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.

March 31st- April 10th: JOW's Enroll-A-Thon 6AM-6PM

April 1st: Tickets for Beauty and The Beast went on sale.

April 5th: Play Date at RFK Playground and Fields 10AM to 12 noon

April 7th: PD and Records Day...No School for Students

April 8th: Virtual PTA Meeting at 6:30PM

April 9th: Dine Out Fundraiser at Tiki Garden on Wednesday

April 14th-April 18th: Spring Break for Students and Teachers

The countdown is ON! ⏳ Join us for our Enroll-A-Thon from March 31 – April 10, 6 AM – 6 PM to complete your child’s enrollment for the next school year. Our enrollment team will be ready to assist you!

🔴 New Families – Bring proof of DC residency, immunization records, and proof of age.
🔴 Returning Families – Bring proof of residency and immunization.

✅ Acceptable proof of age includes birth certificates, hospital records, passports, or previous school records.
✅ Residency verification can be completed with pay stubs, utility bills, lease agreements, DC driver’s licenses, and more.

Don’t wait—let’s get enrolled and set up for another great year at J.O. Wilson! Visit ENROLLDCPS.DC.GOV or stop by our front office.

📍 810 26th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
📞 202.698.4733

Let’s make it happen, Cardinals! 🏫📚🐦 #EnrollToday #SOARCardinals

Thank you so much for your generous donation to the Annual Cardinal Drama Players Pledge Drive! Because of you, we were able to reach—and exceed—our goal. Your support helps bring the magic of theater to life for our students at J.O. Wilson Elementary School, and we are truly grateful for your belief in their creativity and hard work.

As a token of our appreciation, your name will be proudly featured in the Beauty and the Beast Jr. playbill. We hope you’ll join us to see the incredible talent of our young performers in action!

Tickets go on sale April 1 at 10:00 AM . You can purchase tickets for: J.O. Wilson Elementary School Cardinal Drama Players: Beauty and the Beast Jr. at atlasarts.org We’re looking forward to seeing you there and sharing this magical performance together!

We are thrilled to announce that tickets for our Spring Musical, Beauty and the Beast Jr., will go on sale Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM!

This year's production promises to be magical, with our talented students bringing this beloved classic to life on stage. All ticketing will be handled through the theater's box office, and seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early!

Showtimes:
📅 Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM
📅 Saturday, May 24 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM

We can’t wait to see you there supporting our amazing cast and crew!

https://atlasarts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SRk000004v55WMAQ

PreK & Kindergarten - Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to noon

The PTA will be hosting families with games and refreshments at the RFK playground and fields on April 5 (PreK and Kindergarten). All J.O. pre-K and kindergarten students and their families are welcome. We hope to see you ther

Please join us for our April general body meeting, when we’ll be discussing projects as we approach the end of the school year, our annual spring auction fundraiser, and our upcoming PTA board elections. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4fST0fivQ2y6UAeijUECIA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Come out to Tiki Garden Thai Street Food to take a break from cooking while supporting the PTA and an H Street neighborhood business! Both dine-in and take-out orders will be counted towards the night’s sales. Please see the flyer and share with friends and neighbors.

DDOT and DGS have proposed traffic safety improvements near the Edgewood Hill (Ed Hill) area, with plans to complete them this summer! These changes aim to create a safer environment for our students and families. Councilmember Parker (Ward 5) is requesting community feedback on the proposed improvements, which also include ideas for the Benning Road Bridge and RFK redevelopment. Share your thoughts by completing the survey here: https://ward5.us/edhillsurvey

Survey closes on April 4! Let your voice be heard and help shape safer streets for our community!

The results are in, and March Mathness at J.O. Wilson was a slam dunk success! Students across every grade showed off their math skills, critical thinking, and competitive spirit as they battled it out in our annual math competition. From solving challenging problems to cheering on classmates, the energy was electric, and the effort was unmatched. This celebration of math excellence brought excitement, collaboration, and a whole lot of Cardinal pride to our classrooms. A huge thank you to all the teachers, students, and staff who made this event possible.

Dear J.O. Wilson Families,

Ms. Amegah’s art students are bringing creativity to life with spring sculptures, and we need your help! Please send your students to school with clean/rinsed plastic bottles and bottle caps of any size or color. These recycled materials will be transformed into unique and exciting works of art for our Spring Art Show!

How You Can Help:

✅ Send in clean, empty plastic bottles and bottle caps (any shape, size, or color)
✅ Donations can be sent daily—every little bit helps!
✅ Encourage your child to collect and bring in materials from home

Your contributions make a huge difference, and we truly appreciate your support in fostering creativity and sustainability in our young artists. We can't wait to see what they create!

Thank you,

Ms. Amegah 🎨✨

Do you bake pies? Do you have Nats tickets? Do you know a great local business that could donate a gift card? The PTA is currently collecting items for our annual auction fundraiser, which is the primary way we raise money each year to fund teacher grants, field trips, schoolwide events and enrichment programs. If you make crafts, cater food, provide a service or could donate another experience, the PTA wants to hear from you. Reach out to info@jowilsonpta.org. And save the date for the Cardinal Auction Night Party!

When: Friday, May 2, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Where: Skyline 609 (609 H St NE)

Tickets will go on sale this month. We’ll have childcare provided by J.O. Wilson staff at Pilgrim Baptist Church, for current J.O. Wilson students only.

We are looking for parents, family members, and community professionals to share their careers and experiences with our students. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire the next generation and help them explore different career paths. Due to space limitations, Career Day will be split into two separate events this year:

Outdoor Career Day: Thursday, May 29, from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. at Phelps Field (26th Street)

Indoor Career Day: Friday, May 30, from 8:50 to 10:40 a.m. at J.O. Wilson ES (810 26th Street NE)

If you or someone you know is interested in presenting, please contact Massiell Guzman (Massiell.GuzmanFrias@k12.dc.gov) or Victoria Winter (Victoria.Winter@k12.dc.gov).

We are currently seeking volunteers to help make both days a success! Parent participation is especially appreciated — the more, the merrier! On the first day, students will travel by foot to Phelps Field, and our younger scholars will need extra support along the way. Please contact Ms. Guzman if you are interested in volunteering on either day. We appreciate your support in making this a fun and meaningful event for our students!