Archive for March 2023
Principal’s Update for March 19, 2023
Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend and is looking forward to the week ahead. This week DCPS plans to release the FY24 submitted budgets to the public by posting them on the DCPS budget website. In addition, I will be presenting and discussing the FY24 Jackson-Reed budget during my Principal’s Coffee this…
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Mr. Aaron Besser, beloved Social Studies teacher and Ultimate Frisbee coach, will be out the remainder of the school year focusing on a new health diagnosis. We have created a Kudoboard (https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/Drk7EHgA) for students and families to send him encouraging messages. These messages can be notes on the Board, photos, or even videos. If families would like…
Read MoreSeeking volunteers to serve on the PTSO
The Jackson-Reed Parent Teacher Student Organization has a few vacancies on the Board including Fundraising and Class of 2027 representatives. This is a wonderful way to get more engaged in the school community and if there are certain roles you are interested in, we are flexible and would welcome the help! Fundraising responsibilities are less…
Read MoreAthletic Update 3/19
NEED VOLUNTEERS: Tiger Boosters are looking for parent volunteers to fill some vacant positions. Email kelle@dctigerboosters.org ULTIMATE TEAM FUNDRAISER: Tigers Ultimate Frisbee Mulch Fundraiser – April 1! Please support the Jackson-Reed High School Tigers Ultimate Frisbee teams through our annual spring mulch sale! We have two types of mulch and one soil conditioner — order as…
Read MoreBarrie Camp
With summer on the horizon, Barrie Camp is looking for Senior Counselors, Junior Counselors, Counselors-in-Training, or Lifeguards to join our team! Counselors-in-Training are volunteers who can earn SSL hours. Our camp is located about 30 minutes from Jackson-Reed, but we have a bus stop in the summer at the corner of 40th and Brandywine as well as at Lafayette Elementary.…
Read MoreHearst ES Annual Auction
The Hearst Elementary School PTA is looking for student volunteers to help with its annual auction on April 29 at Hearst (3850 37th Street NW WDC 20008). Volunteers will assist with auction set up, with the software that runs the silent auction and with auction clean up. Students may volunteer for shifts from 3:00 pm…
Read MoreGeorgetown University Fellowship Program Opportunity
Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service Future Global Leaders Fellowship Program – Application Deadline: Sunday, April 2, 2023. Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with a strong interest in international affairs are encouraged to apply to Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service Future Global Leaders Fellowship Program. Students apply to participate in one of three one-week…
Read MoreSupport the JRHS PTSO at Politics & Prose
SUPPORT THE JRHS PTSO AT POLITICS AND PROSE: On Sunday, April 2, ALL locations of Politics & Prose will give 20% of in-store, in-stock purchases to Jackson-Reed HS PTSO when the purchaser shows attached flyer. The JRHS PTSO will get the 20% if the purchase is: – in-store (not online) – at ANY Politics &…
Read MoreChaperones Needed
CHAPERONES NEEDED: The chemistry team is looking for chaperones for their field trip this Thursday, 3/23, to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. If you are able to chaperone, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/4rLFv1SkBn
Read MoreUpdated: Looking for AP Proctors
Thank you very much to all those who have completed the interest form to be an AP exam proctor! Every AP proctor slot that is filled by a parent volunteer relieves a Jackson-Reed teacher or staff member of this duty, and we really appreciate it. Proctors hand out materials and monitor the exam rooms; training will…
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