The Cardinal Connection
May 14th, 2024
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:
May 17th: The Cardinal Drama Players present Willy Wonka, Jr @7:30PM
May 18th: The Cardinal Drama Players present Willy Wonka, Jr @ 1PM & 5PM
May 20th-24th: Scholastic Book Fair at JOW
May 21st: General Body PTA Meeting at 6PM
May 27th: Memorial Day...No School for Students and Staff
May 29th: Kindergarten Sneek Peek
May 31st: Career Day
June 4th: DC Primary Election Day...No School for Students and Teachers
June 7th: Field Day
June 17th: Last Day of School for Students
Sign up for DPR Programming Now
Sign up for DPR Summer Programs starting today, Tuesday, May 14, for aquatics programs, and Wednesday, May 15, for all other programs, at 12 noon on both days.
Summer program highlights include:
Summer swim leagues — sign up for our competitive swim team, DC Wave, join our summer swim league, for under — 10 or 11+, or seniors can join our senior swim league.
Youth water polo and lifeguard training.
Music, dance, and theater — check out our cultural arts programs including piano, guitar, drawing and painting, and hip-hop dance.
Introduction to lacrosse.
Team and individual sports like tennis, futsal, pickleball, gymnastics, soccer, and kickball.
Environmental programs including nature photography, art in the garden, and the Harriet Tubman Sky Gazing Club.
Wilson Wonka Spirit Week
Get ready for a week of colorful fun with Wilson Wonka Spirit Week, running from May 13th to 17th! Each day features a delightful theme that celebrates creativity and school spirit. Kick off the week on Monday dressed as a smart "Nerd or Smartie," twin with your favorite buddy on Tuesday for "Mike and Ike-Twin Day," and add a splash of color on Wednesday with "Skittles Taste the Rainbow" by wearing rainbow colors. Thursday's theme is "Warheads," where you can show off in camo, and wrap up the week on "Wonka Chocolate Bar Day" Friday by wearing shades of brown. Don't forget, tickets for the Wonka Jr. Production are on sale now! Join us for a week of spirited fun and tasty treats!
Willy Wonka Jr. Tickets Are On Sale Now!
🎩✨ Step into a world of pure imagination as JO Wilson Elementary School proudly presents Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka JR."! Tickets are whisking away on a chocolate river starting today, so make sure to grab yours and secure a spot in the candy-coated universe we've all dreamt of.
Join us on a scrumptious adventure filled with enchanting tunes and whimsical wonders:
- May 17, 2024, at 7:30 PM
- May 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
- 📍 Location: 660 K Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002
Don't miss out on the golden ticket to this spectacular performance. Purchase your tickets now by visiting: Willy Wonka JR. Tickets. Get ready to be dazzled by the sweetness of our talented cast and the magic of the theater! 🍫🎭
Rescheduled In-Person PTA Meeting & Board Elections: May 21 at 6 PM"
Agenda
Dinner - 5:30
PTA meeting - 5:45
Auction wrap-up
Swag updates
Cardinal grants
Upcoming events
School Modernization Update
PTA Board Elections
We will be voting on the following positions for 2-year terms:
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Fundraising Director
Membership Director
LSAT Positions (4 openings, 1-year term)
Ward 6 Public School Parent Organization (2 openings, 1-year term)
Know someone who would be a great candidate, or want to get involved yourself? Please submit your nomination(s) here! Also, feel free to reach out to the PTA info@jowilsonpta.org to learn more about the positions.
Please RSVP here if you plan to attend. (An RSVP is not required, but will help us plan for childcare and dinner.) Childcare will be provided, for current J.O. students only.
The Scholastic Book Fair is next week, May 20-24, in the Parent Center
Shopping for families will be open each afternoon 4 to 6 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist students and families, organize books, and help with checkout and cashier duties. Sign-up here to help.
Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet — your child’s digital payment account. Before the
Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each
child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship
directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will
also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
Kindergarten Sneak Peek
Join us for J.O. Wilson's Kindergarten Sneak Peek on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 9 AM in the Commons! This event is a fantastic opportunity for Pre-K4 parents to meet the kindergarten teachers, learn about the expectations for the upcoming school year, and get familiar with the daily schedule. Don't miss your chance to get a glimpse of what the kindergarten day looks like and discover exciting developments for the next school year. We hope to see you there!
Stuart Hobson MS Drama Players Present...
Step into a world of adventure with the Stuart Hobson Middle School Dramaplayers as they present Roald Dahl's "James and the Giant Peach Jr." this spring! Experience the enchantment on May 31st at 6:30 PM, June 1st at 1 PM and 6:30 PM, and June 2nd at 3 PM. Grab your tickets now for a delightful journey with James and his extraordinary friends by visiting tinyurl.com/sh-drama-players-2024. Don't miss this spectacular musical extravaganza that's sure to captivate audiences of all ages!
Save the Date: Field Day Is June 7
We need volunteers to make this day as great as it can be for our kids. Please sign-up to be a Field Day Volunteer!
Need More J.O. Wilson Cardinal Swag?
The PTA has ordered a limited number of black and gray kids t-shirts. Pre-order your J.O. t-shirts today at bit.ly/swag-preorder.
