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.

October 9th: Hispanic Heritage Celebration PK-1st grade performances at 10AM and 2nd-5th grade performances at 2PM.

October 10th: Parent Teacher Conference Day...No School for Students

October 11th: Professional Development Day...No School for Students

October 12th: Theater Tech Workshop at Stuart Hobson Middle School 9AM-1PM

October 14th: Indigenous Peoples' Day...No School for Students and Staff

October 17th: Building Community in a Multi-Racial School 630PM to 8PM at Watkins ES

October 23rd: Fall Picture Day at JOW

October 24th: Fall Festival and Outdoor Movie Night 4:30 to 8 p.m.

October 28th: Virtual Principal Chat @6PM

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the PTA will hold its monthly General Body Meeting.

Agenda:

• Approve September Meeting Minutes

• Committee Updates

• Fundraising & Events Planning

• Fall Festival

• Dine outs

• Giving Drive

• Camp Fair

• Family Dance

• Auction

• Double good/Domino’s

• Bingo night

• Ways to Get Involved

• Open Discussion

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqf-2trD8rG9X9RWdVL6voHc5bYydiyyNK

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. All are welcome to join the PTA. Fill out a membership form to tell us more about what activities and volunteer opportunities interest you.

J.O. Wilson ES is thrilled to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on October 9th, 2024!
Get ready for a day full of live performances, awards, and lots of unforgettable memories as we honor the rich cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities!

• PreK-1st Grade: Celebration at 10:00 A.M.
• 2nd-5th Grade: Celebration at 2:00 P.M.

It’s going to be a vibrant and exciting day you won’t want to miss! 🌟💃🎶. For more details, contact: massiel.guzmanfrias@k12.dc.gov Come and celebrate with us!

All proceeds from the sales of pumpkins support activities that benefit students and teachers. Please complete the pre-order form no later than Tuesday, Oct. 15. Pumpkins can be picked up at the Fall Festival on Oct. 24, and limited quantities will be available for day-of purchase. Please help spread the word to friends and neighbors. We welcome purchases from outside the J.O. Wilson community.

Join the Cardinal Community for:

• Pumpkin decorating

• Game Night with Labyrinth Games and Puzzles (4:30-6 p.m.)

• Swag sale - Stock up on your cool-weather gear, including long-sleeved t-shirts and hoodies for kids!

• Refreshments (pizza, popcorn, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase)

• Movie viewing starts at sundown. Closed captions will be provided. Stay tuned for options that you can vote on!

This event is open to all; please help spread the word to friends and neighbors. Volunteers needed! Can you work a shift during the afternoon/evening of Thursday, Oct. 24, or help with unloading pumpkins the day of the event? Please sign-up to assist with set-up, activities/games, concessions and/or clean-up. If you would like to be involved with planning events like this and haven’t already let us know, please reach out to info@jowilsonpta.org so we can add you to the Events and Fundraising Committee email list.

DC Health has partnered with Children’s School Services to provide school-based telehealth care for students in public and public charter schools. Through this program, your child can access pediatric specialists from Children’s National Hospital without leaving school, reducing the need for mid-day pickups and ensuring they don’t miss valuable class time.

Parents and caregivers can join the appointment remotely, and the service helps with early recognition of illnesses and management of chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, and diabetes. To participate, scan the QR code to fill out the consent form or contact your school’s health suite staff for more information.

We are currently looking to fill the following vacancies:

• PTA Assistant Secretary (2-year term) — Duties include helping the Secretary with recording the minutes of PTA general body and board meetings; conducting general communication and outreach efforts; supporting the PTA’s use of social media; and assisting with general administrative duties.

• LSAT Parent Representative (1-year term) — The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) is a group of elected and appointed members that exists for every DCPS school. The team consists of parents, teachers, non-instructional school staff, a community member, and, in some cases, students, for the purposes of making recommendations to the principal on matters that promote high expectations and high achievement for all students.
  NOTE: These seats are independent from the PTA and are open to any J.O Wilson parent or guardian.

Know someone who would be a great candidate? Please submit your nomination(s) here!

Want to learn more? Please reach out to the PTA info@jowilsonpta.org to learn more about the positions. We will hold the special election to fill these vacancies during the Nov. 12 PTA General Body Meeting.