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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Summer School Application]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information about our 2026 summer school application!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Summer School Application]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The application for summer school is available and can be accessed by clicking the above link. Summer school is available for all new and returning MMBDA students.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 18 Newsletter]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the latest edition of our MMBDA Newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2/19/26 - MMBDA Public Board of Trustees Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The MMBDA Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 19 at 6:30pm. A link can be found below.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed for Students: Monday, April 6]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[School will be closed for students on Monday, April 6 for staff professional development.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Open: Friday, April 3]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both campuses will be open on Friday, April 3!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC Standardized Assessments: Parent Letter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2163692</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents, please click here for more information about our upcoming WIDA ACCESS, DC CAPE, DC Science, and alternate assessments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February Newsletter from our Executive Director]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Open House Sessions]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the flyers for both campuses. Join us to learn more about our school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal: Monday, March 16 at 2:00 PM]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[School will close two hours early at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 3/16/26, with no after school activities and no aftercare, due to severe weather alert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two-Hour Delay: Monday,February 23]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our campuses will open on a two-hour delayed schedule on Monday, February 23 beginning at 10:15 AM. Before care services are canceled.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather and Virtual Learning Notification-Executive Director]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached inclement weather notification regarding virtual learning from our Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Calendar Update: Friday. February 13-Regular School Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday, February 13th, will now be a regular school day. This adjustment is to make up for the snow day in January. Please plan accordingly, and thank you so much for your flexibility as we make sure students receive the full instructional days needed for a successful semester.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2157813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached newsletter from Dr. McKay!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Open House Dates: Brookland Campus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2149556</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the dates for our upcoming open house sessions at our Brookland Campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Opening On Time: Monday, February 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2160936</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both campuses will open on time today, Monday, February 2, 2026, with both Before Care and After Care services available.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Learning Days: Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2159522</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will operate asynchronously on Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30, due to ongoing safety concerns impacting the DMV area.  Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SEL Connection Virtual Zoom: Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2159526</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the SEL team for for a time of connection and care, where we will practice simple, effective SEL techniques designed to reduce stress, boost emotional well-being, and bring calm into the home. Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Newsletter-January 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2153162</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached letter from Dr. McKay!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Learning Day- Wednesday, January 28]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2158683</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to current weather conditions, Wednesday, January 28, will be a Virtual Learning Day with students learning from home and following a modified schedule. Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Learning Day- Tuesday, January 27]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2158415</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to current weather conditions, Tuesday, January 27, will be a Virtual Learning Day with students learning from home and following a modified schedule. Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monday, January 26: Professional Development Day-School Closed for Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2156342</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both campuses will be closed for students for staff professional development and recordkeeping on Monday, January 26.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Open House Dates: Takoma Campus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2149550</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the dates for our upcoming open house sessions at our Takoma Campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grand Slam School with the Washington Nationals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2133111</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA officially became a Grand Slam school with the Washington Nationals on October 31!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lifetouch Makeup Picture Day: January 12, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2148179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lifetouch will be on site to take makeup pictures for students and staff. Students must wear uniforms. Please contact Ms. Guzman-Harsley if you have questions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed for Winter Break-Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2148156</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will be closed for the winter break from Monday, December 22, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, January 5, at 8:15 AM. Wishing everyone a happy winter break!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attendance Policy, Initiatives, and Incentives]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2105192</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view school information about our attendance Policy, initiatives, and incentives!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cell Phone Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2105181</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view MMBDA's cell phone policy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Schedule 2025-2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2098594</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the bus schedule for 2025-2026 for both campuses!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director November Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2129378</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view November updates from Dr. McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Parent Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2110323</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the latest Parent Newsletter from our executive director, Dr. Linda McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November 17, 2025, Board of Trustees Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2132187</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the virtual board meeting information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed-Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Veterans Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2132212</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Picture Day with Lifetouch: Monday, November 10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2132233</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students are required to wear school uniforms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed on November 3: Staff Professional Development]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2129377</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School will be closed for staff professional development and recordkeeping on November 3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October Parent Newsletter: Executive Director]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2116540</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the latest newsletter from our Executive Director, Dr. McKay.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October is National Bully Awareness Month]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2115424</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for a letter and schedule regarding National Bullying Prevention Month from Mr. Shiver, our Dean of Students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director September Parent Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2104543</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view Dr. McKay's September updates!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 08:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Nights: September 9: Brookland, September 10:Takoma]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2104621</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our annual Back to School Night events will begin at 6:00 PM. Please click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 06:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Supplies and Uniform Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2094612</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to view our school supply list and uniform policy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Bus Transportation Request Form SY25-26]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2086503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please complete this form if your child(ren) will need school bus transportation. One form per family.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Special Board Meeting, Monday July 14]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2085358</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Trustees will hold a special Board meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom. Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Meeting-Tuesday, September 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2101757</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the Zoom link for our September 2 board meeting!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal-Wednesday, September 3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2102696</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students will have early dismissal today for teacher professional development. Please arrange transportation at 3:00 PM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monday, September 1-School Closed for Labor Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2101758</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both campuses will be closed in observation of Labor Day on Monday, September 1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August Welcome Back Letter-Executive Director]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2094345</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view greetings from our executive director, Dr. Linda McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Day of School: K-8-August 25; First Full Day for PreK-August 28]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2098588</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School opens for breakfast at 8:15 AM and classes will begin at 8:30 AM at both campuses. PreK students can attend from 1:00-4:00PM on the day of their scheduled home visit from August 25-27. The first full day for PreK is August 28.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 19:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Welcome Letter 2025-2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2085903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to read a welcome back letter from our executive letter, Dr. Linda McKay!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[25-26 School Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2084209</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to review our school calendar for 2025-2026!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Bike to Work Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2071737</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet our EML Coordinator, Ms. Williams-Lee, who participated in Bike to Work Day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 09:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Letter for Standardized Testing 24-25]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2030570</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view information about the upcoming DC CAPE, WIDA ACCESS, DC Science, and MSAA/DLM tests for grades 3-8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Boost Camp: June 30-July 28]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2052972</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2011984</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view a letter from our executive director, Dr. McKay, about preparation for inclement weather.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Read Across America Week and DC SEL Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2044200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view photos from Read Across America Week 2025 and DC SEL Week !]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Black History Month Overview]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2044195</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the exciting photos from our 2025 Black History Month celebration!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[20 Year Charter Review Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2080111</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to view a letter from our Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay, about charter renewal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grade 5 PYP Exhibition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2075698</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click on the flyer for more information about our upcoming 5th-grade exhibitions at both campuses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 16:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Board Meeting, Tuesday May 20]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2072979</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 07:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pastel and Poise: Mother's Spring Social-Brookland- May 3, 11AM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2062503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for  a twist on our annual tea for Mother's Day. Tickets are $10 and will be available on Friday, April 25. Please see Dr. Mayberry to purchase your ticket!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enrollment Saturday, April 26 9AM-12PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2062925</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our staff will be at both campuses to assist with Enrollment Saturday tomorrow, April 26 from 9 AM-12 PM. Email enrollment@mmbethune.org for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March Newsletters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2044218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the newsletters for March!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Literacy Night-Wednesday, March 19 at 5:00 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2045660</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for our annual Literacy Night! For more information contact Ms. Nelsen at m.nelsen@mmbethune.org.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 18]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2047372</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Parent Teacher Conference-Friday, March 14: No School for Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2044189</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have not received the Sign-Up Genius link for the class, please contact your scholar's teacher.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC Collaborative Field Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2024955</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The New Kid with Imagination Stage
