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The Cardinal Connection
October 24th, 2023
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:
October 25th: Fall 23-24 Picture Day JOW
October 25th: The Facilities and Modernization committee will meet virtually from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88151863854?pwd=aXBKeDI4ajFNQ3RxQTZ4S0lralNFZz09
October 26th: Parent University
October 28th: The Literary Feast
October 30th: Virtual Principal Chat 6PM
November 2nd: JOW Swag Sale 3:15PM-6PM
November 3rd: No School for Student....Half day records/Half day PD
November 4th: J.O Playground from 10:00AM-12:00PM
November 10th: Veteran's Day...No School for Students and Staff
November 14th: In Person PTA Meeting 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Lifetouch Fall Picture Day...Wednesday October 25th
Cardinal Families,
Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, October 25th! Lifetouch Preschool Photography, known for capturing images from infants to toddlers for preschools and daycares nationwide, will capture our photos this year. For more information about Picture Day, check out the flyer attached below or visit the link below to get more information. As a reminder, students are not required to wear uniforms and all students PK3-5th grade will be taking pictures.
Our Fall Festival and Hispanic Heritage Celebration Was A Success!
Hope everyone enjoyed last week’s Fall Festival and Hispanic Heritage Celebration! Special thanks to Ms. Guzman for the spread, our literacy partner Everybody Wins DC for the books, our neighbor and sponsor, Treasury Department Federal Credit Union for all the great info, and to everyone who supported by coming out, baking goodies, volunteering your time to help, or purchasing pumpkins.
If you would like to be involved with planning events like this, please reach out to info@jowilsonpta.org so we can add you to the Events and Fundraising Committee email list!
Upcoming PTA Committee Meetings:
Wednesday, Oct. 25: The Facilities and Modernization committee will meet virtually from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Zoom.
Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88151863854?pwd=aXBKeDI4ajFNQ3RxQTZ4S0lralNFZz09
Parent University for Families of our Youngest Elementary Readers (10/26)
The DC Reading Clinic and the Family Engagement team are hosting a virtual Parent University session on Understanding Early Literacy Screening at DCPS for Kindergarten and First Grade families on Thursday, October 26. Click registration link to register and join. More information will be provided for our upcoming session that are forthcoming in November and December.
Make Sure You Check Out The SWAG Store!
Thanks to everyone who continues to show school pride by purchasing J.O. Wilson apparel! You can purchase additional swag and pick up pre-ordered swag at the following upcoming swag sales:
Upcoming Swag Sales
Thursday, Nov. 2: 3:15-6 p.m.
You may pre-order shirts, hoodies, and yard signs by completing the order form at our Swag Store. To help expedite orders, we ask that you use CashApp, Zelle, or PayPal if possible.
SY23-24 Impact Aid Surveys Are Coming Soon!
As you know, each year, DCPS asks all families to complete the Impact Aid survey to generate additional federal funds for DCPS. The SY23-24 Impact Aid Survey is available starting Wednesday, November 1. We are kindly asking all families to complete the electronic surveys via the Seamless platform. Stay tuned as we will provide more information to assist families in completing this process once the window opens.
ECE Playdate Saturday, November 4-10:00 am-12:00 pm at the J.O. Playground.
The PTA’s ECE Committee will be hosting an ECE-wide playdate on the J.O Playground from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m on Saturday, November 4. Come out to meet Pre-K3/Pre-K 4 families and learn about opportunities to get involved in the J.O. community. We will have snacks and hot cocoa for the kids. Come wearing your J.O. swag to show your Cardinal pride!
PTA General Body Meeting - In Person
Dinner will be served and child care is provided for students currently enrolled at J.O. Wilson Elementary.
Tuesday, Nov. 14: 6:00-7:00 p.m.