The Cardinal Connection
November 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:
November 12th: PTA General Body Meeting
November 12th: FY 2026 Budget Forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Brookland Middle
November 13th: Fundraising & Events Committee Meeting at 8PM
November 15th: Kindness Day at JOW
November 16th: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Playdate from 10 a.m. to noon
November 18th: ECE Committee Meeting at 8 p.m.
November 20th: SIT Meeting at 3:45PM
November 20th: FY 2026 (School Year 25-26) Public Budget Hearing @6PM (virtual)
November 20th: Facilities & Modernization Committee Meeting at 8 p.m.
November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Holiday...No School for Students and Staff
VIRTUAL General Body PTA Meeting, TONIGHT (Tuesday, Nov. 12) at 6 p.m.
Agenda:
Approve October Meeting Minutes
Principal’s Updates
Special Elections for PTA Assistant Secretary and LSAT Parent Representative
Committee Updates
Fundraising & Events Planning
Giving Drive
Camp Fair
Meet our Specials’ Teachers!
Healthy Relationships Project (HRP) Presentation with Ms. Taiya Gregory
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcuqsrjwqGtyRtgDCy5ay1R86_dcJeZDc
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
All are welcome to join the PTA! Fill out a membership form to tell us more about what activities and volunteer opportunities interest you, reach out to info@jowilsonpta.org, or make plans to attend any of the upcoming committee meetings described below.
FY 2026 Budget Forum – Join Us!
DC Public Schools (DCPS), in partnership with the DC Local School Advisory Team Collective (DCLC), invites you to a public budget forum on Tuesday, November 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Brookland Middle School (1150 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017). This event will provide an opportunity to hear from DCPS leadership and engage in discussions about the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Register here to attend. For more information, contact CEO.Info@k12.dc.gov.
Stay Up to Date on the Modernization and Swing Space Transition
The J.O. Wilson website regularly maintains updates about our modernization project and swing space move coming over the holidays. If you missed the Oct. 30 DCPS community meeting about swing space logistics, slides from that presentation are linked through the website. You can also find updated architectural plans recently shared by the architects.
Fundraising & Events Committee Meeting – Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m.
The group will meet virtually to discuss upcoming events, including the Annual Giving Drive and Camp Fair. Join us to learn how you can help! All are welcome.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81239052668?pwd=JYI84F1eBawRHcIlq7rcAiVIbP4cXb.1
Meeting ID: 812 3905 2668
Passcode: 840344
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Playdate – Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to noon
Cardinal families in PK3 and PK4 are invited to a playdate organized by the PTA at Alethia Tanner Park (227 Harry Thomas Way NE). The PTA will provide refreshments.
ECE Committee Meeting – Monday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m.
Join the ECE Committee to help plan holiday classroom events and talk about how to support our teachers during the transition to our swing space.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83812649044?pwd=ym4x4JiY1Hum1KgraEQldWAxHuCkbV.1
Meeting ID: 838 1264 9044
Passcode: 846569
FY 2026 Public Budget Hearing Announcement
DC Public Schools (DCPS) invites you to participate in a public budget hearing on Wednesday, November 20, at 6 p.m. This virtual hearing aims to gather input from families, staff, and the community to help shape the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the 2025-2026 school year.
To register to listen or testify, please click here . For more information, contact CEO.Info@k12.dc.gov. Your voice matters in this important process!
Facilities & Modernization Committee Meeting – Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m.
We’ll be talking this month about swing space and packing logistics, and ideas for how to make our new temporary school home feel like home.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83826075565?pwd=1XBdti2Wnk5zsV971ECdcUtQXmsSkt.1
Meeting ID: 838 2607 5565
Passcode: 860922
Support J.O. with Your Everyday Purchases!
Shop at Harris Teeter? Link your VIC card to J.O. WIlson, and Harris Teeter will donate a portion of your purchases to J.O. Note that cards needs to be re-linked every year, so please double-check that you’ve successfully linked your card for the ‘24-25 school year.
Buy General Mills products? Download the Box Tops for Education app to scan receipts when you buy participating products (including Annie’s, Betty Croker, Cascadian Farm, Immaculate Baking, Larabar, Lysol, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Paper Mate, Pillsbury, Progresso, Totino’s, Yoplait, and others) and J.O. will receive a portion of each purchase.
📚🎉 Get Ready, JOW Families! The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming Soon! 🎉📚
Mark your calendars for December 9-12 to dive into a world of books and adventure! Plus, get an exclusive Sneak Peek during our Winter Performances on December 5 and 6. Don’t miss out on the chance to pick up some amazing reads, support our school, and get everyone excited about reading!
