News & Announcements
Teacher Hiring Fair
Posted by Mr. Rickenbrode 1 day ago on 07/01/09
tags: capitolhill, homeoffice, parkside, prep
TEACHER HIRING FAIR!
The Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools are hosting a Teacher Hiring Fair on Saturday, July, 11 2009 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Chavez Parkside Campus (3701 Hayes Street NE, Washington, DC 20019). We currently have vacancies in all subject areas in grades 9-12, and some in grades 6-8, and are eager to fill them with highly qualified/experienced teachers! No need to RSVP – just come with your resume.
For more information on employment at Chavez or about the schools in general, please visit our website: www.chavezschools.org/homeoffice/employment.
Parkside Middle School Summer Reading
Posted by Mr. Rickenbrode 20 days ago on 06/12/09
tags: capitolhill, homeoffice, parkside, prep
Parkside students are expected to read three books over the summer. The description of this assignment, the lists of books to choose from, and journal format are available here: ( PDF | Microsoft Word )
The books selected for this list are favorites to be used as suggestions for your child’s summer reading. These are the books that delighted us. These are books that scholars remember and enjoy year after year. These are books that made us want to read more. We hope your family will enjoy them as well.
Research shows that skills lost over the summer can set a scholar behind by a few months each school year – which adds up to being years behind being on grade-level in reading by the time scholars reach middle school. The only way to fight the summer reading slide is to read consistently over the summer. Scholars learn from every page they read as long as they are reading books they ENJOY. We encourage you to use this list to find the genre, author or topic each scholar loves to read about, and to encourage them to read every day. Every page counts. We are requiring each scholar to read 3 or more books this summer.
Scholars who read over the summer show higher achievement in all of their classes and earn higher scores on reading and writing tests all year. During the leisure time that summer provides to pore over pictures and words, we hope each scholar finds many “just right” books and comes back to school excited about what he or she reads. The books on this list are readily available at your public library and many are in paperback at local bookstores. Enjoy a summer of reading!
Reverend Mpho Tutu visits Parkside Campus...
Posted by Mr. Rickenbrode 62 days ago on 05/01/09
tags: capitolhill, homeoffice, parkside, prep
Reverend Mpho Tutu, daughter of Bishop Desmond Tutu and founder of the Tutu Institute for Prayer and Pilgrimage visited the Parkside Campus on Wednesday April 15, 2009. During her visit she addressed an intimate group of female scholars regarding future aspirations, personal goals, and how to overcome various obstacles that may hinder their success. Rev. Tutu was warmly received by the female scholars, faculty, and staff that attended the program. Scholars described the experience as motivational, uplifting, and spiritual. The Parkside campus is very grateful to Rev. Tutu for sharing her time and wisdom with the Parkside scholars, and are hopeful in continuing a partnership with Rev. Tutu and the Tutu Institute for Prayer and Pilgrimage.
Participate in the DC Summer Youth Employment Program here at Chavez!
Posted by Mr. Rickenbrode 72 days ago on 04/21/09
tags: capitolhill, homeoffice, parkside, prep
Chavez High School Students!
Interested in a summer job at Chavez this summer through the DC Summer Youth Employment Program? We are hiring classroom aides and enrichment program participants. There are limited positions available so sign up now! For more information on these positions, to learn about program requirements, or to apply, please visit the Mayor’s Summer Jobs Website. If you have not already signed up with the Department of Employment Services, you can do so at the bottom of the webpage listed above. Questions? See Ms. Roberts (Parkside) or Ms. Kelow (Capitol Hill)
Congressman John Lewis visits the Parkside Campus
Posted by Mr. Rickenbrode 73 days ago on 04/20/09
tags: capitolhill, homeoffice, parkside, prep
The Honorable John Lewis, Georgia’s Fifth District representative, honored the Parkside campus with his presence Monday, March 9th, 2009. Representative Lewis spoke eloquently to the Parkside family and members of the community about his experience and impact in the Civil Rights Movement while also encouraging Chávez scholars to strive for greatness in life thus excelling beyond their potential. Representative Lewis, considered one of the “Big Six” Civil Rights leaders, was the youngest speaker at the historic March on Washington and he led the momentous march in Selma, Alabama in 1965 which is now known as “Bloody Sunday.”
Parkside Spring College and Career Fair May 1st
Posted by Mr. Rickenbrode 87 days ago on 04/06/09
tags: capitolhill, homeoffice, parkside, prep
Parkside is hosting a “Spring College and Career Fair” on Friday May 1st 2009 10:30 am-12:30 pm.
For further information or to register for the fair, please contact Ayanna Malachi at 202-398-2230 ext. 116.