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"I Luh School" - Ms. Jalloh's Class Performance! 

2/26/2016

 
Making learning FUN in Ms. Jalloh's class! 

Recap: Black History Month Assembly 

2/26/2016

 
In case you missed it, our Black History Month assembly was yesterday. Although we didn't get all of it on video, if you check out our Twitter feed, you can catch videos, photos, and highlights of the amazing performances by all of our Miner Elementary students! 
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Miner Girls Basketball Play for the Championship Monday

2/26/2016

 
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The Miner Elementary Girls Basketball Team won their semi-final basketball game yesterday against Eaton ES and will 

PLAY FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP 

Monday, February 29 
4pm
Brown Education Campus
850 26th Street NE (just one mile from Miner!)

Come CHEER ON the Miner Bears in the Championship!!

The Week Ahead: February 29 - March 4

2/26/2016

 
  • February 29 - Miner Girls Basketball Plays in DCIAA Championship [4pm] Brown Education Campus, 850 26th St NE.
  • February 29 - March 4 // Library Coin Drive Clean out the car and donate your loose change to help purchase books for the Miner library and students in need.
  • March 1 // PTO Meeting [6pm] Babysitting and SPAGHETTI DINNER on tap for our March PTO Meeting! Join us! ​
  • March 2 // Read Across America Day
  • March 3 // PK Parent Committee Meeting [8am]
  • March 4 // Awards Assembly for K-1 [9:30am - 10:30am]
  • March 4 // Awards Assembly for 2-5 [1:30pm - 2:30pm]

A Look Ahead​
  • March 7 - 11 // Scholastic Book Fair
  • March 10 // Hats and Books Reading Night [5:30pm - 7:30pm] Join in the fun as we celebrate books, writing, literacy, arts, and language at our annual family literacy event! Story time, writing time, arts and crafts, Cats in Hats, and more! 

​Download our complete calendar. 

Would you like to volunteer, add an item to our calendar or share news about Miner Elementary? Please email us at minerpto@gmail.com! 

The Week Ahead: February 22-25

2/24/2016

 
​The Week Ahead: 
  • February 22 // Parent-Teacher Conference Day | No School For Students
  • February 24 // Family Yoga Night [6pm] FREE Yoga for families and students. Bring a mat or towel and experience yoga with a professional instructor in the Miner gym.
  • February 25 // Black History Month Celebration Assembly [Time: 9am - 11am] Students perform songs, poetry, and more as part of Black History Month. 

A Look Ahead​
  • March 1-5 // Library Coin Drive Clean out the car and donate your loose change to help purchase books for the Miner library and students in need.
  • March 4 // Awards Assembly for K-1 [9:30am - 10:30am]
  • March 4 // Awards Assembly for 2-5 [1:30pm - 2:30pm]
  • March 2 // Read Across America Day
  • March 7 - 11 // Scholastic Book Fair
  • March 10 // Hats and Books Reading Night [5:30pm - 7:30pm] Join in the fun as we celebrate books, writing, literacy, arts, and language at our annual family literacy event! Story time, writing time, arts and crafts, Cats in Hats, and more! 

​Download our complete calendar. 

Would you like to volunteer, add an item to our calendar or share news about Miner Elementary? Please email us at minerpto@gmail.com! ​

A Community School Forum | Miner Visioning Team 

2/17/2016

 
We will be having three guest speakers for a panel discussion at tomorrow's Visioning Team Meeting at 6pm in the cafeteria! Our guests will be on-hand to discuss 

What is a Community School? What will it mean for Miner? 

I know that schedules and meetings are difficult to attend, but this particular meeting is going to be exciting! See below for details and if you can make it, PLEASE try and attend! We would love to have a good turnout of teachers, families, staff, and community members. 

Visioning Team Meeting
Thursday, February 18 at 6pm
Miner Elementary Cafeteria

Updated Agenda
  • Welcome 
  • Introduction of Panel
  • Presentations
  • Q&A
  • Visioning Team Wrap-Up
    • Immediate next steps 

Our Panel
  • Shital Shah - Assistant Director of Educational Issues of the American Federation of Teachers. Ms. Shah works across relevant departments helping examine and develop policy for and to support implementation of Community Schools Area of Work, around whole-school reform. She provides support and training to state and local affiliates related to policy, advocacy, and school and district implementation of approaches to Community School Strategy.

  • Elizabeth Davis - President, Washington Teachers Union. Ms Davis is a 40-year, highly effective educator at the forefront of public education advocacy and reform. An author, expert, educator and advocate, Ms. Davis works to promote quality education, improving teaching and learning conditions, and protect teacher rights. 

  • Kyle Serrette - Miner Parent and Director, Education Strategy for the Center for Popular Democracy. Kyle works with CPD partner organizations, school districts, city leaders, and education coalitions across the United States to develop strategy and coordinate national and regional campaigns that work to bolster our public education system. 
    ​

We will schedule another Visioning Team meeting soon to address the bumped agenda items to accommodate this opportunity for a panel discussion! 

The Week Ahead: February 15-19

2/15/2016

 
​The Week Ahead: 
  • February 15 // No School For Students
  • February 16 // Neighborhood Canvassing for Prospective Families [4pm-6pm]
  • February 18 // Visioning Meeting [6pm]
  • February 18 // Open House [9:30am]
  • February 20 // Language Immersion Forum [10:30a] Francis Gregory Library in Ward 7
  • February 21 // Lottery Play Date [10am - 11:30am] Prospective families are invited to join current families for a play date on the Miner playground. See the changes, ask questions, run and play! Weather permitting. 

