Charter Chat 2/29/12
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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ATTENTION PARENTS! It’s enrollment season for D.C. public charter schools. Don’t miss the open house or enrollment deadlines! We’ve included some of the open houses in this newsletter, but you can find many more here: http://focusdc.org/content/march-dc-public-charter-school-open-houses. You can find public charter school open house information here: http://focusdc.org/content/public-charter-school-enrollment-deadline-and-information. Follow us on Twitter for daily updates on the open house schedules: www.Twitter.com/FOCUSdc.
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CHARTER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES / ENROLLMENT EVENTS
WHAT: Achievement Prep Open House
WHEN: Tuesday, March 6 at 6:00 pm and Thursday, March 22 at 6:00 pm
WHERE: 908 Wahler Pl SE
CONTACT: Email info@aprepacademy.org or call 202 562-1214
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WHAT: AppleTree PCS Open House
WHEN: Tuesday, March 6 at 9:00 am
WHERE: All campuses (locations available at http://www.appletreeinstitute.org/schools)
CONTACT: Email info@appletreeinstitute.org
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WHAT: Capital City PCS (Lower School Campus) Open House
WHEN: Tuesday, March 13 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am
WHERE: 3047 15th St NW
DETAILS: Come see Capital City in action. We’ll have school tours, information sessions, and time to get your questions answered by Capital City staff, parents, and students!
CONTACT: Call 202 387-0309
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WHAT: Capital City PCS (Upper School Campus) Open House
WHEN: Tuesday, March 6 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am
WHERE: 3220 16th St NW
DETAILS: Come see Capital City in action. We’ll have school tours, information sessions, and time to get your questions answered by Capital City staff, parents, and students!
CONTACT: Call 202 387-1102
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WHAT: Creative Minds International PCS Open House
WHEN: Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 11:00 pm -12:00 pm and Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
WHERE: 3224 16th St NW
DETAILS: Stop by an Open House to learn more about the Creative Minds International PCS curriculum, tour the school and meet the principal.
CONTACT: Contact James Lafferty-Furphy at 202 716-7261 or james.lafferty-furphy@creativemindspcs.org
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WHAT: Imagine Southeast Information Session for Prospective Students
WHEN: Tuesday, March 14 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
WHERE: 3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
CONTACT: Email imagine.southeast@imagineschools.com or call 202 561-1622
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WHAT: The SEED PCS of Washington, D.C. Open House
WHEN: Saturday, March 24 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
WHERE: 4300 C St SE
CONTACT: Call 202 248-3025
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WHAT: Two Rivers Middle PCS Open House
WHEN: Thursday, March 8 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am
WHERE: 1234 4th St NE
CONTACT: Call 202 546-4477
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WHAT: Washington Yu Ying PCS Open House
WHEN: Wednesday, March 7 at 6:30 pm
WHERE: 220 Taylor St NE
CONTACT: Email info@washingtonyuying.org or call 202 635-1950
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Reminder
WHAT: DC Prep Benning Campus Open House
WHEN: Thursday, March 1 at 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
WHERE: 100 41st St NE
CONTACT: Please RSVP if you plan to attend by emailing enrollment@dcprep.org
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Reminder
WHAT: DC Prep Preschool-Specific Open House and Tour
WHEN: Wednesday, March 14 at 9:00 AM at our Edgewood Elementary Campus and Thursday, March 15 at 9:00 AM at our Benning Campus
WHERE: DC Prep Edgewood Elementary Campus: 707 Edgewood Street NE; DC Prep Benning Campus: 100 41st Street NE
CONTACT: Please RSVP if you plan to attend by emailing enrollment@dcprep.org
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Reminder
WHAT: Two Rivers Elementary PCS Open House
WHEN: Friday, March 2 from 9 am to 10:30 am
WHERE: 1227 4th Street NE
CONTACT: Call 202 546-4477
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Reminder
WHAT: Washington Latin PCS Upper School Open House
WHEN: Thursday, March 1
WHERE: 4715 16th Street NW
CONTACT: Call 202 541-1591
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Reminder
WHAT: Washington Latin PCS Open House
WHEN: Thursday, March 1 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
WHERE: 4115 16th St NW (16th and Upshur)
CONTACT: Call 202 223-1111
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Reminder
WHAT: LAYC Comedy Night
WHEN: Wednesday, March 7. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm.
WHERE: The GALA Hispanic Theater (3333 14th Street NW)
DETAILS: Laugh, meet new friends, and support LAYC’s programs for low-income youth and their families!
COST: $20 General Admission, $30 VIP Front Seating
CONTACT: To purchase tickets and learn more, visit http://layc-dc.org/comedynight/index.html
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Reminder
WHAT: 4th Annual College Round-Up Day
WHEN: Saturday, March 10, 2012
WHERE: Edgecomb Community College
DETAILS: DC high school seniors are invited to travel to Edgecombe Community College in North Carolina to meet with more than 20 post-secondary institutions. To participate, you'll need to fill out a registration form and send a copy of your transcript to the Office of Youth Programs via fax at 202 347-3040, or email to abrew@dccouncil.us. Students under the age of 18 will need to provide a signed permission form from a parent or guardian. All documents must be received by the close of business on March 2, 2012.
