Principal's Bulletin

Ross Elementary School September 7, 2021

Principal's Message

September 7, 2021

Dear Ross Families,

Thank you for all of your support with helping us launch the new school year safely and joyfully for our students. Students are settling into routines, enjoying new friendships and creating new classroom identities. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Back to School Nights (virtual) and the first PTA General Body meeting (virtual) of the year.

Please note the EDCJCC is closed September 7 & 8 in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

The Keegan Theatre is still enrolling students in Grades 3-5 for their Thursday programming.

We look forward to a safe and productive school year full of joyful learning experiences for all children. My door is open. Please reach out with questions or concerns.

Warm Regards,

Holly Searl, Principal

holly.searl@k12.dc.gov

Asymptomatic Testing

OSSE has partnered with COVID-19 testing vendor Shield T3 to provide saliva based PCR testing to 20% of the enrolled population in every school each week. At Ross, approximately 32 students will be randomly identified for testing every Wednesday. Your student will be included in the randomized sample unless you complete and return the opt-out form. If you need a paper copy, please ask. You can learn about the testing process by watching this video. Teachers will review the process with students in class. Patient Care Techs (PCTs) will pick selected students up from class and accompany them to the testing vendors. You will receive a letter in backpack mail if your child was selected for testing along with directions for setting up your account in the "point and click" PNC portal to review results. If you have questions about asymptomatic testing, please reach out to Principal Searl.

Testing at Ross begins Wednesday, September 8.

Immunizations

Immunization notices will be sent home September 8 if your child is out of compliance. Required immunizations must be completed by October 12 for students to remain in school.

Medications must be turned into the school nurse along with required medical documentation.

Please submit all required medical and dental forms as soon as they are completed.

Immunization questions should be directed to Nurse Gordon.

Nurse Gordon : cdelancygo@childrensnational.org