The Cardinal Connection
March 12th, 2024
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:
March 12th: PTA General Body Meeting @6PM
March 13th: Cardinals for Kindness...Wear your JOW swag and show you school spirit!
March 13th: Math Night 5PM-7PM
March 14th: Parent Teacher Conference...No School for Students
March15th: No School for Students and Teachers (Support staff are required to report for their normal tour of duty or submit leave)
March 18th: She SOARS "Draw a Bike" Event
March 23rd: Parents Night Out 6PM-10PM
April 5th: PD/Records Day...No School for Students
April 6th: J.O. Wilson Cherry Blossom Market and Yard Sale 11AM-2PM
April 15th-April 19th: Spring Break...No School for Teachers and Students
🎉 We're brimming with pride at J.O. Wilson! 🎉
A huge round of applause to our shining stars, Spirit Wade and Zoe Lie-VenhuiZen, for their outstanding achievements in the NPR Black History Month Essay and Art Contest. Spirit Wade captured our hearts with her essay, showcasing an exceptional blend of detailed narrative, storytelling brilliance, and a vibrant personality that truly stood out. Zoe Lie-VenhuiZen, with her unparalleled originality, creativity, and ability to convey powerful messages through art, has set a new benchmark in artistic expression.
These accomplishments underscore the incredible talent and dedication of our students. Let's celebrate Spirit and Zoe's achievements, which reflect not only their hard work but also the supportive and inspiring environment at J.O. Wilson. Congratulations to our winners - your success is a beacon of inspiration for us all!
PTA General Body Meeting TONIGHT, Tuesday, March 12, at 6 p.m. (VIRTUAL)
Agenda topics:
Modernization Updates
Parent’s Night Out
Cherry Blossom Market and Yard Sale
Auction Planning
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpdeCsqj0iE9D2teQmFksyfo6KWj_iioGx
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Math Night - Wednesday, March 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Parents Night Out - Saturday, March 23, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Join Cardinal parents and guardians for dinner and dancing on H Street in partnership with CHAMPS' Old School Dance Party and Fresca Taqueria.
Reserve your table for 6 p.m. (arrive by 6:30 pm) here and enter “J.O. Wilson Parents Night Out” in the Special Request line. Dancing starts at 8:30 with tunes provided by DJ Tony T., location TBD.
For participating parents and guardians, the JOW PTA will provide free childcare at school for J.O. students from 6 to 10 p.m. Sign-up for childcare here.
Family Game Night and Fine Art Show - Wednesday, April 3, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Join Cardinal families and staff for two exciting events on April 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.: Family Game Night in partnership with Labyrinth and our Annual Fine Art Show. Game night will be in the cafeteria and the Art Show will be in the commons.
JOW Cherry Blossom Market & Yard Sale - Sat, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
J.O. Wilson families, staff, and creatives are invited to sell their second-hand treasures and original creative works at the first annual J.O. Wilson Market and Yard Sale. If you want to sell items at the sale, please register here.
This FREE event will feature games, a bounce house, cotton candy and more fun for the whole family, so mark your calendars and get ready to clean out your closets.
DC DPR Registration for Spring Programs Is Open!
For program and registration information, go to https://dprprograms.com/.
In order to manage high demand for programs, DPR is opening registration over two days:
Registration for AQUATICS programs will begin at noon today.
Registration for ALL OTHER PROGRAMS will begin at noon on Wednesday, March 13.
DPR will again utilize a virtual “waiting room” on both program registration days in order to manage the high demand for programs and keep our online system functioning smoothly. DPR also offers programming at reduced rates for qualifying DC residents. Complete the online reduced rates application here. Residents must be approved for reduced rates by DPR before registering for programs.
Hill Family Biking - Books & Blossoms Ride, Sat, March 23, 10:30AM to Noon
Ride with Hill Family Biking to the stunning new SW Library for a special story time and a librarian guided tour of the facility. Hill Family Biking is teaming up with DC Public Library for a ride to the Southwest Library for a special story time and a librarian-guided tour of the facility with Cherry Blossom peeping opportunities all along the route.
We’ll start at Eastern Market Metro and weave our way down some of the most bikeable streets in the District to SW Library. We’ll have a scheduled exit from SW Library for anyone that wants to ride back to Eastern Market as a group.
Additional info and agenda is on Eventbrite. Be sure to RSVP to receive access to the ride’s photo album. March 23rd Kidical Mass - Books and Blossoms
DCPS Parent University Calendar!
Parent University
We are launching the Winter/Spring 2024 Parent University calendar!
We are excited to bring you four more amazing sessions to answer your questions from how to enroll in DCPS to how to support your child during key transitions! All sessions provide you with live access to education experts across the district and more! The sessions are always virtual and on Tuesday evenings. Families can register via bit.ly/dcpsparentureg to send questions in advance and request interpretation services, or they can just tune-in the day-of the event via bit.ly/parentujoin.
Meeting Topics and Suggestions
A suggested agenda for your March meeting is shared below:
- Given your initial allocations for FY25, what decisions have been discussed and how can you support your school?
- Students have taken middle of year (MOY) assessments, what does the school data show? What academic progress have students made? What are the bright spots? What needs more attention? How does progress measure against school goals in the Comprehensive School Plan?
Agendas
Templates/ Suggestions: Please see here for an example scope and sequence of meeting agendas for the entire school year. See here for an example February agenda.
DCPS Community Action Team Office Hours
NAESP Report to Parents!
During the winter season, it becomes easier for kids to come into contact with germs that cause illnesses like cold and flu. Encouraging healthy habit practices at home is a proactive measure to help ensure kids maintain their health and contribute to the overall well-being of their school communities.
Community Ca$h Conference
Chisholm Elementary School (formerly Tyler) is hosting its inaugural Community Ca$h Conference on Saturday, April 27. There will be finance discussions that cover budgeting, paying for college, buying a home, and more. There will be a marketplace for young entrepreneurs as well. The conference is sponsored by Akin Gump Law Firm and the Washington Lawyers' Committee. All are welcome to attend. Participants should register online for FREE childcare and a FREE meal. Register here: https://bit.ly/CashConferenceApril27.