Family Bulletin
Dear DPA Families,
This week all scholars in grades 6 – 12 will be testing! Middle school scholars will take their MAP test. High school scholars will take their second ANET test. It is crucial for your scholar to be in school everyday this week! ANET and MAP allows us to see exactly where your scholar is at academically and where we need to focus our efforts.
All scholars must be on-time to school EVERYDAY, in full DPA Uniform, and ready to actively & positively engage in their academics. Please see below for more information about the upcoming week!
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Calendar Notifications |
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25-26 School Year CALENDAR (linked here) – Updated on 2/22/26 |
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March 17th & 18th – TESTING
March 20th – Regular School Day, AND
April 6 – NO SCHOOL – Teacher Professional Development Day, End of Quarter 3 April 13-17 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break May 5-21 – DCCAPE Testing May 20 – College Decision Day May 25 – No School Memorial Day |
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ANET Testing (High School) |
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Tuesday, March 17th & Wednesday, March 18th – ALL HIGH School SCHOLARS will take ANET TESTING. ANET TESTING IS MANDATORY FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS. The High School will take our second round of ANET interim assessments this week. The ANET assessment is a computer-based test that we will take 3-4 times this year. ANet Interim assessments (IA) give teachers information about what your student has learned so far this year. The 90 min assessments are carefully crafted to meet grade-level demands and to provide teachers with timely, actionable information to inform instruction. The IAs are aligned to common core standards, and therefore are the best predictor of progress toward proficiency on DC CAPE. DPA has an ambitious goal of 95% of scholars scoring above 60% on ANet Interim Assessments. The ANet IAs provide critical data for teachers about your scholar’s understanding of grade-level content – so it is vital that your scholar is present to school every day this week and arrives on time! |
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MAP Testing (Middle School) |
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Tuesday, March 17th & Wednesday, March 18th – ALL MIDDLE School SCHOLARS will take MAP TESTING. MAP IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARS. MAP is an adaptive test that shows how much scholars have grown in reading and math – from fall to spring and from year to year. In addition, MAP is aligned to other standardized tests such as DcCAPE and the SAT. When scholars show their growth on MAP, they set themselves up for success in the future. MAP also provides helpful comparison data to other scholars across the country. We will share these reports with you so you know how your scholar is performing and their progress towards college readiness. Middle School ONLY – All Scholars that complete BOTH their Reading AND their Math MAP tests will attend a field trip on Friday, March 20th. 6th Grade will visit Howard University. 7th Grade will visit the University of Maryland. 8th Grade will visit George Mason University. |
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Athletics Update – Week of 3/16/26 |
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High School Athletics
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Launch of Bike Racing Team – Sponsored by DC Bike Academy |
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The Digital Pioneers Academy Bike Club is announcing the launch of a bike racing team sponsored by the DC Bike Academy! The team will practice on Saturdays at Anacostia Park in Washington DC starting in March. Scholars will have the opportunity to race against other youth their ages both inside and outside of the DMV. All equipment and transportation will be provided to DPA Scholars (yes, this includes bikes & helmets). Several DPA Scholars have participated with the DC Bike Academy’s Race Team, including current 8th graders Malaya Bottoms and Layla Peace. You can see their story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch? For those who are interested, please submit an application here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ We will also be hosting a Zoom call for interested parents & scholars in the near future. The DC Bike Academy is a STEAM-based 6th-12th-grade supplemental educational program serving the under-resourced East of the River communities of Washington DC. |
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🌿 Camp Canopy Meet & Greet — You’re Invited! |
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Interested in Camp Canopy for your scholar this summer? Come meet the director, get all your questions answered, and learn more about what this amazing experience has to offer!
This is a great opportunity to connect directly with the Camp Canopy team before registration decisions are made. We hope to see you there! |
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Middle School Youth Poetry Contest |
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The Junior League is hosting the 27th Annual DC Youth Poetry Contest. The contest is for 4th-8th grade students, and this year’s theme is “Imagine.” The contest is a great way for students to practice writing and express themselves creatively. Find all of the details on the contest WEBSITE. |
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Family and Scholar Wellness Resources |
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Food Access Resources We know times can be challenging, and some families may be facing extra difficulty putting food on the table. You are not alone, the DPA Wellness Team is here to help connect you with local food resources and support. Click here for resources available for families in need, along with updates as they become available. Please take a moment to review them and share with anyone who may benefit. Family Resource Guide Please see the linked guide HERE, curated by the DPA Wellness Team. It includes information on community-based organizations, grief and loss support, substance use support, food pantries, and more. Printed copies are also available in the main office. Monthly Mental Health Newsletter Please check out the monthly mental health newsletter that is published by our Paving the Way Mental Health Therapists. |
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