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Mutual Aid Community Table January 30th

1/21/2021

 
The Miner Mutual Aid Network will host our first Community Table of 2021 on Saturday, January 30 from 11am–2pm in the Miner parking lot.  We will once again feature free food boxes, winter clothing, and PPE for any member of the community in need.  

This event is open to the entire Miner community and we encourage everyone to come out and support one another. Masks and social distancing will be required. 

Donations: We are seeking donations of non-perishable food (canned fruit and vegetables, grains, etc), winter clothing, and diapers/baby items. If you would like to contribute, please reach out to us at MinerMutualAid@gmail.com.

Volunteers: We need volunteers to assist with set-up, distribution, and clean-up. To register as a volunteer, please click here to be taken to our Signup Genius page, or reach out to MinerMutualAid@gmail.com.

Support Miner Mutual Aid: We Are Stronger Together
We are so excited to share that this January marks SIX MONTHS of supporting our community through mutual aid. We have been busy in the past half-year, and it's all thanks to the generous support of people like you.

We are also growing! Our December Community Table provided food, PPE, flu shots, and other necessities to over 100 community members. We hope to continue offering support at this level, but we need your help.

Our goal is to create connections, one person at a time, to form a network of solidarity. To achieve this goal, WE NEED YOU! We’re looking for a dedicated corps of volunteers who can commit to one or more of the following:
  • Assisting with food donations
  • Planning/staffing events
  • Providing ongoing financial support

If you love Miner, if you've been looking for a way to give back to your community, if you want to get to know your neighbors, the Miner Mutual Aid Team is looking for you! Please reach out to us at  MinerMutualAid@gmail.com to learn how you can support this work.

In solidarity,
The Miner Mutual Aid Team
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Miner Capitol Attacks Condemnation Statement

1/15/2021

 
Dear Miner Family:

Last week a violent attack occurred in our neighborhood.  Mere blocks from Miner Elementary an insurgency took place at the U.S. Capitol.  The Miner Community, led by the Equity Team, PTO, and LSAT, has come together to write the below letter condemning this racist, hate-filled violence that took place in our front yard.

Click here or any page below to download a PDF of the statement in English and Spanish.

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January Garden Newsletter

1/14/2021

 
Miner's Green Team and the garden program are pleased to present Miner's December garden newsletter.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lawson, Miner's FoodCorps representative, at  sydney.lawson@foodcorps.org.  Don't forget to follow the Miner Elementary Garden on social media - they can be found at instagram.com/minerelementarygarden. 

​All families are welcome to stop by the Peace Garden anytime they're at Miner when the building and playground is open.
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Miner Mutual Aid Closes 2020 with Community Support

1/5/2021

 
​On Saturday, December 19, Miner Mutual Aid held its final Community Table of 2020.

Thanks to the support of the Miner community, The Miner Green Team, Serve Your City and the Ward 6 Mutual Aid Network,  Christ City Church, and the Miner Administration, the event provided:
  • 1,200 pounds of food (including 1,000 pounds of fresh produce),
  • 400 masks and other PPE,
  • 120 new toys
  • Free flu shots,
  • Children’s books, and
  • Winter clothes
The Mutual Aid team wishes to thank everyone who contributed to the event, especially our outstanding volunteers.
Starting in June, these monthly events have provided critical support to our community. This assistance will not end with 2020 and we look forward to continuing to build a thriving mutual aid network for Miner and the surrounding neighborhood in the new year.  

As a reminder, if you need support or have support to give, please fill out the Mutual Aid Network intake form.

A date for next month’s Community Table will be announced soon.

​If you are interested in donating, please email MinerMutualAid@gmail.com.

In solidarity,
The Miner Mutual Aid Team
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Thank You! Fifth Annual Holiday Greenery Sale

12/10/2020

 
​We are so proud of the way our community came together last weekend for our 5th Annual Holiday Greenery Sale. Thanks to your efforts, it was in many ways the most successful we’ve ever had. We had more preorders than ever and were entirely sold out by the first hour of the in-person sale! Thanks to that incredible demand, and to generous support from our local business partners (more on them below) we managed to raise more than $11,000! Every dime of that money will go toward ongoing support of our teachers and students.

More importantly, thanks to the incredible efforts of our volunteers, we handled that huge increase in demand in a safe environment in compliance with guidelines on in-person gatherings. Customers waited patiently in line and volunteers remained cheerful through rain and wind to make sure everyone got their greenery in an orderly manner. Thanks to the generosity of people who donated trees, we also provided 12 trees to families struggling economically in this incredibly difficult year. A HUGE thank you to all of you who donated time or ordered your greenery from our sale this year. Your dedication is what makes this work possible.

And finally, a big thank you to the local businesses who agreed to support our school community by sponsoring the sale:
  • FEARLESS BEAR LEVEL
    • Tom Faison Real Estate in DC
    • The Jeanne Phil Meg Real Estate Team
  • FRIENDLY BEAR LEVEL
    • The Smith Team Realtors
    • The Rob and Brent Group
  • CARING BEAR LEVEL
    • Fowler Architects
    • DC Access

We are thrilled that this sale has become such an important part of the holiday traditions of our community and look forward to building on this success next year to make that the best sale ever! In the meantime, a happy holiday season and New Year to all of you.

Holiday Give-A-Box

12/10/2020

 
Miner's Green Team is partnering with Arcadia's Mobile Market to bring local produce to the community! To celebrate the holiday season, we will be distributing 50 boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables. See below for how to sign up for a box in you are in need of one:

Sign Up: Complete this online form or call Ms. Kraemer at (202) 656-0719.

