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Support the GGA Class of 2025 – Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser is Live!📅 April 15–18, 2025

by 12th GradeCommunityLatest NewsSchool lifeStudents

Girls Global Academy is popping off with excitement as the Class of 2025 launches their Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser! From April 15 to April 18, seniors will be selling gourmet popcorn online to raise funds for their senior year activities and celebrations.

🛍️ How to Support:
Visit www.doublegood.com and purchase from your favorite senior’s store. Each senior has a unique virtual pop-up store, and 100% of the proceeds from their sales will go directly to their individual senior account.

🍿 With flavors this delicious, it’s a win-win—you get tasty treats, and our seniors get a step closer to their graduation goals!

👉 Note: This is an individual fundraiser. Funds will be applied only to the accounts of students who make sales.

Thank you for supporting our students as they wrap up their final year with spirit and success!

Community Opportunities for Families

Stay Compliant with District Immunization Requirements: Community Opportunities for Families

by 11th GradeCommunityEventsLatest NewsNewslettersParentsStudents

At Girls Global Academy, we are committed to the health and safety of our students. As the Dec. 9 Districtwide exclusion date approaches, families with students in pre-K 3, kindergarten, 7th grade, and 11th grade need to ensure they meet the District’s immunization requirements. To support this effort, we’ve gathered important information about upcoming immunization opportunities for families.

Immunization Clinics in November and December

DC Health has shared their November Pediatric Vaccine Opportunities Calendar, which includes updated locations and times for immunization clinics. Families can also find the 2024 District Pediatric Vaccine Locations by Ward on DC Health’s website.

Here are some highlighted vaccine appointment opportunities:

Children’s National Vaccine-Only Clinics

Available Mondays through Thursdays in November from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Call the clinic-associated number to schedule an appointment:

  • Anacostia: 2101 MLK Jr. Ave SE | 202-476-6900
  • Columbia Heights: 3336 14th St NW | 202-476-5580
  • Shaw Metro: 641 S St NW, Suite 200 | 202-476-2123
  • Shepherd Park: 7125 13th Pl NW | 202-545-2900
  • THEARC: 1801 Mississippi Ave SE | 202-436-3060

Grubb’s Pharmacy SE

Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Location: 1800 MLK Jr Ave SE
  • Phone: 202-503-3610

Cedar Hill Urgent Care – GW Health

Appointments are available daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; holiday hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Location: 2228 MLK Jr Ave SE
  • Phone: 202-715-4444

Upcoming Community Events with Pediatric Vaccinations

A Family Affair Health Event

Date: Thursday, Dec. 7
Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Children’s National THEARC West Building, 1801 Mississippi Ave SE
Appointments are highly encouraged. Register here.

EdFEST Events

EdFEST will offer pediatric vaccine appointments by reservation. Families will receive vaccine appointment links in their confirmation email after registering for EdFEST.

  • Saturday, Dec. 7: For grades 9-12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eastern High School. Register here.
  • Saturday, Dec. 14: For pre-K 3 to grade 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DC Armory. Register here.

Take Action Today

We encourage all families to take advantage of these immunization opportunities and ensure your students are ready to continue their academic journey without interruption. For more details or assistance, please contact Cynthia Pope.

Let’s work together to keep our school community healthy and thriving!