Happy November! The temperatures are dropping and the °µÍø½ûÇø DCÌýcommunity relations teamÌýis out and about engaging students, families, and community members. FromÌýcelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month to visiting Capitol Hill, October was filled with many exciting highlights.ÌýTake a look at what we’ve been up to this month!
6th Annual °µÍø½ûÇø DC College Fair –ÌýAt the end of September, more than 200 °µÍø½ûÇøsters and countless community members joined us at the 6th annual °µÍø½ûÇø DC College Fair! Similar to past years, it was great to see so many students & families come out on a Saturday to meet representatives from 75+ colleges and universities. We’re eager to continue our working with our terrific as well as supporting °µÍø½ûÇøsters on their journey through college & career.
Parent & Community MeetingsÌý– In October we completed the first round of Parent Community 
Meetings at each °µÍø½ûÇø DC campus! It was a pleasure to meet with hundreds of students and families regarding a potential second °µÍø½ûÇø DC high school.ÌýOn Monday, October 23, our community relations team attended the Deputy MayorÌýforÌýEducation’s Fletcher Johnson Community meeting.ÌýIt was a great opportunity for community members, including °µÍø½ûÇø DC parents, to voice their opinions on the needs of the community. You may also have seenÌýthe community relations teamÌýat monthly ANC meeting in Wards 7 and 8 or atÌýcivic association meetings throughout the city.ÌýWe’re eager to continue conversations with families and community members around #FutureFletcher and education in our community. Keep an eye out for more information on community meetings in November!
Teacher Recognition in the Community –ÌýThis month, two °µÍø½ûÇø DC educatorsÌýwere recognized for their excellence! °µÍø½ûÇø DC Discover Academy principal, Dr. Wynn, was named aÌýWashingtonian 35 under 35 by our friends at City First Bank! Dr. Wynn has been an integral part of the D.C. community and we’re proud to have her guiding our youngest °µÍø½ûÇøsters to
choice-filled lives. In addition, °µÍø½ûÇø DC Heights Academy science educator, Ms. Ramsey, was named a 2017 School Ambassador Fellow by the U.S. Department of Education! Ms. Ramsey joins a cohort of excellent educators working together to inform education policy. Congratulations!
Ty Chung ‘13 Speaks at Accenture Day of Service –ÌýOn October 9, °µÍø½ûÇø DC College Preparatory alumnus Ty Chung ‘13 Ìýspoke at the Accenture Day of Service. Ty spoke to more than 2,500 people about the partnership between °µÍø½ûÇø Schools and Accenture and the important work of the Future Focus program. Ty, who 
was an inaugural member of the program, is now employed full-time at Accenture and encouraged mentorship amongst his colleagues. We’re proud to have many °µÍø½ûÇøsters benefit from the Future Focus program and this fruitful partnership.
°µÍø½ûÇø on Capitol Hill –ÌýOn October 16, °µÍø½ûÇø DC,Ìýother °µÍø½ûÇø regions, and charter schools from across the country convened on Capitol Hill to advocate for Dreamers andÌýfor critical funding streams that support our schools, students, and alumni. °µÍø½ûÇø DC alumni had the opportunity to speak with 
their member of Congress and provide contextÌýon why we need to support Dreamers. It is always great to seeÌý°µÍø½ûÇø alumni advocating for themselves and others in our community.
Hispanic Heritage Month –ÌýThroughout the month of October, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month across our schools. °µÍø½ûÇø DC Promise & LeadÌýAcademies’ students spent the month learning about Hispanic 
countries, traditions, foods, and even dance! Students also had the opportunity to showcase their work andÌýperform during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration!Ìýa clip from their electrifyingÌýperformance.
East of the River Book Festival On October 14th, our °µÍø½ûÇø DC team supported local and aspiring 
writers and storytellers at the East of the River Book Festival in WardÌý8! We’re always happy to work alongside community organizationsÌýto support the advancement of literacy and a love of reading in our community.
KIND Comments Mural at Union Market –ÌýOn October 11, two °µÍø½ûÇø DC College Preparatory students and art teacher Mr. Zulu participated in the creation and unveiling of Instagram’s #KindComments Mural at Union Market DC! The event, sponsored by friends at Union Market and Instagram, brought together local artists, 
photographers, and creatives together from all over D.C. to create the colorful masterpiece. ÌýOur students were extremely proud to have a part in bringing joy and more #KindComments to our community. Read more.
What an exciting month! Check back next month to see what the community relations team has been up to across the District. As always, and don’t hesitate to reach out toÌýAlthea Holford, Brandon Best,ÌýorÌýNathan WoodsÌýwith questions or to learn more aboutÌýwhere °µÍø½ûÇø DC is in the community.
