The Cardinal Connection
February 26th, 2025
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:
February 27th: Stuart-Hobson Middle School Open House @6PM
February 28th: Black History Month Celebration...PK-1st Grade 9:30AM 3rd-5th Grade 1:30PM
March 13th: Parent Teacher Conferences...No School for Students
March 14th: No School for Students and Teachers
📢 DCPS and Cardinal Families: Your Participation Matters Now More Than Ever! 📢
💡 Why Complete the Impact Aid Survey?
Now more than ever, we need every family to complete the Impact Aid Survey to secure crucial federal funding for our schools. This funding directly supports staffing, student programs, classroom resources, and essential services that benefit all DCPS students.
🚨 Given the current climate, ensuring that our schools receive the funding they deserve is more important than ever. Every survey submitted helps us continue providing the highest quality education for our students.
📍 Complete one survey per child (not per household) at: 🔗 dcps.dc.gov/impact-aid
Don't wait—complete yours today! For questions, email DCPSImpactAid@k12.dc.gov.
✅ Every submission counts—thank you for supporting our schools! 🎓📚✨
📢 Join Us for a Special Black History Month Celebration! 🎶✨
J.O. Wilson proudly presents "Our Story, Our Song: A Tribute to Black Creatives" on Friday, February 28th, 2025! 🖤💚❤️
📍 810 26th Street NE
📅 PreK - 1st Grade | ⏰ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
📅 2nd - 5th Grade | ⏰ 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Come celebrate the legacy, creativity, and contributions of Black artists, musicians, and storytellers. We can't wait to see you there! 🎭🎨🎤
Help Your Child Meet Their iReady Goals!
We’re working together to ensure students hit their weekly targets: at least 5 lessons in ELA and 5 lessons in Math per week (3 lessons each for Grades K-1).
Students have time during class, but additional practice at home is encouraged! Please use the provided iReady resources to help your child access lessons through Clever using their QR code (K-2) or credentials (3-5).
Helpful Links:
Feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher for any questions. Thank you for supporting your student’s success!
🌟 We Need Your Support! 🌟
We’re beyond excited to present Beauty and the Beast Jr. at a new location—the historic Atlas Theater in Washington, DC! ✨🎭 But we can’t do it without you! Your donation not only helps bring this magical production to life with costumes, sets, and lighting, but it also supports our Annual Drama Players Broadway Trip! 🎶 This incredible experience gives students the opportunity to witness professional theater and deepen their love for the arts.
🎟 Show Dates:
📅 May 23 at 7 PM
📅 May 24 at 1 PM & 5 PM
💡 Give today: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/JOWdrama25
Help us create unforgettable memories on stage and beyond! Thank you for supporting young artists and the power of the arts. 💛
#JOWDrama #BeautyAndTheBeast #SupportTheArts #AtlasTheater #BroadwayBound
Stuart-Hobson MS Open House – Feb. 27.
This is the last in-person Open House of the season. Attendees can enter through the main entrance on E Street anytime after 5:30 p.m. The program will begin promptly at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.
If you would prefer a self-guided experience or need to connect with any of their school based staff, see the following resources – Open House slides, recording of the virtual event, shared folder, FAQ sheet and a list of all staff email addresses for any follow-up questions.