Summer Update from Dr. B
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Dear Mighty Miner Bears,
Happy August Everyone!!!! We are all back in the office and working hard to get ready for the first day of school! I know you are all eagerly waiting for class lists! They will be emailed to families on Thursday, 8/6 after 3 pm. I apologize that they are a few days later than originally planned, but we wanted to scoop up those last few enrollments!
We are also excited to start to introduce our teaching teams to you! By Thursday, our website will be up to date with staff names and grade level assignments! We know you are excited to meet the teachers. This year, we have added a "Meet the Teacher" event at the beginning of the Back to School Bash! You can tour your classroom, drop off school supplies and say hi to your child's teacher on Friday, 8/21 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Then stay for the Back to School Bash.
This year we are also VERY excited to welcome a new partner - Active Play! Active Play will be providing afterschool enrichment classes at Miner (for a small fee) for our students PK3 - 5th grade! There are also scholarship opportunities available! See the flyer below for more details. Registration opens Wednesday, 8/5 at 9 am.
Below I have also included flyers with our school supply lists, our uniform policy, and upcoming summer dates. The PTO is also sponsoring a Uniform Closet this year! We need your gently used uniforms donated - drop them off at the front doors of the school anytime between 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Have you updated your health paperwork? Nurse Anderson is on campus every day to accept your updated physical forms! Every child must have an updated physical (universal health certificate) on file. We also need updated asthma action plans, anaphylaxis plans, and any updated medications. Have questions for Nurse Anderson? Give her a call at 202-671-6193.
We are pleased to introduce our two new front office staff - Ms. C. Roscoe and Ms. Crymes! Ms. Roscoe has been with us since last spring. This fall, Ms. Crymes is transitioning into the main office from the PreK 3 classroom. Please feel free to reach out, say hello, and ask any questions about enrollment, upcoming events, or whatever you need!
Office Phone Number: 202-397-3960
Email Address: lashaun.crymes@k12.dc.gov; chaunyse.roscoe@k12.dc.gov
Over the next several weeks I will be sharing lots more information as we get ready to return to school. As always, follow us on Instagram to also be "in the know"! (@minerelementaryschool). We can't wait to see all of you very soon! Please don't hesitate to reach out in email, text, or stop by with any questions or just to say hi.
Your Admin Team
Dr. B, Assistant Principal Bosurgi, and Assistant Principal Mills
carrie.broquard@k12.dc.gov; 202-604-8473
Save the Dates
Aug. 6 - Class Lists Published
Aug. 7th - Popsicles with the Principal - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Aug. 14th - ECE and New Family Playdate, 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Aug. 21st - Back to School Bash, 3:30 pm - 6 pm; Meet the teacher from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Aug. 24th - First Day of School - KDG - 5th Grade, 8:30 am, First day of Aftercare
Aug. 27th - First Day of School - PK3 and PK4, 8:30 am
Sept. 3rd - Back to School Night, 5:30 pm
Sept. 7th - Labor Day, No School
Sept. 8th - Fall Session of Active Play Enrichment begins
As always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!