The Cardinal Connection

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.

March 29th: Play Date at RFK Playground and Fields 3 to 5PM

March 29th: 3rd Annual Summer in the City 2025 11 AM-2 PM

March 31st- April 10th: JOW's Enroll-A-Thon 6AM-6PM

April 1st: Outdoor Track - DCIAA East Developmental Meet - 11:00 AM @ Spingarn

April 5th: Play Date at RFK Playground and Fields 10AM to 12 noon

April 7th: PD and Records Day...No School for Students

April 14th-April 18th: Spring Break for Students and Teachers

Cardinal Families,

It's time to secure your spot at J.O. Wilson for the upcoming school year! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome both new and returning families—let’s make it official!

🔴 New Families – Bring proof of DC residency, shot records, and proof of age
🔴 Returning Families – Bring proof of residency and shot records

✅ Acceptable proof of age includes birth certificates, hospital records, passports, or previous school records.
✅ Residency verification can be completed with documents like pay stubs, utility bills, lease agreements, or DC driver’s licenses.

Don’t wait—enroll now and ensure your child’s place at J.O. Wilson! Visit ENROLLDCPS.DC.GOV or stop by our front office for assistance.

📍 810 26th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
📞 202.698.4733

Let’s SOAR into another great year! 🏫✏️🐦 #EnrollToday

The countdown is ON! ⏳ Join us for our Enroll-A-Thon from March 31 – April 10, 6 AM – 6 PM to complete your child’s enrollment for the next school year. Our enrollment team will be ready to assist you!

🔴 New Families – Bring proof of DC residency, immunization records, and proof of age.
🔴 Returning Families – Bring proof of residency and immunization.

✅ Acceptable proof of age includes birth certificates, hospital records, passports, or previous school records.
✅ Residency verification can be completed with pay stubs, utility bills, lease agreements, DC driver’s licenses, and more.

Don’t wait—let’s get enrolled and set up for another great year at J.O. Wilson! Visit ENROLLDCPS.DC.GOV or stop by our front office.

📍 810 26th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
📞 202.698.4733

Let’s make it happen, Cardinals! 🏫📚🐦 #EnrollToday #SOARCardinals

The PTA will be hosting families with games and refreshments at the RFK playground and fields on March 29 (1st - 5th) and April 5 (PreK and Kindergarten). All J.O. students and their families are welcome. We hope to see you there!

• 1st - 5th grade - Saturday, March 29, 3 to 5 p.m.
• Pre-K & Kindergarten - Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to Noon

Dear Parents & Guardians,

The Children’s National Emergency Department at United Medical Center will permanently close on April 15 as UMC discontinues all services. However, beginning April 15, families will have access to Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, a new full-service hospital in Ward 8.

🔹 Where to Get Care After April 15:

• Emergency Care: Children’s National Hospital (Washington, DC) | 📞 202-476-5000

• Emergency Care: Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (Lanham, MD)

• Emergency Care: Opening April 15 – Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health (Washington, DC)

• Primary Care: Children’s National THEARC (Washington, DC) | 📞 202-436-3060

• Primary Care: Children’s National Anacostia (Washington, DC) | 📞 202-476-6900

To ensure a smooth transition, we encourage families to familiarize themselves with these locations before April 15. It has been our honor to care for your family, and we remain committed to your child’s health and well-being. For more locations and details, visit childrensnational.org/locations.

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s care! ❤️

Cardinal Families,

Our April DC CAPE testing schedule is here! Special Populations Testing will begin On Tuesday, April 1st, at 9:30 AM daily, and 5th-grade students will be taking their Science assessments starting Tuesday April 8th.

🌸 Spring Break is just around the corner, followed by an exciting Spirit Week and our DC CAPE Pep Rally! Stay tuned for more details on how we’ll be celebrating our students’ hard work and school spirit. Thank you for your continued support in making testing season a success! 🏆📚🐦 #SOARCardinals

We’re excited to announce the final round of J.O. Wilson’s March Mathness Tournament! 🎉 This competition has been an incredible way for our students to showcase their math skills, teamwork, and Cardinal spirit! Stay tuned as we crown our Mathness Champions! Thank you for your continued support! Let’s go, Cardinals! Congratulations to the classes below for making it to the championship round!

The My Out of School Time DC (MOST-DC) platform makes it easy for families to find afterschool and summer programs. This new, user-friendly, centralized system allows parents to search for programs by home address, school, cost, ward, and grade—streamlining the process so busy families can quickly find what they need. Starting in the 2025-26 school year, DCPS afterschool program registration will take place through MOST-DC. Learn more at MOST.DC.GOV – brought to you by the Learn24 Network.

The Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office), located in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, will convene government agencies, nonprofit organizations, families, and other stakeholders to share valuable information about the opportunities that are available to D.C. youth during the school year. District youth and families will have the chance to hear directly from approximately 60-80 partners about different programming, learning experiences, jobs, internships, and more. This event is hosted by the Learn24 network which supports and advocates for high-quality afterschool and summer programming for all school-aged youth in the District.

District Families can expect to gather resources about:

• Summer and out of school programming

• Summer jobs and internships

• Learning experiences

• Fun activities to participate in while out of school this summer

• And more

For any questions or concerns, please email learn24@dc.gov.

When: Friday, May 2, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Where: Skyline 609 (609 H St NE)

Our biggest fundraiser is fast-approaching. We rely on community donations, sponsorships, and volunteers to make this event a success. There are many ways to pitch in – contacting local businesses, picking up donated items, party planning, and just getting the word out.

Tickets will go on sale in April. We’ll have childcare provided by J.O. Wilson staff at Pilgrim Baptist Church, for current J.O. Wilson students only.

Please email the PTA (info@jowilsonpta.org) if you’d like to get involved, or plan to join the next Fundraising and Events Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 2, to learn more!

We are looking for parents, family members, and community professionals to share their careers and experiences with our students. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire the next generation and help them explore different career paths.

Due to space limitations, Career Day will be split into two separate events this year:

Outdoor Career Day: Thursday, May 29, from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. at Phelps Field (26th Street)

Indoor Career Day: Friday, May 30, from 8:50 to 10:40 a.m. at J.O. Wilson ES (810 26th Street NE). If you or someone you know is interested in presenting, please contact Massiell Guzman (Massiell.GuzmanFrias@k12.dc.gov) or Victoria Winter (Victoria.Winter@k12.dc.gov).

We are currently seeking volunteers to help make both days a success! Parent participation is especially appreciated — the more, the merrier! On the first day, students will travel by foot to Phelps Field, and our younger scholars will need extra support along the way. Please contact Ms. Guzman if you are interested in volunteering on either day. We appreciate your support in making this a fun and meaningful event for our students!