Tips On Keeping Cool
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Find out how to keep cool this summer. Watch the video produced by Brionna Wiggins and Myja Miller, 7th grade reporters at Friendship Woodridge Academy.
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“Look What the Ship Just Blew In”: Teacher Spotlight
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The ship just came in! This isn't any old ship, although this teacher is extraordinary like the Titanic. This is my southern accented, fourth grade teacher, Ms. Chasity Shipp! My personal opinion of Ms. Shipp is similar to that of my classmates. She is...
Read MoreAmerica’s #1 Sport: 2014 NFL Draft Picks
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You got to love America’s number one sport, football. As you are sitting in your parents' car driving up and down the highway, or just going somewhere in the city, you see on the back of cars, trucks, and SUV’s with the fan’s favorite home team. Whether
Read MoreTalk about College Netflix’s Latest Craze: “GREEKS”
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Everybody is watching Netflix these days. It’s as if the entire season of Walking Dead, Boondocks, Breaking Bad, or just about television show is there to catch up on. Well for now, it the college show called “Greeks” starring Spencer Grammer as “Casey Cartwright”.
Read MoreWhat’s COOL this Summer...DC POOLS!
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Splish, splash! Yelling, screaming, laughter, nothing but giggles in the air. These are the sounds that you hear when you think about swimming. Well, if you live in DC, you don’t have to wait any longer. The official opening date for all of the pools is June 23rd. For now, all outdoor pools and spray...
Read MoreInstagram Is So Addictive
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Most people these days usually have some form of social networks account. Social networks are a popular form of online communication. In the age of technology, it’s not surprising. Even kids have something like Kik or Instagram. You know what? That’s where the problem lies. Many children...
Read MoreNigerian Girls Taken: “Bring Our Girls Home”
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Would you ever think that sitting in school to get an education would be unsafe? Well, it’s the truth! From bullying to school shootings, it’s pretty clear that once a parent leaves their child and sends them off to school, it really might be the very last time seeing their faces.
Read MoreGabrielle Douglas: Girl on Fire
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With Women’s History Month just ending and all the talk about the Catching Fire and Captain America movies, I sit back and wonder who are true heroes for our generation? Who can be a role model, has persevered and shown tenacity to reach their goal? The one person that comes to...
Read MoreC’mon Spring Fever!
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Still wondering why snow is coming down in the spring? It’s a bit strange that we have snow in March. Right? Never fear! Believe it or not it’s really spring time. Although you still have to wear your coat in the morning, spring should be on its way here. Just think warm sunshine and flowers...
Read MoreHooked on Crocheting
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I just recently learned how to crochet. I know it might sound so mundane at first, but when my art teacher first introduced it to the class, I said to myself, “This is crazy. Boring! I really don’t feel like doing this old lady knitting stuff at all.”
Read MoreLatest Blockbuster Hit “Captain America”
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Do you like Captain America? Where are your favorite superhero writers from?—Marvel or DC Universe? Are you interested in the new Avengers movies? Do you like action packed thriller movies? Well, if the answer is YES, then I will have to tell you that there is a new action-filled,...
Read MoreWoodridge Eagles Soar at the Annual SLC Challenge Mania
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Each year the Saturday Learning Camp hosts its annual Challenge Mania academic event entitled “Igniting the Flames of Achievement”. This annual event takes place the Saturday before the DCCAS. Students come together from each of the Friendship campuses:
Read MoreLet’s Go Eagles, Let’s Go
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“ W-O-O-D-R-I-D-G-E It’s Woodridge Eagles!” says Friendship Public Charter School Woodridge Cheerleaders. On Saturday, March 22nd, the Friendship Woodridge Lady Eagles Cheerleaders reported to the school at 8 o’clock am for hair and make-up.
Read MorePlant a Seed and Grow a Future: Woodridge 5th Graders at the White House Garden
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Woodridge had the opportunity and pleasure to take five of our 5th grade scholars to the White House to be a part of the 6th Annual White House Garden Planting with First Lady Michelle Obama on April 2! She spent well over an hour with our scholars talking to them about the importance of healthy living, eating and the importance of school gardens. T
Read MoreBlack Girls Rock: African Americans on the Big Screen
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Wonder why we are seeing more and more African-American women on the big screen? The reasons for this is because of the writers. Some of the most known and entertaining shows on television has the best writers ever and you know they are African American women—such as...
Read MoreThe Power of Spoken Words
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Do you like poetry? Do you know of any black poets other than Langston Hughes? Well folks, it’s not a mystery, its black history and this is the month to learn about all of those people you don’t hear about every day. I’m going to tell you about the power of words from three poetry queens and one well known king.
Read MoreONE of Nine: A Brave Hero
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When you think about Black History, there are so many names that come to mind and events that are worth reading and talking about. But for some, Jefferson Thomas isn’t a name that we easily recall. Jefferson Thomas was one of the "Little Rock Nine,” the brave group of...
Read More42 “The Truth Behind the Number”
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Last year, 42 hit a homerun on the big screen with box office record numbers. This movie showed us all that Jackie Robinson’s true dignity went far beyond the scope of his number. His story inspired and entertained so many with a vital chapter in this nation’s history. He was a...
Read MoreClarissa Minnie Thompson Allen Who is She?
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Clarissa Minnie Thompson Allen. Do you know the name? No? Well, it’s not surprising. Not many people know about her, or much anyways—even with Black History month in the hearts and classrooms of so many. You probably won’t hear the name Clarissa Minnie Thompson...
Read MoreFree From the Chains of Segregation: The Promise
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Our ancestors were chained. Their spirits held captive; Yet they continued, and continued to dream of freedom; But once they were free, they really weren’t....
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