“Dear PoP,
Seems to me that this school needs to get the message that illiteracy is not OK.”
I thought Charter schools were starting to get awesome reputations. I gotta think they were just missing some letters, right?
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
Great news from the Columbia Heights’ listserv:
Fourteen Washington-area high schools are ranked among the 100 best in the nation by Newsweek.
To make the list, schools had to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests.
Just 6 percent of all public schools in the nation are on the list.
Here are the local high schools and their rankings in the top 100:H.B. Woodlawn in Arlington – 27
Richard Montgomery in Rockville – 33
Bell Multicultural in D.C. – 37
“Dear PoP,
Bridges Public Charter School, located at 1250 Taylor St. NW is celebrating their 5th Year Anniversary with a family fun day and fundraiser on Saturday, June 5th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The activity will be held at the school’s parking lot.
Bridges is a fantastic school because it is one of the few schools in the District that has an inclusion model for preschool, meaning they have an early childhood educational program for all preschoolers, with and without special needs.”
Congrats!
Couple of Georgia Ave notes. First a reader reminds folks to take this survey about “Major development is on its way to Georgia Avenue between New Hampshire Avenue and S St. NW (from) the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force”
Second:
“Dear PoP,
Darren Jones, the president of the Pleasant Plains Civic Association, sent the following letter to our elected leaders last week. It was printed on the front page of the Pleasant Plains neighborhood newsletter this week. Thought it might be of interest.
A Neighbor”
Full letter after the jump. (more…)
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Photo from flickr user Jared G
Well this is pretty cool. From an email:
“Wednesday, May 12th, should be a pretty cool afternoon. The Secretary of Energy, Stephen Chu, will be coming to Roosevelt (4301 13th St. NW) to see our students working on and building Balsa Wood Bridges as part of a highlight of National Lab Day. NationalLabDay.org is an online marketplace for teachers to connect with local scientists, who then come into the classroom to help out with projects.”
Update: Well that was a huge tease, I just got word that the event has been canceled.
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC, The Eaton school doesn’t necessarily need supplies, I just liked the photo.
“Dear PoP,
Its the time of the year when Schools in Fairfax and other surrounding counties are cleaning out their classrooms. I watch year after year as art teachers throw at useful supplies. I was wondering if we can generate a list of places they can donate to? Or if you have any ideas of places that would appreciate receiving these thrown out supplies so I can pass it on to teachers. Particularly places that are willing to come pick it up so the teachers don’t have to work around their busy schedules to drop it off. Also non profits that have pug mills so that dried out clay doesn’t end up in our landfills and can become someones art work.”
Just list some groups/schools, with addresses if possible, in the comments and the reader will arrange dropping off the supplies.
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From an email:
“As many of you know, the principal at the school next door (Garnet-Patterson Middle School) was found murdered. I had the opportunity to work with Brian Betts professionally and he was absolutely amazing.
Schools were closed Friday for Emancipation Day so his students have not yet had a day of school since his murder. I was hoping the neighborhood could offer some sort of encouragement to these students. I’ve already noticed many students (and staff) making a memorial to Mr. Betts and sitting in front of the school crying.
I plan to purchase a bucket of sidewalk chalk and write some inspirational messages to the students and staff and then leave the chalk so that students can also use it to express their feelings. Mr. Betts cared greatly about this neighborhood and I want to make sure the neighborhood and school know we support them.”
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Photo by PoPville flickr user *tinadelarosa
“Dear PoP,
My husband and I are moving to Petworth next month with our 6 month old daughter. We love the neighborhood, but are busily trying to find a good daycare for our daughter. Any recommendations? What daycares do the citizens of PoPville love?”
Who do you guys use? And if you feel comfortable can you say how much they charge and whether or not there was a waiting list? Also, please leave the name of the neighborhood where your daycare is as well.
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Thanks to Wayan for sending in the update:
“The fence is up and debris dumpster set – E.L. Hayes public charter school will soon start their construction and remodeling of the Clark School [4501 7th Street, NW] in Petworth. This will soon be the home of elementary and high school classes for E. L. Hayes students in fall 2010.
I only hope the paying field around the school stays open for community use.”
E.L. Haynes has a current school building located at 3600 Georgia Avenue, NW.
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From an email:
“Date: Wed., Dec. 16, 2009
Time: 5-6 pm
Location: E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
3600 Georgia Avenue NW – School Cafeteria
Click here to RSVP.
Join us for the opening for the photo exhibit of students in the Explorations in Photography classes. Meet the talented young photographers and check out their beautiful photos.
To learn more about the exhibit, visit http://123clickexhibit.shutterfly.com or email [email protected].”