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Monday, May 13, 2013 | From WEDJ
Summer Enrichment (Camp Imagination) Registration is Now Open
We are thrilled to announce that Camp Imagination is open for registration. Camp will run 5 weeks, from July 1 – August 2. Camp opens at 8 am and continues until 4 pm. We have an exciting agenda planned for students. Mornings will focus on academics, including reading, writing, math, and the character program. After READ MORE »
Monday, May 13, 2013 | From WEDJ
WEDJ School Nurse Offers Tips for Allergy Season
While symptoms of allergies and colds often overlap, there are a few telling differences. The tip-offs for hay fever are a clear, watery nasal discharge; itching of the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth; and spasmodic sneezing. With a cold, nasal secretions are often thicker than in allergy and can be discolored (as compared with the READ MORE »
Monday, May 13, 2013 | From WEDJ
WEDJ Student, Parent Win Citywide Award for Excellence at the Charter School Tribute Awards
The DC Association of Chartered Public Schools recognized three members of the WEDJ community with in the 2013 Charter School Tribute Awards ceremony. WEDJ 7th grade student Joshua Reynolds was recognized as DC’s most outstanding middle school student in a charter school. Malik Clea, an 8th grade student, was a finalist for the HOPE Award. READ MORE »
Thursday, May 9, 2013 | From WEDJ
INFORMance by Suzuki Violin Students A Huge Success
Dr. Zirkle is so proud of her students today (May 8) during their INFORMance. Her classes had a great turn out of parents. “The students and I were so excited to share our love for music with them,” she said. Here are some photos Dr. Zirkle took that capture students’ excitement with violin. The INFORMance READ MORE »
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 | From WEDJ
PreK Black Tie Photos Prove It: Everyone Had Fun
Pictures don’t lie — we all had a great time. Don’t those kids look adorable? For even more pictures, visit our Facebook Page.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 | From WEDJ
WEDJ Student Gallery at The Music Center at Strathmore
Mrs. Treachout’s students’ work is on display at The Music Center at Strathmore. Congratulations one and all!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 | From WEDJ
A Message from the Principal
In April we worked hard to get ready for the DC-CAS Exams. Based on the February ANET scores, (and assuming they are a predictor DC-CAS scores), we appear to show greater gains in math than English Language Arts. We need A 12% gain in math (over those two months) to reach our ambitious targets set READ MORE »
Thursday, April 11, 2013 | From WEDJ
Welcome to WEDJ Music Teacher Isaac Bell
We warmly welcome Mr. Isaac Bell, our newest music teacher, to the WEDJ team. Isaac Bell is a highly motivated individual driven by his commitment to music and its teachings. He is an alumnus of several esteemed performing ensembles including, but not limited to, the Howard University Jazz Ensemble and the Howard University Showtime Marching READ MORE »
Thursday, March 28, 2013 | From WEDJ
You Are Invited to a Parenting Workshop by Dr. Michael Thompson on April 15
WEDJ is pleased to sponsor an important parent workshop led by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Michael Thompson. Eight Things You Cannot Do for Your Children Monday, April 15 at 6pm at WEDJ Free for families Dr. Michael Thompson has worked for 35 years as a clinical psychologist, school consultant, and international speaker on the READ MORE »
Thursday, March 28, 2013 | From WEDJ
Get Ready for Exciting Activities During WEDJ Family Week April 15-20
Mark your calendar for these exciting events! Monday, April 15 Professional Development Day for Teachers (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS) 5pm – Mr. Carter’s Family Barbecue 6pm – Presentation by Dr. Michael Thompson, Eight Things You Cannot Do for Your Children also includes raffle of books and book signing. Learn more at http://www.michaelthompson-phd.com Tuesday, April READ MORE »
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