It was so amazing to see our students, staff and the community come together with one message: “Mighty Bears Together Against Bullying: United for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion”.  ​​

Go Mighty Bears! We're so proud of you!

On Saturday, October 20, Miner hosted a “Fall in Love with the Garden” playdate in the Peace Garden. Family, student, and volunteer participation was beyond expectation and we wish to thank everyone who came out to have fun and even do a bit of work around the garden.
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Students and families enjoyed exploring the garden, decorating pumpkins, painting signs, tasting apples, and planting fall crops. Garden improvement was a major focus of the day as well. Volunteers from Howard University did some weeding and cleanup, and began constructing a new planting bed. Miner parent volunteers removed the old chain link fence and gate and replaced it with a much more welcoming “white picket fence.” Miner students even got in the spirit of service and prepped materials for various signage that will be installed around the garden soon.

We’re so appreciative of the support from the dozens of students, parents, and volunteers who participated. We’d especially like to thank the following:

• Kathy Markus and the crew from Cultivate the City (Miner’s garden partner) for organizing the event!
• Howard University volunteers for contributing their time as part of Howard’s second annual Homecoming Day of Service program.
• Tom Faison Realty, a 2018-19 “Fearless Bear” sponsor, for your generosity to Miner this year, which makes events like this possible.

The Peace Garden has never been in such great shape, and we’re excited at the opportunities the garden program can bring to Miner’s students!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us bright and early in Lincoln Park on Wednesday for Walk to School Day!  The event kicked off with remarks from community leaders and VIP guests including Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Councilman Charles Allen, Interim DCPS Chancellor Amanda Alexander, and DC Department of Transportation Director Jeff Marootian.

Director Marootian then made the trek down Tennessee Avenue with the Miner contingent - so many Miner teachers, staff, students, and parents came out to represent our school - thank you!  This year was probably the largest turnout we've ever had!  If you missed it don't worry, you can join us in May for Bike to School Day.

The Miner community would like to thank all the event sponsors, and to the Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization (CHPSPO) for again coordinating this amazing community event!

The Miner PTO is excited to announce the launch of our annual Move! Play! Grow! fundraising campaign, which allows local businesses to support Miner students, teachers, and staff. The campaign will raise funds to support: 

• Classroom libraries and teaching resources 
• Field trips 
• Classroom and instructional technologies 
• Garden programming and children's gardening supplies
• Festivals and assemblies to celebrate student achievements 
• Restorative justice and social emotional skill-building

There are four different sponsor levels ranging from $500 to $4,000. Visit our Move!Play!Grow! page for details on each level and the sponsorship benefits.

If you are interested in contacting local businesses to ask for their support, or know someone at a business who may want to become a sponsor, please contact the Chair of the Fundraising & Grants Committee, Maggie Ben-Or (margaret.giovannetti@gmail.com). ​