Thursday afternoon will feature readings of Edgar Allen Poe’s spookiest work int he library after school in our first ever “Poe-Chella). Science teacher Elisa Shapiro and Brian Hotchkiss will co-sponsor this Poe themed event with librarians Sereena Hamm and Jennifer Abercrombie. Come enjoy some Poe this Thursday from 3:30 to 5pm in the library classroom. Spooky snacks, Poe readings and escape room-type puzzles await all viewers!
Our school’s Quiz Bowl Club had its first “It’s Academic” competition on Saturday at NBC 4 Studio. The team of junior Harry Hirsch, and seniors Jasper Ferncrombie andThomas Coulon, supported by junior alternate Oliver Stevens, faced off against teams from Wakefield High School and St. Albans School. Thanks to a perfect team round, we finished with the victory. Special thanks to all who came out to support us and please congratulate the boys! Saturday’s competition will be broadcast on NBC4 on January 12th. We will compete in the next round sometime in early February against other first-round winners. The team is advised by math teacher Mr. Salazar with help from Emeritus Coach and team founder Mr. Benjamin.
Washington Latin middle school students will take place in the 13th Annual Girls on the Run Community 5K on November 18th at Anacostia Park at 10am. Each student needs an adult buddy runner to register for the race. Registration is $35 and closes at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 18th. Please email Grace at grace@gotrdc.org by Monday, November 13th if want to be paired with a Buddy Runner! Ms. Eleby-El, who coaches our Girls on the Run team, helps organize activities like this that support female camaraderie and empowerment.