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The Cardinal Connection
September 21, 2022
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:
September 22nd: Back to School Night 9in-person) 6 PM-7:30PM
September 28th: Virtual Principal Chat @ 6 PM
September 30th: "Shimmy and Sprinkles" Perfect Attendance Contest 2 PM
October 6th: Parent Teacher Conference (No School for Students)
October 7th: Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
October 10th: Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School for Students and Staff)
Back to School Night
Back to School Night will be held on 9/22 in person. There will be three 20-minute rotations. Parents must pre-register to attend via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jo-wilson-back-to-school-night-tickets-411582272657 )and we are kindly asking parents to remain masked throughout the event. Though masks aren't mandatory anymore we would really appreciate it if parents and families would wear a mask. There will be a 10-minute transition between each rotation.
School administration, specials teachers, and partners will create a video that will be distributed to families to provide introductions and information that would generally be covered in the opening introduction meeting. Staff photos will also be placed in the video as a way to provide families with introductions to our staff.
Click the link below to register for Back to School Night!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jo-wilson-back-to-school-night-tickets-411582272657
Building the Habit of Good Attendance Early
Student Attendance: Every day counts! Regular school attendance is critical for academic success. Our goal is to ensure that every student attends school regularly and on time. Daily presence in school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success, starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families can play a key role in ensuring students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and life.
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Mental Health Resources for Students and Families in DCPS
DCPS is proud to offer parents, caregivers, students, and families, resources, and tools to promote healing and well-being. The DCPS School Mental Health (SMH) Team supports more than 250 school-based psychologists and social workers who provide supportive and therapeutic services to students and families who need assistance for any reason, from gaining access to practical resources to handling life-altering events. Our goal is to ensure that students are physically and psychologically safe and can fully participate in their learning. Learn more about emotional wellness and mental health for students. Visit this link for our comprehensive guide about mental health supports for students and families.