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Save the Date: Summer Camp Fair, January 26 @ JO Wilson Elementary

12/30/2016

Not sure about your camp and child care plans this summer? Join us for our 3rd Annual Summer Camp Fair, hosted by the JO Wilson PTA. It's your chance to visit over 30 camp exhibitors representing a wide variety of summer activities, ranging from traditional camps to academic, arts, music, sports, early childhood, and special interest camps. Many of these camps operate right here on Capitol Hill and others provide transportation from the Hill.
When: Thursday, January 26, 2016, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: JO Wilson Elementary School (660 K St NE) in Capitol Hill, Washington DC.
Why: Learn about camp offerings, enter a drawing to win free weeks at camp, and sign-up for camp (if you wish!)
We are inviting schools and families throughout the Capitol Hill area to join us at the only camp fair in town. Help us spread the word!

The Week Ahead - December 19 - 23

12/18/2016

The Week Ahead: December 19 - December 23

MONDAY, December 5 [9am] // Monday Morning Mocha with Mial in the Parent Volunteer Center! Come speak with Principal Mial about what's going on and what you'd like to see at Miner!
MONDAY, December 19 [5pm] // LSAT Meeting in the Large Group instruction room.
WEDNESDAY, December 21 [9:30a] // Holiday Assembly Celebrate the season with Miner's holiday assembly!
WEDNESDAY, December 21 [3:15] // ALL STUDENTS RELEASED No after school programs.
FRIDAY, December 23 [10a-4p] // Miner Cleanup Day Come clean help make Miner Sparkle for the New Year!!! To sign up and see a list of cleaning supplies you can bring, click HERE.
NO SCHOOL 12/22 through 1/2 // Enjoy your holiday break!

Volunteer Opportunities

FRIDAY, December 23 [10a-4p] // Miner Cleanup Day Come clean help make Miner Sparkle for the New Year!!! To sign up and see a list of cleaning supplies you can bring, click HERE.
PK3/4 SUPPLY DRIVE: Donate extra items to help stock up our PK3/4 pantries with needed cleaning and uniform items. Contact minerpto@gmail.com or bring items to your students' classroom.
HELP AT OPEN HOUSE DATES: Check out our upcoming open house events and come meet prospective parents and assist on the tours.
DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON? Link your Amazon account to Miner PTO to have a percentage of your purchases benefit Miner! Log into Amazon and go to THIS page to sign up.

Miner Open House Dates // 2017 DCPS Lottery

12/15/2016

Join us at Miner Elementary for our winter OPEN HOUSE dates!

Next Open House Dates:

January 10th - Kindergarten Only (4:30-5:30pm)
January 11th - (9:30 - 11am)
January 25th - (9:30 - 11am)
February 8th - (5:00 - 6pm)

If you have questions, please email us at minerpto@gmail.com

We are so excited to welcome families into our community and proud to show off our facilities, progams, teachers, staff and bright future.

The Week Ahead - December 12 - 16

12/11/2016

The Week Ahead: December 12 - December 16

MONDAY, December 12 // 2017-18 School Year lottery opens. Visit website for more info!
TUESDAY, December 13 [6pm] // Special PTO Meeting Join us for a special PTO meeting to discuss Miner's Dual Language Community with a member of the DC Public Schools office.

Volunteer Opportunities

HELP AT EDFEST Spend some time sharing your experiences at Miner Elementary with prospective families.
PROVIDE FEEDBACK on Miner's greenery sale so that we know how to make it even more of a success next year. Please take a minute to take this survey and let us know.
DATA ENTRY Wanted: Someone who uses a computer and has a few extra minutes! We need help with creating and distributing receipts and reminders for the 2016 Fall Fundraising Drive! Knowledge of Google Sheets is a plus! Email minerpto@gmail.com if you can help!

Miner Open House 12/8 @ 9:30am

12/4/2016

OPEN HOUSE AT MINER ELEMENTARY!
We would like to invite you to our first open house of the school lottery season, featuring our Early Childhood Education programs!

Thursday, December 8 @ 9:30 a.m.
Meet our awesome new Principal Andrea Mial
Learn about Miner's pre-school and pre-kindergarten programs
Tour the school & meet parents / teachers
Learn about in-boundary Early Action enrollment guarantee for preschool students in boundary for Miner

Check out ALL of our events and announcements at http://www.minerelementary.org | Miner is located at 601 15th Street NE
FUTURE OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

If you can't make it this week, we'll have more on the books after the holiday break AND some playdates planned! Come to EdFest and meet us there, or send me an email at hollygion at gmail dot com and I'll add you to our interest list for Open House and other events!

PTO MEETING TUESDAY
Want to see what we're up to? Come Tuesday at 6pm to our monthly PTO meeting and meet some of our parent leaders.

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out at anytime! We are so excited to welcome another group of awesome families to our school!

The Week Ahead - December 5 - 9

12/4/2016

THE WEEK AHEAD AT MINER ELEMENTARY | Dec 5 - 9

MONDAY, December 5 [9am] // Monday Morning Mocha with Mial in the Parent Volunteer Center! Come speak with Principal Mial about what's going on and what you'd like to see at Miner!
TUESDAY, December 6 // PICTURE DAY!!! Look your best or wear your favorite Miner uniform and say CHEESE! Picture order forms are available in the office.
TUESDAY, December 6 [6pm] // PTO MEETING In the Cafeteria.
THURSDAY, December 8 [9:30am] // Early Childhood Education Program Open House (PK3 & PK4) Meet in the foyer at Miner at 601 15th Street Northeast and take a tour of our school, meet the teachers, meet current families and talk with Principal Mial.

** If you hadn't heard, our Christmas Tree & Greenery sale was a HUGE success! Thanks to all of our hardworking volunteers and especially for our fundraising chair, Lindsey Jones-Renaud, for leading the effort. We'll announce our total profits soon!**

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP AT EDFEST Spend some time sharing your experiences at Miner Elementary with prospective families.
HELP AT ECE OPEN HOUSE Can you come on Thursday to share your experiences in our program? Let us know at minerpto@gmail.com.
DATA ENTRY Wanted: Someone who uses a computer and has a few extra minutes! We need help with creating and distributing receipts and reminders for the 2016 Fall Fundraising Drive! Knowledge of Google Sheets is a plus! Email minerpto@gmail.com if you can help!

News & Announcements

Save the Date: Summer Camp Fair, January 26 @ JO Wilson Elementary﻿