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.

September 14th: DCPS Block Party at Jefferson MS 11AM-2PM

September 16th: First day of Girls On The Run

September 18th: 1st grade through 5th grade Back to School Night @6:30PM

September 23rd: DCPS Back to School Block Party at Jefferson Academy MS (11:00-2:00)

September 27th: PTA Movie Night @ 7PM

Join us for J.O. Wilson Elementary’s Back to School Night on September 18, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM! Meet the teachers, learn about the exciting year ahead, and discover how we’re soaring to success every day, in every way. This event is a great opportunity to connect with our school community and ensure your child is set for a fantastic school year.

For more details, visit www.jowilsondcps.org and follow us on social media!

The PTA will be selling J.O. swag at both Back to School Nights (Sept.11 and Sept. 18). We have plenty of kids’ short-sleeve t-shirts in sizes 3T to XL, as well as limited quantities of kids’ long-sleeved t-shirts and hoodies, mostly in size large. For adults, inventory is limited mostly to long-sleeved t-shirts and hoodies.

Information about our upcoming modernization project is updated regularly on the school website. DCPS and the architecture firm Perkins Eastman held a meeting with our School Improvement Team (SIT) on Sept. 3 to present the latest architectural plans for our new school. Those new plans can be found on the school site. We will also briefly discuss them during today's PTA meeting.

Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

Join the PTA on the blacktop and field for the first movie night of the school year on Friday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. Playground gates open at 6 p.m. Movie starts at sundown. Refreshments (pizza, popcorn, snacks and drinks) will be available for purchase. Closed captions will be provided. This event is open to all; please help spread the word to friends and neighbors. If you can help with set-up, concessions, or clean-up, please sign-up here! Join us at today’s PTA meeting to vote on the movie!

Join us on Saturday, September 28th at 600 H Street NE for a special back-to-school shopping event with Solid State Books! Explore their amazing selection of books and gifts for book lovers, and support J.O. Wilson Elementary—because a portion of every sale will benefit our students. Don’t miss this chance to shop and give back!