It’s one of my favorite times of year: back to school! While it can be hard to say goodbye to the flexible schedules and vacations of summer, back-to-school time also means reconnecting with friends, settling into more predictable routines, and the joy of learning.
Some of our public charter schools are already back in the classroom and the rest continue to open in the coming week. DC Public Schools’ first day is this coming Monday, August 24. Part of my summer was spent visiting our public school facilities to ensure they are ready for the school year ahead, and I’m excited to welcome back students and families with the Ward 5 Education Equity Committee’s Back-to-School Giveaway tomorrow, August 22!
Meet us at Bunker Hill Elementary School between 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to grab a backpack full of school supplies. Every student deserves to start the school year strong, and this giveaway aims to ease the burden on families during the back-to-school transition. I was proud to be a part of the Ward 5 Education Equity Committee’s revival during my time on the DC State Board of Education, and have loved supporting their annual giveaway ever since. Hope to see you tomorrow!
Finally, you can check out this back-to-school checklist to make sure everything is ready for your student to have a great year. Whether or not you have a student in a DC school, you’re also invited to clap our students back on their first day. Sign up here!
Let’s have a great school year, DC!
