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STEM Studio Opportunity in Ward 6 - June 15th & 16th at Miner Elementary School - Sponsored by the Tiger Woods Foundation

5/17/2017

 
Imagine a place where creativity and innovation are paramount. Where teachers take on the role of students, delving into hands-on STEM activities. Where like-minded educators gather to collaborate and take risks. This is STEM Studio: a FREE two-day immersion in STEM education based on best practices in lesson design and project-based learning from Tiger Woods Foundation curricula.

WHY ATTEND
  • Engage in workshops that promote interdisciplinary learning and real-world connections through hands-on activities;
  • ​Collaborate with other educators on STEM lesson integration;
  • ​Increase confidence in delivering powerful STEM activities to students;
  • ​Receive $100 worth of supplies and gift cards
  • Certificate for 12 hours of Prof. Learning

ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS
  • STEM Studio is from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16
  • ​Open to teachers of grades 3-8
  • $​25 refundable deposit is required upon registration and will be credited back upon full completion of STEM Studio. Please allow for up to 5 days for processing.
  • ​No refunds for cancellations or “no shows”; substitutes accepted
  • ​Continental breakfast and full lunch provided
  • Space is limited. Register today! For any questions, please contact David Tong at dtong@tigerwoodsfoundation.org or Alesha Russey at alesha.russey@dc.gov

Click here for registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stem-studio-dc-tickets-33443874529

For more information about the Tiger Woods Foundation, Click Here: www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org

The Week Ahead: May 15 - 21, 2017

5/15/2017

 
Monday, May 15
  • 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 Mial. Contact: Kyle Serrette or Ms. Fisher
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Large Group Instruction Room // Parent University: Our Children's Brain: Join Sheryl Freedman, Miner parent and long-time educator, as we explore what the current information in neuroscience can tell us about our children’s brains, how we can modify behavior, and how we can promote social-emotional development. Topics will include basic information about brain structure, the effects of stress and poverty on brain development, strategies for encouraging positive discipline, and the benefits of risk-taking and failure.

Tuesday, May 16
  • 8:15 AM in the Main Lobby (15th St entrance) // Enrollment Fair: During morning drop off, Miner staff will be on hand to collect enrollment forms and residency paperwork, assist parents with filling them out, and answer any questions. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
  • 3:15 PM in the Main Lobby (15th St entrance) // Enrollment Fair: During pickup at the end of the instructional day.
  • 5:30 PM in the Main Lobby (15th St entrance) // Enrollment Fair: During pickup for afterschool programs.

Wednesday, May 17
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Cultivate the City Garden Market & CSA Pickup: 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. Point of Contact: Amy Treat

Thursday, May 18
  • 8:10 AM - 9:10 AM in the ECE Common Area // New Parent Orientation: Miner's incoming families will have the opportunity to learn about Miner's ECE program, required documentation, and what elso to expect this summer and fall. Current ECE families are welcome to attend as well! Point of Contact: Dante Daniel
  • 12:15 PM // Students dismissed: Teacher Professional Development
  • (5/18 or 5/19 still to be confirmed) 1:00 PM near RFK Stadium // Anacostia River Tunnel Worksite Tour: Miner's Civil & Environmental Engineering partner Shrewsberry LLC has arranged for Miner parents and staff to take a tour of the Anacostia River Tunnel (ART) worksite by RFK. For more information and to sign up, see this page. Point of Contact: David Treat.

Friday, May 19
  • No classes for students: Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Time & Location TBD // Teacher Appreciation Lunch
  • (5/18 or 5/19 still to be confirmed) 1:00 PM near RFK Stadium // Anacostia River Tunnel Worksite Tour: Miner's Civil & Environmental Engineering partner Shrewsberry LLC has arranged for Miner parents and staff to take a tour of the Anacostia River Tunnel (ART) worksite by RFK. For more information and to sign up, see this page. Point of Contact: David Treat.
  • 4:30 PM // Deadline for Re-Enrollment Raffle: return your completed re-enrollment forms and proof of residency to the Main Office to be entered into a raffle to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards. Additional details here.

