthur with representatives from DCPS. We know getting your insightful questions answered by DCPS is first and foremost on your mind. The PTO would like to be able to compile questions and to send them DCPS on behalf of the Stoddert community as a whole Read More >>
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PTO Meeting Moved to Monday, March 1st
February 26, 2021 Hello Stoddert Families, To better align with the timing of the DCPS budget process, we are moving our March PTO meeting to this Monday, March 1 at 6:30PM. We need you to participate in Monday’s PTO meeting to help us make a major decision impacting the budget for the 2021-2022 school year. As Read More >>
Principal Bryant’s November 13th Return to School Update
November 13, 2020 Dear Stoddert Families, It was great seeing you at this week’s PTO meeting. We look forward to seeing you again at our next Roundtable Discussion, which is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Our staff members have identified successes and lessons learned from Term 1 of distance learning – and Read More >>
PTO Officer Candidates Up for Vote at PTO Meeting Wednesday 11/11/20
At the PTO Meeting on the 11th, we will be voting to fill three officer positions. Below are the positions and volunteers who have expressed interest in being nominated for these roles 1. VP of Fundraising and MembershipThe VP of Fundraising and Membership is an Executive Board position on the PTO that works closely with Read More >>
Another Very Important Message from Principal Bryant
November 2, 2020 Dear Stoddert Families, Earlier this morning Chancellor Ferebee released a communication regarding changes to the DCPS reopening plan. In this update I want to briefly summarize those changes. In-person instruction WILL NOT RESUME on Monday, November 9. Instead, virtual instruction will continue. No alternative reopening date for in-person instruction has been announced. Read More >>
Very Important November 1st Message from Principal Bryant
Dear Stoddert families, We have been informed that the Washington Teachers Union is encouraging teachers to take a mental health day tomorrow – Monday, November 2. Our current understanding is that teachers who choose to participate in that action will not be doing any formal instruction tomorrow. However, they may be in contact with their Read More >>
No School for Students Until April 1st; Background and Helpful Information
1) Updated Schedule for ALL DCPS Schools Emailed by Chancellor Ferebee This Morning “March 13, 2020 Dear DC Public Schools Students and Families: On March 11, 2020, in order to provide additional coordination for the District’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser declared both a state of emergency and a public health emergency. Read More >>
Next PTO Meeting Agenda: SY20/21 Budget/Enrollment, Coronavirus Q&A with Nurse Carlson
During this month’s PTO meeting, we are really pleased to be unveiling an overview of next year’s budget. After an incredible amount of work by our LSAT Team, PTO and our Front Office & Administration, we finalized a plan for Stoddert we feel will help with lowering class sizes while handling the increase in enrollment Read More >>
February PTO Meeting Wednesday, February 12
Wednesday, February 12 – PTO General Meeting, 6:30 – 8 pm: The February PTO Meeting will focus on the Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) and what they do to help Stoddert when it comes to our budget and overcrowding. Our Enrollment Team will follow with an overview of how enrollment impacts our budget and our Intent to Read More >>
LSAT Meeting Rescheduled For Thursday
Please note that the Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) meeting scheduled for, Monday, February 3, from 4:30-5:30 at Stoddert has been postponed. The meeting is now scheduled for Thursday, Feb 6, at 4:30. We will be discussing school priorities, the budget process and upcoming decision points. All are welcome! *Room location for the meeting will Read More >>