Chart Chat 10/19/11
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CHARTER SCHOOL EVENTS & OPEN HOUSES
WHAT: Roots Public Charter School Autumn Africentric Masquerade &
Disco (alternative to Halloween)
WHEN: Monday, October 31, 2011 6-9pm
WHERE: Roots Public Charter School,15 Kennedy St. NW, WDC. 20001,
Multipurpose Room
DETAILS: Fun filled indoor-outdoor party for children preschool through 8th grade!
Cultural affair with food, games, entertainment, and prizes. We wear
customs reflecting ancient African Kings and Queens and to present
day positive Black contributors. (No ghosts, goblins or witches!)
COST: $8.00 in advance (purchase at Roots) $10.00 at the door
CONTACT: Purchase tickets at Roots Public Charter School. Call (202) 882-8073
for more information.
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WHAT: High School Fair @ Tree of Life Community PCS
WHEN: Friday October 21, 2011 from 1-3 pm
WHERE: Tree of Life PCS 2315 18th PL NE Washington D.C., DC 20018
DETAILS: Tree of Life PCS is having a high school fair for its 7th and 8th grade students and families to learn about public charter and private high school programs.
CONTACT: Ms. Malene Kambon at 202.832.1108 ext. 21 to register your school or email mkambon@treeoflifepcs.org
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UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
WHAT: The GreatSchools and Higher Achievement 2011 High School Admissions Fair featuring the launch of the new edition 2012-2013 DC school Chooser.
WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2011 12:00 – 2:00 pm
WHERE: Kennedy Recreation Center 1401 7th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20001
DETAILS: The High School Admissions Fair is your chance to meet representatives from DCPS, DC Public
Charter, Parochial and Independent Private High Schools. You will also be able to attend workshops
to learn about what you and your child need to do now in order to successfully complete the
high school admissions process.
Choosing a School for a Special Needs Child
or How to Choose a School Workshops
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Financing a Private High School Education
or How to Choose a School Workshops
11:15 am - 11:45 am
CONTACT: Christie Lerro at (202) 375-7736 or clerro@higherachievement.org
GreatSchools DC Parent Hotline at (202) 431-5538 or dc@greatschools.org
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WHAT: Run Walk Roll Against Bullying
WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2011 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE: Rock Creek Park (Next to tennis courts at 16th and Kennedy Street, NW)
DETAILS: Check in at 7:30 am, Walk Run Roll starts at 8:00 am
CONTACT: Camille Fountain (202)678-8060
REGISTER: online at www.aje-dc.org
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WHAT: FREE! Screening of WAITING FOR “SUPERMAN”, followed by a panel conversation.
WHEN: Saturday, October 22 at 12:00-3:30 pm (12:15-2:00 pm screening; 2:15-3:30 pm panel conversation)
WHERE: Shaw at Garnet-Patterson Jr. High, 2001 10th Street, NW. And following the program, keep the conversation going with networking at Duffy's Irish Pub (2106 Vermont Avenue, NW) at 3:45 pm.
DETAILS: Please follow this link for the event’s website where you can register for tickets, learn more about the panel. http://waitingforsupermanustreetdc.eventbrite.com
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WHAT: Halloween at the Medical Museum: Serious Fun with Skulls
WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: National Museum of Health and Medicine, 2500 Linden Lane Silver Spring, MD 20910
COST: Free!
DETAILS: The National Museum of Health and Medicine invites little ghouls and their families to get into the Halloween spirit by learning about skulls. The theme of the program is Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday that celebrates the human cycle of life and death. Learn about the traditions associated with Día de los Muertos by decorating your own sugar skull (1st grade and up); participating in story time with books about Day of the Dead and skeletons; making your own skull mask; and hearing all about skulls from an anthropologist. Halloween costumes are welcome! For more information, please call 301-319-3303 or visit http://nmhm.washingtondc.museum.
Please note: The National Museum of Health and Medicine is now located at 2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910, just outside of the Fort Detrick-Forest Glen Annex. A designated visitor parking lot is located directly off Linden Lane in front of the Museum (do not enter the Annex gates). Adult visitors will need to present photo ID upon entry to the Museum.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS / CLASSES / CAMP
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WHAT: TOMORROW! "New" Out-of-School Youth Program, Academic Remediation and Technical Arts Employment and Training for DC Youth "Only", Ages 16 - 21 - Who Meet Federal Poverty Guidelines and are Seeking Employment Training, Licensing & Career Placement.
WHO: Friends of Carter Barron Foundation of the Performing Arts (Friends) in partnership with Parklands Community Center and the Award Winning Bennett Career Institute present a new youth program that is now accepting applicants.
1. Cosmetology - 5 slots remaining
2. Barbering - 4 slots remaining
3. Information Technology - 30 slots remaining
WHERE: At The ARC - 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE, Washington, DC
ORIENTATION: Thursday, October 20th at 10AM until 12 Noon
MORE INFO CALL: (202) 678-6500 or (202) 232-5610
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WHAT: Medical Museum Science Café: “Insect Mimicry,” a presentation by Research Entomologist Mike Turell
WHEN: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Silver Spring Civic Center, Fenton Room 1 Veterans Place Silver Spring, MD 20910
DETAILS: Ever wonder why some insects blend into their surroundings or look like other bugs? Join Mike Turell, research entomologist at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, for a creepy and crawly evening as he explains why certain bugs look the way they do. Learn about mimicry and camouflage and see all types of insects, including hissing cockroaches. Attendees may also get a chance to hold a live walking stick insect. Presented by the National Museum of Health and Medicine. For more information, call 301-319-3303 or visit www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum.
COST: Free
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NETWORKING ONLINE
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