If you’ve been hanging around many parents of school-age children on the Hill, you’ve probably heard concerns about middle school. Many I’ve met are happy with the elementary choices nearby; but indeed, we’re Washingtonians, and there’s always the future to think about, and isn’t middle school the gateway to college-bound academics? There are PSATs to […]
It’s hard to say which is more tempting about the upcoming School-Within-a-School at Peabody Jazz Gala & Auction: the tasty vittles or the diverse items on the block. Each year I get tons of invitations to attend neighborhood school auctions to bid on items like those offered by SWS (hands off the coveted seasonal membership […]
It’s time for another installment of “Spring Gala School Fundraisers” where we let you know about the many fun and tasty opportunities to support local schools. This week we are focusing on Brent Elementary. Brent is a nationally recognized Museum Magnet public school. Each year the Brent PTA hosts a foodie-focused event called Taste of the Hill […]
Next on the list of fundraisers is Tyler Elementary. The Alchemy of Great Taste returns this Saturday, March 12 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Eastern Market’s North Hall. The fundraiser offers a fun-filled casual evening of great food from local restaurants paired with a range of beers and wines geared toward all palates. The […]
Last week there was a collective sigh as Hill parents found out the results of the DCPS lotteries. Well, actually the sighs were pretty quiet, especially from those who were hoping their young scholars would be able to attend the Montessori at Logan (the program that was formerly located at Watkins Elementary School) as the […]