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THE LATEST NEWS FROM
WEDJ PCS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
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Director's Corner
 Even though it's still summer, all of us at WEDJ are already busy preparing for the most exciting fall we've ever had here. In case you haven't already heard, beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, our students will be receiving arts instruction from accomplished instructors from world-famous cultural institutions. We are fortunate to be partnering with the Kirov Academy of Ballet, the National Philharmonic, and the Shakespeare Theatre Company for our conservatory classes. We are installing a new keyboard lab where music students will learn to play. We are working with our partners to create amazing opportunities for our students that they couldn't access anywhere else for free. Check out our website to find out more about what students of all ages will be learning next year.
In the meantime, our summer enrichment program is 300 students strong. They are brushing up on academic skills to stay sharp for the fall, and exploring their creativity and building strength and coordination with arts and athletics.
Next month we will have exciting announcements about new teachers and opportunities for our students. Stay tuned! Sincerely, John Goldman Acting Executive Director William E. Doar Public Charter School for the Performing Arts |
Backstage Pass
 Beginning this fall, our students will have the unprecedented opportunity to receive arts instruction from accomplished dancers, musicians, and actors from three internationally renowned arts institutions. Instructors from the Kirov Academy of Ballet, the National Philharmonic, and the Shakespeare Theatre Company will teach dance, music, and theatre classes for students of all ages. Our students will also attend full-length performances by the Kirov, the National Philharmonic, and Shakespeare Theatre. |
News from our PTA
 On behalf of all of the families and teachers at WEDJ, the PTA would like to thank you for a great year. Here are some of the highlights. This past year we
*Helped students create holiday cards for patients at Children's National Medical Center
*Distributed discounted tickets to the circus
*Earned grant funding to promote health and wellness activities
*Worked with Pepco, the Greater Washington Urban League, and the DC PTA to help eighth graders buy prom clothes and shoes
*Piloted a healthy snack store
*Provided health snacks and drinks to the cast and crew of Mulan Jr during rehearsals
*Worked with the school nurse to promote good hygiene among students and teach students about how to prevent and treat dehydration
Special thanks to our officers, Larissa Christen and Franco Bujosa, for their commitment and tireless efforts this year. We will hold elections for new officers this fall.
We look forward to meeting new parents and greeting returning parents at our monthly meetings, typically the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm. Check our web page and our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates. Please contact me at jeanettes715@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to get a head start on participating in the PTA this fall!
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Teacher feature
Anthony Sessoms, Science teacher, grades 6-8
Every month our Teacher Feature highlights one of our outstanding teachers.
 This year I had four global themes-- famine, oil spills, renewable energy resources, and recycling. I took students on a field trip where we cleaned up a park and recycled the materials we found. But we weren't just talking about recycling bottles or cans, we were talking about the Earth's recycling system, like how the planet recycles air and water.
» Read more about Mr. Sessoms' creative teaching and how he teams up with parents.
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Shining stars
Brooke Stephens Receives Kirov Academy of Ballet
Summer Scholarship
 Congratulations to rising 4th grader Brooke Stephens, who received the Megan Amanda Scholarship from the Kirov Academy of Ballet to attend its prestigious Summer Intensive.
"Brooke was selected for the Megan Amanda Scholarship because she showed exceptional potential and motivation," said Kirov Academy of Ballet Chief Development Officer Robert Lucas.
WEDJ Graduate Solange Loving to Attend Prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Congratulations to 2012 WEDJ PCS graduate Solange Loving on her admission to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts for music.
Solange, who graduated from WEDJ in 2012, is a well-rounded artist. "She acts, sings, dances, and plays three instruments-the viola, violin, and flute," said her mother, Tanikia Warner.
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