Upcoming Events
(Two-week look-ahead)

Thursday, December 12
  • ​9:30 AM - 2:30 PM // "Holiday Personality" Photo Day: Studio K will be at Miner to take "holiday personality" photos. Order forms will be sent home in student backpacks, or can be obtained from the front office. Cash is only accepted form of payment.
  • 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM in the PTO Room (Room 143) // PreK Parent Committee Meeting:  The PreK Parent Committee will hold their monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events and the Head Start Policy Council.  All ECE parents are welcome to attend.
  • 7:00 PM in the cafeteria // Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A Monthly Meeting: Further information and a meeting agenda are available on the ANC6A website: http://anc6a.org

Monday, December 16 - Friday, December 20
  • Holiday Spirit Week: Every day will have a different and fun theme during the final week before Winter Break.

Monday, December 16
  • Spirit Week "Rep Your Team Day": Wear a jersey or shirt for your favorite team!
  • ​MySchoolDC Lottery opens: New families wanting to join the Miner family apply here. If you're already enrolled at Miner and wish to continue, there is no need to reapply.
  • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in the Large Group Instruction Room // Miner Equity Team meeting: All members of the Miner community are welcome to join the Equity Team as we build relationships and develop ideas and actions to improve racial equity and inclusion at Miner. Visit the Equity Team webpage for all the details.

Tuesday, December 17
  • Spirit Week "Snug as a Bug​": Wear flannel, wacky hats, and socks.
  • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in the Large Group Instruction Room // LSAT Meeting: All are welcome to observe the Local School Advisory Team’s discussions with Principal Jackson. More information about the LSAT here.

Wednesday, December 19
  • Spirit Week "Holiday Best": Dress in your best holiday outfit! Dress to impress!

Thursday, December 19
  • Spirit Week "Holiday Festive Wear": Wear your ugly holiday sweater/shirt or your festive holiday/winter colors!
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in TBD location // Holiday Treats for Staff: The PTO will sponsor a "dessert bar" with a wide selection of baked goodies to express parents' continued appreciation of what Miner's teachers, staff, and administrators do for our students.

Friday, December 20
  • Spirit Week "Long Winter Naps": Wear your favorite, most cozy pajamas!

Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1
  • School Closed: Winter Break starts (school resumes on Thursday, January 2)
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Miner Spirit Store

Visit our Spirit Store to order t-shirts and MIner-branded apparel and other items. All spirit wear is​ approved for use as school uniforms.

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"Bears Bulletin" newsletter

Check out the latest edition of "Bears Bulletin," Miner's bi-weekly newsletter here.
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SY19-20 PTO General Meeting Dates

  • September 10
  • October 1
  • November 12
  • December 3
  • January 7
  • February 4
  • March 3
  • April 7
  • May 5
  • June 2
All meetings start at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Free babysitting is provided. See you there!

Visit our PTO page for more information.

SY19-20 LSAT Meeting Dates

  • ​September 17
  • October 15
  • November 19
  • December 17
  • January 21
  • February TBD
  • March 17
  • April 21
  • May 19
  • ​June 16
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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