The Cardinal Connection
August 24th, 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:
August 25th: Staff/Family/Student Meet and Greet and Ice Cream Social 1 PM-2 PM
August 27th: We Keep Us Safe...Back to School Bash 11AM-4PM @Audi Field
August 28th: All students in grades Kindergarten-12th must take a COVID-19 test and report results on Sunday, August 28th.
August 29th: First Day of School for Students in Kindergarten-5th Grade
August 31st: All students in grades PK3 and PK4 must take a COVID-19 test and report results on Sunday, August 28th.
September 1st: First Day of School for Pre-K 3 and Pre-K4 students
September 5th: Labor Day Holiday...No school for students, teachers, and staff
September 6th: After School Programming Begins
September 22nd: Back to School Night 6 PM-8 PM
September 28th: Virtual Principal Chat @ 6 PM
Join us for our Ice Cream Social and Staff Meet and Greet!
Take A COVID-19 Test Before School Starts
All students and school-based staff will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test on their first day of school. Our SY22-23 #SafeReturn protocol follows the test-to-return measures in place last school year and this summer. J.O. Wilson will distribute COVID-19 test kits on Tuesday, August 23, and Friday, August 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as well as on Wednesday, August 24, and Thursday, August 25 from 12:00 to 5:30 p.m.
- Students in grades K-12 will need to take a COVID test on Sunday, August 28 and report results that same day by going to DCPSstrong.com/testing.
- Pre-K students will need to take a test on Wednesday, August 31 and report results that same day by going to DCPSstrong.com/testing.
Visit this link to learn more about how to have a safe return for the first day of school, including how to take a rapid test and share your results with your school.
What Is The Cardinal Kiss and GO?
We want to thank all families who utilized this convenient way of dropping our cardinals off at school last year. We thank you, thank you, thank you, for helping us to make this venture a success. Please see below for a few reminders to help us make this process even better.
A Few Cardinal Kiss and Go Reminders...
To keep the lane open for Kiss and Go, parking is prohibited in the orange cones on K during morning drop-off.
- Plan ahead. Encourage your children to gather their belongings in the car before arriving in the Kiss and Go lane.
- Proceed as far as you can in the coned-off section in front of the school on K Street
- Remain in your vehicle. A Kiss & Go staff person will open the car door & help your child exit the car.
- Exit the Kiss & Go lane with care. Please pay attention to the flow of traffic on K Street before exiting the coned section.
Kiss & Go Don'ts
- Do not drop off students in the middle of K Street. Remember, PEASE no double parking at any time.
- Do not allow students to exit the car on the driver's side of the vehicle in the Kiss and Go lane.
- Do not drop off PreK3 and PreK4 students at Kiss & Go. PreK3 and PreK4 students use a separate entrance and have to be walked to the door by an adult.
Please Join Us In Welcoming Mr. Dakari Taylor-Watson!
School Visitation for School Year 22/23
For the coming school year, DCPS and J.O. Wilson will continue to limit visitors. Very similar to last year, this means there will be no parent/guardian entry for drop-off or pick-up. We will continue to follow pandemic protocols and allow visitors to attend pre-planned assemblies, school events, coordinated meetings etc. Whenever possible, meetings with parents, guardians, and community members will be conducted both in person and virtually.