Charter Chat 11/30/11
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Submission Instructions: The more submissions we have, the more useful this e-newsletter will be! Email us at charterchat@focusdc.org to submit youth-oriented and family-friendly events and resources to include in future newsletters with “for charter chat” in the subject line. Please submit entries in the format found in the newsletter below. Entries must be received by COB Monday to be included in the Wednesday edition that week. We generally include entries three weeks in advance of the event date, deadline, or activity start date. We may provide more lead-time for contests, scholarships, competitions, etc. where time for preparation is required.
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Charter School Events
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WHO: E.L. Haynes Public Charter School
WHAT: Holiday Bazaar
WHEN: Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
WHERE: In the garage at E.L. Haynes’ Georgia Avenue Campus at 3600 Georgia Avenue (Georgia and Otis St.) two blocks south of the Petworth Metro Station.
INFO: E.L. Haynes Public Charter School will be holding a Bazaar to raise funds for the school. The Bazaar will consist of three aspects, a bake sale, a yard sale, and a craft sale. These are not only crafts made by kids, but art and crafts made by the parents and friends of Haynes students, some of whom are artists earning their livelihoods through their work.
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WHAT: Inspired Teaching Demonstration School is hosting its 1st ANNUAL WINTERFEST
** HOLIDAY TREE SALE ** BOOK FAIR ** PARENT INFO SESSIONS ** BAKE SALE ** MUSIC ** AND MORE ....
WHEN: Saturday December 3rd & Sunday December 4th 9am to 6pm (or until dark)
WHERE: 4401 8th Street, NE Washington, DC 20017 Playground and Multipurpose Room (1st Floor)
DETAILS: Come buy your holiday trees while supporting a public school. Buy a few books for your kids, nephews/nieces or friends’ kids before the holidays. There will be warm cocoa and coffee while you shop and plenty of fresh homemade baked goods to snack on or save for your parties.All proceeds to benefit Inspired Teaching School library.Open House and Info Sessions for prospective parents at 10am & 4pm both days. Come and see what Inspired Teaching's philosophy and approach are all about! Current parents will be there to answer your questions as well. Everyone is welcome. Share the word!
CONTACT: 202-248-6825 | www.inspiredteachingschool.org
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WHAT: Seasonal Celebration featuring ATA’s Strings, Band, Choir, Dance Ensemble, Visual Artists and select performances
WHEN: December 15, 2011 6 pm
WHERE: Arts & Technology Academy, 5300 Blaine Street, NE, School Auditorium
COST: $2.00 (tickets sold in advance)
DETAILS: Tickets can be purchased at ATA beginning November 21st
CONTACT: For more information, contact Daphne Dunston-Wharton, Director of Arts Programming – 398-6811 ext. 5004
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Upcoming Local Events
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WHAT: East River Family Strengthening Collaborative 15th Anniversary Awards Gala
WHEN: December 8, 2011 7 pm – 11 pm
WHERE: Washington Navy Yard Catering and Conference Center 1454 Parsons Avenue SE Washington, D.C. 20374
COST: $85.00 – proceeds from this fundraiser go to benefit Ward 7 children and families.
DETAILS: After 5 Attire
CONTACT: For more information, contact Rosie Parke at rparke@erfsc.org (202)397-7300, ext. 104
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Children’s events, classes and workshops
WHAT: After-School Media and Art Workshops FREE
DETAILS: Art, Media & More CentroNía Studio 64 Youth Program
WHO: Open to all DCPS students ages 14-24.
WHEN: Starting December 7th Monday – Friday 3:30- 6pm Check our blog for current workshops
SIGN UP: Please enroll at http://centroniastudio64.wordpress.com/ or stop by CentroNía 1420 Columbia Rd. NW 2nd Floor WDC 20009
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WHAT: Developmental Playgroups for children from 6 months to 3 years of age
WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays(weekly), Saturdays(1st and third week of the month), Thursdays(bimonthly)
WHERE: Mary’s Center: 2355 Ontario Rd. NW (Mondays), Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute: 801 Buchanan St. NE(Tuesdays, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, Thursdays bimonthly), The Hill Center: 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE (Wednesdays)
COST: Free!
DETAILS: Are you looking for ways to interact and stimulate your infant or toddler’s growth and development? Strong Start, DC Early Intervention Program, is proud to present Development Play Groups for children from 6 months to 3 years of age. These play groups are designed to foster communication, cognitive, social, and motor development skills. If your child is currently part of the D.C. Early Intervention Program or if you have a typically developing child who you would like to participate, spaces are available at all locations. If you have questions or would like to register please contact Yolanda Lusane at 202-489-8176, Lesley Nesmith at 202-300-8650 or Jennifer Gee at Jennifer.gee@dc.gov.
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WHAT: The Children’s Theater Workshop at The Performing Arts Training Studio is partnering with Knock On Wood Tap studios for a four day winter break camp.
WHO: Students in grades 3rd - 6th will have a fun-filled four day creativity camp with acting, movement and costume design. Students will culminate the winter break camp with a short performance on the final day at 3:30pm.
WHEN: 12/27 - 12/30 9am - 4pm
COST: $260 (extended care available)
WHERE: 6925 Willow St. NW 1st floor
DETAILS: Students bring a non perishable lunch.
REGISTER: online click here.
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Professional Development
WHAT: New Leaders Second Annual Leadership Symposium
"Bench Strength: Leveraging the Leadership Community for Success and Sustainability"
WHEN: January 25, 2012 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. *Special Event for New Leaders from 12:00 p.m.--1:30 pm
WHERE: PEW Charitable Trusts │901 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
DETAILS: New Leaders cordially invites DC school leaders to participate in this robust symposium on pipeline development, leadership retention, succession planning, and sustainability. All DC principals, principal managers, executive leaders, and charter board members are invited to participate. Don't miss an extraordinary opportunity to gain and share learning through case studies, panels, and work sessions! Together, we have the answers!
INFORMATION: Contact Alicia Adams, Managing Director of Program, at aadams@newleaders.org.
RSVP: Contact Warren Palmer II, Program Manager, at wpalmer@newleaders.org.
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NETWORKING ONLINE
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