Bard and DCPS are excited to welcome Dr. Vanessa Anderson as Bard DC’s new principal! We look forward to putting together Principal meet and greet events for students, families, and the community to meet Dr. Anderson and learn more about her! Below is the Bard DC principal announcement letter and her bio is also posted on the DCPS website here: https://dcps.dc.gov/node/1385591 
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New North Middle School Principal Announcement
Please see below for an announcement from DCPS Instructional Superintendent, Dr. Drewana Bey. This letter below is available for download in both English and Spanish.
February 12, 2019
Dear Parents, Families, and Friends of New North Middle School,
As we prepare for the opening of the New North Middle School, I am excited to announce that Megan Vroman has been selected as Principal. She is looking forward to welcoming the inaugural class of New North Middle School to a new school in a newly modernized building for the 2019-2020 School Year! For almost four years at West Education Campus, Principal Vroman has worked together with the school’s community to create a world class education for PK3-8 students. Our vision is to inspire and empower lifelong learners by addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs, and we are so excited Principal Vroman will be at the helm of this work for the new middle school.
Megan Vroman has dedicated her life to serving and providing high quality educational experiences for students. She served as the founding principal of Uplift Mighty, a public charter school in Texas, where she served for two years before moving to D.C. After her transition, she supported school leadership teams at a charter network here in the District. She was selected to lead West Education Campus in School Year 2015-2016. In School Year 2016-2017, West EC doubled the city average in growth on PARCC scores in both ELA and math, and increased student satisfaction from 78 percent to 93 percent.
As a former middle school teacher, Principal Vroman is committed to and deeply believes in the importance of a strong middle school experience. She understands that the role of educators is not only to prepare scholars for the academic rigor of college and beyond but also to develop citizenship and social skills that empower change agents for the community and the world. Principal Vroman earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and a master’s in education from Arizona State University. She also holds an Executive Master’s in Leadership from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
I look forward to supporting Principal Vroman and the entire New North family in preparation for next school year. As Principal Vroman transitions to her new role next month, please contact me via email at drewana.bey@k12.dc.gov should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Drewana Bey
Instructional Superintendent, Cluster 8
Final Wilson Feeder Pattern Community Working Group Summary Report
On Friday, February 8, 2019, DCPS transmitted the final Wilson Feeder Pattern Community Working Group Summary Report on behalf of the members of the Wilson Feeder Pattern Community Working Group (CWG). The CWG was convened by DCPS in response to multiple issues of overcapacity at schools in the Wilson High School feeder pattern. The CWG included parents, school leaders, and community members from the 15 schools that make up the Wilson High School feeder pattern and held its first meeting in May 2017. The purpose of this group was to help DCPS identify potential solutions to address the overcapacity issues in the feeder pattern. The report summarizes the process, analysis, and discussions held with members of the CWG, as well as the conclusions reached by the group upon completion of this process.
The final report is available here.
Anacostia High School Community Working Group (CWG) Meeting #3
The Anacostia Community Working Group (CWG) met on Wednesday, January 16th. The summary of the meeting and notes can be found here. You can also find the presentation from the meeting here.
If you have further questions, please contact Sharona Robinson, Community Action Team Coordinator for Ward 7 & 8 sharona.robinson@k12.dc.gov.
Citywide Cardozo Feeder Pattern January Planning Meeting Recap
On January 24th, DCPS hosted a citywide meeting for all parents, staff, community members, and other stakeholders on middle school planning in the Cardozo feeder pattern. The meeting was held at Cardozo Education Campus.
During this meeting participants explored current population and enrollment trend data in the Cardozo feeder pattern and discussed the approach to middle school planning and considerations to determine if and when a new middle school is needed in the Cardozo feeder pattern.
You can view the presentation from the meeting here.
You can view the summary of the small group discussions here.
Additional data can be found here.
My School DC HS Lottery Deadline This Week!
The MSDC high school lottery deadline is this week! Bard DC is hosting one more Open House before this lottery deadline. Join them this Wednesday, January 30th at Francis-Gregory Library (3660 Alabama Ave. SE) from 5:30 – 7:30 PM to take the written assessment and complete in-person interview. Have questions about the process or your application? Want the Bard DC team to do an individual admission session? Contact the Bard DC team at dc@bhsec.bard.edu or call (202) 870-0099.
Strategic School Planning Advisory Board January 2019 Meeting #3 Recap
The Strategic School Planning Advisory Board (SSPAB) met on January 17, 2019. In this meeting, the school planning team shared the updated planning process and growth plan blueprint as well as Early Childhood Education expansion. Board members shared their feedback on the DCPS decision making process and had discussion about what Early Childhood Expansion looks like in their communities.
The materials from this meeting can be found here
Bard DC Location Announcement
The new Bard DC location for SY19-20 is Davis ES in Ward 7. View the Mayor’s press release on the location here and the DCPS community letter below. All current Bard DC MSDC lottery applicants will be notified of this change this week.
