District Of Columbia Public Schools: Mayor Bowser And DC Public Schools Announce Registration For Summer Acceleration Program

Press release from District of Columbia Public Schools :

March 8, 2022

(Washington, DC) This summer, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public Schools (DCPS) are inviting all DCPS students enrolled currently in pre-K4 through 4th grade to be part of DCPS Elementary Summer Acceleration program. This five-week program will take place on weekdays from July 5 to August 5 and offer a full-day of learning, fun, and friendship. Registration for the program will open on Wednesday, March 9 at 9 am at dcpsreopenstrong.com/summer/#ESA. Space is limited, and families will be directed to the school in their assigned neighborhood feeder pattern when registering online.

“This summer is going to be a critical moment for keeping our students engaged by offering them fun learning opportunities,” said Mayor Bowser. “We are excited to provide DCPS elementary families this convenient option at their own neighborhood school, and we encourage families to sign up starting this week.”

Families can join a Parent University workshop on March 15 at 5:30 pm to learn more about elementary summer offerings. RSVP for the event here.

“Elementary Summer Acceleration is a unique opportunity for students to engage in fun summer activities — games, crafts, and more — while also participating in hands-on, enriching academic instruction,” said Chancellor Lewis Ferebee. “Students who participated in Summer Acceleration last year formed new friendships, strengthened their literacy and math skills, and had fun learning and growing with their peers.”

DCPS also has a full slate of programming for middle school students this summer, and information on how to register for additional programs will be available this spring.

Other summer offerings by invite only include:

Stay up to date DCPS summer learning plans on social media Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and online at dcpsreopenstrong.com/summer.

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