A December to Remember: A Busy Month at CJR!

December has just started, and we have a lot of exciting family events coming up. Check out what's going on during the next few weeks at Commodore:

  • Tues 12/8 - 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade ELA HW Night (4:30 PM)
  • Wed 12/9 - Financial Stability Workshop (4 PM)
  • Thurs 12/10 - School Family Council (3:30 PM)
  • Mon 12/14 - CJR Expansion Family Event (5:30 PM)
  • Thurs 12/17 - PTO Meeting: Family Safety (7:45 AM)
  • Fri 12/18 - Latino Family Workshop (7:15 AM)
  • Tues 12/22 - Holiday Turkey Distribution [Form Required] (2 PM)
  • Tues 12/22 - Winter Showcase of the Arts (6PM)

We hope to see you soon!

Celebrating our Student Athletes!

Commodore's athletic program continues to grow and continues to thrive. Our fall sports season just came to a close, and, although we didn't win another championship, our students and teams continued to represent our school and the Five Promises well. 

  • Middle School Flag Football: CJR lost a close semifinal playoff game to AFYA, 14-8.  The team came a long way this year. Thank you to Coaches Watson and Michael for supporting the growth of our team.
  • Middle School Boys Soccer: In another tough semifinal playoff game, Commodore lost 3-1, to John Ruhrah.  In only its second year of existence, the boys continue to develop the necessary skills and teamwork necessary for success. Coaches Reed and Rennard deserve a lot of credit for their work in making Commodore a rising city power in such a short time.
  • Middle School Girls Soccer: Our girls' soccer team showed marked growth from last year and its players were consistently committed to improving. Coaches Heid and Ramos deserve acknowledgment for all their hard work.
  • Elementary Soccer: Our newest team was so big that we actually had two teams participating in the Patterson Park Elementary Soccer League! Both boys and girls from grades 2-5 participated in this sport. Coaches Casamassima and Duarte deserve a lot of credit for filling an important need and building a strong team, while also providing students with a valuable afterschool opportunity.

The fall season might be coming to a close, but we are already looking ahead to our winter sports season on the horizon, including three basketball teams, an NAL team looking to defend its city title, and a recently started debate team. Good luck, Commodore! 

Happy 'SOCK'tober!

This October help someone who really needs it. Mr. Lawrence's advisory is currently collecting new pairs of socks to donate to those in need. As the seasons change and the temperature begins to drop, students at Commodore are figuring out new ways to help their community. Mr. Lawrence's 4th grade advisory will be taking donations throughout the month to help keep those in need warm this coming fall and winter. Please consider stopping by Commodore or mailing your sock donation. Happy 'SOCK'tober!

Check out Mr. Lawrence's advisory's video by clicking here.

Commodore Corner and More!

The third week of school is nearly in the books, and we are very excited to share our first episode of Commodore Corner. The episode is hosted by none other than Mr. Martin and can be accessed by clicking this link. Big thanks to Mr. Ayala and his crew for putting together the first episode!

In family engagement news, Commodore just hosted a great family coffee chat with Dr. Ana Garcia-Fernandez, a BCPSS school psychologist. Her workshops with Latino families will be held on the third Friday of every month and will focus on specific strategies families can use to support their kids' academic success. Check out a photo from the event on our Facebook page here.

Next week, we are very excited to kick off our partnership with GEAR UP, a national college readiness program, with a special "pep rally" assembly on Monday at 8 AM in the auditorium. The event will feature alumni speakers, video presentations, and a certificate distribution. We will be joined by GEAR UP President and CEO Ranjit Sidhu, Dunbar High School's Marching Band, and 92 Q.

Have a great weekend. See you Monday at 7:10!

A September to Remember!

A week into the new year, Commodore students are already well on track to taking the steps necessary to go from #cjr2college. From PreK to 8th Grade, our classrooms are filled with lots of learning and all-around engagement. With hundreds of students represented, Back-to-School Night was a huge success. This month, we are also rolling out a number of exciting monthly events for families. This Wednesday, September 9,  Ayesha Monger from Humanim will begin her monthly series of workshops on financial stability; those workshops will occur on the second Wednesday of each month. Next Wednesday, September 16,  Lourdes Ortega of CASA de Maryland will begin a monthly workshop series tailored to the needs of immigrant communities; those workshops will occur on the third Wednesday of each month. All workshops meet at Commodore at 5 PM.

Stay tuned for more events and more exciting opportunities for students and families during and after the school day. Have a great week, Commodore! And don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook!

2 Awesome August Activities

Hope you are all enjoying your summer! Don't forget that Commodore has two important events coming up this month to get ready for school. On Thursday, August 6, from 10 AM until 5 PM, we will be hosting a BOGO uniform sale. Don't forget to come by and get a deal! And on Thursday, August 27, from 4 PM until 6 PM, we will be hosting our annual back-to-school cookout in the courtyard. Stop by for a burger or a hot dog!

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