Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Happy Women's History Month! We look forward to continue highlighting the tremendous impact women have made and continue to make locally, nationally and internationally.

As a reminder, DCPS will not have school for students on March 9 -10, 2023, due to parent teacher conferences and a DCPS professional development day.

For resources and information about the District of Columbia Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and recovery efforts, please visit coronavirus.dc.gov. Please visit dcpsreopenstrong.com for DCPS updates and resources.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

Please sign up for try-outs here! DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: Monday, March 14 at 8:00am! Only students who have been signed up for try-outs will be able to participate.

There is additional information available in the attached track handbook. *Please note that students will be running off campus during practices*

Click here to register!

The Girls on the Run - DC Spring 2023 season starts the week of March 6th and concludes with a celebratory 5K. Teams meet 2x per week for 75-90 minutes each practice over the course of 10 weeks. No additional students may register after March 19th.

The Girls on the Run-DC Program Fee is $215. They offer adjusted program fees based on a sliding scale during registration. The Program Fee Includes:

- Twenty (20) lessons conducted by certified Girls on the Run Coaches

- Lesson materials

- One (1) water bottle

- One (1) official Girls on the Run t-shirt

- One (1) entry for the girl to participate in the Girls on the Run-DC 5K (please note that parents/caregivers must register separately to run the 5K)

- One (1) 5K finisher's medal

Payment plans and a sliding scale are available as you progress through the application.

Questions? Please contact Anissa Place, Program & Outreach Coordinator, at anissa@gotrdc.org.

The following classes had a 95% in-seat attendance rate or higher in the month of February and received a sweet treat to celebrate!

• Ms. Stachowski
• Ms. Jennings
• Ms. Ritinski
• Ms. Cooke-Nesme

It isn't too late to be a winner in March! Read on below.

No student will be allowed to leave school alone or with a sibling until the DCPS self-dismissal form has been signed and returned to the main office or emailed to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov. Please note that PreK3 and PreK4 students are not eligible. Please contact hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov with any questions.

If you would like a Kids Ride Free Card for your student, please fill out this short form. They will be sent home in students' backpacks on Mondays.

Thank you to those who were able to join the Student Support Team Chat and Chew to learn about Zones of Regulation and engage in important conversations about supporting the healthy development of our students.

School mental health services and supports are an effective means of addressing the mental health needs of children and improving the learning environment. Click here if you would like to refer a student for mental health or counseling support provided by Ms. Stovall. Referrals will be processed by the Mental Health Team and staff will receive communication and updates regarding services.

March 9: Parent Teacher Conferences, No School for Students

March 10: DCPS Professional Development Day, No School for Students

First Tuesday of the Month: LSAT Meeting

Fourth Tuesday of the Month: PTA General Body Meeting on Zoom

Last Friday of the Month: Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting on Microsoft Teams

For copies of previous Hyde-Addison ES newsletters, please visit the Hyde-Addison ES website at https://hydeaddisondc.org/updates2233

Email: hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov
Website: https://www.hydeaddisondc.org
Location: 3219 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-282-0170
Facebook: facebook.com/hydeaddison/
Twitter: @DrCalvinRHooks