- To request an individual Bard admissions session for your school, contact Amanda Washington: awashington@bhsec.bard.edu
- To request the Bard DC Team to present at your community meeting, contact Brian Massey: bmassey@bhsec.bard.edu
- For any general questions about Bard DC and how to apply, contact them via email at dc@bhsec.bard.edu or (202) 898-4664.
Bard DC January Open Houses!
Apply now to Bard DC via the MSDC lottery and attend an Open House for an overview on Bard, short writing assessment, and in-person interview. Sign up for an Open House here and check out the January dates below. Spanish flyer below as well. The MSDC lottery deadline for high school is Friday, February 1, 2019. Contact the Bard DC Team if you have any questions at dc@bhsec.bard.edu or (202) 898 – 4664.
Bard DC website: http://bhsec.bard.edu/dc/
Community Engagement Process
January Community Meeting
On January 24th, DCPS will host a citywide meeting for all parents, staff, community members, and other stakeholders on middle school planning in the Cardozo feeder pattern. The meeting details are below:
- Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019
- Time: 6-8PM
- Location: Cardozo EC (1200 Clifton St NW)
Participants can expect to:
- Explore current population and enrollment trend data in the Cardozo feeder pattern
- Discuss the approach to middle school planning in the Cardozo feeder pattern
- Provide feedback to determine if or when a new standalone middle school is needed in the Cardozo feeder pattern
Interpretation and childcare services will be available. Please RSVP at bit.ly/CardozoMSengagementRSVP and use this flyer to share with your networks.
Additional Upcoming Engagements
Over the next few months, DCPS will host additional opportunities for engagement on middle school planning in the Cardozo Feeder Pattern.
Public Engagements
In March and April, DCPS will also host online engagement to gather wider feedback on the draft proposal, as well as conduct targeted engagement with under-represented parent groups to ensure we engage all stakeholders.
On April 25, 2019, DCPS will host an additional citywide meeting to share an updated proposal on criteria to open a new middle school and short-term programmatic enhancements for Cardozo EC. This meeting will be at Garrison ES from 6-8PM.
School Only Engagements
In February and March, DCPS will host two meetings specifically for parents and staff at Cardozo EC, Cleveland ES, Garrison ES, Ross ES, Seaton ES, and Thomson ES. These meetings will review and gather feedback on a draft proposal for criteria for opening a new middle school and short-term programmatic enhancements for Cardozo EC. The details for these meetings are:
- February 26, 2019, from 6-8PM at Seaton ES
- March 6, 2019, from 6-8PM at Cleveland ES
The content of these meetings will be the same and participants can attend either meeting.
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Reunión Comunitaria en Enero
DCPS esta organizando una reunión publico para el 24 de enero para todos los padres, personal, miembros de la comunidad y otras partes interesadas sobre la planificación de una escuela intermedia en el sistema de transición de Cardozo. Los detalles para la reunión:
- Fecha: jueves, 24 de enero de 2019
- Hora: 6-8PM
- Ubicación: Escuela Cardozo (1200 Clifton St NW)
Participantes pueden esperar a:
- Explorar los datos de la población escolar actual y los datos de tendencias de matriculación de estudiantes en el sistema de transición de Cardozo
- Discutir el enfoque para planificación de una escuela intermedia en el sistema de transición de Cardozo
- Ofrecer comentarios para determinar si o cuando una escuela intermedia será necesaria en el sistema de transición de Cardozo
Servicios de interpretación y cuidado de niños serán ofrecidos. Por favor inscribirse en bit.ly/CardozoMSengagementRSVP y comparte este volante con sus redes.
Compromisos Próximos Adicionales
Durante los próximos meses, DCPS tendrá más oportunidades para participar en discusiones sobre la planificación de los grados intermedios en el sistema de transición de Cardozo.
Compromisos Públicos
En marzo y abril, DCPS también ofrecerá participación en línea para recopilar comentarios más amplios sobre el plan inicial de la propuesta, así como también conducirá participación específica con grupos de padres con poca representación para asegurarnos de involucrar a todos los interesados.
El 25 de abril de 2019, DCPS organizará una reunión pública adicional para compartir una propuesta actualizada sobre los criterios para abrir una nueva escuela intermedia y mejoras programáticas a corto plazo para Cardozo EC. Esta reunión será en la escuela primaria Garrison de 6 a 8 p.m.
Reuniones solo para Escuelas Impactados
En febrero y marzo, DCPS organizará dos reuniones solo para padres y personal de las escuelas Cardozo, Cleveland, Garrison, Ross, Seaton y Thomson. Estas reuniones revisarán y recogerán información sobre una propuesta inicial para la apertura de un nuevo escuela intermedia y mejoramientos a corto plazo para la Escuela Cardozo. Los detalles para la reunión:
- 26 de febrero de 2019 de las 6-8PM en la Escuela Seaton
- 6 de marzo de 2019 de las 6-8PM en la Escuela Cleveland
Estas dos reuniones para escuelas impactados serán iguales y participantes pueden ir a cualquiera.
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