The official Twitter for John Lewis Elementary School of DCPS, located in Washington, DC. We are proud to be the JLES Tigers!🐾
1335 Farragut St NW
Joined April 2023
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John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
Happy last day of school! Whether your scholar is headed to kindergarten or starting their postsecondary journey, they are always a part of the DCPS family.
Thank you to our students, educators, school leaders, families, and school communities for a strong school year! ☀️
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
Are you ready for SY24-25 afterschool registration? Here are some ways to prepare:
💻Ensure your scholar is enrolled for SY24-25
🏫Explore afterschool sites and what they offer
🪪 Have student ID numbers handy
Learn more at dcps.dc.gov/afterschool.
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
Teaching was a natural decision for @jlesdc's Ms. Joanna Ramirez. When she was in music class, it provided peace & safety—a feeling she wants to replicate for students.
“There’s nothing better than having students who are excited & willing to learn new concepts.” #ThankATeacher
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
Enrollment is now open for SY24-25! Families, please review your @MySchoolDC lottery results and enroll in your matched school or re-enroll in your DCPS school.
Secure your spot today ➡️ enrolldcps.dc.gov.
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
Greetings!
On March 25, an email titled "Welcome to the ASPEN Parent Portal" will be sent to families who have never accessed the ASPEN Parent Portal. The email will contain login and password information, so please test and save these credentials.
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
DCPS is thrilled to launch a new online enrollment platform on March 29! Learn more about what’s in store for our new enrollment process below ⬇️
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
#ThisWeekInWomensHistory includes the:
🎭First play by a Black woman to debut on Broadway
⚖️First woman sworn in as U.S. Attorney General
👩🏾⚕️Birthday of the 2nd Black woman to become a doctor in the U.S.
Take a look at the details of this week’s influential dates below ⤵️! #WHM
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
Applying to PK3 - Grade 8? This is the last weekend before the lottery application deadline (March 1). It's not too late to start your application for the 2024-2025 school year: buff.ly/2QnlA0r
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
🗓️ Calendar Reminders 🗓️
Friday, February 16 is a Professional Development Day, and there will be no school for students. Monday, February 19 is Presidents’ Day, and DCPS will be closed in observance.
We will look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, February 20! 💙
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
DCPS will open following a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17. DCPS abrirá tras un retraso de dos horas mañana, miércoles 17 de enero.
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, todas las escuelas de las DCPS estarán cerradas el martes 16 de enero.
ALT Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16. Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas, todas las escuelas de las DCPS estarán cerradas el martes 16 de enero.
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
🗓️Calendar Reminder🗓️
DC Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 16.
View the full SY23-24 calendar here: dcps.dc.gov/node/1585696
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
Mark your calendars 🗓️ School is back in session next week and we can’t wait to see you! Get ready to be back in the classroom on Wednesday, January 3.
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! 🎄🤶🏾❄️
ALT Merry Christmas!
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
🗓️Calendar Reminder🗓️
Schools will be closed for Winter Break beginning Friday, December 22. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, January 3.
You can view the full SY23-24 calendar here: dcps.dc.gov/node/1585696
ALT Calendar Reminder: December 22 through December 29 - Winter Break Monday, December 25 -DCPS closed Monday, January 1 - DCPS closed Tuesday, January 2 - PD Day Wednesday, January 3 - Classes resume
It's time for another Spirit Week - Winter Edition! Spirit week will be December 18-21. Please see the attached flyer for theme details. We are excited to see everyone dressed up!☃️ – at Washington, DC
We wanted to share some updates regarding after-school and the upcoming holidays!
Closure Dates:
No afterschool program on Thursday, December 21 to Tuesday, January 2
Afterschool starts again on January 3, 2024.
Happy Holidays!☃️ – at Washington, DC
John Lewis Elementary School retweeted
🦃 Calendar Reminder 🦃
Schools will be closed from Wednesday through Friday this week in observance of Thanksgiving. Classes resume on Monday, November 27. You can view the full SY23-24 calendar here: dcps.dc.gov/node/1585696
ALT Schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24. DCPS offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving.