Cobra Connector

💫 Finishing the Year Strong at Sousa! 💫

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we’re focused on ending strong—academically and behaviorally! Caregivers, please be on the lookout for Term 3 report cards, which will include summer school notifications for students who are required to attend.

We’re also gearing up to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9)! If you’d like to support or contribute in any way, please reach out to Principal Green at brittany.green@k12.dc.gov.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we close out a successful school year! 💛

Dear 6th-grade Academy Families,

Let's reflect on how far we’ve come and continue to focus on where we’re going. Together, we’ve built a strong foundation, and now it’s time to push finish strong in attendance, academics, and sense of belonging.

We’ll celebrate progress, tackle new challenges, and recommit to our goals. Whether it’s showing up every day, excelling in the classroom, or strengthening our Cobra community. Let’s keep striving for excellence as we work to ensure every student feels seen, valued, and set up for success.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Let’s make this month one of growth, celebration, and achievement.

-AP Wilkins

Hello 7th Grade Caregivers!

May begins the last 7 weeks of 7th Grade! We are excited and anxiously anticipating a strong finish to this school year. This month, we begin end of year assessments as listed in the schedule below. Also, this is the final grading term for the year. Let’s work together to ensure our scholars maintain strong attendance and complete all assignments with great effort.

Thank you!

-Althea Scott, 7th Grade Administrator

May is a full month for our 8th grade students as they prepare to promote to 9th grade!

If you have not paid your student’s 8th grade dues to participate in end-of-year activities, please do so! Packages are as follows:

• $50: Promotion-T-Shirt-Yearbook
• $105: Promotion-Prom-T-Shirt-Yearbook
• $160: Promotion-Class Trip-T-Shirt-Yearbook
• $200: Promotion-Class Trip-Prom-T-Shirt-Yearbook

As a reminder, all 8th grade students are expected to adhere to attendance academic, behavior and attendance, expectations outlined in the 8th Grade EOY Contract. The expectations are as follows:

Attendance Expectations:

• 90% or higher ISA (In-Seat Attendance)

• Students are expected to attend every class on time daily

Academic Expectations:

• Completed all EOY Assessments (DC CAPE, iReady, ELA ANet, ELA MAP, SAGE and Science MAP)

• Student cannot have an F in any classes for Term 2, Term 3 and Term 4

Behavior Expectations:

Students will be excluded from participating in end of year activities if one or more of the following occurs prior to the end of the school year:

• Fighting (included but not limited to playfighting, throwing food or other objects, and verbal altercations)

• Consistent unauthorized hallway presence (skipping)

• One or more out of school suspensions

Hello Families,

We are in the home stretch! Let's continue to help our scholars shine!

We ask for your support in making sure they are:

✅ Arriving to school on time

✅ Attending school every day

Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and love for our Sousa Scholars. We’re in the home stretch. Let’s make it count!

-Mrs. Wall