Thanks to G. for sharing from the Honor Flight Network:
“With the government shut down, the Joint Service Color Guard is not available to post colors for our Honor Flight hubs. But the Dunbar High School (101 N Street, NW) Army JROTC was more than happy to assist.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to clarify the details of a very unsafe situation brought about by the federal governments escalation of force in the district.
On Friday the 29th, Coolidge High school hosted a football game. Almost immediately, an MPD helicopter began to buzz the neighborhood at low altitude. Multiple neighbors than began to investigate what was happening when agents from FBI, HSI, ATF, US Secret Service (as well as MPD) began to swarm the school. I would estimate there were about 50 to 60 of them. Rumors began to swirl that this was an immigration raid (with a large crowd now largely confined to a closed field). In reality, high school kids had begun fighting, leading to the rest of the game being cancelled.
While the Feds were there, and as misinformation was spreading, no less than 3 small stampedes occurred (about 30 – 40 kids at any given time). Additionally, (more…)
Reminder from Mayor Bowser:
“DC Public Schools will be phone-free this year.
Here’s what that means: (more…)
Thanks to Priscilla for sending:
“I heard the demolition company waited a long time to get the demolition permits for Harriet Tubman Elementary School. But once they got them, they didn’t waste any time!”
I took some photos over the weekend as well. Wild: (more…)
photo by Marine Pradel
From a press release:
“On Wednesday, March 19 dozens of students, parents, and teachers took over the steps at Tubman Elementary to rally to save the school from a devastating $1.2 million budget cut – the largest cut any DCPS school is facing. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Ms. Haynes teaches at John Lewis Elementary School, a dcps school located in NW DC. Ms. Haynes is the most dedicated, fun loving and caring teacher you could ever wish for. She goes above and beyond to support her students, including spending weekends at their various events to cheer them on. Her love for teaching is infectious and she takes time to make each and every child feel special. She is well deserving of this prize after spending her own money on classroom rewards and supplies for kids in need.
Here are the details from the contest.
Tell us why you became a teacher
I knew I wanted to become a teacher when I was in the 4th grade. Inspired by my 4th grade teacher, Tracey Webb, I decided while I was in her class that I would become a 4th grade teacher to make sure everyone had the most amazing 4th grade, just like I did. I’ve had a one track mind since I was in the 4th grade and I am currently in the middle of my 13th year in the classroom.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience
I’ve had countless memorable moments in my career but what has been the most memorable, what will stick with me past forever are the deaths of 5 of my students. Rest in peace Stormiyah. Rest in peace Karon. Rest in peace Jakhi. Rest in peace Kevin. Rest in peace Demarcos.
What would you do with the $25,000?
I would tithe ten percent, save ten percent, have a party with my classes to celebrate the win and put the rest towards debt so that I can begin to save for a home.”
3101 13th Street, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending the latest at Harriet Tubman in Columbia Heights. (more…)
11th Street, NW between Kenyon and Irving
“Dear PoPville,
So we knew Harriet Tubman was going to be shutdown for 2 years while they demolish and rebuild. Did we know they were going to lock the adjacent playground and the soccer field as a result? (more…)
From an email:
“Jackson-Reed High School 12th grader Maisie Derlega of Washington D.C. is the national Doodle for Google winner! Maisie’s Doodle is live on the Google homepage as of 9:00 am ET today.
Out of tens of thousands of submissions, Maisie’s artwork was selected.
In response to the theme “My wish for the next 25 years…,” Maisie created the attached image titled “Family Dinner.”
Here is a bit about the doodle in her own words: (more…)
1333 New Hampshire Ave, NW
RIP Front Page. Syracuse University feels right… (more…)