Saturday, May 20
  • 10 AM - Noon in the ECE Playground/Garden // Prospective/Incoming Parent Playdate: This is a joint event hosted by the DCPS Family Support Team, ECE Parent Committee, and PTO. Come join us to meet and greet prospective and incoming families to welcome them to Miner! Point of Contact: Dante Daniel

Thank You! Family Yoga Night

5/15/2017

 
Miner families and friends,
Last Thursday evening Miner held a very special family event: yoga night! We had over two dozen moms, dads, and students come out for a fun and relaxing evening to learn about mind-body awareness in a family-friendly environment.

I’d like to thank Ms. Brown and Ms. Luttmer for organizing the event, and instructors Caroline Jackson and Amy Rizzotto from Yoga Heights Yoga Studios for showing us all how much fun yoga can be. Thanks also go out to Ms. Fisher and Mr. Robinson for assisting in event preparation.

It was such a success that next school year we hope to host more than just one family yoga night.

Thank you all!

Best,
Dave

David Treat
President | Miner PTO
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Thank you! Teacher Appreciation Week & Community Yard Sale

5/8/2017

 
​Hello Miner Community,
Last week was a busy week for the Miner PTO. Our parent, teacher, and community volunteers and donors resulted in two two successful events, and I’d like to take this opportunity to express deep gratitude and appreciation to them for their hard work and dedication to the Miner community.

The first event was actually a week-long series of activities in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Miner’s teachers are our heart and soul, and it’s clear that they are deeply loved by our students and parents. To show our gratitude, Sheryl Freedman coordinated a different activity each day:
  • Monday: Sign and balloons 
  • Tuesday: Apple cutouts for teacher notes
  • Wednesday: Teacher breakfast
  • Thursday: Flowers 
  • Friday: Cinco de Mayo Snacks

Sheryl was assisted by parent volunteers Natalie Bellino, Holly Harper, Dan Harper, Lindsey Jones-Renaud, Heather McLean, LaTasha Morgan, Tiffany Stewart, and Amy Treat.

Our second event was our Second Annual Community Yard Sale. The event was even bigger and better than last year (see photos below), but unfortunately wet cloudy weather dampened turnout just a bit. However, we still had sales approaching $2,000! Any items leftover were donated to Goodwill.

Holly Harper & Heather McLean were the event coordinators, assisted by Tammy Alexander, Natalie Bellino, Sheryl Freedman, Ms. G. Harris, Dan Harper, Lindsey Jones-Renaud, the Kingsman School Community Club, LaTasha Morgan, Gloria Roberts-Henry, Tiffany Stewart, and Amy Treat. 

I’d like to personally express my appreciation to Sheryl, Holly, and Heather for their leadership, and to all the volunteers for helping to ensure that these events were a success. Thank you!!

Best,
Dave

David Treat
President | Miner PTO
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Reminders for the Week of May 8, 2017

5/7/2017

 
PTO SY16-17 YEAR IN REVIEW SURVEY
At our May 2 PTO General Meeting will be conducting a "Year In Review" exercise to take stock of the PTO's activities this past school year: what we accomplished (well or otherwise), what we need to do better, and how useful our activities and events were. Whether you plan to attend the meeting and provide feedback in person, or whether you won't be able to attend at all, we'd love to get your thoughts on this topic prior to the meeting. We've created a short and *anonymous* survey to collect feedback here. You can download a PDF version from this page.

SAVE THE DATE #1! PARENT UNIVERSITY: OUR CHILDREN'S BRAIN (Monday, May 15 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Location TBD)  Join Sheryl Freedman, Miner parent and long-time educator, as we explore what the current information in neuroscience can tell us about our children’s brains, how we can modify behavior, and how we can promote social-emotional development. Topics will include basic information about brain structure, the effects of stress and poverty on brain development, strategies for encouraging positive discipline, and the benefits of risk-taking and failure. Point of Contact: Sheryl Freedman