Click here to see photos and learn more information about our field trip to the theatre in partnership with DC Collaborative!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Support MMBDA Students' Educational Trip to Panama]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2011882</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Help Our 8th Graders Go to Panama! Click to view our GoFundMe page!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Immigration Support for Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2024910</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to view a letter from our Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Open House Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2011393</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed: Monday, February 17 for Presidents' Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2033096</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both campuses will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Professional Development Day: No School for Students, February 14]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2033094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School will be closed for students on Friday, February 14 for staff professional development.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Learning: Wednesday, February 12 at 9:00 AM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2032074</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our campuses will host asynchronous virtual learning via Google Meet tomorrow as our buildings will be closed due to inclement weather. Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather: Early Dismissal Tuesday, February 11 at 1:30 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2031270</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to predicted inclement weather tomorrow afternoon, MMBDA will be dismissing early at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. There will be no after- school clubs nor paid aftercare service tomorrow.  We are asking families who are picking up students to arrange for all students to be picked up by 1:30 pm to allow for safe transit home for our students and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2023334</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the latest news from our Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Hour Delay: Thursday, February 6]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2029121</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow due to inclement weather. Both campuses will open at 10:15 AM for breakfast.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Professional Development Day-Monday January 27; No School for Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2023331</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools will be closed for students on Monday, January 27 for professional development and record keeping. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 28.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy New Year! Classes resume on Thursday, January 2!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2011394</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see below.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Resume Normal School Hours: Thursday, January 9 at 8:15 AM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2014852</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, January 9, we are opening at our normal scheduled hours.Afterschool clubs will resume on Monday, January 13.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two-Hour Delay: Wednesday, January 8 at 10:30 AM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2013786</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will be delayed two hours on Wednesday, January 8. Before care will begin at 9:00 AM. We will open at 10:15 AM for breakfast.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Learning Day on Tuesday, January 7 at 9:00 AM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2012993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students will participate in virtual learning on Tuesday, January 7 at 9:00 AM with their homeroom teacher. Please check your email, students' ClassDojo (PreK3-2nd), or Google Classroom (3rd-8th) for the virtual link. Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Learning, January 6 at 9:00 AM; School Building Closed]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2012299</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students will participate in virtual learning on January 6 at 9:00 AM with their homeroom teacher. Please check your email, students' ClassDojo  (PreK3-2nd) or Google Classroom (3rd-8th) for the virtual link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MLK Holiday-No school on Monday, January 20, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2011395</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Workday- No School for Students on Monday, January 27]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2011456</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Records and professional development day for teachers on Monday, January 27.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[16th Street December Calendar Highlights]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2004043</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the December calendar!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October is National Bullying Prevention Month]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1973459</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more updates from our Dean of Students, Mr. Shivers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attendance Updates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1966539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents click here for information about school attendance at MMBDA.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:35:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated School Menu Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1966457</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:02:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EdFest 2024-2025: Meet us at Booth 901 and 902]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2007836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please stop by and see us at Booth 901 and 902 for EdFest 2024-2025 to learn more about campuses and program offerings!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[16th Street Winter Extravaganza-Friday, December 13]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2005743</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland Winter Extravaganza-Thursday, December 12]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2005741</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA will be at EdFEST on Saturday, December 14, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/2004048</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please stop by booths 901 and 902 to learn more about our school and how to enroll!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Mr. Marcus Duffin as Brookland Principal!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1958718</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached welcome letter from our Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:06:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed for Thanksgiving Break: November 27-29]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1998901</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The school will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wednesday, November 27, to Friday, November 29. Classes resume on Monday, December 2.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Food Drive Baskets-November 4-22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1993095</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Steller Eagle Alert: Mr. Muhumure Featured in The Washington City Paper]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1981906</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to read more about our middle school science teacher!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lifetouch Picture Day: November 15]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1993068</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School Picture Day is Friday, November 15! Students should wear uniforms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 12]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1994917</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Board of Trustees Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 6:30 PM at the Brookland Campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed for Veteran's Day on Monday, November 11]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1993070</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November 5-School Closed for Professional Development and Records Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1990722</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[No school for students due to professional development and records day for staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[16th Street Parent Newsletter-September]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1985032</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pumpkin Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1977212</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for photos of our PreK students painting pumpkins for the patch!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grassroots Family Meeting October 23 and 30 at 4:30 PM-Brookland]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1984447</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents, click here to register your family to attend with free dinner, free childcare, gift cards, and transportation reimbursements!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join the My Afterschool DC Parent Advisory Group]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1981751</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Month Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1973303</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click on the flyer for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Month Gallery]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1974374</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view pictures from our campuses!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[In-Person Special Board Meeting-October 15, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1981098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the agenda. Meeting begins at 6:30 PM at the Brookland Campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Now Enrolling PreK3-8: Free Aftercare for PreK3 Students!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1964329</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information about this offer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:04:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Supply List for Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1954877</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:07:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Night-Brookland (Sept.17) and 16th St (Sept.19)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1964293</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more information about our Back to School Night events!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:35:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back Letter from Dr. McKay]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1946074</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for a warm welcome back letter from our Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay for school year 2024-2025!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:55:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Calendar 2024-2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1946081</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view our calendar for the 2024-2025 school year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:38:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hanging with Harsley Thursday Parent Meetings]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1946094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information about parent support with our parent coordinator Ms. Guzman-Harsley!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:56:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday August 20]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1952740</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:39:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA QSR Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1912070</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to see a letter from our Executive Director about our latest Qualitative Site Review Results from DCPCSB!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:59:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated Traffic Impact Study]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1880881</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to see the information about the traffic impact study commissioned in response to community concerns.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:24:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monday, July 29 is the Last Day of Summer School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1944994</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The last day of summer school for both campuses will be Monday, July 29. Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:51:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland Shopping Opportunity]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1941347</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information on filling a bag with food or gently used uniforms!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:51:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed for Independence Day on Thursday, July 4]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1941293</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4. Our summer session will resume on Friday, July 5.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:40:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Last Day of School-June 18]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1934782</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please note that the last day of school for both campuses will be Tuesday, June 18 to make up for snow days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:19:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Donuts with Dad, June 14]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1937632</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:16:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Annual Art Show, Common Thread- Brookland]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1930429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[View the flyer for more information about our annual art show led by our Art Director Ms. Hopkins!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 19:27:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Junior Honor Society Induction-Brookland]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1930447</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click on the flyer for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 20:56:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Board Meeting-May 14 at 6:30 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1923561</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the agenda!

