Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Thank you for joining us in celebrating staff appreciation week! The demonstrations of support have been tremendous. We also look forward to celebrating you. Please join us on May 26, 2021, for Family Appreciation Day! Details are below. To all who celebrate it, Happy Mother's Day! Have an awesome weekend.

Thank you to everyone who attended the DCPS Planning Team's engagement on Thursday, to discuss the Foxhall and MacArthur properties and possible implications for the Hyde-Addison school community and the feeder pattern. Additional information will be shared, as applicable.

There are a few in-person seats still available in kindergarten and second grade. If your family is interested, please reach out to calvin.hooks@k12.dc.gov. As in-person seats become available in other grades, the office team will continue to contact families, to make those offers. Additionally, in-person connection opportunities have begun for students who are in a virtual posture. Please contact your classroom teacher for information.

Please keep you and your loved ones safe. 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 or backtoschool.dc.gov for DCPS resources.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

Wednesday, May 26 between 8-9am or 11:15-12:15pm

1. Read the Frequently Asked Questions English Español Français

2. Gather necessary supporting documentation for upload as needed:

• Proof of DC residency – see the Residency Form for a complete list of acceptable documents and verification methods

3. Complete the SY21-22 electronic submission enrollment packet.

DC Public Schools is looking for 32 parents and guardians (four per Ward) to join Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee’s Parent Advisory Board for the 2021 – 2022 School Year. Advisory Board participants will provide input on the implementation of DCPS policies, priorities, and new initiatives. We are looking for a diverse group of parents and guardians to represent all students' and families’ voices across the district.

Applications are available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese and Amharic and the deadline to apply is May 14.

Topics addressed during the meetings may include, COVID-19 recovery, equity and race, school operations, attendance, mental health support, social-emotional learning, DCPS budget, special education, college and career programming, and more.

Interested in volunteering on the PTA? The Executive Board of the Hyde-Addison PTA is accepting nominations for the following positions:

· President;

· Vice President;

· Treasurer;

· Secretary;

· Vice President for Aftercare and Enrichment;

· Vice President for Communications;

· Vice President for Events;

· Vice President for Fundraising; and

· Vice President for Room Parent Engagement.

A candidate must be a parent or guardian of a student at Hyde-Addison Elementary School during the 2021-22 school year, and all terms are for 1 year.

Serving on the PTA is a wonderful way to give back to the Hyde-Addison community while reinforcing the core values of the school.

Nominations are due by, Sunday, May 16. Candidates will be announced the week beginning Monday, May 17, and the election will be held online the week beginning Monday, May 24 and close on Sunday, May 30. If you have any questions or would like to speak to any of the current officers, please contact the PTA Executive Board via Konstella or at pta.hydeaddison@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Now is the time to link your Amazon account with the Hyde-Addison PTA to support our students, teachers, and staff - at no additional cost to you - while you shop with AmazonSmile! Double your efforts and ask a family member to do it, too!

Thank you to those that were able to join the DCPS School Planning Team engagement on Thursday. (link to the meeting recording) We discussed the potential options for both the Foxhall and MacArthur sites which would impact the Wilson feeder pattern.

If you were not able to join, additional feedback opportunities are shared in the flyer pictured to the right. You can learn more by visiting this website.

Legendary Creators is a D.C. non-profit organization that provides pathways for young Creators, rising 4th – 6th grade student, to become entrepreneurs in the digital media field. Their programs provide early exposure to entrepreneurship and digital media for upper elementary and middle school students, while targeting 21st century skills. They will be hosting two virtual camps this summer. Here is a link to a video that details the program.

Families can register to attend our May Open House Info Sessions at 10am or 11am to find out more about the program. They can also email contact@legendarycreators.org or call 202-869-4455 if they have any questions.

May 12: Enrollment Wednesday at Hyde-Addison!

May 28: Hybrid Learning Task Force Meeting- email Dr. Hooks to join

May 28: Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting- email Dr. Hooks to join

May 31: Memorial Day. No School for Students or Staff

For copies of previous Hyde-Addison ES announcements and updates, please visit the Hyde-Addison ES website at https://www.hydeaddisondc.org/updates.

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