Community Opportunities for Families

Stay Compliant with District Immunization Requirements: Community Opportunities for Families

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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!

Class of 2024 Campaign

Join Us in Celebrating the Inaugural Class of 2024

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On June 7, 2024 Girls Global Academy will hold our graduation ceremony for our first ever graduating class! The Class of 2024 is such a special group to us. These girls started at a new school during an incredibly challenging time in 2020 during a global pandemic. Their ability to persevere, excel and now graduate is a testament to the power of our four pillars: sisterhood, scholarship, service, and safety.

In addition to facing adversity head on with virtual learning at the beginning of their high school career, our students completed over 3,300 service hours over the course of 4 years. We have student-athletes who are founding members of sports teams which include volleyball, track and field, cross country, basketball, softball, and cheerleading. We are so proud of the Class of 2024 and their accomplishments.

 

We invite you to help us celebrate our graduates!

GGA is launching a new campaign to help raise funds for the school that we love and to continue to invest in our students’ future. “The Class of 2024 Graduation” campaign will strengthen our programs and provide ongoing financial support to our school. By joining this campaign, you are ensuring that we can continue to fulfill our promise of Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service, and Safety to our current and future students.

 

When you make a contribution to Girls Global Academy, you’ll close the gender and racial STEM gaps by building pathways to entrepreneurship and careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

 

Will you join me in celebrating the Class of 2024?

 

Thank you so much for your generosity!

 

Together,

Karen Venable-Croft
Founding Executive Director

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Mother-Daughter Brunch Postponed to June 1st

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This annual event will no longer take place on May 11th, as previously planned.

Instead, we have set a new date for the Annual Mother-Daughter Brunch. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, June 1st, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We believe this change will allow us to better prepare and ensure an enjoyable experience for all attendees.

We are committed to providing a memorable and meaningful celebration for all the wonderful mothers and daughters in the GGA community.

Please stay tuned to the events calendar for further updates regarding the rescheduling of the Annual. Father-Daughter Brunch. We will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in Girls Global Academy. We look forward to celebrating with you on June 1st!

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Set your alarm: #GivingTuesday is tomorrow

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Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity. We’re asking for your support to grow our experiential learning programs that connect classroom theories to real-life and hands-on experiences. Join us tomorrow for a day of giving.
This year, we’re asking for your partnership to grow our experiential learning programs that connect our inspiring students with real-life and hands-on experiences.

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Get Your Child Vaccinated at a School Based Health Center!

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School Based Health Centers are now open to the community for routine pediatric and COVID-19 vaccinations until August 25, 2023. Students age 3 and older can receive all school-required vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccine. For adolescents 12 years and older, COVID-19 is now required for school attendance. Parents/guardians are welcome to get their COVID-19 vaccines too! Vaccine appointments are available at School Based Health Centers for all students, regardless of where they are enrolled. To make an appointment, call the number at the location nearest you, or use the QR code on the attached flyer to schedule an appointment online.

Be sure to make your appointment soon because limited spots are available. Your child will need a second dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine 3 weeks after the first dose.

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Consent forms will be provided at the appointment.
Please contact the SBHC where you would like to schedule your appointment with any further questions regarding consent.
Schedule an Appointnent

Open to serve you at the following locations:

School Health Center at Anacostia High School
1601 16th Street SE Washington, DC 20020
(202) 724-5529
Operated by MedStar Georgetown University

School Health Center at Ballou High School
3401 4th Street SE Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3843
Operated by Children’s National Hospital

School Health Center at Cardozo Education Campus
1200 Clifton Street NW Washington, DC 200009
(202) 727-5148
Operated by Unity Health Care Inc.

School Health Center at Coolidge HS and Ida B. Wells MS
6315 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
405 Sheridan Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20011
(202) 847-4077
Operated by Mary’s Center

School Health Center at Dunbar High School
101 N Street NW Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4086
Operated by Children’s National Hospital

School Health Center at Roosevelt High School
4301 13th Street NW Washington, DC 20011
(202) 727-6333
Operated by MedStar Georgetown University

School Health Center at H.D. Woodson High School
540 55th Street NE, 20019
(202) 724-2287
Operated by Unity Health Care Inc.

Schedule an Appointnent
These programs are funded wholly, or in part, by the Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Health, Community Health Administration.