Weekly Falcon Announcements
for the week of December 16th
A Falcon Theatre Thank You!
On behalf of the cast, crew, and production staff I would like to thank everyone that supported, coached, cheered on, encouraged, attended, volunteered, or donated to the production of Once On This Island. Without you, all that our scholar-artists accomplished on and offstage would not be possible. I attribute much of their success to the enthusiasm, dedication, and combined effort of our school community working together, ignoring what many consider the limits of what can be achieved by our scholars.
As we now prepare for adjudication/competition on an international level in Atlanta and Sacramento, I ask that you continue to be a CHAMPION for our scholar-artists.
Dr. LaMar Bagley
SCHOOL-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
School Climate Survey
Annually, OSSE completes a school climate survey at DC schools, which also includes two days of classroom observations. Our classroom observations took place on Wednesday, November 28th.
In addition to the school-wide survey and classroom observations, OSSE would like to hear from our families as well. Please take the time to complete the Parent School Climate Survey using the link below.
Parent School Climate Survey: seedparent.dc-edscls.org
Thank you in advance for time.
School Calendar Update
Winter Break is December 24, 2018 - January 1, 2019.
School is back in session on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Check-in for all scholars is Wednesday morning, 6 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The professional development day that WAS scheduled for Monday, January 2, 2019
has been CHANGED to Friday, January 18, 2019. School will be closed for all scholars.
Early check-out will be Thursday, January 17, 2019 @ 3:30 p.m.
The school calendar has been revised to reflect these updates.
Click on the link below to view the 2018-2019 School Calendar.
Family Volunteers Needed - SEE NEW ADDITION IN BOLD
The available times are Sundays, Mondays, & Fridays for any two hour window, 6-8 p.m. (excluding Nov. 23rd, 25th, 26th , 30th and Dec 2nd , 3rd, 7th , 17th 24th–31st)
Volunteers are also need for:
- Dinner duty support (Mon-Thurs 5:00-7:00 p.m.)
- School store support (Mon-Thurs 5:00-8:00p.m.)
- Hallway supervision (Mon-Thurs 4:00-9:00p.m.)
- Check-in (7-9 p.m.)
- Check-out (3:30-5:30 p.m.)
- Holiday decorating between Nov 25-Dec 9th
- Cosmetology, hair, & skin care [for 7th & 8th grade girls] (Mondays 4:45-5:30 p.m.)
- Holiday Basket assembly & packing, in the FACE Office (12/17-12/20)
Family volunteers must complete the KeepnTrack volunteer application. Click on the volunteer link below to sign-up.
For more details or questions, contact Mrs. Holman-Jones, rholmanjones@seedschooldc.org.
PEANUT/NUT ALLERGY ALERT
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Junior Class Family Meeting - 12/17, 6 p.m.
Junior Class Scholars & Families, please make plans to attend this meeting. Information will be provided regarding community service hours, fundraising for senior year, the upcoming mandatory junior college tour, etc.
When: Monday, December 17th @ 6 p.m.
If you have questions, please contact
Mr. Hughes, thughes@seedschooldc.org or
Ms. White, swhite@seedschooldc.org.
Holiday Showcase - 12/20/18, 2 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of music, dance, & artistry at our annual Holiday Showcase on December 20th @ 2 p.m, in the Adams Gymnasium.
Our scholar-artists been working hard all semester for this event. Please come and show your support.
Families: Please note that the music class is required to perform. The attire requirements for all participating choir members are as follows:
Girls: All black dress or black skirt and black or white top/NO PANTS, NO SNEAKERS
Boys: Black slacks or dress pants, black shoes, white dress shirt and black tie; NO SNEAKERS
Homework Spreadsheet - 10th - 12th Grades
Homework matters! In an effort to help families keep high school scholars on track with homework assignments, especially over the weekend and holiday breaks, this spreadsheet was created.
