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.

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 23rd: Hill Family Biking for Little Riders Event 1030AM-1200

November 24th: Girls on the Run Fall Celebratory 5K! at 9AM

November 25th: Last day of after-school programming before Thanksgiving

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Holiday...No School for Students and Staff

December 3rd: JOW Move Update Chat 6PM (virtual)

December 5th: Winter Program...PK3 and PK4 @9:30AM

December 6th: Winter Program...K-2nd @9:30AMgrades and 3rd-5th grades @2PM

December 17th: JOW Move Update Chat 6PM (virtual)

December 23rd-January 1st: Winter Break! No school for students.

J.O. Wilson Families,

We are excited to invite you to two upcoming virtual meetings on Tuesday, December 3rd, and Tuesday, December 17th, at 6 PM as we prepare for the move into our swing space during Winter Break. These sessions will provide important updates on the transition and address any questions you may have.

We recognize this is a significant change, and we want to keep you informed every step of the way. There are many moving parts to this process, and your partnership and understanding are essential as we navigate this transition together. Stay tuned for more details, including links to join the virtual sessions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

J.O. Wilson Administration

As we prepare for our temporary move to the swing space at 810 26th Street NE in January 2025, we need your input to create an effective transportation plan! 🚌

DCPS will provide bus transportation between the current campus and the swing space, but we need your help to ensure smooth operations.

👉 Take a moment to fill out our transportation survey:

• Let us know if your family will use the bus service.
• Share your plans if you’ll commute directly to the swing space.

🔗 Click here to complete the survey: https://www.research.net/r/6SS6XSK or scan the QR code in the flyer below.

Your feedback is essential for making this transition as seamless as possible! Thank you for your support.

#JOWilsonElementary #SOARingIntheSwingSpace

Please note that there will be no after-school programming on Tuesday, November 26. We kindly ask that you ensure arrangements are made to pick up your students promptly at 3:15 PM on that day. Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

We had over 60 parents and staff members participate in last week's virtual PTA Meeting. For those who weren’t able to attend, you can review the agenda and meeting slides online.

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.

Join us to talk about how we can support our teachers and students in their transition to the swing space over the holidays.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83826075565?pwd=1XBdti2Wnk5zsV971ECdcUtQXmsSkt.1

Meeting ID: 838 2607 5565

Passcode: 860922

This ride is designed for riders ages 2-6 on trikes, balance bikes, training wheel and first pedal bikes. This is a shorter route, approximately 1 mile starting and ending at Lincoln Park by the Lincoln statue. After the ride, Library to Go-Go (AKA the Book Bike) librarian Megan McNitt, will lead story times with bike and Thanksgiving themed books.

Older siblings are welcome to ride along, but are asked to either stay behind or ride alongside their younger sibling(s). For more information, go to November 23rd Littles Kidical Mass.

Are you available to help teachers pack up their classrooms over the next month before the move to our swing space? There will be a school-wide community service day to help pack on Saturday, Dec. 7. Additionally, teachers may need help at other dates and times. Please fill out this form to sign up to help. For other regular updates about the modernization and swing space transition, visit the J.O. Wilson website.

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.

Let’s celebrate an amazing season with a fun-filled 5K event!

• When: Sunday, November 24, 2024
  • 9:00 AM: Pre-race fun activities 🎉
  • 10:00 AM: 5K race start 🏃‍♀️
• Where: The Fields at RFK
  401 Oklahoma Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Bring your energy and enthusiasm to cheer on our runners as they cross the finish line! 🌟

Join us as we celebrate winter through a global journey of art, culture, and creativity.

• December 5, 2024

  • PreK3 - PreK4: 9:30 AM

• December 6, 2024

  • Grades K-2: 9:30 AM
  • Grades 3-5: 2:00 PM

Don't miss this festive event showcasing our students' talents and cultural exploration!

There will be a special sneak peek for families attending the winter performance on Dec. 5 and 6. Thursday, Dec. 12 is also literacy night (with shopping until 6:30 p.m.).

We need volunteers to assist students and families, organize books, and help with checkout and cashier duties. If you are available to work a shift, please sign-up here!

This holiday season, please consider giving your time, talent and treasures to support our Cardinal students, families and staff, and to help us reach our $10,000 giving goal.

If you’re considering donating to the clothing and toy drive, the most requested sizes are 5-6, 7-8, 10-12 for both boys and girls and items are hoodies/sweatshirts, long-sleeve shirts and pants. Popular toy asks include Barbie, LOL Dolls, action figures, Spiderman, Sonic, Mario, remote control vehicles, art and science kits and educational games. More details to come!