DC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING PETITION - WE NEED YOUR HELP
Attention Paul Parents! We need your support! Mayor Bowser recently presented her draft budget for fiscal year 2024 to the DC City Council for approval. While we are excited that the budget includes over $3 billion dollars for education, we are deeply concerned about the significant disparity in funding that she has awarded to DC Charter Schools in comparison to DC Public Schools. If her budget is approved by the City Council, Paul PCS would receive approximately $2.6 million dollars less than we would if the money in the proposed budget was fairly distributed. 

This under-funding of the Charter School Sector in DC is a direct attack on parents' and families' right to choose equitably resourced  school(s) that they desire their child/children to attend. We MUST stand together and urge the DC Council to vote NO to the Mayor's proposed budget. You can support our advocacy by "signing on" to this petition that will be submitted to Council Chair Mendelson and the Committee of the Whole this week.  

For more information on this matter, please review the brief video linked here.
RE-ENROLLMENT - APPROACHING SOON
RE-ENROLLMENT for current students begins April 3rd, 2023. Parents will be emailed instructions on how to complete re-enrollment. There is no need to go through MySchoolDC if you are planning on reenrolling at Paul. 

For additional information, contact our Enrollment team at enrollment@paulcharter.org or (202) 541-6111.

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CECILE MIDDLETON DAY AT PAUL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Join #piratenation on April 22nd, 2023 for Cecile Middleton Day at Paul Public Charter School.

Cecile Middleton Day celebrates the life and legacy of our founder and kicks off our enrollment season at Paul.

Please come by to complete your enrollment on-site. Our enrollment specialist will be there to assist and answer any questions.

Come out and enjoy exhibition classes in yoga, aerobics, dance, and free health screenings. Patrons can take part in various food trucks that will be in attendance during Cecile Middleton Day.

Also, there during Cecile Middleton Day, we will be raffling off Paul Public Charter School Uniforms, Amazon Gift Cards, and a flat-screen television.

PAUL SENIOR WINS GEORGE WASHINGTON'S TRACHTENBERG SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Senior Peniel Bokretzion on receiving the Stephen Joel Trachtenberg (SJT) Scholarship from George Washington University.

The Trachtenberg Scholarship is given out to only 11 students in Washington, DC and we are proud of her inside of #piratenation. The scholarship covers full tuition and any additional supplies Peniel will need during four years at George Washington University.

Peniel will be majoring in computer science this fall. Peniel credits her amazing teachers at Paul Public Charter School for her academic success. She attended Paul starting in the 6th grade. Peniel is a third-generation Paul student. Her brother and sister attended Paul starting in middle school as well.

Click here for additional highlights of Peniel's big day.
COLLEGE FAIR AT PAUL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
With special thanks to Ms. Ejiogu and Ms. Johnson, Paul Scholars were able to participate in an amazing college fair in February. This highlights one of the numerous college fairs that Paul holds throughout the school year.

During the fair, scholars were also able to explore various scholarship opportunities and over-the-summer bridge programs to prepare them for the next steps in their educational journey.

Click here for highlights of our College Fair at Paul.
PIRATES VISITING HBCUS IN THE AREA
Sparking the journey to college begins with our scholars visiting college campuses throughout the school year. This year, our scholars were able to visit Bowie State University, Coppin State University, the University of the District of Columbia, and Norfolk State University.

Some of our scholars received on-the-spot university admissions along with scholarship offers.

Click here to see highlights of our scholars' visit to Bowie State University.

Click here to see highlights of our scholars' visit to Norfolk State University.


MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS CEREMONY
Our middle school scholars shined brightly in February as they were honored in their Honors Ceremony. Paul celebrated the brightest of stars

With a record number of scholars receiving 1st honors, many middle schoolers achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or better. During the ceremony, scholars were also celebrated for perfect attendance and for being the best student in individual subjects.

Special thanks to Ms. Peters and the amazing middle school teachers who helped to make the day special for our middle schoolers during the ceremony.

Click here for highlights from the Middle School Honors Ceremony.
OUR TEACHERS AT PAUL ARE SO-DA BOMB!
During National Youth Leadership Month, Paul's Student Government Association teamed up with Ms. Williams to celebrate the teachers in the building in the SODA BOMB CAMPAIGN. Teachers were given a can of soda and some words of appreciation to let them know how much they are valued in our learning community.

Click here to check out some of the highlights from the SO-DA Bomb Campaign.
 LET'S GET VACCINATED 
DC Health and the Children's National Hospital are offering walk-in childhood vaccination clinics throughout the city. Check out the various centers around the city.

School vaccinations are required for all students to attend school for this upcoming school year.
BUY YOUR PAUL SWAG ON BSN SPORTS
Check out the latest in Paul Public Charter School Swag at BSN Sports. Click here to learn more.
UPCOMING DATES

April 3rd, 2023: First Day of the 4th Quarter
April 10th - 14th, 2023: Spring Break (School is closed for staff and students)
April 21st: Professional Development (School is closed for students)
April 22, 2023 - Cecile Middleton Day 11am - 2pm (Enrollment and Health Fair)
April 29, 2023 - Super Saturday Enrollment Fair 11am - 2pm
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