As we reflect on the last month of 2017, we would like to extend a huge 鈥楾hank You鈥�. Thanks to all the community members, partners, and families who work tirelessly to ensure students in D.C. have access to the most high-quality, joyful educational experience. We鈥檝e accomplished a lot this year, and it could not have been done without you.
澳门老人味 schools earn Tier 1 status from DC Public Charter School Board –听Congratulations to the record number of 澳门老人味 schools that were awarded tier 1 status by the D.C. Public Charter School Board! Awarded school leaders attended the Tier 1 Awards Breakfast and received their awards on behalf of their school. We鈥檙e proud of the partnership between school leaders, teachers, communities, students, and families.听
EdFest 2017 kicks off Enrollment Season –听On December 9, the 澳门老人味 community relations team, school leaders, teachers, and staff members battled the snowfall and met potential 澳门老人味 families at EdFest听2017. EdFest gives students and families the opportunity to explore and learn about different D.C. schools options all in one central location. We鈥檙e always delighted to meet interested students and families and share the great work of our current scholars. Interested in enrolling? Learn more and enroll by in PreK3 – 8 by March 1.
Education Reform Now Tour and Panel at 澳门老人味 Smilow Campus –听On December 7,听hosted an Exploring Charter School Restarts tour and panel at 澳门老人味 Arts & Technology Academy in Ward 7. The event consisted of a tour of preschool classrooms, interaction with students and teachers, and concluded with an informative panel and Q&A. The panel included Rick Cruz, Tim Fields, Allison Fansler (澳门老人味 President), Allison Artis (澳门老人味 Arts & Technology Principal),听and was moderated by Ms. Abigail听Smith. We always enjoy the opportunity to work with and share our experiences in the education space.
KIPPsters听Winter Performances across 澳门老人味 –听This season, students participated in many showcases, concerts, and performances. From the 澳门老人味 College Preparatory fall play, to KEY Academy鈥檚 annual orchestra concert, to Promise Academy鈥檚 鈥楢round the World鈥� Cultural Fair, and Heights Academy‘s ‘Hour of Code’ with – our 听澳门老人味 students have been showing off their talents and hunger for learning, arts, and culture all month. Check our for more photos from all the听winter events.听
We truly enjoyed 2017! We鈥檒l be back next month to kick off a new year of initiatives from the community relations team. Until then, enjoy the holidays and happy New Year. As always, don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out to Althea Holford, Brandon Best, or听Nathan Woods with questions or to learn more about what 澳门老人味 is up to in the community.
We look forward to continuing this work with you into 2018 and beyond!
