Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Congratulations on an exceptional first week of school. It is inspiring to see students already rising to the occasion and meeting the high expectations. This positive start sets a strong foundation for a successful academic year. We certainly appreciate the support and cooperation of our families.

As reiterated during our school-wide meeting this morning, please be mindful to not park in the kiss and ride area during morning arrival or in the bus zone in front of the school, during dismissal. Additionally, teaching our students to value patience and kindness in challenging situations is essential. When faced with limited parking in front of the school, we can all set an example by remaining calm and demonstrating respect for each other. Together, we can create a harmonious environment, even when parking might seem scarce. This will certainly assist with keeping our students safe and for a smoother transition. For those not familiar with the neighborhood, there is typically parking available on P Street, on one of the side streets near the school, or even further down O Street.

Also, please be mindful that family supervised play begins at 8:00am. This means that any students on the playground prior to the start of school, must be monitored by a parent or guardian. This is a safety protocol. There are no staff members on duty at that time.

Back to School Night is September 7, 2023, at 5:30pm. Families may arrive as early as 5:00pm, to visit information tables set up by our Inner Core Teachers, Multilingual Education Team, Resource Teachers, Special Education Team, Student Support Team, community partners and other external community stakeholders. The whole school presentation will begin promptly at 5:30pm, in the gymnasium. Additional information can be found below.

As always, please feel free to email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov, with any school specific inquiries.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

BTSN Timeline

• 5:00 Tabling and childcare drop off- Meet the Student Support Team, Inner Core Teachers, ELL and SPED Teams, the PTA, as well as community partners
• 5:30 Dr. Hooks’ presentation will begin promptly at 5:30pm in the gym (no students)
• 5:45 transition to Round 1
• 5:50 Round 1 homeroom teacher presentation in classrooms
• 6:20 transition to Round 2
• 6:25 Round 2 in classrooms- this is an opportunity for parents who have multiple children to attend the presentation of another homeroom teacher- families with only one child may leave at this time
• 6:55- Exit/ pick up child from their respective childcare
• 7:00 all families need to have exited the building

If your child is not signed up for BTSN childcare prior to 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 6 they will not be admitted for safety reasons. All families will need to sign their child in and out of the childcare.

Looking for ways to get involved and volunteer at Hyde-Addison? The H-A Kiss and Ride Line is looking for parent volunteers. Each month we'll call on parents of a different grade level to come out and help us on O street each morning from 8:10-8:30am. For the month of September were looking for 5th grade parents, followed by 4th grade in October and so on. If you're interested in joining us, please reach out to Ms. Zaid amina.zaid@k12.dc.gov or catch us in the Kiss and Ride Line and we'll give you all the details. Always remember, don't park in the kiss and ride line.

The Hyde-Addison playground is NOT available for student use after school dismissal because it is reserved for the Champions after-school program. For safety reasons, adults and children not associated with Champions may not also utilize the space. Fortunately, Volta Park is only two blocks away if you all are looking for a fun playdate location and Rose Park is only 6 blocks away.

School ends at 3:25pm and students are late being picked up after 3:30pm. We ask families to hold off on asking teachers questions or delving into conversations at dismissal time, as they need to ensure the students remaining are picked up safely. To that end, please allow classes the time to get to their line spots and be seated before encouraging your child to leave with you.

Each year, a family handbook is provided to share guidelines and information with families. Please find the SY2023-24 family handbook below, which specifically outlines arrival and dismissal procedures, which may be helpful as the first day of school approaches!

Please see the updated guidance from DCPS regarding expectations for school visitors here.

Per DCPS, all students in grades Kindergarten through 5 must have a signed permission form on file in order to walk or take public transportation home alone or with a sibling, for each applicable school year. No student will be allowed to leave school alone or with a sibling until the attached form has been signed and returned to the main office or emailed to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov.

If you already filled out the form for a Kids Ride Free card, check your child's backpack because it was sent home in a sealed envelope. If you would like a Kids Ride Free Card for your student, please fill out this short form. Moving forward, cards will be sent home in students' backpacks on Mondays.

Please see the initial 2023 PARCC data, shared below. As additional data becomes available, including student specific data, it will be shared, as applicable. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is the District of Columbia's annual “State Assessment” of Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA), based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The PARCC was administered in spring 2023, for students in grades 3-12. The PARCC has performance levels 1-5, with levels 4 and 5 “indicating readiness for college and career”. (Terms such as proficient and advanced have also been used.)

• At Hyde-Addison ES, there was an increase of 8.2 percentage points, for students scoring at levels 4/5 on the ELA PARCC assessment, from 2022 to 2023.

• Hyde-Addison ES students scored 30.7 percentage points higher than the DCPS average, on the 2023 ELA PARCC assessment.

• At Hyde-Addison ES, there was an increase of 9.6 percentage points, for students scoring at levels 4/5 on the Math PARCC assessment, from 2022 to 2023.

• Hyde-Addison ES students scored 43.2 percentage points higher than the DCPS average, on the 2023 Math PARCC assessment.

Save the date for our first Restaurant Night of the year! Whether you plan to stop by before or after Back to School Night, 25% of proceeds from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. will come back to the school. You must present a printed copy of the attached flyer in order to participate. Please note, no peanut oil is used at this location of AAB.

Ms. Zaid, Hyde's very own art teacher extraordinaire, is planning a number of activities during Art All Night in Georgetown on Friday, September 29 and she could use help before, during, and after the event. All shifts will take place at the school playground. Konstella users can click here to sign up: https://www.konstella.com/app/school/5f3ec103b63aaba471bba1f9/signups/64ec9e8247fcdd774abb3263

The 10th Annual Great Envelope Race is on! The Great Envelope Race is the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year, with a goal of $50,000 and 100% participation by October 31, 2023. The suggested contribution is $400 per student. However, all donations are greatly appreciated. NEW this year - all donors at the suggested donation amount will receive a car magnet featuring our newly designed rainbow Hyde Hurricane with our five core values!

Here’s how it works: Pick up a blue envelope in the main office and return it to your teacher or the main office with whatever amount you choose enclosed. Or make your donation online, either one-time at www.hydegift.com or recurring at www.hydemonthlygift.com. We will track and report weekly on the funds raised and participation percentage through the end of the campaign. Also, to help us achieve our fundraising target this year, we are seeking at least 10 donors at the Gold level, or $1000 per student. Our Gold-level donors will receive complimentary tickets to all PTA events for the 2023-2024 school year (e.g. cocktail parties, gala, etc.).

If you haven’t already, we hope you’ll take a minute to update your Konstella settings and add your child(ren) to their classroom(s) in Konstella. Click the Gear icon to access your account settings, then go to “Your Children” to update. If you have any problems, please reach out to the PTA via Konstella or email pta.hydeaddison@gmail.com. More Konstella tips are in the attached flyer.

https://wblinc.org/academy

If you have questions about Free and Reduced Lunch (FARM) applications, please call 202-299-2159 or email food.dcps@k12.dc.gov.

More information about Free and Reduced Meals can be found here.

Any student with dietary restrictions should review the following from DCPS and fill out the applicable forms: Dietary Accommodations | dcps. Remember: We are a nut-free school!

Attendance is a priority of DCPS and Hyde-Addison, as we know regular school attendance is integral to student success. Please find the DCPS calendar, linked here and shown below, so that your family can plan events and vacations accordingly.

September 4, 2023: Holiday, DCPS closed for students, teachers and staff

First Tuesday of the Month: LSAT Meeting (Beginning in October)

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 (beginning in August)

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