Join us on Zoom!
Meeting ID: 823 9715 0193
Passcode: 819714]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 13:15:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC CAPE Testing Begins April 10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1906362</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more information about DC CAPE Testing for our 3rd-8th grade students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:39:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[April Calendar Updates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1912088</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for the April calendar updates in English and Spanish!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:19:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Newsletter and Solar Eclipse Experience]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1912086</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:15:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Break 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1912071</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The school will be closed for Spring Break April 15-19!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:03:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[16th Street Relocation Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1880877</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the update and letter from the Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:18:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open House Schedule for Brookland and Takoma Park Campus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1857957</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information about our Open House sessions for both campuses!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:01:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Letter-March 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1904734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to view a letter from Dr. Linda McKay!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:07:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boys to Men After-school Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1893754</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to view the flyer for our new program for boys!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:32:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland Book Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1900183</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:41:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rescheduled - 16th St Relocation Traffic Study Zoom Meeting - New Date March 14]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1890449</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:54:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal Tomorrow-3/6/24]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1894882</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:24:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Calendar Updates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1880889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to see a schedule of February events for both campuses of MMBDA!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:46:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland Black History Month Program-Tuesday, February 27 at 2PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1890637</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us today! Click here to view the flyer in Spanish]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:24:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DCPCSB Board Meeting Tonight]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1890381</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click to register for the online Zoom meeting!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:09:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Trustees Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1880862</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:04:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Receives Afterschool Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1875756</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the memo from the DC Mayor Bowser and our Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:48:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter from Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1857830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for the latest information about MMBDA.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:09:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[One Common Unity Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1857560</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for information about our partnership with One Common Unity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:30:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DCPCSB January Board Meeting Today, January 29 at 6:00 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1875751</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information on how to join online! Our new Takoma Park location will be discussed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:39:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[11/14 Board of Trustees Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1846097</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The MMBDA Board of Trustees will hold a meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:30pm. The MMBDA Community and the public are invited to attend via zoom by visiting the above link.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:22:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed on Friday January 19]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1871316</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Based on all weather alerts for early morning snowing and extreme weather conditions, school will be closed Friday, January 19th, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:19:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Hour Delay, Wednesday, January 17]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1869003</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will have a two hour delay tomorrow, January 17th.  There will be no before care.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:46:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed Monday, January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1865330</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:58:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MPD Response to Email Threat Sent to Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1865317</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:49:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No Afterschool Club Activities or Afterschool Care on December 21]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1857661</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please note that there will be no afterschool club activities and afterschool care on December 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:55:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[16th Street Winter Extravaganza-December 15]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1858021</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the flyer for the times our scholars will be performing!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:45:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland Winter Extravaganza-Thursday, December 14]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1857987</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please check the flyer for times that our scholars will be performing!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:18:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Move This World Login Information for Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1805887</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to learn more about social and emotional learning program, Move This World!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:14:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back from Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1804892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view a letter from Dr. McKay!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:13:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New School Hours for 2023-2024 SY]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1785425</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School hours for MMBDA will be from 8:15 AM - 3:50 PM for 2023-2024. For more information, please contact our front office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:44:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Will Open at Normal Hours-Monday, December 11]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1856614</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:55:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland Afterschool Clubs]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1838505</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information about our after school club offerings at our Brookland campus!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:54:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Update on 16th Street Relocation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1834694</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view a letter written by Executive Director, Dr. McKay!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:39:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Relocation Site Visit-Thursday, November 16]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1844359</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for a tour of the new facility!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:02:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[16th Street Scholastic Book Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1834700</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for October 23-27 from 3:50-5:00 PM. Contact Ms. Davies for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:54:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August/September Parent Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1828310</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday, October 20, School Closed for Staff Professional Development]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1823998</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, October 20, the school will be closed for students for teacher and staff professional development.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:17:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thursday, October 19-School Closed for Parent-Teacher Conferences]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1823989</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, October 19, the school will be closed for parent-teacher conferences. You will receive more information from your scholar's teacher on how to sign up for a meeting time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:13:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[16th Street Hispanic Heritage Celebration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1828307</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:40:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monday, October 9, School Closed for Indigenous People's Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1823986</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Monday, October 9, school will be closed for students, teachers, and staff in observance of Indigenous People's Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:10:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal October 4-Teacher Professional Development]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1823962</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, October 4, students will have early dismissal at 3:00 p.m. to allow teachers to attend professional development training. Please ensure that you pick up your child on October 4th at 3:00 p.m. Buses will be picking students up at 3:00 p.m. After-care is available for students enrolled in the program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC Health Immunization Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1786522</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view forms about immunization for back to school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:59:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland and 16th Street: Back to School Night TODAY-Tuesday, September 19]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1816364</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back to School will take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Please join us so that you can meet your child's teacher and learn about your child's academic program this year. We will meet in the cafeteria and the program will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. 

Estimados Padres o Tutores, 

El martes, 19 de septiembre de 2023 a las 6:00 p.m., tendremos nuestro programa anual para los padres "Back To School Night" para que conozcan los maestros de sus hijos y aprendan sobre el programa académico este año. El program empezará a las 6:00 p.m. en punto.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:51:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Welcome 2023-2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1786516</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view a welcome letter from our Executive Director, Dr. Linda McKay!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:50:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Principal at 16th Street Campus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1785508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please welcome Dr. Veonca Richardson to the MMBDA family! Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:30:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer School Before and Aftercare]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1775704</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:57:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 School Calendar-Click here to view]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1775691</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:41:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Boost 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1747403</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to learn more about our summer school program for students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:26:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland PYP Exhibition-June 8]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1771504</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us on June 8th at 5:00 p.m. for our PYP Exhibition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:58:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1767901</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view newsletters for the month of May!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 19:19:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Board of Trustees Meeting 5/16/23]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1765820</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 15:44:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Art Show: Tuesday, June 6th at 5:00 p.m]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1773524</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The school art show will now take place on Tuesday, June 6th at 5:00 PM. Please see the attached flyer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:09:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Spring Break]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1747126</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will observe Spring Break April 17-21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:31:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland Mother Daughter Tea- June 3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1771505</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, June 3rd at 1:30 p.m., we will be hosting our annual Mother and Daughter's Tea in the school's cafeteria]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 22:09:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mother and Daughter Tea]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1747147</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for information on our upcoming Mother and Daughter Tea scheduled for May 20.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:52:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal's Newletter-Dr. Acevedo]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1725894</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to see the Brookland newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 12:53:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Open House Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1698685</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interested in visiting one of our campuses? Click here to view our open house schedule!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:30:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA will be at EdFest on December 10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1696426</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please visit our Brookland and Northwest Campus Booths this Saturday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:40:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boletín Principal Acevedo en Español]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1689286</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Newsletter del Director Acevedo]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:16:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2 Hour Delay]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1700572</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will have a 2-hour delay tomorrow due to the expected ice storm. Classes will begin at 11:00 AM for all students.  All teaching staff report at 10:00 AM.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:57:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Acevedo Newsletter in English]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1689274</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Newsletter from Principal Acevedo]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:09:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC Health School Immunization Requirements Guide effective 03-01-2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1587117</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:53:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Executive Director Immunization Policy Letter 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1634736</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of next school year, all students must present proper immunization documentation.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:52:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022 - 2023 SY  Health and Safety Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1491376</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please review the MMBDA PCS Health and Safety Plan to keep all students and staff safe throughout the 2022 - 2023 SY]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:51:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Learning for Brookland Campus Wednesday, March 30]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1591737</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brookland students will participate in Virtual Learning on Wednesday, March 30. The building will be closed due to heat repair. Testing will be paused for both campuses.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:50:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID Test Kit Distribution Rescheduled]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1546477</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[COVID test kit distribution has been moved to Tuesday, January 4 due to the snow prediction of 3-7 inches. We will not distribute them tomorrow. Happy New Year and stay safe!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2022 16:10:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Empower The School Year with Comcast Internet Essentials or RCN’s Internet First paid for by DC Government.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1484169</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are reaching out with information about Mayor Bower’s Internet For All initiative to provide District families with broadband internet in their homes to ensure students can stay connected throughout the new school year. Internet For All pays for internet service for families with children enrolled in DC Public Schools and DC Public Charter schools.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:01:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SY 2021-22 LEA Health and Safety Plans]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1482658</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[LEA Name: Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS LEA Contact: Linda McKay
LEA Type: Elementary
Date Generated: 08/10/2021
Background and Purpose
OSSE’s Health and Safety Guidance for Schools is issued for LEAs and private, parochial and independent schools (schools). "Please click above to read more on Health and Safety Plans."]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:06:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC Health/Government of the District of Columbia]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1477172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over the last school year, DC Health has partnered with the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and District of Columbia Public Charter Schools (DCPCS) to implement free symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 testing services to schools that participate in the School Health Services Program (SHSP).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:47:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[College Scholarships, AirPods & iPads]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1474246</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DC vaccine incentive for residents]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:27:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021-2022 School Year Before and After School Care Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1430560</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click to review the updated MMBDA PCS 2021-2022 SY Before/Aftercare application and rates. Also visit our Parent Portal for additional parent information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:37:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021-2022 SY Office of the State Superintendent of Education COVID-19 Medical Consent and Certification for Distance Learning documents.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1397434</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The information provided below comes from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to provide resources for families with COVID-19 Medical Consent and Certification for Distance Learning documents.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:45:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome MMBDA Lottery Parents!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1418004</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome new parents to MMBDA! Click here for enrollment information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:20:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC Health/Government of the District of Columbia]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1399275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information about open positions at our school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:04:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Intent to Re-enroll Form]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1394173</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents, please click here to complete your Intent to Re-Enroll Form for your scholar(s).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:22:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Child Find Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1394118</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information regarding special education services at our school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:35:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021 Virtual Mid-Year Awards Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1390714</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to watch our pre-recorded awards program!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:35:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Please Donate to the Nelson Orellana Scholarship Fund]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1390480</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In honor of beloved teacher Mr. Orellana, Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy has established the Nelson Orellana Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will provide direct support for MMBDA's student athletes in reaching their goals by funding camps, training, equipment and travel for competitions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:34:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Celebrates Black History Month]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1378836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information about our Black History Month Celebration!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:29:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rescheduled February Food Bank-Feb. 23]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1390795</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the flyer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:37:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January IB Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1379935</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:03:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Town Hall Meeting-Febuary 18]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1388106</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents, click here to learn about important school building updates!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:56:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Grief and Loss Support Group for Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1378846</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to learn how to receive support from our school partner One Common Unity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:26:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open House and Enrollment Deadline Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1360834</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:31:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Remembering Mr. Orellana-Letter from MMBDA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1364196</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the letter regarding the passing of our staff member Mr. Orellana.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:55:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January Food Bank January 21]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1367162</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for details!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:09:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Updates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1364819</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to watch the Principal Updates from both campuses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:04:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Progress Reports-Quarter 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1359291</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:29:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reopening Updates and Covid-19 Testing for Charters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1349400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to read a letter from our Executive Director, Dr. McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:56:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet Our New Clinician from One Common Unity!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1349390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information about Ms. Sorvalis.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:17:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Winter Exhibition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1359276</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please visit your teacher's Classdojo, Google Classroom, or webpage to view your scholar's presentation!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:04:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IB Student and Teacher of the Month-November]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1349406</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to see our IB Profile winners for being Reflective!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 11:25:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[App for School Breakfast and Lunch Menu]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1339212</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more info on how to download it!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:11:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grassroots Project Community Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1348769</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:14:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vigil for Mr. Orellana Friday, December 11 at 12PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1353318</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us tomorrow for a vigil for our colleague, Mr. Orellana, at Medstar Washington Hospital Center at noon. Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:09:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual EdFest 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1346856</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to learn more about MMBDA's participation at EdFest 2020!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:09:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December Food Bank: December 10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1350558</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:11:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Upcoming Parent Workshops]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1333353</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information from our partners One Common Unity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:14:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[XSEL Lab Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1333330</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information regarding the XSEL Lab survey that students must complete.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:57:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IB Teachers and Students of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1333332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view our November Recipients!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:01:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Closed November 26-27]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1344808</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Virtual learning will resume on Monday, November 30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:39:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Virtual Book Fair November 16-November 22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1340258</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Book Fair is open! 