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The Cardinal Connection
Week of June 14th
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:
June 14th: Boys in Bowties 1:30PM-3PM
June 14th: PTA General Body Meeting 6 PM
June 15th: Registration for Polite Piggy's After-School Programming Opens (see links below)
June 16th: Field Day
June 17th: 5th Grade Skate Party
June 20th: Juneteenth Observance (No School for Students or Staff)
June 21st: ECE Special Olympics Young Athletes Celebration on J.O. Wilson field 10AM-11AM
June 21st: 5th Grade Dance
June 22nd: Last Day of After-School Programming for the School Year
June 22nd: 5th Grade Promotion
June 24th: Last day of school for students
PTA General Body Meeting - Tuesday, June 14, at 6:00 pm
Field Day is Thursday, June 16, from 9:00-2:00
The After School Programs at J.O. Wilson ES
- Polite Piggy's provides after-school programming to 101 total students in grades PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten.
- The DCPS after-school program supports and provides after-school programming to 100 students in grades 1st and 2nd.
- Kid Power supports and provides after-school programming to 150 students in grades 3rd-5th.
* Families with children in different grades, you will need to register for the programs that support your student's grade level for the upcoming school year.
Polite Piggy's After-School Registration for grades PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten
Learn More About Polite Piggy's Below. Be sure to Connect and Follow
Visit the Polite Piggys website: https://politepiggys.com/
Send Polite Piggys an email: https://politepiggys.com/locations-contact/
Like and Connect with Polite Piggy's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politepiggys
Follow Polite Piggy's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politepiggy/
Registration for Polite Piggy's opens on Wednesday, June 15th click here https://www.ezchildtrack.com/parent3/ParentLogin.aspx?c=politepiggys to register.
DCPS After-School Program Registration for grades 1st and 2nd is NOW LIVE!
Before you can register for afterschool programming, you have to complete enrollment for the upcoming school year. Enrollment forms can be submitted electronically at https://enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/71. Please email, Ms. Talisa Stephenson, at jowilsonesenroll@k12.dc.gov if you need help completing the electronic enrollment packet or if you cannot access the electronic submission process.
Kid-Power After School Programming for Grades 3rd-5th
Kid Power at J. O. Wilson serves a total of 150 students in grades 3rd-5th. Students in grades 3rd-5th grade participate in the After School program with Kid Power. Kid Power inspires youth leadership by promoting academic advancement, physical and emotional wellness, and positive civic engagement in underserved communities throughout the District of Columbia. Kid Power embraces youth voice and believes that every young person can become an informed and engaged advocate for change in their own lives and in their communities.