Charter Chat 6/27/12
Welcome old and new subscribers! Charter Chat is published weekly by Friends of Choice in Urban Schools, better known as FOCUS, a nonprofit organization that supports quality public charter schools in the District of Columbia. We hope that you find the resources and information in this e-newsletter useful.
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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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YOUTH PROGRAMS / WORKSHOPS / CLASSES / CAMPS
Reminder
WHAT: Summer 2012 with the DC Youth Orchestra Program
WHEN: The summer semester runs from Monday, July 16- August 3, 2012 class times vary between 5:30pm-7:30pm on Mondays and Thursdays.
WHERE: Eastern High School (1700 E. Capitol St. SE)
DETAILS: DCYOP offers beginner and intermediate classes in violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion, guitar, and recorder for students from ages 4½ to 19. Register online at www.dcyop.org!
COST: $235 for DC residents; $310 for MD and VA residents. Financial aid is available!
CONTACT: Contact Claudia Nash at Claudine@dcyop.org or the DCYOP via email at info.dcyop.org or by phone at 202 698-0123
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
WHAT: National Independence Day Parade
WHEN: Wednesday, July 4 at 11 pm
WHERE: Constitution Ave and 7th St
DETAILS: Hundreds of thousands of spectators will gather to watch bands, giant balloons, horses and drill teams march down the street.
CONTACT: Visit http://july4thparade.com/ or email info@July4thparade.com.
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Reminder
WHAT: Smithsonian Folklife Festival
WHEN: June 27 – July 1 and July 4 – 8
WHERE: Between Smithsonian museums on the National Mall
DETAILS: Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with special events taking place most evenings.
COST: Free!
CONTACT: Visit http://si.edu/Events/Calendar/?trumbaEmbed=date%3D20120623#/?i=1.
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NETWORKING ONLINE
FOCUS is online and awaiting to further connect with you and the charter school community. Find and follow us on the following links.
Official Website| www.focusdc.org
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