📚Empower your kids by letting them browse and choose books in the fun, interactive Virtual Book Fair →Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:15:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open Board Meeting Schedule-Meeting Tonight November 17]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1313813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:48:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal's Message October 21, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1321934</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to watch a video from our principals!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:47:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Self Care for Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1321945</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information from our partners One Common Unity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:51:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1318565</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:48:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Progress Reports]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1318568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student progress reports for Grades 1-8 have been distributed and are available on the PowerSchool website. Please reach out to your scholar's teacher(s) for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:51:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual High School Night-October 28 at 6PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1327292</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:54:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October Food Bank]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1320087</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for news and pictures!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:58:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Breakfast and Lunch Menu Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1318587</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good News! You can now view our breakfast and lunch menu online. Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:27:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Wellness Resources]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1318564</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:44:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Continuous Learning and School Recovery Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1270067</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view our comprehensive Continuous Learning and School Recovery Plan submitted this past Friday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:01:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Learning Schedules and Technology Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1270057</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view information regarding schedules for each grade level and technology information for our virtual program beginning on August 31.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:46:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Singh Welcome Message]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1285546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our 2020-2021 officially begins Monday, August 31! Click here to view a message from our Principal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:11:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Night Admin Team Welcome]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1307106</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to watch a welcome video from the administrative team for our virtual back to school night!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:16:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed October 12 for Indigenous People's Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1313128</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 06:08:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Parent-Teacher Conference Friday, October 9]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1313121</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:41:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed October 8]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1313125</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School will be closed for virtual learning on October 8 for staff professional development.Breakfast/Lunch will still be available at the school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 06:07:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Will Be Virtual Through November 1]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1265261</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached letter from our Executive Director Dr. McKay about our distance learning program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:46:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Device Pick-Up Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1302488</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here for the update!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:12:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Announcements: September 14-18]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1296908</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to watch Principal Announcements for September 14-18!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:43:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Night-Updated]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1296917</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click for more information about our school-wide Back to School Night!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:34:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Orientation Meeting Videos]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1283365</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view the links from our parent orientation held on August 26.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Device Delay Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1277982</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Device pick-up has been canceled for PreK3-5th grade due to a delay.Click here for more information and links.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2020 18:24:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA School Breakfast and Lunch Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1265186</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will not distribute school breakfast and lunch this week. Distribution will resume on Tuesday August 11 and Thursday August 13.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:55:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Parent Letter- July 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1258187</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to view school open letters from our Executive Director Dr. Linda McKay, Brookland Campus Interim Principal Mr. Singh, and 16th St. Academy Director Ms. Mamiam.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:59:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Student and Returning Student Enrollment Packets]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1229169</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to find information about completing New Student and Returning Student Enrollment Packets!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 22:07:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No Shots No School Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1253547</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to view the latest information regarding the No Shots No School Policy as of June 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:16:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC Library Summer Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1250125</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:31:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[End of Year Awards Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1247476</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view our End of Year Awards Ceremony!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:15:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Graduation Video]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1244585</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to watch our 8th Grade Graduation!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:37:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEAM Summer School Flyer]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1244884</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to learn more about our summer school offerings!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:12:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Remembering Ms. Jamila Wooten]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1239699</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view a letter from our Interim Principal Mr. Singh.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:39:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer School Application 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1223507</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are now accepting applications for summer school which will be held virtually from June 15-July 10. Click here for more info!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 07:40:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[International Day Gallery]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1234125</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view our International Day Gallery!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 11:29:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1238299</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for both campuses!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 16:43:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[One World Education Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1229535</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that each scholar that participated in the One World Video and Essay Competition place! Click here!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 15:21:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Miss You Tribute]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1217145</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to watch a video created by MMBDA staff for our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Zoom Meeting-Wednesday, May 13]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1226622</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to find information regarding our May Zoom meeting with parents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 08:14:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Mother's Day from MMBDA Dance Team]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1225674</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to watch a Mother's Day tribute from our very own MMBDA Dance Team!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2020 17:16:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EdFuel Virtual Career Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1223500</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interested in teaching at MMBDA? We are hosting a booth on Thursday, May 7 from 3-6PM at the EdFuel Virtual Career Fair. Come visit us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 11:43:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Distance Learning Parent Newsletter 4-22-20]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1214927</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to read the latest newsletter from our Executive Director, Dr. McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:47:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[April Awards Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1219081</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to view our April Awards Ceremony. It will also be available to view in your scholars' classrooms later today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:00:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1206630</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to see the latest newsletter from Dr. McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:09:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Distance Learning Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1204984</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are some pictures of our scholars learning online!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:06:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Meeting Updates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1197439</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The parent meetings that were held on March 25 were successful. Click here to watch and listen to them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:14:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blending Learning Plan and Letter to Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1190777</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view information regarding our Blended Learning Plan and Food Distribution from our Executive Director Dr. Linda McKay.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:35:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Closed for Students March 16-31]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1183510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will be closed for students March 16-31. We are implementing a blended learning plan for students. Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:41:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Zoom Meetings on Blended Learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1195148</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents are invited to speak with the administrative team about our Distance Learning Plan on Wednesday, March 25 at 10AM, 3PM, and 7PM. Click here for the link to join!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:12:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Information from MMBDA and CDC about Flu Virus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1171943</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view letter regarding our stance on the flu and helpful prevention tips from the Center for Disease Control.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:29:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black History Month Program Recap]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1178527</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the last week of February, students participated in our annual Black History Month Program. Click here for photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:50:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Open House Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1139138</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:08:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Girl Scout Group Meeting March 6]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1149580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more info!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:53:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pennies for Patients]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1178516</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s that time of year again! This month we will be working on the Pennies for Patients campaign to raise funds and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The campaign will run for three weeks, March 9 through March 27.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 14:40:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Scholars Create Cell Diagrams]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1178614</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. McDowell has been working with our eight grade scholars on cell structure and functions. Click here for more pictures!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:52:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[And We Will Rise...Black History Month Program 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1167351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information on our upcoming Black History Program celebration!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:12:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Closed]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1166200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will be closed on Friday, February 14 for students on both campuses. MMBDA will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:42:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National School Choice Week Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1159155</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last week MMBDA celebrated National School Choice Week at both of our campuses. Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:15:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mid-Year Awards Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1159028</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brookland- Tuesday, February 4
Northwest- Monday, February 10]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:51:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Amazon Smile Account-Click Here]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1140563</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join me in supporting Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School 
@AmazonSmile. #YouShopAmazonGives]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:28:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National School Choice Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1152475</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[January 26 – February 1 is National #SchoolChoice Week. Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School looks forward to participating!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:17:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA at the Multilingual Fair Tomorrow]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1153930</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come visit our booth at the Multilingual Fair of DC tomorrow at Roosevelt High School!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:28:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dental Screenings]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1142906</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gordon Dental Associates in partnership with the DC Department of Behavioral Health will be conducting oral health screenings as part of their Mobile Dental Clinic for our students.
