The Cardinal Connection
March 22, 2023
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 22nd: Auction Planning Meeting 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join here.
March 27th: Spring 2023 Cap. Hill Community Foundation Grant deadline
March 28th: Principal Chat @6PM (virtual)
March 29th: Math Night 5 PM-7 PM
March 29th: Parent PARCC Meeting (meeting occurs during Math Night)
April 1st: Swag Saturday
April 1st: Ward 6 Spring Clean
April 10th: Professional Development Day...No School For Students
April 11th: In-Person General Body PTA Meeting 6 PM
April 13th: Open House 10AM
April 17th: Emancipation Day...No School For Students
April 18th-April 21st: SPRING BREAK...No School For Students
IMPACT AID SURVEYS! WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Cardinal Families,
It's IMPACT AID survey time and we need your support. As you know, Impact Aid Surveys help to bring financial resources to DCPS schools. The window to complete your survey runs until April 30, 2023. Please use the links below to complete your survey in your preferred language.
Here are the survey links:
1. English: https://forms.dc.gov/f/DCPSImpactAid_English
2. Spanish: https://forms.dc.gov/f/DCPSImpactAid_Spanish
3. French: https://forms.dc.gov/f/DCPSImpactAid_French
4. Amharic: https://forms.dc.gov/f/DCPSImpactAid_Amharic
5. Vietnamese: https://forms.dc.gov/f/DCPSImpactAid_Vietnamese
6. Chinese: https://forms.dc.gov/f/DCPSImpactAid_Chinese
Open House Schedule...Please Help Us Spread The Word!
J.O. Wilson will be hosting in-person open houses for prospective families in the coming months. The next open house is scheduled for April 13, at 10 a.m.
Attendees will get to:
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Meet Principal Brunson as well as other administrators and teachers
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Learn about the incredible programming offered
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Tour the school
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Get answers to their questions
Join the “I Love J.O.” Campaign
We want everyone to know how much we love J.O. Wilson! Join the “I Love J.O.” campaign by recording a short video featuring you or your Cardinal telling us why you love J.O. Wilson, and send it to Mr. Bellamy at Sean.Bellamy@k12.dc.gov. Don’t want to make a video? Send pictures of your Cardinal engaged in school or school-sponsored activities to jowilsonpta@gmail.com.
Videos and photos will be used on the school’s website and social media platforms.
PARENT PARCC MEETING...
Capitol Hill Community Foundation Spring 2023 Grants
Teachers' Wish List
IN-PERSON PTA General Body Meeting — Tuesday, April 11, at 6 p.m.
Join parents, guardians, and teachers for the FIRST in-person PTA meeting since 2020. Dinner and childcare will be provided. We'll share information about upcoming events and activities. We are excited to get your input and ideas! Membership in the PTA is free and open to all parents, guardians, and staff.
Upcoming PTA Committee Meetings
If you’re interested in getting more involved in the PTA, join a committee:
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ECE
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Facilities
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Communications
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Auction - First planning meeting on Wednesday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join here.
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Upper grades
All are welcome to participate in committees. If you would like to attend one of the committee meetings or receive updates from any of these groups, please email jowilsonpta@gmail.com to be added to that email list.
Cardinal Yard Signs and Stickers are Here!
We’re excited to be rolling out more opportunities for families to show their Cardinal pride.
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J.O. yard signs: $15
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J.O. stickers: $5
Upcoming Sales
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Math Night on Wednesday, March 29
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Game Night on Thursday, April 6
Swag Saturdays - April 1 and April 29
Summer Camps and DC Camp Fair Follow-up
Ward 6 Community Clean-Up - Saturday, April 1
The PTA invites all Cardinal families to participate in the Great Ward 6 Spring Clean on Saturday, April 1, to help beautify J.O.’s garden and the surrounding neighborhood.
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Meet at the ECE entrance
What to bring: Gloves for picking up trash, wear your J.O. swag.
*PTA will provide snacks and other supplies.
Save the Date for Carindal Auction Night - Friday, May 5, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Who: Cardinal families, friends, and supporters
What: Auction Night Party and PTA Fundraiser
Where: Skyline 609 on H Street
When: Friday, May 5, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Why: Because who doesn’t want to bid on amazing auction items and experiences to raise money for J.O.’s students, teachers, and staff?!
This event is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the PTA and we rely heavily on volunteers to make the evening a success. If you are interested in helping to plan or execute this event, please email jowilsonpta@gmail.com.
50% Full-Price Tickets at Mosaic Theater Company
Bike & Roll to School Day — Wednesday, May 3, at Lincoln Park
Register today for Bike & Roll to School Day! The 12th annual National Bike & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, May 3, 2023, and registration is now open!
Bike & Roll to School Day invites participants to celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit. Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children and teens to be more active, these events can be powerful tools to inspire lasting change. And, they are also fun!
The Miner Cheerleading Squad will be joining us on May 3. If you have a step team, cheerleading squads or other student groups who are interested in performing on May 3, please email Suzanne Wells, W6PSPO, at m.godec@att.net.
There’s No Better Time to Become a Girl Scout!
Families of girls in grades K-3 are invited to join our Girl Scout Troop start-up!
Learn about the GS Promise and Law, do crafts, sing songs, and learn all about being a Girl Scout!
Parents are invited to attend as well! For more information and to sign up, contact Annette Rollins, membership specialist, at 202-274-3321 or arollins@gscnc.org The membership fee is $25.
Use this link to sign-up, pay the fee or request financial assistance. In the search box, type J.O. Wilson and click +sign to create a family account.
