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Welcome to Miner
Home of the Mighty Bears
Integrity - Community - Drive - Perseverance

Mr. Lawrence Dance: Principal​
​Ms. Tonya Combs: Assistant Principal
Mr. Tildon Copeland: Manager, Strategy & Logistics

Join us on Friday, March 31 for a Happy Hour Fundraiser at Atlas Brew Works Ivy City!


Upcoming Events
(Two-week look-ahead)

Sunday, March 19
  • 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Capital Candy Jar // Fundraiser: Join us for the sweetest deal in town!  Just mention Miner Elementary at The Capital Candy Jar (201 15th St NE) and you’ll get 5% off your purchase.  The Capital Candy Jar will generously donate 25% of those sales to the Miner PTO.  Support your school, a local business, and your sweet tooth all with one purchase!  See the flyer for all the details.
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at The Capital Candy Jar // Playdate:  Join members of the PTO and their families at The Capital Candy Jar for a playdate.  We will be enjoying our sweet treats at the tables outside the store, so stop by to support the fundraiser and hang out with your fellow Miner Bears!

​Tuesday, March 21
  • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM via Zoom // LSAT Meeting: All are welcome to observe the Local School Advisory Team's discussions with Principal Dance.  For more information, visit our dedicated LSAT webpage.

Wednesday, March 22
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Drew Elementary // DC Scores Junior Scores Match:  Help us support our Mighty Miner Bears Junior Scores soccer team as they take on Drew Elementary! 

Thursday, March 23
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at KIPP DC: Quest Academy // DC Scores Elementary Scores Matches:  Help us support our Mighty Miner Bears Elementary Scores girls and boys soccer teams as they take on KIPP DC: Quest Academy! 

Saturday, March 25
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Miner Parking Lot // Miner Mutual Aid Network Community Table: Join us for the Miner Mutual Aid Network's Community Table in the Miner parking lot.  We will once again feature free food boxes, PPE, and other necessities for any member of the community in need.  Visit our dedicated Mutual Aid Network page for more information.

Tuesday, March 28
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM via Zoom // PTO Leadership Team Meeting: The monthly meeting of the PTO Executive Board and Committee Chairs is open to anyone interested in attending and/or providing feedback to PTO leadership. Click here for more information about the Miner PTO.​​

Wednesday, March 29
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Miner Elementary // DC Scores Junior Scores Match:  Help us support our Mighty Miner Bears Junior Scores soccer team as they host their first home match of the season (versus Kimball ES). 

Thursday, March 30
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Miner Elementary // DC Scores Elementary Scores Matches:  Help us support our Mighty Miner Bears Elementary Scores girls and boys soccer teams as they host their first home match of the season (versus Kimball ES). 

Friday, March 31
  • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Atlas Brew Works Ivy City // PTO Fundraiser Happy Hour:  All are invited to our second happy hour at Atlas Brew Works!  We had so much fun at our fundraiser in February that we thought we would make it a monthly event.  For every pint purchased, Miner PTO gets $1.  Just mention "Miner Elementary" when you buy your beer!  Atlas Brew Works Ivy City is located at 2052 West Virginia Ave NE.  See the event flyer for detail and contact minerpto@gmail.com with questions.
  • My School DC Lottery Results Released:  If you entered the My School DC Lottery, be sure to check your email on Friday, March 31 for your lottery results.  For more information, visit myschooldc.org.

Sunday, April 1
  • DCPS Enrollment Opens:  Beginning today, parents/guardians may enroll their students in DCPS schools.  Students who were matched via the My School DC lottery are required to enroll by May 1, 2023 or they may lose their seat.  For more information, visit the DCPS enrollment website and look for information from Miner in the coming days.​
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All contributions to Miner Elementary Parent Teacher organization are tax-deductible.
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There are many ways to volunteer at Miner Elementary!  You can volunteer for the PTO by clicking the button below.
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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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SY22-23 PTO General Meeting Dates

  • September 13
  • October 4
  • November 1
  • December 6
  • January 10
  • February 7
  • March 7
  • April 4
  • May 2
  • June 6
All meetings start at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria or on Zoom. For in-person meetings, free babysitting is provided.

Visit our PTO page for more information.

SY22-23 LSAT Meeting Dates

  • September 6
  • October 18
  • November 15 
  • December 20
  • January 24
  • February (Budget Meeting, closed session) 
  • March 21 
  • April 11
  • May 16
  • June 20
All  meetings start at 5:00 PM in the Large Group Instruction Room or on Zoom. All are welcome to attend, except during closed sessions.

Visit our LSAT page for more information.

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  • COVID-19
  • News & Announcements
    • Social Media
    • Upcoming Events
    • Community Events
  • Who We Are
    • History
    • Leadership Team
    • Teachers & Staff
    • Community School
    • Parent Teacher Organization
    • LSAT
    • Green Team
    • Equity Team
    • Mutual Aid Network
  • Academics & Enrichment
    • Curriculum
    • Special Education & Services
    • Specials, Clubs & Extracurriculars
    • Before & After School
    • Technology & Virtual Learning
  • School Life
    • Attendance
    • Drop Off & Pick Up
    • Health & Safety
    • Student & Family Wellness
    • Engagement & Communications
    • Uniforms & Supplies
    • Meals & Recess
    • Admission and Lottery
    • Day Camp & Summer Camp
    • Facilities
    • DCPS Policies
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Bear Paw Fund
    • Shopping Partners
    • Spirit Store
    • Surveys & Feedback
    • Join the PTO
  • Contact Us