16th St: January 13
Brookland: January 16th and 17th]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:07:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent-Teacher Conferences January 17]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1149591</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School Will Be Closed for Students
Brookland: 11AM-5PM (All Grades)
16th Street: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (PreK-Kindergarten)
                      9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (First Grade and Second Grade)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:05:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Basket Service Project]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our classrooms collected items for the best Thanksgiving Basket contest as part of our service project for the holidays.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:11:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA at EdFEST December 14]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1133001</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please stop by Booth 514 and 515 to learn more about our school and why you should enroll your scholar!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:15:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Book Fair Photos-Northwest Campus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1137921</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are having a blast with our Book Fair at our 16th Street location. Teachers, students, families, and administrators worked together to have a fantastic week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:09:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Childhood Friendsgiving]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1133140</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to see pictures and information about our early childhood classrooms celebrating Friendsgiving!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:02:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December Food Menus Available]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1131779</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view them.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:08:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA 100% ID Check Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1128547</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As of November 20, 2019, Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School has a mandate to enforce 100% valid
IDs to enter the building. Please employ the necessary steps to always have a valid ID to enter the building.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:06:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[15-Year Charter Renewal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1128555</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:07:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Childhood Family Engagement Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1128588</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On November 20, our early childhood students and their families completed a project for their IB Unit and celebrated Thanksgiving.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:42:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[#Endthelist Open Doors Unlock Opportunity Forum]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1128578</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA students and staff member participated in the Student Showcase and received awards!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:12:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Exhibition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1128049</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[16th Street-December 17: All grades at 6:00 PM
Brookland December 18 
PreK3-Kinder   10:00 AM
1st-4th Grade  6:00 PM
December 19
5th-8th  6:00 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:11:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents Amplifying Voices in Education (PAVE)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1121508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to see the latest newsletter from PAVE! Newsletters will be posted under the Parent section.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:14:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Transparency Documents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1106937</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to see the DC Public Charter School Board school profile that includes school transparency documents for IDEA. In the future, these documents can be found in the About Us section.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:53:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed November 11 for Veterans Day (Both campuses)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1121498</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:08:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland Campus PTO Meeting 10/2 @ 5:30PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1095342</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join the PTO for the first meeting of the school year on Wednesday, October 2, at 5:30PM. Please click the heading for more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:29:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1086792</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please Join us for Back to School Night!
 
Brookland Campus - Grades PK3 - 2nd - Tuesday, September 17, 2019 * 
 
Brookland Campus - Grades 3rd - 8th - Wednesday, September 18, 2019 * 

16th St. Campus - Grades PK3 - 2nd - Tuesday, September 17, 2019 *]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 16:40:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Food Menus Available for August and September]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1076269</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here to view breakfast and lunch menus!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 19:53:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC Parent and Family Engagement Summit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1075486</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[OSSE will host its sixth Annual DC Parent and Family Engagement Summit will be held on Sept 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Information provided at the Summit will engage, inform, and empower parents and families to effectively support the highest level of quality education for all the children in the District of Columbia. To register, click here. For questions, contact Valrie Brown at valrie.brown@dc.gov or at (202) 299-2093.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:35:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Closed for Labor Day September 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1080964</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2019 17:44:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Transportation Form 2019-2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1066858</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents, please click on the link above to complete the Bus Transportation Form for 2019-2020 for your scholar(s).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 20:24:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA First Day of School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1065721</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:55:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Middle School Mural Coming Soon]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1064662</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students participating in our summer institute have been working on a new mural upstairs with our Art Teacher Ms. Hopkins. The final results will be posted soon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:29:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Percussion Classes on Saturdays]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1059749</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our music instructor Ms. Rolanda Little will be hosting music classes every Saturday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:39:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Institute Ends Friday, July 26]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1064658</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our 2019 Summer Institute will be ending on Friday, July 26. Students have had the opportunity to explore our IB curriculum through hands-on learning projects and field trips. They will showcase their learning on Thursday, July 25 during our End of Summer Exhibition. Here are some pictures from the summer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:24:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Reading Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1065705</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for information regarding our Summer Reading Challenge at MMBDA!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:11:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent and Student Orientation Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1067229</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for more information about our 2019-2020 Parent and Student Orientation!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:32:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Trip to Costa Rica]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1057652</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From June 8-16, our 8th grade students went on their experiential learning trip to Costa Rica.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:09:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer School Before and Aftercare]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1055527</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summer School before and after-care registration is now available.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 17:45:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Junior Honor Society Induction]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1049818</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 22, MMBDA inducted 9 scholars into our inaugural chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 15:24:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Summer School and Bus Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1057661</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our summer school session will be from July 1-26 at both campuses from 9AM-2PM. Summer session will be closed at both campuses from July 4-5.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:19:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019-20 School Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1049732</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[View the School Calendar for the upcoming school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 14:20:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Closed July 4]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1059259</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both campuses will be closed in observation of the national holiday July 4. We will reopen on Friday, July 5.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 11:57:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grassroots 7th Grade Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1049835</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 23, our 7th grade students participated in their graduation ceremony with our partners The Grassroots Project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 15:39:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Partnership with Dance Place]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1049828</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our early childhood students participated in dance lessons with our partner Dance Place!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 15:34:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mother's Tea 2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1042370</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 11, MMBDA held our annual Mother's Day Tea honoring our scholar's mothers and female staff members with the theme "Together We Build."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 12:06:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Father's Day Cookout]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1043745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, June 1, MMBDA will be hosting a Father's Day Cookout titled "The State of the Man"at our Brookland campus from 1-3PM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 10:03:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1051617</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both of our campuses will host our Kindergarten Promotion Ceremonies on June 12 at 10:00 AM in the multipurpose rooms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 12:01:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[End of Year Awards Assembly]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1051611</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brookland: June 6
Northwest: June 11]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 11:56:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Formal and Promotion Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1051615</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Formal: June 6 in Multipurpose Room
Promotion Ceremony: June 7
Israel Baptist Church
1251 Saratoga Ave NE
Washington, DC 20018]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 12:01:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Exhibition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1045953</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's that time of the year again! Come watch our scholars present what they have been learning at our annual Spring Exhibition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 09:53:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019 Summer School Application]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1037613</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The application for Summer School is available by clicking on above link. Summer School is available for all students enrolled for the coming school year. Applications should be received no later than June 3, 2019.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 14:43:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA School Assessment Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1021124</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click on the picture for more info.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:45:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DC United Chess Event]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1020567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, May 4, DC United will be hosting their first ever chess tournament at Audi field.Click here for more information!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:42:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sports Banquet-Brookland]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1046607</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 09:43:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Junior Honor Society Induction]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1046032</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will be inducting its first NJHS class on Wednesday, May 22 at 10:00 AM in the multipurpose room. Please come out and celebrate our scholars' success!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 12:27:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019 Mother's Tea]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1025923</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saturday, May 11, 2019, 1PM-3PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 12:32:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Open House Dates for Northwest and Brookland Campuses!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1005442</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on this link to learn more about the new open house dates for both campuses and open house dates!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:26:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[One World Education 5th Annual Ambassador Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1018794</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On March 26, our school had seven scholars that participated in the challenge which included delivering presentations and creating displays about their personal perspectives on social justice issues.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:26:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Graduate and Spring Picture Day-May 10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1039487</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lifetouch will be at both campuses to take kindergarten graduate photos as well as Spring pictures throughout the day. For more information, contact Dr. Mayberry at j.mayberry@mmbethune.org.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 12:10:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Make-Up Snow Day Letter for May 28]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1018762</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on the link above to view the letter about our make-up snow day on May 28.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:11:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Speaker Assembly for MMBDA Brookland]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1015015</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On March 19, our 2nd through 8th grade scholars participated in a USA Science and Engineering Festival assembly with guest speaker Dr.Reginald Brothers, Executive Vice 
