Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Happy Friday! Please be mindful that “Daylight Saving Time” begins at 2:00am on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Clocks are moved forward one hour.

If you were not able to attend any of the Recovery Community Corps sessions, please find the PowerPoint attached, below. We will be hosting an additional family forum, as we formalize more of the details for the summer acceleration program. That date will be announced in an upcoming newsletter.

As we work to have a strong finish to SY20-21, our priority is planning for a successful summer where we address learning acceleration needs brought on by the pandemic and a SY21-22 where all students have the option to learn in person.

As we approach the final term, we want to minimize additional disruptions to this school year unlike any other, while acknowledging the interest of several families for more in-person programming this spring. The team is looking closely at possible options for inviting additional students to attend in-person or CARE classes. As previously noted, there are numerous limitations around cohort sizes, physical social distancing requirements, and staffing structures, as aligned to DC Health and DCPS guidance. But, as we develop creative solutions, we will share those with our families.

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

This is the final week that the Panorama Survey will be open. The family survey is not only critical to providing feedback to DCPS Central Office but also at the school level as we determine the High 5 priorities for next school year.

You may complete the survey online between February 22 and March 19, 2021. The survey website works for computers, tablets, or smartphones and is available at bit.ly/dcpsfamily.

There are 2 DCPS engagements for families next week (Eventbrite). First, an engagement with the Chancellor regarding our road to recovery as a school district. Then, the week's family cornerstone activity which will share information with families about how to support math and social studies skills at home.

-- Join us using the link bit.ly/parentujoin --

Please download the Microsoft Teams App and Zoom App on your phone or tablet to participate. For questions or interpretation assistance please contact parentu@k12.dc.gov.

Spring Enrichment Classes are here! Classes range from Hip Hop, Karate, Spanish, Chess, and Pottery. Click the link below to register.

http://kaizenkaratemd.sportssignup.com/site/

The PTA always welcomes donations on an ongoing basis. You can make a one time donation or set up a recurring donation. Any amount is appreciated!

Please see this sign-up form for the April 14th "Outdoor Storytime!" event that the DC State Board of Education is hosting. In Ward 2, local elected representatives will be reading books to participating children at Rose Park and Stead Park. This event was designed in partnership with the DC Public Library for kids between the ages of 4 and 9.

In need of new books? Get them from DC Public Library- now open for limited curbside services! You can visit our open libraries to:

• Return materials
• Pick up a hold
• Check out books from our Grab-n-Go selection
• Get a library card

Open locations include: Anacostia, Bellevue, Benning, Capitol View, Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park, Francis A. Gregory, Georgetown, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Mt. Pleasant, Northeast, Palisades, Petworth, Shaw, Shepherd Park, Tenley-Friendship, West End and Woodridge.

Hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. , closed daily 2 – 3 p.m. for cleaning

Please make sure students of all ages, PreK3 -5th grade, are reading at home for at least 20 minutes a day- "Readers learn to read by reading!"

DCPS has launched a community engagement process to support the planning of two new schools that will be built in Ward 3 in the coming years – “Foxhall” – on the Old Hardy site (1500 Block of Foxhall Rd NW), as well as the newly vacant GDS lower school facility – “MacArthur Blvd School” (4530 MacArthur Boulevard NW). If you have questions or would like to follow the updates, you can find information on the DCPS School Planning website here.

March 23: PTA General Body Meeting (Student Support Team guest speakers)

March 26: Hybrid Learning Task Force Meeting- email Dr. Hooks to join

March 26: Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting- email Dr. Hooks to join

March 31: 3-5th Grade Poetry Slam

April 19: Beginning of Term 4

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