August 25, 2023
Dear Washingtonians,
We are just a few days away from the first day of school for thousands of young people across DC! We go into the new school year on the heels of encouraging news: students across grade levels made improvements in math and reading on the 2023 statewide assessment. Now, we are ready to build on that progress.?
Earlier this week, we celebrated our high school students at the opening of the new, permanent home of the Advanced Technical Center (ATC). Supported by professors from the University of the District of Columbia and Trinity Washington University, the ATC allows students to earn free college credits and industry certifications while remaining enrolled in their DC public school or public charter school. Like many of the Career and Technical Education programs at our high schools, the ATC represents a modern vocational learning model. I encourage you to listen to Genesis and her mom talk about how they made the choice to attend the ATC:
 We are incredibly proud of Genesis, her classmates at the ATC, and her peers in high schools across DC who are going above and beyond to make themselves, their families, and our city proud. I encourage the families and caregivers of high school students to look closely at pages 14-17 in the Back to School Guide so that, like Genesis's family, you can learn about the programs and opportunities that will help your child succeed.
I love back to school month because it is a special opportunity to show our children and teens how much we love them and how much we believe in them. I know that on Monday morning, teachers and principals will be greeting families and students with hugs, handshakes, high fives, and most important, a lot of joy. I can't wait to see all the smiling students on Monday morning. Let's make it a great first day.??
Sincerely,
 Mark your calendars: On Saturday, September 9, families of children, teens, and young adults are invited to learn about the many afterschool and out-of-school time opportunities available in DC. Families and youth will have the chance to hear from 50 partners and organizations about afterschool programming, jobs and internships, learning experiences, and other fun activities.
- When: Saturday, September 9 @ 11:00 a.m.
- Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Avenue NE)
- Register to attend HERE
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 The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington is kicking off Summer Restaurant Week, a week-long promotion of dine-in and take-away experiences at participating restaurants. From Monday, August 28 through Sunday, September 3, participating restaurants will offer multi-course brunch and lunch menus for $25 per person and multi-course dinner menus from $40 to $55 per person.
Learn more about participating restaurants, special menus, contact information, and hours of operation?HERE.
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 Celebrate Black Business Month with the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking at an event to learn more about how to protect and scale a small business. The event will include a networking and small business resource fair, a panel on insurance types for small businesses and benefits for employees of small business owners, and a panel on how to scale and expand a business. Attendees will be able to network with other business owners and learn more about the resources that support Black-owned businesses in DC.
- When: Tuesday, August 29 @ 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Sycamore & Oak (1110 Oak Drive SE)
- Register to attend HERE.
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 Join the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services for a youth hiring fair. District youth between the ages of 18 and 24 will have the opportunity to meet with potential employers and apply for full-time positions. Bring your ID and resume to the hiring fair. No registration is necessary.
- When: Saturday, September 9 @ 10:00 a.m.
- Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW)
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