SAVE THE DATE #2: ANACOSTIA RIVER TUNNEL WORKSITE TOUR (Thursday, May 18 OR Friday, May 19 at 1:00 PM (either day)) ​Miner's Civil & Environmental Engineering partner Shrewsberry LLC has arranged for Miner parents and staff to take a tour of the Anacostia River Tunnel (ART) worksite by RFK. The tour will go down into the Inter Shaft Connector Tunnel (ISCT), which is between the two major drop shafts at the site. Note that whoever goes on the tour must be able to walk down, then up 100 steps into the CSO-019 shaft. Max 10 people, adults only. Sign up here. Point of Contact: David Treat

BOTTLED WATER NEEDED!
The PTO is requesting donations of bottled water to replenish the "PTO Pantry" from which we supply water for multiple school events and meetings. What we need: Both the smaller size 8 oz bottles as it is easier for little hands, as well as the regular 12 oz bottles for adults. Mariana Jones will be available during pickup on Monday 5/8 and Tuesday 5/9 at 5:00 PM in the Parent Center to receive donations.

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS (Dates and Times flexible)
Do you love books?  Enjoy the quiet library environment?  Have a few hours each week to spare? Miner seeks a few volunteers to help out in the library April-June with student book checkout and to re-shelve books. No particular expertise is required, however, a general knowledge of library cataloging is a bonus. Point of Contact: Principal Mial (andrea.mial@dc.gov)

PARENT SPONSORS
Miner Elementary ECE will be hosting our first Parent Orientation for newly enrolled and prospective parents on May 18 (see details here). Enrolling in a new school can be quite difficult, so that is why Miner would like to offer prospective and newly enrolled parents the opportunity to have a "Parent Sponsor" point of contact. The sponsor will provide guidance concerning enrollment, upcoming events and organizational positions here at Miner. This position will create a welcoming environment here at Miner, in addition to developing a fast rapport with incoming families. If you are willing to volunteer as a Parent Sponsor, we ask that you are flexible with who you may possibly sponsor. Any possible volunteers we ask that you reply to Dante Daniel (dante.daniel@dc.gov) stating you would like to volunteer with your full name. The sponsor does not have to be present at the May 18 Parent Orientation event. A list of prospective families that request a sponsor will be taken then and further guidance will be forthcoming.

REPAINTING BLACKTOP GAMES
Four-square, maps, hopscotch -- The PTO is looking for volunteers to spruce up Miner's blacktop. Currently, there are a few faded treasures (see pictures below) that could use some love.  What do you think would be fun? Either refresh the current games and pictures, or come up with a new scheme for the blacktop.  Miner's PTO would provide the funds for supplies. We just need someone to take the lead to plan a design, purchase paints, and recruit volunteers to help you paint for a few hours. Point of Contact: Lolly Axley (laurenaxley@gmail.com)

The Week Ahead: May 8 - May 14

5/7/2017

 
Monday, May 8
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in the Parent Center // Monday Morning Mocha with Mial at Miner (M5): Join Principal Mial for a cup of coffee or tea and discuss the Extended Day program, summer programs, or whatever may be on your mind. Point of Contact: Principal Mial

Wednesday, May 10
  • 7:30 AM in Lincoln Park // National Bike-to-School Day: Join families from Miner and our sister schools on Capitol Hill for this annual tradition! Meet in the park to gather and hear speeches from local dignitaries, then bike/walk together to Miner to start the day! More information here. Point of Contact: Tammy Alexander
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Cultivate the City Garden Market & CSA Pickup: 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. Point of Contact: Amy Treat

Thursday, May 11
  • 4:00 PM at Thomas ES // Soccer Game: Cheer on our Miner Bears as they take on Thomas ES!. Point of Contact: Mr. Gee
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the gym // Family Yoga Night: Come get your zen on for our second annual Family Yoga Night. Points of Contact: Ms. Brown and Ms. Luttmer
  • 7:00 PM in the cafeteria // Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A Monthly Meeting: Details available on ANC6A website (http://anc6a.org)

Sunday, May 14 (Mother's Day)
  • 9:00 AM - Noon in the Peace Garden // Garden Work Day: Get your hands a little dirty and help keep Miner's veggie garden neat and tidy. Miner is lucky to have Cultivate the City as our garden partner and they need our help to keep the garden growing! Point of Contact: Amy Treat

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