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.

May 23rd: The Cardinal Drama Players present...Beauty and the Beast Jr. @7PM

May 24th: The Cardinal Drama Players present...Beauty and the Beast Jr. @1PM and 5PM

May 26th: Memorial Day...No School for Students or Staff

May 29th: Modernization Construction Update Meeting at 6PM

May 30th: Career Day

May 31st: PK-K Play Date at RFK

June 6th: Field Day

June 17th: Last Day of School for Students

June 18th: PD Records Day for Staff

June 19th: Juneteenth...DCPS Closed

We’re beyond excited to invite you to our production of Beauty and the Beast Jr., happening this weekend at the Atlas Performing Arts Center! Our talented student cast has been working hard to bring this beloved story to life, and trust us, you’ll want a front-row seat to the magic. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone!

🎟 Purchase Tickets Here: https://atlasarts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SRk000004v55WMAQ

📅 Showtimes:
• Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, May 24 at 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Bring your family and friends and come support our amazing cast and crew for a magical experience you won’t forget. We can’t wait to see you there!

We’re excited to welcome back Polite Piggy’s for the 2025-2026 school year at J.O. Wilson! This enriching after-care program puts children at the center of it all, focusing on curiosity, joy, equity, inclusion, and building long-term relationships.

🌟 Polite Piggy’s serves students in grades PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten only.

🗓 Registration is open now through August 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Please note: space is limited and offered on a first come, first serve basis. Your child must be enrolled at J.O. Wilson for the 2025–2026 school year in order to register.

🎓 Program Start Date: September 2, 2025
⏰ Hours: 3:15 PM – 6:00 PM (After-care)

🔗 Register here: www.politepiggys.com
📧 Questions? Contact Site Administrator Onika Mayhew:
onika.mayhew@politepiggys.com | politepiggysinfo@gmail.com | 202-210-9337

Stay connected:
📱 facebook.com/politepiggysdc
📸 instagram.com/politepiggy

Don’t wait—spots are filling fast!

We’re excited to offer the DCPS After-School Program for students who will be in 1st and 2nd grade during the 2025–2026 school year! This program provides daily academic support, enrichment activities, and a free snack or supper — all in a fun, safe environment from the end of the school day until 6:00 PM.

🗓 Registration opens Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM
🌐 Register at: most.dc.gov

📌 Please note:

• Your child must be enrolled at J.O. Wilson for SY 2025–26 to register.

• Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

📧 Need help? Email: afterschool.dcps@k12.dc.gov | ☎ Call: 202-442-5002

Secure your spot early!

We’re excited to announce that Leading Edge will serve as our after-school provider for students in Grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th for the 2025–2026 school year! Leading Edge offers a safe, fun, and enriching environment with activities like academic support, STEM, reading, physical play, and more. Flexible scheduling, OSSE voucher acceptance, and tuition assistance are available.

🗓 Registration opens May 21 at 12 PM
🌐 Register at: www.LeadingEdgeKids.com

📌 Important: Students must be enrolled at J.O. Wilson for SY 2025–26 to participate.

📞 Questions? Contact the Family Services Team:
Phone: 1-800-341-5791
Email: support@leadsschools.com

Spaces are limited—secure your child’s spot early!

For those who weren’t able to attend, you can review the meeting slides online. Congratulations to our newly elected PTA Board officers and LSAT representatives!

Newly-Elected PTA Board Officers

• President - Tijisha Richardson (parent to PreK 3 student and middle-schooler)

• 1st Vice President - Djasra Ratebaye (parent to PreK3 and 1st grade students)

• Assistant Treasurer - Dan Newman (parent to 1st and 3rd grade students)

• Secretary - Tiffany Payne (parent to 3rd grade student and 6th grade middle-schooler)

• Fundraising Director - Cynthia Belmonte (parent to 2nd and 4th grade students)

• Assistant Membership Director - Ms. Crosby-Edwards (PreK3 teacher)

LSAT Parent Representatives

• David Kelly (parent to PreK4 and 2nd grade students)

• Mackenzie Matthews (parent to PreK4 and incoming PreK3 students)

• Nahid Jarrett-Reed (parent to 2nd grade student)

• Kyra Tyson (parent to PreK3 student)

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to take on a Board or LSAT role for the coming school year. We look forward to welcoming you, hearing your ideas, and sharing this important work with you.

We will hold special elections at the first General Body Meeting of the 2025-2026 school year to fill a few remaining vacancies (Membership Director and Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Reps).

DCPS will host a meeting with the J.O. Wilson community at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, to discuss updates on our modernization construction project and a preview of what will happen at the site over the summer. Save the date and stay tuned for more meeting details.

Join families in Prek and Kindergarten for a play date on the playground at RFK. The PTA will provide snacks. We’ll also welcome new families with younger children joining J.O. in the fall.

Volunteers are needed to help with morning set-up, overseeing various activities/stations, and afternoon clean-up. We need volunteers from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 6. Volunteers will be assigned to their posts upon check-in at the front office.

All volunteers must register in advance to participate. If you can help with a shift (or more), please sign-up here. Reach out to the PTA info@jowilsonpta.org if you have questions.