President and Chief Technology Officer for Peraton.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:42:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PARCC Prep for Science, ELA, and Math]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1013264</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our scholars and teachers have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming PARCC tests which will happen on April 29-May 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:03:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black History Month Recap 2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1006568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA scholars celebrated Black History Month through activities, events, and artwork.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:03:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1006499</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last week, our early childhood scholars celebrated Read Across America week with a list of activities about Dr. Seuss!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:30:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Pennies for Patients Drive]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1002701</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will be raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:36:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Brookland Awards Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1002687</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The MMBDA Brookland Campus held our first semester awards assembly on February 22.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:27:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hip-hop Violinist Visits MMBDA for Performance]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/995568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, February 12, hip-hop violinist Heru Peacock visited our Brookland campus during lunch to perform to our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:25:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Parent Teacher Conferences March 8, 2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/1005468</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parent Teacher conferences will be held on Friday, March 8 at both campuses.
Brookland: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Northwest: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:08:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter to Parents from Dr. Linda McKay, Executive Director]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/995558</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on the link above to read updates on MMBDA from our Executive Director, Dr. McKay!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:16:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sixth Grade Scholar Advances to Final Round of DC Scripps Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/993720</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jodi-Symone Gudger will represent MMBDA on March 9, 2019 at the DC City Wide Spelling Bee which will be broadcasted on television at a later date.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:02:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PreK-3 STEM Station]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/991564</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our PreK-3 students are exploring STEM in a new station in their classrooms!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:11:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[US Chess Center Partnership]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/984575</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Wednesdays, several of our students work with the US Chess Center. Click here for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:37:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Integrating Technology in Our Environmental Science Classroom]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/971434</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our scholars have been busy with computers and robots in our Environmental Science classroom! Click on the picture for more info!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:23:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National School Choice Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/983039</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week our school celebrated annual National School Choice Week held January 22-25. Here are some photos from some of our students, teachers, and administrators that participated!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2019 10:59:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Food Allergy Notice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/970476</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the exception of parent provided lunches, all outside food including pizza, cupcakes, and candies will not be allowed for classroom celebrations including birthday parties until further notice. Click here and read the letter that was sent home to parents.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:23:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EdFEST 2018]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/964228</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, December 8, MMBDA staff participated in DC's annual EdFEST sponsored by My School DC for the DC Lottery Process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:34:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Open House Schedule 2018-2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/960478</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA will be hosting open houses at both of our campuses (Northwest and Brookland).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:48:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Spelling Bee-Brookland]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/983484</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA Brookland will be hosting our school-wide Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 31 at 12PM in the Library Media Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:53:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[My School DC Lottery Process 2018-2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/958062</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS, an IB World School, is now a part of the My School DC Lottery Application Process for 2018-2019 school year!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:11:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Annual Canned Food Drive and Turkey Delivery]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/954590</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On November 20, both campuses collected canned foods and other non-perishable items for thanksgiving baskets that will be delivered to local families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:11:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Howard University Hall of Famer Michael Nixon Visits MMBDA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/954016</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Monday, November 19, Howard University Hall of Fame 2018 recipient Mr. Michael Nixon visited out campus to talk with students about S.M.A.R.T. goals and staying focused.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:49:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/950843</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please open up the document to see the policy in case of inclement weather.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:09:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cross Country Charity Runners Place in Race]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/950911</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our cross country team participated in the Race to Empower MoCo 5K/1K.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:49:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pictures with Santa]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/968256</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will be hosting a Picture with Santa fundraiser during Winter Exhibition on December 19-20 for $8.00 in the Parent Resource Room.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Exhibition 2018]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/954104</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA wil celebrate the completion of our early IB units through our annual Winter Extravaganza!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:00:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lockdown Drill Information (Brookland)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/957903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents, please click on this link to see the letter about the lockdown that will take place on December 4.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:22:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/936790</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 19, our Brookland Campus celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:54:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Light the Night Walk-October 20]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/909238</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA participated in the Light the Night Walk sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. IF you would still like to support, click on the photo to make a donation!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:11:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[JA for a Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/930319</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ernst and Young visited our students on Friday, October 5 to teach financial literacy as volunteers for Junior Achievement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:05:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS, An IB World School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/915745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are officially an IB World School! Please click on the file link to view our certificate and the website link to learn more about the International Baccalauraete Programme.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:49:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USA Swimming/Swim1922 visit MMBDA Campuses]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/915700</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, September 17, Olympians Cullen Jones and Maritza McClendon visited both MMBDA campuses to discuss swim safety and S.M.A.R.T. goals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:28:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Parent Early Dismissal Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/913539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents please click on the click on the link above to view the Early Dismissal Policy procedures from Mr. Austin, Brookland Principal.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:40:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Teacher Conference]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/944112</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parent teacher conferences will be on Tuesday, November 6 from 11AM-4PM at both campuses. There will be no school for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:33:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTO Meeting Brookland Campus Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/938547</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[October 30, 2018 from 5:45-6:45 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:30:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School Tomorrow]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/939460</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[No school for students onOctober 26, 2018. This is a professional development day for staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:24:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Capital Area Food Bank Distribution Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/911231</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:46:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Grassroot Project Partnership]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/921792</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are partnering with The Grassroots Project for Health and PE classes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Capital Area Food Bank September Distribution Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/921769</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our first distribution date was a success. Please join us on October 23 for the next distribution.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:29:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grassroots Parent Workshop-Brookland]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/930888</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHEN:
Session 1:
Tuesday, October 16
Session 2:
Thursday, October 18
5 p.m.–6 p.m.: Dinner
6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.: Parents’ workshop while athletes work with the students]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:50:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTO Meeting-Brookland Campus]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/933319</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brookland PTO will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 17 from 5:45-6:45 PM. Please come out and learn how to support student at MMBDA!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:26:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Picture Day-RETAKES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/912585</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:35:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Night-September 19-20]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/909289</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back to School Night will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM.
