By Elinor Bacon, ER Bacon Development, LLC, Partner, Hoffman Madison Waterfront A new destination for learning is coming to the Southwest community as construction begins on an outdoor classroom pavilion at Jefferson Middle School Academy on Maine Avenue SW, across from The Wharf. The project is a joint effort of the DC Students Construction Trades […]
City Budget Includes Jefferson Modernization and Neighborhood Upgrades
On May 30, the DC Council held its first vote on the fiscal year 2018 budget, moving forward with a budget that included several of Councilmember Charles Allen’s top priorities. This included an increase in the per-pupil funding formula to 3%; significant investments in affordable housing, public safety, and aging-in-place programs; and fully funding the […]
Education Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian
Photo caption: The Jefferson Middle School band. Photo caption: Director Para Perry and the Amidon-Bowen Elementary School choir. The choir gowns were woven by members of the Westminster congregation. Photo captions: The Eastern Senior High School choir with Tedrick Bonds, the director. This is the Eastern choir’s inaugural year, and this was their first performance outside […]
Construction on the Wharf
Photos courtesy of Maria Angala. The Wharf is being constructed so it can be a better place for the environment and for citizens in the community. The number one important thing that the Wharf is building are the hotels and the apartments because now there will be more people around and more people to visit the […]
Southwest Waterfront Seniors Show Love at the Cupid Ball
Southwest seniors were warmly received at the King-Greenleaf Recreation Center on Feb. 12 for the Edgewood/Brookland Family Support Collaborative (E/BFSC) Annual Cupid Ball. More than 49 seniors enjoyed a catered meal, dancing, and a live performance from the Amidon-Bowen Student Choir. The success of the event was possible due to the collaboration between the E/BFSC and King-Greenleaf Recreation Center […]
Amidon-Bowen and Jefferson Joint PTA Meeting
We are excited to announce the Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-Bowen Elementary School will be holding a joint PTA meeting on Tuesday, January 14th, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Amidon-Bowen School Library. Child monitoring will be provided in the gymnasium. The purpose of the joint meeting is to cover several important topics, most […]
Success Stories: Jefferson’s Project AIM
As a 26-year veteran teacher, Dr. Alesia Slocumb-Bradford has spent her career teaching middle-schoolers mathematics and science. Dr. Slocumb-Bradford chose middle school as she believes it provides her with great resources for tapping into how students “think about learning.” Over the last eighteen years, she has used her role as the robotics coach to do […]