The Week Ahead: May 15 - 21, 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