September 19: Pre-K3-2nd Grade (Brookland and 16th St)
September 20: 3rd-8th Grade (Brookland)
Come meet your team!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:38:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Breakfast (Brookland)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/909231</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Brookland Campus will be hosting a Parent Breakfast on Tuesday, September 11 from 8:30-9:30 AM in the Parent Resource Center. Come out and meet our new Parent Involvement Coordinator and PTO President!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:40:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEW Drop-off/Pick-up and Students Entrance Procedures 2018-2019 (Brookland)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/892808</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please read the attachments carefully.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:40:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brookland and 16th St. Campus Pre-K through 2nd Parent Orientation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/890983</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parent Orientation for our Pre-K through 2nd grade students will be held on both campuses on August 21 and August 22 from 6:30-7:30 PM. Please come out to learn about new teachers and important MMBDA information for your early childhood students.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:51:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Before and Aftercare Registration 2018-2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/891035</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click on the links below for more information regarding before and aftercare from our campuses.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:37:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[One World Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/859779</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thousands of students across the city used the One World Program in their ELA or Social Studies classes to learn how to research and write argumentative essays. Teachers then selected several of their most committed students to spend seven weeks working intensively during afterschool hours with the One World team to turn their written essays into compelling oral presentations. Congratulations to the three MMBDA middle school students who were 2018 winners!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:50:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2018-19 School Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/859775</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The calendar for School Year 2018-19 can be found here.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 12:08:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SY 2018-2019 Enrollment Packet]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/848255</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please complete our Enrollment Packet for the 2018-2019 school year.  All completed packets should be submitted to your campus main office no later than May 1, 2018.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:57:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What is i-Ready?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/832014</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:12:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attendance Matters!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/825932</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Good attendance will help children do well in high school, college, and at work.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 10:48:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[*EPI PEN Recall*]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/698098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There has been a voluntary recall of 13 lots of Mylan Epipens® and Epipen® Jrs (epinephrine auto-injectors). 

According to the Food and Drug Administration, this recall is due to the potential that these devices may contain a defective part that may result in the devices failure to activate, resulting in the improper release of medication.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:13:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Safety First]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/688978</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The safety of our children is of the utmost importance and number one priority at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS. As always, we want to keep you informed of issues that arise within our school community.  Please click the image above for a letter from our Executive Director.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:40:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Library News]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/676251</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:12:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Swim Lessons for MMBDA Students!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/635171</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Serve Your City, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the Nation’s Capital, mobilizes volunteers from DC-based universities, student organizations, young professional groups and community supporters to train and supervise students in tutoring, rowing, tennis and aquatics activities. 

**Registration is closed for the current winter session, and details  for the next session will be sent home in December.**]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:42:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Why we love EngageNY (also known as Eureka Math)!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/627789</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eureka Math — also known as EngageNY — is a complete, PreK through 12 curriculum that carefully sequences the mathematical progressions into expertly crafted modules. Eureka Math provides educators with a comprehensive curriculum, in-depth professional development, books, and support materials.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:43:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016-2017 Bus Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/601503</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:55:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016-2017 School Supply List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/601318</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click to see the 2016-2017 school supply list!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:38:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Common Threads Is Helping Us Provide Healthy Cooking Options for MMBDA Families!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/593699</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We've partnered with Common Threads, a national nonprofit, to fight childhood obesity.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:22:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cookies & Pictures with Santa World Vision Fundraiser - Dec. 16 (Brookland)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/646972</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're fundraising for World Vision! Join us on Friday, Dec. 16 for Cookies & Pictures with Santa.  Prices are included below:
- Picture, Snack & Dress Down Pass $10
- Snack Only $3
- Picture Only $7
- Dress Down Pass $2]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:32:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EdFest 2016 is December 10!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/645788</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:03:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016-2017 Welcome Packet]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/590676</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Greetings! We are excited to welcome you to the 2016-2017 school year, and we hope this summer has provided you and your family with many memorable opportunities.

Welcome Packet's have been mailed home, but you can also visit click the above link to download a copy.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:04:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016 Bright Futures Scholarship Essay Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/576838</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former MMBDA students who will be graduating high school this year are encouraged to apply to the 2016 Bright Futures Scholarship Essay Contest.  The winner will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship and a special invitation to the 2016 MMBDA 8th Grade Commencement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2016 11:33:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Students Win in City-wide Poetry Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/576004</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Antonissa James, (grade 7) and Nya Person (grade 8) are First Place Winners in the Junior League of Washington 17th Annual JLW “Find Your Words” Poetry Contest!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 16:52:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy's Water is Lead-Free]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/575785</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As DC schools reaffirm its commitment to the safety and health of our children, we are all concerned that while at school, we provide safe drinking water for our students. We are pleased to announce that the water at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy campuses are safe and lead-free.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 11:40:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MMBDA Early Childhood Teachers Show How It's Done!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/575749</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[CLASS Scores for Classrooms and Teacher Effectiveness surpass the thresholds established for the 2015-2016 assessments. School Readiness Consulting conducted Pre-K CLASS® observations at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS  for the District of Columbia Pre-K Quality Evaluation on behalf of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 10:58:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2nd Annual Kids Fishing Derby]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/575721</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Urban American Outdoors TV will host the 2nd Annual Urban Kids Fishing Derby DC.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 10:15:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016-2017 Enrollment Packets]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/562636</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2016-2017 enrollment packet is now available! Please complete and return no later than May 2, 2016.  Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must come into their campus' main office to complete the Residency Verification Form.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:16:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Code.org @ MMBDA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/559514</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MMBDA students in grades kindergarten – 8 can increase their knowledge in computer science and have great fun!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:14:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mary McLeod  Bethune Day Academy is a part of the national UNICEF Kid Power!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/559510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Unicef Kid Power has partnered with Let’s Move! Active Schools to bring the UNICEF Kid Power school program to schools and students across the country in the 2016-2017 school year. The students of MMBDA in the 3rd through 5th grades received a fit band and are tracking their movements to support their good health and to help severely malnourished children throughout the world!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:25:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[16th St. Celebration of Black History Month]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mmbethune.org/apps/news/article/552897</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PreK3, PreK4, and Kindergarten students constructed a quilt to memorialize the many purposes of the quilt along the “Freedom Road”.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2016 17:26:51 -0500</pubDate>
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