The Cardinal Connection
February 13th, 2025
At J.O. Wilson Elementary School, we are SOARing to success every day in every way by creating an environment in which joy, pride, positive interactions, and growth mindsets lead students to comfort in taking risks, self-advocating, and facing adversity.
Important Dates:
February 10th: Basketball - J. O. Wilson vs. School-Within-School @ Goding - 4:30 PM @ School-Within-School @ Goding
February 11th: PTA General Body Meeting at 6PM
February 12th: Open House at JOW 10AM
February 12th: Basketball - J. O. Wilson vs. Cap Hill Montessori @ Logan - 4:30 PM @ Cap Hill Montessori @ Logan
February 14th: PD for staff...No school for students
February 17th: President's Day...No School for staff or students
February 18th: Basketball - J. O. Wilson vs. Hearst - 4:30 PM @ Hearst ES
February 19th: Open House at JOW 6:30PM
February 21st: Instructional Leadership Team Meeting
February 24th: LSAT Meeting at 4PM
February 25th: DCIAA Indoor Track Championships - 11:00 AM @ Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex
📣 J.O. Wilson Celebrates Black History Month!
We’re excited to honor Black History Month all month long with activities that celebrate culture, history, and unity! 🎉
🌟 Spirit Week: February 10 - February 13
- February 10: Colors Unity Day – Wear yellow, red, and/or green to represent unity and pride.
- February 11: Gifted, Educated, and Black – Show off your spirit and celebrate the excellence of Black achievement.
- February 12: Chocolate City Day – Highlighting and celebrating DC's rich Black culture.
- February 13: Dedicated to DC Day – Honoring the heart and history of our city.
Let’s come together and celebrate in style! Keep an eye out for more updates and join us in
Buy Cookies to Support J.O. Wilson’s Girl Scout Troop!
All are invited to come out and support the J.O. Wilson Girl Scout Troop #40029 Cookie Sale this Saturday, Feb. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Solid State Books located at 600F H St. NE.
Monitoring Social Media and Cell Phone Use...
We’ve noticed an increase in unkind behavior among students, often linked to social media and group chats on their cell phones. As part of our commitment to SOAR (Safety, Ownership, Acceptance, and Respect), we’re asking for your help.
👉 Monitoring your child’s phone activity and social media presence is more important than ever. With access to cell phones, students can be exposed to online dangers, risks, and negative influences beyond school. Together, we can guide them toward making positive and responsible choices.
Join a Final Playdate at J.O. Playground – Now Sat, Feb. 22, 3-5 PM"
Before the playground on the K Street campus is closed for construction on Feb. 23, we’ll meet up one last time for a school-wide playdate sponsored by the PTA. Come say goodbye to our playground equipment and run around with friends. When we return to our newly modernized school next year, we’ll have an entirely new playground, too!
Help Your Child Meet Their iReady Goals!
We’re working together to ensure students hit their weekly targets: at least 5 lessons in ELA and 5 lessons in Math per week (3 lessons each for Grades K-1).
Students have time during class, but additional practice at home is encouraged! Please use the provided iReady resources to help your child access lessons through Clever using their QR code (K-2) or credentials (3-5).
Helpful Links:
Feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher for any questions. Thank you for supporting your student’s success!
