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.

November 6th: LSAT Meeting @4PM

November 12th: PTA General Body Meeting

November 12th: PTA Swag Sale

November 12th: FY 2026 Budget Forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Brookland Middle

November 11th: Veteran's Day Holiday...No School for Students and Staff

November 13th: SIT Meeting at 3:45PM

November 15th: Kindness Day at JOW

November 20th: FY 2026 (School Year 25-26) Public Budget Hearing @6PM (virtual)

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Holiday...No School for Students and Staff

We now have new stock of long-sleeved J.O. Wilson shirts (red, sizes 3T–YXL, $18 each) and hooded sweatshirts (black & gray, sizes YXS–YL, $28 each) available for sale. The PTA will be selling swag after school this Friday, Nov. 8, between 3:30 and 6 p.m. Look for us on the blacktop during regular dismissal and then by the main entrance for aftercare pickup. Accepted forms of payment include cash, credit card, “tap to pay,” Cash App, PayPal, and Zelle.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the PTA will hold its monthly General Body Meeting.

Agenda:

• Approve October Meeting Minutes

• Principal’s Updates

• Special Elections for PTA Assistant Secretary and LSAT Parent Representative

• Fundraising & Events Planning

• Giving Drive

• Camp Fair

• Meet our Specials’ Teachers!

• Healthy Relationships Project (HRP) Presentation with Ms. Taiya Gregory

• Open Discussion

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcuqsrjwqGtyRtgDCy5ay1R86_dcJeZDc

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.

Shop at Harris Teeter? Link your VIC card to J.O. Wilson, and Harris Teeter will donate a portion of your purchases to J.O. Note that cards need to be re-linked every year, so please double-check that you’ve successfully linked your card for the ‘24-25 school year.

Buy General Mills products? Download the Box Tops for Education app to scan receipts when you buy participating products (including Annie’s, Betty Croker, Cascadian Farm, Immaculate Baking, Larabar, Lysol, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Paper Mate, Pillsbury, Progresso, Totino’s, Yoplait, and others) and J.O. will receive a portion of each purchase.

Your school picture purchase helps support students and staff at J.O. Wilson. A portion of proceeds from picture orders comes back to school, and these funds are used to support student activities.

Registration for winter programming is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and DPR will utilize a virtual “waiting room” on both program registration days in order to manage the high demand for programs.

DPR Winter Program registration opens:

• Noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for aquatics programs ONLY

• Noon on Thursday, Nov. 7, for all other winter programs

For more information and to view a complete list of DPR programs, visit DPRprograms.com.

Únase a nosotros para Un Asunto Familiar, un evento de salud comunitaria para toda la familia el 7 de diciembre de 2024, de 9 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. en Children’s National THEARC (Edificio Oeste de THEARC), 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020.

Proveedores de Children’s National estarán disponibles para ofrecer:

• Vacunas pediátricas
• Exámenes de salud para adultos
• Educación en salud y exámenes de visión
• Exámenes dentales para adultos y niños, y educación en salud oral
• Asistencia para programar citas de bienestar infantil

Se recomienda hacer cita. Escanee el código QR en el volante para registrarse y obtener más información. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de cuidar la salud de su familia!

Join us for A Family Affair, a community health event for the whole family on December 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Children’s National THEARC (THEARC West Building), 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020.

Children’s National providers will be on-site to offer:

• Pediatric immunizations
• Adult health screenings
• Health education and vision screenings
• Adult and pediatric dental screenings and oral health education
• Assistance with scheduling well-child appointments

Appointments are highly encouraged. Scan the QR code in the flyer to sign up and learn more. Don’t miss this opportunity to support your family’s health!

El Comité de Familias Latinas es un espacio para que las familias latinas con hijos e hijas matriculados en DCPS compartan sus experiencias, dudas y preguntas. Nuestra próxima reunión será por Zoom el 7 de noviembre a las 6 pm para una sesión de escucha sobre el inicio del año escolar.

Únase a través del enlace: bit.ly/ElComite24. Para más información, envíe un mensaje por WhatsApp al 202-480-3166 o use el código QR en la imagen. ¡Las reuniones son completamente en español!

DC Public Schools (DCPS), in partnership with the DC Local School Advisory Team Collective (DCLC), invites you to a public budget forum on Tuesday, November 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Brookland Middle School (1150 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20017). This event will provide an opportunity to hear from DCPS leadership and engage in discussions about the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Register here to attend. For more information, contact CEO.Info@k12.dc.gov.

DC Public Schools (DCPS) invites you to participate in a public budget hearing on Wednesday, November 20, at 6 p.m. This virtual hearing aims to gather input from families, staff, and the community to help shape the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the 2025-2026 school year.

To register to listen or testify, please click here . For more information, contact CEO.Info@k12.dc.gov. Your voice matters in this important process!

Exciting news! Indoor Track and Field practice starts Wednesday, November 6th. This opportunity is open to DCPS 4th and 5th graders. Student-athletes must submit their paperwork to Coach Whylie before attending practices. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Let’s get ready for a great season ahead!