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“Years ago, we made DC the fastest-improving urban school district in the country. And now it is our time to make it the best urban school district in the country. The best place for students, and the best place for families.” -
@MayorBowser
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Welcome to Term 3! We're at the halfway point of SY22-23. Over the past 5 months:  📈 Enrollment passed 50k 📚 DCPS continued to make national strides in literacy 💡DC+XQ introduced a bold new approach to high school & so much more! The power of this community is unstoppable.
Collage of pictures from SY 22-23 so far including student visits with astronauts, Halloween and spirit day costumes, school visits, and VP Kamala Harris and other VIP guests. White text reads, "Welcome to Term 3!"
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Claudette Monroy
@claudmonroy
Acompáñanos este sábado 28 de enero en la Oficina de Asuntos Latinos de la Alcaldesa Bowser para obtener más información sobre las solicitudes de lotería escolar.
@dcpublicschools
@OLADCGov
📍Frank D. Reeves, 2000 14th St NW 🗓️ sábado , 28 de enero ⏰10AM
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Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs
@OLADCGov
Are you a a parent who wants to learn more about lottery applications for MySchool DC? LAD Parent Academy will be holding a basic information session about Primary and Secondary School. 📍Frank D. Reeves, 2000 14th St NW 🗓️ Saturday, Jan 28 ⏰10AM @MayorBowser #SOMOSDC
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These future engineers at
@OysterAdams
are spending the week building roller coasters and learning about topics like gravity and inertia.   Most students love the lesson. Others say it has its ups and downs. 🙃
Oyster-Adams students building a model roller coaster in a busy, colorful classroom. Alumnos de Oyster-Adams construyendo una maqueta de montaña rusa en un aula llena de color.
Oyster-Adams students building a model roller coaster in a colorful classroom. Alumnos de Oyster-Adams construyendo una maqueta de montaña rusa en un aula llena de color.
Oyster-Adams students building a model roller coaster in a busy, colorful classroom. Alumnos de Oyster-Adams construyendo una maqueta de montaña rusa en un aula llena de color.
An instructor teaches a full classroom about the physics of roller coaster design, building, testing, and execution. Un instructor enseña en un aula completa la física del diseño, la construcción, las pruebas y la puesta en marcha de una montaña rusa.
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🗓️ Calendar Reminder 🗓️ Wednesday, Jan. 25 is the End of Term 2 and a Records/Professional Development Day. There will be no school for students. Scholars, see you back in class on Thursday!
Wednesday, January 25: End of Term 2 Records Day / Professional Development Day (No school for students) Miércoles, 25 de enero: Fin del trimestre 2 Día de registros / Día de desarrollo profesional (No hay clases para los alumnos)
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DCPS educators working with grades 6-12: Are you passionate about family engagement? We’ve just extended the application deadline for the Family Engagement Collaborative (FEC) this Spring! Learn more about this paid opportunity at bit.ly/fecspring23 and apply by January 27.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COLLABORATIVE SPRING 2023 - VIRTUAL FELLOWSHIP FOR SECONDARY EDUCATORS
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Happy Lunar New Year from DC’s Chinatown! Wishing a safe, happy, and prosperous year of the rabbit to all. We’re proud of the brilliant
@ExcelAcademyPS
&
@BallouDC
marching bands who helped DC start the year off strong.
The Ballou Knights marching beneath DC’s Chinatown Arch, wearing rain gear and matching blue hats
Dancers from the Excel Academy stand smiling on a brick street wearing matching gold and black.
The Ballou Knights banner displayed on a busy Chinatown street with the band choreographed in the distance.
Traditional dancers perform in a dancing dragon with crowds and various flags in the background.
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Today, DCPS’ LGBTQ+ community is gathered at
@DunbarHSDC
for the 12th annual “Leading With Pride.” Students are participating in workshops on a range of subjects — from being a good ally to healthcare access for GNC youth. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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DCPS Connected Schools
@DCPSconnected
💙❤️💙❤️ we are thrilled to welcome
@turnerrocketsdc
and
@HendleyES
to the Connected Schools family! It was an honor to host
@SecCardona
, for this major announcement today at Turner!
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DC Public Schools
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BIG NEWS: DC Public Schools just received a $2.5 million grant to expand the @DCPSConnected model to @TurnerRocketsDC and @HendleyES through 2027. This funding will allow robust after school programming, mental health services, and tutoring, among other community-based resources.
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Secretary Cardona, Congresswoman Norton, Chancellor Ferebee, Superintendent Grant, Principal Morris, and other leaders tour Turner Elementary and meet with students.
Secretary Cardona and Chancellor Ferebee discuss the connected schools model in the school library and answer questions for the press.
Three students at Hendley Elementary, one of DCPS’ two new Connected Schools.
Secretary Cardona fist bumps a student at Turner Elementary in a sunny, engaged classroom with guests and school supplies in the background.
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Building educational spaces full of joy begins by affirming our students' whole and complete selves. On Saturday, we will celebrate and uplift our LGBTQ+ students and allies at "Leading with Pride." See you there! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🗓️ Sat., Jan 21 🕰️ 12-4 PM 📍 Dunbar HS
SAVE THE DATE: DCPS 12th Annual Leading With Pride: January 21, 2023 - 12-4 PM at Dunbar High School
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