The Cardinal Connection
April 30th, 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 2nd: Commemoration of Brown v Board of Education
May 3rd: Cardinal Auction Night 6PM-10PM
May 8th: Bike and Roll to School Day
May 14th: General Body PTA Meeting at 6PM
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 27th: Memorial Day...No School for Students and Staff
May 31st: Career Day at JOW
June 4th: DC Primary Election Day...No School for Students and Teachers
June 17th: Last Day of School for Students
Cardinal Auction Night is This Friday, May 3!
Go to https://www.32auctions.com/JOWCAN24 to purchase your tickets and BID on items!
Online bidding will be live through May 3 at 9 p.m. Each auction ticket includes food and drinks. **Venue capacity is limited so purchase your ticket(s) today!**
- Regular pricing: $45/person, through Thursday, May 2
- Day-of pricing: $50/person (if capacity allows)
- Teacher/Staff: $25 for 2 (or $12.50/person)
All proceeds from the auction will benefit the J.O. Wilson community and help our scholars, families, and teachers continue to soar. You don’t need to be present to win, and we invite you to share the auction website with friends, family, and neighbors!
We have something for everyone; here are just some of the highlights:
Movie party with the Kindergarten team
Movie party with the 1st grade team
Usher and Jennifer Lopez concert tickets in VIP boxes at Capital One Arena
Reserved VIP seating for the Cardinal Drama Players Production of Willy Wonka Jr.
Gift cards to beloved local restaurants and shops (including Irregardless, Maketto, Old City Market, Solid State Books, and more)
Tickets to Washington Nationals and Spirit games
Staff-organized activities (self-care session, catered dinner, classroom parties, an ice cream outing and more)
Birthday and children's party packages
Summer camp sessions and discounts
Original arts and crafts items
Local gym memberships
Wine tasting class
And the list goes on…
We will continue adding items leading up to Friday’s celebration, so be sure to check back often!
As a reminder, the PTA has arranged free childcare (for current J.O. students only); sign-up by tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1) at https://tinyurl.com/JOCAN24Childcare. Also, please consider signing-up to volunteer at the event https://tinyurl.com/JOCAN24Volunteer.
This is the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the school year, and we need your help to make it a success. Thanks for your support!
Upcoming PTA Meetings/Events
Auction Planning Events and Fundraising Committee Meeting TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m.
Help with finalizing details for Friday’s Cardinal Auction Night. It’s not too late to get involved!
Here is the link to join the Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81200250095?pwd=Rmx5aERKNmRpRmNhSjVuVzVucHgvdz09
Meeting ID: 812 0025 0095
Passcode: 458803
Save the Date: PTA General Body Meeting, Tuesday, May 14, at 6 p.m.
At our May meeting, we will hold PTA Board elections for the following positions:
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Fundraising Director
Membership Director
These positions each have a two-year term. Any J.O. Wilson parent, grandparent, guardian, or staff member is eligible to be nominated for these positions. Additionally, we will hold elections for LSAT parent representatives (4 openings) and W6PSPO representatives (2 openings), each of which have a one-year term. Know someone who would be a great candidate? Please submit your nomination(s) here! Also, feel free to reach out to the PTA info@jowilsonpta.org to learn more about the positions.
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! 🍫🎭
The Cardinal Drama Players Present...Willy Wonka, Jr.!
Dive into a world of pure imagination with J.O Wilson Elementary School and The Cardinal Drama Players as they proudly present "Willy Wonka, Jr."! Join us for a magical journey on May 17th at 7:30 PM, or catch one of our matinee performances on May 18th at 1 PM & 5 PM. This enchanting production promises to bring the colorful world of Willy Wonka to life right before your eyes. Don't miss this spectacular showcase of talent, creativity, and chocolatey adventures. Mark your calendars and be part of a sweet experience that's sure to delight audiences of all ages!
Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education on May 2
To commemorate and build on this milestone anniversary, please join the Century Foundation’s Bridges Collaborative, the National Coalition on School Diversity, and the AIR Equity Initiative at the American Institutes for Research, on the evening of Thursday, May 2, at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Advocates, parents, educators, policymakers, and students will convene to examine perspectives on Brown's promise––both fulfilled and unfulfilled––and imagine how, together, we might build a collective vision for what truly integrated, equitable, and thriving schools look like. The event will take place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and will include a reception (with food and drinks provided), followed by programming and an opportunity to explore the museum’s galleries. Tickets are free. Reserve your ticket here.
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.
Show our Teachers Love in The Teachers’ Lounge
The PTA is looking for families to adopt the teachers’ lounge for a day during Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10. For a day, you can leave baked goods, flowers, balloons, thank-you cards or other treats to show our teachers how much we appreciate them. The PTA is also looking for families to take week-long shifts stocking drinks and snacks in the lounge through the end of the school year. Interested parents should reach out to emilybadger@jowilsonpta.org.
The Scholastic Book Fair is Returning!
Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place from May 20-24
in the Parent Center. Shopping for families will be open each afternoon 4 to 6 p.m.
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: scholastic.com/bf/jowilsonelementaryschoolMay2024.
The countdown to more Book Joy is on! Catch you at the Fair! Volunteers are needed to assist students and families, organize books, and help with checkout and cashier duties. Sign-up here to help.
Career Day at J.O. Wilson is Coming May 31!
Mark your calendars for Career Day at J.O. Wilson ES on May 31! We're on the lookout for inspiring presenters. Interested or know someone who'd be a great fit? Get in touch with massiell.guzmanfrias@k12.dc.gov or victoria.winter@k12.dc.gov. Join us in shaping futures!
W6PSPO Bike and Roll to School Day is May 8!
Help us get the word out, and join us at Lincoln Park, 7:30-8:20am! The JO Wilson Step Team and Majorettes will be included featured performance lineup.