October 18, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 42
Dear Washingtonians,
Washington, DC is a growing city. From sports and entertainment to museums and restaurants, we are a city that has something for everyone—a place where you can walk to work or take the train, hike through Rock Creek Park or ride your bike along the waterfront. We're a leader in tech and innovation. A city where aspiring entrepreneurs can start and grow small and local businesses.
As DC grows, my Administration is focused on ensuring all residents, in every neighborhood, get a fair shot and an opportunity to participate in our city’s prosperity. And we’re always looking for more people to join us in this work.
Want to learn more about joining our team? On Monday, October 22, join me at my Administration's Fall 2018 Resume Raiser. Meet members of my team and learn more about volunteer and career opportunities at DC Government. Learn more and RSVP HERE.
No job or idea is too big or too small for DC Government—we function as a city, a state, and a county. From fixing potholes to fighting for statehood, we do it all. Join us.
Sincerely,
 Registration is now open for the Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR) winter programming. From sports programs to leisure activities, we have something for everyone.
To register for a program:
- visit DPR’s Registration Portal;
- select an age group;
- browse location and program type; and
- select a program, add to cart, and proceed to checkout.
For more information on DPR Winter Programming, go to dpr.dc.gov.
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 It's Halloween season and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is excited to celebrate with families across all eight wards. Beginning Friday, October 26, DPR will host fun and safe events for the entire family, including parades, haunted houses, and candy giveaways, at recreation and community centers across the District.
Go to dpr.events to find a Halloween event near you.
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 This week, Mayor Bowser and interim DC Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Amanda Alexander announced a new partnership between DCPS and Bard College that will provide students the opportunity to earn college credit and an associate degree from Bard College while earning their high school diploma. Opening in school year 2019-2020, Bard Early College High School will be a tuition-free, four-year, early college high school operated jointly by Bard College and DCPS.
Students who attend Bard High School Early College will have the opportunity to graduate with an associate degree as well as 60 college credits that will be transferable to four-year colleges and universities across the country. The school, which will be located in either Ward 7 or Ward 8, will open with a ninth grade cohort and an eleventh grade cohort, comprised of more than 150 students.
The Bard curriculum includes a two-year pre-college sequence in the ninth and tenth grades and a college curriculum in the eleventh and twelfth grades. The admissions process at Bard will be unique; students will be admitted based on an essay and an interview, rather than test scores or grades.
Learn more HERE.
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 This week’s District Minute features stories about the continued roll out of the fiscal year 2019 budget, the celebration of ten years of service at the Wanda Alston Foundation, and this year's H Street Festival.
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 The Mayor's Office of Nightlife and Culture will coordinate with District government agencies, businesses, and community groups to manage and coordinate DC's growing after-hours economy.
The Office of Nightlife and Culture has an opening for a Program Analyst. This position is responsible maintaining records, participating in community meetings and activities, and responding to constituent questions and concerns. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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