CONTACT: Email abrew@dccouncil.us
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SCHOLARSHIPS / CONTESTS / AWARDS
WHAT: 2012 Smart College Choice Expo
WHEN: Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
DETAILS: The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is pleased to announce the 2012 Smart College Choice Expo. Sponsored by OSSE and in partnership with Trinity University the 2012 Smart College Choice will offer students and parents an opportunity to have “one-on-one” time with representatives of top DCTAG colleges and universities and attend workshops such as: College Section (Making the Smart Choice), College Survival and Financial Aid Literacy. In addition, students will be able to complete their DCTAG applications at the Expo.
CONTACT: Visit http://osse.dc.gov/event/2012-smart-college-choice-expo or call OSSE at 202 727-2824
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Reminder
WHAT: The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s 2012 Youth Art Contest
WHEN: The deadline is Friday, March 9, 2012
DETAILS: This year marks the 100-year anniversary of Tokyo, Japan's gift of cherry trees to Washington, DC. One hundred years later, cherry trees beautify many neighborhoods in the greater Washington, DC region and the blooming of the cherry blossoms has become a symbol of springtime across the country. Think of a place in your neighborhood or in Washington, DC. What would it look like if you transformed it with cherry trees in full bloom, pink and blossom lights, or a public art project to celebrate this season? A public art exhibition showcasing the best submissions will occur during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Contest winners will receive special prizes, public recognition, and be invited to an Awards Reception. Students in grades K-12 enrolled in DC Public and Charter Schools are eligible.
CONTACT: Visit http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/in-the-community/youth-programs/youth-poster-art-contest/
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YOUTH PROGRAMS / WORKSHOPS / CLASSES / CAMPS
Reminder
WHAT: Young Women’s Conference on Non-Traditional Careers
WHEN: Friday, March 16 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
WHERE: Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University (800 Florida Ave NE)
DETAILS: Young women from 8th grade through freshman year of college: explore non-traditional careers! Meet successful women in non-traditional careers, including technology, aerospace, building, automotive, biomedical, and other fields. Engage in workshops to prepare you for your future and learn more about career and technical education in DC. Pre-registration is required and must be completed by March 14.
COST: FREE!
CONTACT: Register at http://www.cvent.com/d/rcq98w
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Reminder
WHAT: DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Summer Camps 2012
WHEN: Summer Camp registration begins online on February 27
WHERE: 2427 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE
DETAILS: The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announces that registration is about to begin for another season of engaging and exciting summer camp programs. DPR Summer Camp registration will open for DC residents on February 27, 2012 at 12:00 PM. Registration will be open to non-residents on March 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM. Registration can be completed online or in-person at the DPR Summer Camp Office located at 1480 Girard Street, NW. Space fills on a first-come, first-served basis and enrollment is subject to availability. It is recommended that parents create an online DPR account for all campers in our registration system prior to the registration period in order to be best prepared.
DPR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM OPTIONS
• Little Explorers Camp (ages 3-5)
• Aqua Day Camp (ages 6-13)
• Discovery Camp (ages 6-10)
• NEW - Discovery Camp: Be Green (ages 6-10)
• NEW - Tween Camp (ages 11-13)
• Green Buds (ages 8-13)
• NEW - Verano Spanish Immersion (ages 3-9)
• REC Camp (ages 6-13)
DPR Sports Camps: (ages 8-13)
• GOAL! Soccer Camp
• Nothing but Net Basketball Camp
• Score Multi-Sport Camp
• Spirit Cheerleading/Tumbling Camp
• SETLC Tennis Camp
DPR Partnership Camps:
• ACHIEVE Triathlon Camp (ages 9-14)
DPR Therapeutic Recreation Camps:
• Camp Adventure (ages 3-16)
• Camp Funward Bound (ages 21+)
• Let’s Play Together (ages 3-10)
CONTACT: E-mail DPR.camps@dc.gov or call (202) 671-0372
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
WHAT: Corcoran Family Day: Up, up and away!
WHEN: Saturday, March 3 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
WHERE: Corcoran Gallery of Art (17th Street NW)
DETAILS: Get ready for an art adventure that covers a lot of territory—from under the sea to way out in deep space. This FREE epic journey includes gravity-defying performances, organic art workshops, out-of-this-world face painting, and eco trivia and prizes.
COST: FREE!
CONTACT: Visit http://www.corcoran.org/familyday/index.php
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WHAT: 10th Annual Stomp D.A.T
WHEN: Saturday, March 24th, 2012
DETAILS: Stomp D.A.T. is an annual step show that features teams from the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area schools and youth-based community groups in competition to educate youth about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
COST: Tickets are $15
CONTACT: Tickets are available at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15004847EEFF6F82?artistid=836069&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=0
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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
Facebook| www.facebook.com/focusdc
Twitter| www.twitter.com/focusdc
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