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DCPS LEGACY SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2020 - 2021 Banneker High School, Ward 1 Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah DCPS LEGACY SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2020 - 2021 Banneker High School, Ward 1 Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah Dear DCPS Community, As Chancellor of DC Public Schools (DCPS), I we honor the generations of students, families, proud to continue the DCPS Legacy by launching have the pleasure of engaging with students, and educators who studied in our classrooms, the Stevens Early Learning Center (Ward 2), the staff, families, community advocates, and taught in our schools, and crossed our first citywide, standalone early learning center District leaders every day. I am always energized graduation stages. with Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 classes, as well as a by the immense pride that members of the DCPS child care center for infants and toddlers ages community share. It is that pride that is carrying Our DCPS Legacy is grounded in the tireless 0 to 3, and closing the digital divide through the us through the challenges of the COVID-19 efforts of our school communities, the endless Empowered Learner’s Initiative (ELi), a three- pandemic. It is that pride that attracts families belief in the potential of our students, and the year investment in technology led by Mayor and educators to DCPS and drives our progress incredible power of our district. From Principal Bowser. Students, staff, families, community as one of the nation’s fastest improving urban Tukeva, the founder of Columbia Heights advocates, and District leaders — thank you for school districts. Education Campus (Ward 1) who is inspiring your continued support, pride, and trust. It is the next generation of educators, to Samiyah, a going to be a great school year. In School Year 2019-2020, DCPS proudly enrolled third-generation Nalle Elementary School (Ward more than 50,000 students for the first time 7) student and future leader, every person in the In partnership, since 2006. I am grateful that more families trust DCPS community leaves a mark that transforms DCPS to provide their children with rigorous and our district for the better. Lewis D. Ferebee, Ed.D. joyful learning experiences. As we celebrate the Chancellor scholars we serve across the district, As we embark on a new school year, we are DC Public Schools FIND US HERE: AT SCHOOL We are always ready to provide information, answer questions, give tours, and address concerns. ONLINE • Visit dcps.dc.gov for important updates and student stories. • Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @dcpublicschools. • Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/dcpublicschools. ON THE PHONE Questions? Call the DCPS Central Office at 202.442.5885. IN THE COMMUNITY Keep an eye out for community meetings throughout the year to provide input on DCPS programs and initiatives. Cover Photo: • Peabody Elementary School, Ward 6, Photo by DCPS • Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, Ward 6, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto • Bancroft Elementary School, Ward 1, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto • Hyde-Addison Elementary School, Ward 2, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto • Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, Ward 7, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto Inside Front: • Hyde-Addison Elementary School, Ward 2 Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto 2020 Parks and Recreation Month KEY DATES STUDENTS 03 Independence Day (Observed) 24 Summer Schools Ends 31 Rainbow Graduation TEACHERS 03 Independence Day (Observed) SPECIAL DATES 04 Independence Day 30 Eid al-Adha Begins “Ron Brown means a lot to me because [the staff] has pushed me through a lot of adversity and taken me to places I never thought I would go.” 7 - RaShawn, Demonte, and Mamut, members of the Class of 2020, Ron Brown’s first Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto graduating class Ron Brown College Preparatory High School /dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Independence Day Independence Day (Observed) No school for students, teachers, and staff 28 29 30 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Summer Schools Ends 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Eid al-Adha Begins Rainbow Graduation 26 27 28 29 30 31 01 2020 Back to School Month KEY DATES STUDENTS 10-13 Summer Bridge 17-20 31 First Day of School for K-12 Students Term 1 Begins TEACHERS 19 New Educator Orientation 24-28 Preservice Week 31 Term 1 Begins SPECIAL DATES 20 Muharram Begins 28 Ashura Begins Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, named for civic leader Anthony Bowen and educator Margaret Milburn 6 Amidon, proudly serves more than 350 future leaders in grades Pre-K through 5. Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto Amidon-Bowen Elementary School /dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Eid al-Adha Begins Rainbow Graduation 26 27 28 29 30 31 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Summer Bridge Summer Bridge Summer Bridge Summer Bridge 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 Summer Bridge Summer Bridge New Educator Muharram Begins Orientation Summer Bridge Summer Bridge 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Preservice Week Ashura Begins Begins 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 First Day of School First Day of School for K-12 Students for Pre-K Students Term 1 Begins 30 31 01 02 03 04 05 2020 Attendance Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Library Card Sign-Up Month (dclibrary.org) KEY DATES STUDENTS 03 First Day of School for Pre-K Students 07 Labor Day TEACHERS 07 Labor Day SPECIAL DATES 07 Labor Day 13 Grandparents Day 15 Hispanic Heritage Month Begins 18 Rosh Hashanah Begins 27 Yom Kippur Begins “I attended Nalle in the first grade with my siblings. My children went to Nalle, and now their children are here. It continues to be a family 7 atmosphere.” - Anita Ellis, Nalle Restorative Justice Specialist, and her Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto granddaughter, Samiyah Nalle Elementary School /dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday First Day of School First Day of School for K-12 Students for Pre-K Students Term 1 Begins 30 31 01 02 03 04 05 Labor Day No school for students, teachers, and staff 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Grandparents Day Hispanic Heritage Rosh Hashanah Month Begins Begins 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Yom Kippur Begins 27 28 29 30 01 02 03 2020 College Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Book Month, Bullying Prevention Month, Principal Appreciation Month KEY DATES STUDENTS 09 Parent-Teacher Conference Day 12 Indigenous Peoples' Day 14 In-School PSAT and SAT Day TEACHERS 07 Term 1 Progress Reports Due in Aspen 09 Parent-Teacher Conference Day 12 Indigenous Peoples' Day SPECIAL DATES 02 Sukkot Begins 12 Indigenous Peoples’ Day 15 Hispanic Heritage Month Ends 31 Halloween 4 “I am here because I want every child in DCPS to know 3 what is possible.” 5 – DCPS graduates, turned DCPS principals: William 8 Haith, Tenia Pritchard, Dwight Davis, Diedre Neal, and Masi Preston Anacostia HS, Excel Academy, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto Browne EC, Deal MS, Dorothy I. Height ES /dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Yom Kippur Begins Sukkot Begins 27 28 29 30 01 02 03 Term 1 Progress Parent-Teacher Reports Due Conference Day in Aspen No school for students Term 1 Midpoint Progress Reports Mailed 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Indigenous In-School PSAT Hispanic Heritage Peoples’ Day and SAT Day Month Ends No school for students, teachers, and staff. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Halloween 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2020 American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, Scholarship Month KEY DATES STUDENTS 03 Election Day 06 Records Day for Staff 09 Term 2 Begins 11 Veterans Day 25-27 Thanksgiving Break TEACHERS 03 Election Day 06 Records Day for Staff 09 Term 2 Begins 11 Veterans Day 13 Term 1 Marks Due in Aspen 16 Term 1 Report Cards Mailed 25-27 Thanksgiving Break SPECIAL DATES 01 Daylight Savings Time Ends 03 Election Day 11 Veterans Day 26 Thanksgiving Day In School Year 2017-2018, 4 DCPS launched the Unified and Adaptive Sport Program to bring inclusive athletics to the district. Students with disabilities and students without disabilities train and compete, fostering empowerment, social Photo by Troy Stewart Photography inclusion, and mutual respect. LaSalle-Backus Education Campus /dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daylight Savings Election Day Records Day for Staff Time Ends No school for students No school for students and teachers Term 1 Ends Half-day PD for staff 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Term 2 Begins Veterans Day Term 1 Marks No school for students, Due in Aspen teachers, and staff 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 Term 1 Report Cards Mailed 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Break No school for students No school for students, No school for students and teachers teachers, and staff and teachers 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 01 02 03 04 05 2020 Read a New Book Month KEY DATES STUDENTS 23-31 Winter Break TEACHERS 16 Term 2 Progress Reports Due in Aspen 18 Term 2 Midpoint, Progress Reports Mailed 23-31 Winter Break SPECIAL DATES 10 Hanukkah Begins 12 EdFEST 14 My School DC Lottery Opens for SY21-22 25 Christmas Day 26 Kwanzaa Begins 3 Amina credits her teachers and her friends for helping her transition from Eaton Elementary School to Deal Middle School. Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto Deal Middle School /dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 30 01 02 03 04 05 Hanukkah Begins EdFEST 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 My School DC Term 2 Progress Term 2 Midpoint Lottery Opens Reports Due Progress Reports in Aspen Mailed 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Winter Break Winter Break Christmas Day Kwanzaa Begins No school for students No school for students No school for students, and teachers and teachers teachers, and staff 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break New Year’s Day No school for students No school for students No school for students No school for students No school for students, and teachers and teachers and teachers and teachers teachers, and staff 27 28 29 30 31 01 02 2021 Mentoring Month KEY DATES STUDENTS 01 New Year’s Day 18 Martin Luther King, Jr.
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