Announcements

  • DCPS Out of School Time Programs 2018-19 Afterschool online registration did not open on May 21 as planned. DCPS will announce a launch date as soon as possible.
  • The nomination period is now CLOSED for Parent Representatives to the LSAT and PTO Executive Board. However, current and incoming families and all staff are welcome and encouraged to use the online Nomination Form if you're interested in being a part of a PTO committee. Just fill out Parts 1 and 3.

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 21
  • 9:00 AM // DCPS Afterschool Enrollment Opens: *UPDATE*: Online enrollment did not open today as planned. DCPS will announce a launch date as soon as possible.
  • 7:00 PM at Nationals Park // DCPS Night at the Nats: A DCPS annual tradition. This year the Nats take on the San Diego Padres!

Wednesday, May 23
  • 4:30 PM // ECE "Painting in the Garden": ECE parent and students are invited to the ECE garden and use watercolor pencils and paints to collaboratively sketch and paint plants and flowers they see in the garden. The event will be catered with dinner. Parents are welcome to bring cupcakes or cookies to share.

Thursday, May 24
  • No school for students: Parent Teacher Conferences
  • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM // Garden Market, CSA Pickup, and Garden Work Day:  See and purchase locally-grown produce and fruits from Miner's garden partner, Cultivate the City. If you've purchased a CSA share, you can pick it up at this time. Also, get your hands a little dirty and help maintain Miner's Peace garden.
  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Large Group Instruction Room // Art & Music Showcase: Come see the incredible visual and musical art talent of our Miner Bears!

Friday, May 25
  • No school for students: Professional Development Day

Monday, May 28
  • School Closed: Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, June 1
  • Voting period for PTO Executive Board and LSAT Parent Representatives: Ballots will be sent home in student backpacks on May 29. Return ballots to the main office by June 1. One ballot per family, please.

Thursday, May 31
  • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM // Garden Market, CSA Pickup, and Garden Work Day:  See and purchase locally-grown produce and fruits from Miner's garden partner, Cultivate the City. If you've purchased a CSA share, you can pick it up at this time. Also, get your hands a little dirty and help maintain Miner's Peace garden.

Friday, June 1
  • School Picture Day: Individual & Class, PK3 & K-4
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Thank you Donors and Sponsors!

The Miner Parent Teacher Organization wishes to express our gratitude to all the families, friends, and businesses who contributed to our Move!Play!Grow! fundraising drive this fall!

Please be sure to visit our Sponsors page for a list of local businesses whose contributions will help us to enrich the educational experiences of our Mighty Miner Bear scholars this school year!

​Volunteer & Donation Opportunities​​

We have a lot of spring events planned, so if you're interested in volunteering, please visit out Volunteer page.
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
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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.

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SY2017-18 PTO General Meeting Dates:
  • September 12
  • October 3
  • November 7
  • December 5
  • January 9
  • February 6
  • March 6
  • April 3
  • May 1
  • June 5
All meetings start at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Free babysitting is provided. See you there!

Visit our PTO page for more information.
SY2017-18 LSAT Meeting Dates:
  • September 19
  • October 10
  • November 21
  • December 19
  • January 16
  • February 20
  • March 20
  • April 17
  • May 15
  • June 19
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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