Pick Up: Pick up your box at the Mutual Aid Network's Community Table event at Miner on Saturday, December 19th from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm.

Please note that if you do not reserve a box prior to December 19th, additional produce boxes will be distributed during the event while supplies last.
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Mutual Aid Community Table December 19th

12/8/2020

 
​The Miner Mutual Aid Network will hold its monthly Community Table at Miner on December 19 from 11am-2pm. This event is open to the entire Miner community and we encourage everyone to come out and support each other. Masks and social distancing will be required.

With the holiday season upon us, we want to ensure our community is supported. This event will feature:
  • Non-perishable food and fresh produce
  • new children’s gifts
  • wrapping paper
  • winter clothes
  • PPE
  • free flu shots administered by CVS Pharmacy

Donations: Due to the overwhelming support of our community, we no longer need food donations for this event. However, we are asking for donations of new and still sealed children’s toys and supplies for present wrapping (wrapping paper, gift bags, tape). We will also be accepting winter clothing. If you have items you would like to donate, or have questions about donations, please contact Miner Mutual Aid at minermutualaid@gmail.com.

Flu Shots: This Community Table will feature FREE flu shots administered by CVS Pharmacy. Flu shots are available for those 12 and up, and children ages 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

To process flu shots for all who need them, please RSVP and select your time slot using this link. Please note, CVS can administer one flu shot every five minutes. When you select your block of time, indicate how many members of your household you would like to receive a shot.

There is no cost to getting a flu shot. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card. If you do not have insurance, the cost will be covered by the Miner PTO.

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering to support the event, please click here.

Thank you all for your support.

In solidarity,
The Miner Mutual Aid Action Team
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December Garden Newsletter

12/4/2020

 
Miner's Green Team and the garden program are pleased to present Miner's December garden newsletter.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lawson, Miner's FoodCorps representative, at  sydney.lawson@foodcorps.org.  Don't forget to follow the Miner Elementary Garden on social media - they can be found at instagram.com/minerelementarygarden. 

​All families are welcome to stop by the Peace Garden anytime they're at Miner when the building and playground is open.
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Thank You! Community Table November 21

11/25/2020

 
​On Saturday, November 21, the Miner Mutual Aid Network held its fourth Community Table. Thanks to the support of the Miner community, Serve Your City and the Ward 6 Mutual Aid Network,  Christ City Church, and the Miner Administration, the event provided:
  • Food (including fresh produce courtesy of the Miner Green Team)
  • PPE
  • Diapers
  • Children’s books and toys
  • Winter clothes

​The Mutual Aid team wishes to thank everyone who contributed to the event, especially our outstanding volunteers.

As a reminder, if you need support or have support to give, please fill out the Mutual Aid Network intake form.

A date for next month’s Community Table will be announced soon. If you are interested in donating, please email MinerMutualAid@gmail.com.
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Mutual Aid Community Table November 21st

11/11/2020

 

Next Community Table Event: Saturday, November 21 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Miner Mutual Aid Network will hold its monthly Community Table at Miner on November 21 from 11am-2pm. This Community Table will feature FREE flu shots administered by CVS Pharmacy. Flu shots are available for those 12 and up, and children ages 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. 

To process flu shots for all who need them, please RSVP and select your time slot using this link. Please note, CVS can administer one flu shot every five minutes. When you select your block of time, indicate how many members of your household you would like to receive a shot.

There is no cost to getting a flu shot. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card. If you do not have insurance, the cost will be covered by the Miner PTO.
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We will also once again partner with Serve Your City and Ward 6 Mutual Aid to provide non-perishable food boxes, masks and other PPE, household items, and children’s books and toys. 

This event is open to the entire Miner community and we encourage everyone to come out and support each other. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering to support the event, please click here.

Donations: We are looking for donations of new or gently used winter clothing (for all ages) and non-perishable food to support the event. To coordinate a donation drop-off, please email MinerMutualAid@gmail.com. 

Remember, if you received an EBT card, these can be used to buy groceries to be donated. Below is a list of non-perishable food we are seeking:

Non-perishable food:
  • Canned fish, such as salmon and tuna
  • Canned meats, such as chicken and turkey
  • Whole grains, such as quinoa and spelt
  • Rice (brown, wild)
  • Steel-cut or rolled oats
  • Whole grain dry cereals
  • Whole grain pastas, such as whole wheat, brown rice flour or quinoa
  • Fruits in natural juice with no sugar added
  • Canned vegetables, low salt or no added salt
  • Canned fruit packed in water versus syrup
  • Canned or boxed low-sodium soups and stews
  • Dried or canned legumes, such as peas, lentils, peanuts and beans
  • Pureed foods, such as sweet potato, pumpkin and applesauce
  • Low-fat dry or shelf-stable milk
  • Nut butters, including peanut, almond, walnut





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    • Social Media
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  • Who We Are
    • History
    • Leadership Team
    • Teachers & Staff
    • Parent Teacher Organization
    • LSAT
    • Equity Team
    • Mutual Aid Network
  • Academics & Enrichment
    • Virtual Learning
    • Curriculum
    • Special Education & Services
    • Specials, Clubs & Extracurriculars
  • School Life
    • Handbook
    • Admission and Lottery
    • Before Care & After Care
    • Community School
    • Day Camp & Summer Camp
    • Playground
    • School Supplies
    • Uniforms
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Bear Paw Fund
    • Shopping Partners
    • Spirit Store
    • Join the PTO
  • Contact Us