A Look Ahead​
  • February 22 // Parent-Teacher Conference Day | No School For Students
  • February 24 // Family Yoga Night [6pm] FREE Yoga for families and students. Bring a mat or towel and experience yoga with a professional instructor in the Miner gym.
  • February 25 // Black History Month Celebration Assembly [Time: 9am - 11am] Students perform songs, poetry, and more as part of Black History Month. 
  • March 1-5 // Library Coin Drive Clean out the car and donate your loose change to help purchase books for the Miner library and students in need.
  • March 4 // Awards Assembly for K-1 [9:30am - 10:30am]
  • March 4 // Awards Assembly for 2-5 [1:30pm - 2:30pm]
  • March 2 // Read Across America Day
  • March 7 - 11 // Scholastic Book Fair
  • March 10 // Hats and Books Reading Night [5:30pm - 7:30pm] Join in the fun as we celebrate books, writing, literacy, arts, and language at our annual family literacy event! Story time, writing time, arts and crafts, Cats in Hats, and more! 

​Download our complete calendar. 

Would you like to volunteer, add an item to our calendar or share news about Miner Elementary? Please email us at minerpto@gmail.com! ​

Volunteer Opportunities! Open House, Canvassing, Uniform Drive 

2/8/2016

 
PTO Members! We need your help! 

The Miner community has a TON of upcoming events for you to participate in! Check out the list below and contact minerpto@gmail.com for details. 

Volunteers Needed for February 16 Neighborhood Canvassing!
  • Details: The Office of Early Childhood Education will assign pairs to small sections of our neighborhood to walk around, knock on a few doors, and leave printed information about Miner for prospective in-boundary families. 
  • Time: 4pm - 5:30pm
  • Can you help? Email minerpto@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed for February 18 Open House! 
  • Details: Support our teachers at the open house! Responsibilities: pass out flyers, welcome prospective families, take families on a short tour of the school, answer questions. 
  • Times: 9:00am - 10:30am
  • Can you help? Email minerpto@gmail.com

Donations Needed for Uniform Drive! 
  • Details: Our Uniform Drive this fall was a success; however, as seasons have changed and uniforms have been worn, additional supplies are being requested. If you can donate from the following wish list, it would be greatly appreciated. 
  • Times: NOW
  • Instructions: Deliver items to the school. Ask at the front office for Ms. Tabron, Ms. Woodard, or Ms. Betts. 
  • WISH LIST: 
  • Navy uniform PANTS, sizes 4T through kids size 12
  • White socks, toddler through kids, all sizes
  • Girl and boy underwear, 4T through kids size 12
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The Week Ahead: February 8-12

2/5/2016

 
​The Week Ahead: 
  • February 8 // Principal Morning Coffee  [8:30am] Come talk with Dr. Evans about your concerns, ideas, or thoughts regarding your family's experience with Miner! 
  • February 9 // LSAT Meeting [6pm]
  • February 11 // PK Families Celebrate Valentine's Day [8:30am] PK families are invited to stay a few minutes after drop off to make Valentine cards for students, teachers, and friends. Get ready for glitter glue and hearts! 
  • February 12 // No School For Students

A Look Ahead
  • February 15 // No School For Students
  • February 16 // Neighborhood Canvassing for Prospective Families [4pm-6pm] Contact minerpto@gmail.com for details. 
  • February 18 // Visioning Meeting [6pm] Come hear about Community Schools, Language Immersion, strategic planning and more. 
  • February 18 // Open House [9:30am] FAQ with parents, administrators, teachers -- capped off with a tour. 
  • February 20 // Language Immersion Forum [10:30a] Francis Gregory Library in Ward 7
  • February 21 // Lottery Play Date [10am - 11:30am] Prospective families are invited to join current families for a play date on the Miner playground. See the changes, ask questions, run and play! Weather permitting. 
  • February 22 // Parent-Teacher Conference Day | No School For Students
  • February 24 // Family Yoga Night [6pm] FREE Yoga for families and students. Bring a mat or towel and experience yoga with a professional instructor in the Miner gym.
  • February 25 // Black History Month Celebration Assembly [Time: TBD] Students perform songs, poetry, and more as part of Black History Month. 
  • March 1-5 // Library Coin Drive Clean out the car and donate your loose change to help purchase books for the Miner library and students in need.
  • March 2 // Read Across America Day
  • March 7 - 11 // Scholastic Book Fair
  • March 10 // Hats and Books Reading Night [5:30pm - 7:30pm] Join in the fun as we celebrate books, writing, literacy, arts, and language at our annual family literacy event! Story time, writing time, arts and crafts, Cats in Hats, and more! 

​Download our complete calendar. 

Would you like to volunteer, add an item to our calendar or share news about Miner Elementary? Please email us at minerpto@gmail.com! 

Gallery: Miner Artists Featured at the Hill Center

2/2/2016

 
Ms. Nicol Davis, Miner's visual arts teacher, helped coordinate a gallery showing from some of our most talented (and enthusiastic) young artists. Check out their work, or stop by the Hill Center at 9th & Pennsylvania SE now through February 29 to see the pieces in person. 
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    • Green Team
    • Equity Team
    • Mutual Aid Network
  • Academics & Enrichment
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    • Special Education & Services
    • Specials, Clubs & Extracurriculars
    • Before & After School
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    • Attendance
    • Drop Off & Pick Up
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    • Uniforms & Supplies
    • Meals & Recess
    • Admission and Lottery
    • Day Camp & Summer Camp
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    • DCPS Policies
  • Get Involved
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    • Donate
    • Bear Paw Fund
    • Shopping Partners
    • Spirit Store
    • Surveys & Feedback
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