2018-19 Fundraising Drives

Explore!Excite!Expand! campaign goals:
​$15,000 and 50% family participation

Progress so far: 
​
$10,960 from 36 families

​Move!Play!Grow! campaign goal:
​$15,000 from area businesses

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Progress so far: 
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$5,000 from 5 businesses

​See our sponsors

Oktoberfest is coming up on October 31. Visit our Oktoberfest page for event information, to RSVP, and to sign up to volunteer.

Upcoming Events


Wednesday, October 24
  • 4:00 PM at Miner // DC Scores Jr Soccer: Come cheer on our Mighty Miner Junior Bears as they take on Van Ness!
  • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM // Lights On Afterschool Celebration: Come celebrate Miner's afterschool partner PAL (People.Animals.Love) in this nationwide event. Arts, crafts, games, and snacks will be provided.

​Thursday, October 25
  • No School for Students: Professional Development Day for Teachers

Friday, October 26
  • No School for Students: Professional Development Day for Teachers and Records Day
  • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Eastern Market // Hilloween: Come out and have some Halloween fun at this Capitol Hill tradition!

​Wednesday, October 31
  • 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM in the ECE Wing // Book-o-Ween: Our youngest Bears will dress in costumes representing a character from their favorite book. There will be fun family engagement activities such as apple dipping, cookie decorating, pumpkin painting, and more! 
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Gym // Oktoberfest Party: The PTO is hosting Miner's annual Oktoberfest party including a DJ, games & activities, food, and "trunk"-or-treating.

Thursday, November 1
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM at Thomas ES // DC Scores Soccer: Come cheer on our Mighty Miner Bears as they take on Thomas Elementary School!

Saturday, November 3
  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Capitol Hill Day School // MoTH School Fair: The Annual Moms on The Hill (MoTH) School Fair is our chance to meet parents from the neighborhood who are interested in learning more about Miner. We've had a good presence the past couple of years, and engaged with a good number of few parents seeking information about Miner. If you're enthusiastic about Miner, we'd love to have you at our information table!

Sunday, November 4
  • Daylight Saving Time Ends: Remember to "fall back" and set your clocks back one hour.
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Menus - October 2018

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​Volunteer & Donation Opportunities​​

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Principal's Corner

View the latest message from Principal Jackson to the Miner community here.

"Bears Bulletin" newsletter

Check out the latest edition of "Bears Bulletin," Miner's newsletter here.

"PTO This Month" newsletter

Download a copy of the monthly report on the accomplishments and plans for each of the PTO's committees here.

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SY2018-19 PTO General Meeting Dates:
  • September 11
  • October 2
  • November 13
  • December 4
  • January 8
  • February 5
  • March 5
  • April 2
  • May 7
  • June 4
All meetings start at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Free babysitting is provided. See you there!

Visit our PTO page for more information.
SY2018-19 LSAT Meeting Dates:
  • September 18
  • October 16
  • November 20
  • December 18
  • January 15
  • February 12 (to be confirmed)
  • March 19
  • April 23 (to be confirmed)
  • May 21
All meetings start at 5:00 PM in the Large Group Instruction Room. All are welcome to attend, except during closed sessions.

Visit our LSAT page for more information.

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