DC Prep
DC Prep’s Anacostia Elementary and Middle Campus cheer teams marched in the annual MLK Peace Walk and Parade, showcasing their school spirit while honoring Dr. King’s legacy of unity and service!
- DC Prep, 2330 Pomeroy Rd SE, www.dcprep.org
District of Columbia International School (DCI)
December through February, DCI hosts Buddy Days! It’s a unique model — Buddy Days! 5th grade students from DCI’s five member elementary schools pair up with DCI 6th graders to spend a day in their shoes! Buddies participate in class work together and they also participate in fun activities to learn more about DCI’s culture and academic expectations for middle school.
Friends Community School
Recently, 8th grade language arts and social studies teachers at Friends led a joint unit on the Reconstruction era. At the end, students presented their understanding of the time period through oral debates. Modeled after higher-level competitions, students were given a topic to study but learned their pro or con stance only the day before their debate, requiring them to rely on the groundwork they had done during the research phase.
- Friends Community School, 5901 Westchester Park Dr, MD; www.friendscommunityschool.org
Maury ES
Pre-K students in Ms. Kaylee Mina’s music class at Maury ES practiced a steady beat by playing along to the Scottish folk song “Aiken Drum,” a song about a man who lived on the moon. Students are always eager to use “the big drum.” It is pretty darn big, indeed, with a deep and thrilling sound that they can feel in their chests.
- Maury Elementary, 1250 Constitution Ave. NE, www.mauryelementary.com
Mundo Verde
Mundo Verde Pre-K students recently hosted their Music Expo, where they showcased their learning and creativity. Families and friends gathered to enjoy performances that highlighted the students’ exploration of rhythm, melody and instruments. This special event celebrated their hard work and the joy of music, creating memorable experiences.
- J.F. Cook Campus, 30 P St. NW; Calle Ocho Campus, 4401 Eighth St. NE, www.mundoverdepcs.org
Northeast Stars
In January, Northeast Stars students learned the word minus means to take away and the word plus means to add together. The children took turns working with a basket of apples. If there are eight apples in the basket and four are taken away, how many are left? Four! Because 8-4 is four. If there are three apples in the basket and two are added, how many apples are in the basket? Five! Because 3+2 is five. The students had lots of fun working on addition and subtraction.
- Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool, 1325 Maryland Ave. NE, nestars.net
St. Peter School
Seventh Grade Student Anneliese Wingert received Saint Peter School’s Student of the Month Award for December’s virtue of Generosity. Anneliese is the founder of Panther Pals, a new student service group dedicated to serving senior and homebound neighbors. She is pictured with November Student of the Month Olive Gentile (Pre-K), who presented Anneliese with her award.
- St. Peter School Capitol Hill, 422 Third St. SE, www.stpeterschooldc.org
Templeton Academy
Students in Templeton Academy’s Forensic Science class recently conducted a lab where they extracted and observed their own DNA. This engaging hands-on activity served as the entry event to kick off the DNA Evidence unit, sparking curiosity and excitement about forensic techniques.
- Templeton Academy, 406 Seventh St. SE, www.templetonacademy.org/dc
Watkins ES – Capitol Hill Cluster School
Students at Watkins Elementary capped off 2024 with an astronomical event – a visit from two NASA Astronauts, Loral O’Hara and Jasmine Moghbeli. During the visit, the Astronauts dazzled students with science experiments and encouraged them to explore the world of STEM. The visit was shared on NASA’s social media channels and even earned a shout out from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson!
- Watkins Elementary, 420 12th St. SE, part of Capitol Hill Cluster School, capitolhillclusterschool.org
Van Ness ES
The Capitol Hill Community Foundation has generously supported The Art & Sole Project, enabling 5th graders to create unique sneaker designs. Guided by Art Teacher Mx. Mason, students will explore various art mediums with the help of visiting local artists. This project encourages creative expression and reflects on personal journeys as students transition to middle school. Their artwork will be showcased, celebrating their creativity and fostering community connection.
- Van Ness Elementary, 1150 Fifth St SE vannesselementary.org
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