Click on the link below to view all homework assignments for grades 10-12.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11X7bnwZIu3zF9SO_eOUdqgLbLlNTm8qc1kytNWMsAtI/edit?usp=sharing
FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Washington National Opera’s Family Holiday Opera: The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me
As the first Christmas nears, a special character will share the Nativity story from his perspective: the donkey! Director Francesca Zambello brings the award-winning children's book to vibrant life in this heartwarming family opera, revived after its acclaimed 2013 world premiere.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/event/OTOSC
$10 tickets valid for the below performances:
- Friday, 12/14, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, 12/15, 7:30 pm
- Sunday, 12/16, 7:30 pm
Special Offer for friends of Washington National Opera: Select orchestra seats at $10 for The Lion, the Unicorn and Me!*
Mention offer number "319847" if ordering by phone at (202) 467-4600 or at the Box Office. Order online here.
*$10 offer available on select orchestra seats for Washington National Opera’s The Lion, the Unicorn and Me on 12/14, 12/15 and 12/16 evening performances only. Offer subject to availability. Not valid in combination with any other offer. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Service fees may apply.
We hope you will attend!
Last Food Pantry Distribution of 2018
The Episcopal Church of the Atonement will conduct it's last food pantry distribution of year on Saturday December 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Atonement Food Pantry provides FREE FOOD for individuals of families in need in the Capitol View area. Anyone needing help is eligible. No questions asked. First come, first served, while supplies last.
The Episcopal Church of the Atonement
5073 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20019
202-582-4200
Saturday, December 22, 2018
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Invisible Hand Foundation, Inc.
The Invisible Hand Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) provides funds to financially distressed and underprivileged citizens of the greater Washington DC-Maryland-Virginia region to enable them to overcome obstacles preventing them from pursuing a constructive endeavor without reliance on others.
Families can request assistance in the following areas:
- Education Supplies
- Dormitory Supplies/Luggage/Bedding
- Housewares
- Food Support
- Transportation Support
- Family Issues
- Medical Bills
- Employment
- Other *please be specific
If you believe your family is in need of this kind of assistance, please contact Mrs. Holman-Jones to set up a phone conference with her to complete the application, 202-248-3005.
Holiday Food Drive - through 12/19
Our annual holiday food drive is underway. Our goal is to help 20 families in need for the holiday season. Please drop off your unexpired canned goods and non-perishable items to the FACE Office, through December 19th.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING & EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MPD Youth Advisory Council Seeks Students
MPD’s Youth Advisory Council seeks student participants. Click here for more information. Contact Sergeant Sonja Flipping at sonja.flipping@dc.gov or (202) 576-3408 for more information.
Finland-U.S. Future Scholarship
View the attached flyer for more information. Contact Mrs. Thompson (lthompson@seedschooldc.org) if you have questions.
M.E.T.E.O.R. Experiential Research Project - Rising Juniors Only
METEOR provides talented students high school students the opportunity to participate in an experiential research project at Children’s National Medical Center and its Children’s Research Institute. This eight week summer experience is designed to encourage students to take the required steps toward careers in STEM and biomedical research fields.
The application deadline is January 31, 2019 via the following link:
https://cri-datacap.org/surveys/?s=39F4A9DEXT
See the flyer below for more details.
Yondr Student Work Program
Are you 18 years old or older? If so, check out the attached flyer. All interested persons should contact Mrs. Thompson for more information.
HELP YONDR CREATE PHONE-FREE EVENTS
COMPENSATION: STARTS AT $18/HOUR
Yondr works with artists, musicians and comedians to create phone-free events and experiences including:
- Concerts
- Comedy shows
- Festivals
- Album listening parties
- Film screenings
- Production sets
Qualifications:
- 18+ years old
- Professionalism: arrive on time
- Positive attitude: phone-free shows are fun
- Communication: enjoy interacting and working with people in-person
- All students must participate in a training session prior to the event start time
Apply Today!
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