Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Thank you to all of the families who engaged and collaborated with our instructional team, for Parent Teacher Conferences. Your support and involvement is truly appreciated.

As a reminder, please join Hyde-Addison ES in our efforts to collect over 1,500 pairs of brand-new socks for individuals in need. Last year, we collected over 1,400 pairs of socks. With a week to go, we have currently collected 456 pairs of new socks.

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

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

Here’s what you need to know:
When: OCTOBER 23 to OCTOBER 27. Special Hours from 3:30 to 5:30 on October 26 / Literacy Night!

Where: In the MakerSpace, adjacent to the library

Students: Will attend the fair with their classmates and their teachers.

Families: Can attend at drop-off (8:10-8:30) and pick up (3:30 to 4:00). With special extended hours on October 26 from 3:30 to 5:30 and the October 27 (the last day) from 9:15 to 9:45 am following Final Friday classroom events.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hydeelementary

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!

What is an eWallet?: Kids shop without cash thanks to eWallet, a digital payment account for purchases at the Fair. Family and friends contribute funds. Then kids choose their own books. It’s convenient, simple, and secure. More info can be found at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/ewallet.html

How do I create an eWallet?: It starts on your school’s Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hydeelementary. Follow the link to create a free eWallet account. Watch this short video to learn more about how to create your own eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/ewallet.html

How do I fund the account? Add money with a credit card, use funds from a previous eWallet, or invite friends and extended family to contribute.

What happens if I don’t spend all the money in my account? Use leftover funds to shop online with Scholastic or fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair.

Will there be a future book fair at Hyde-Addison Elementary? YES! We are scheduled to host an end of school yearbook fair from May 31 to June 7. Summer reading YAY!

Can I use cash at the fair? YES!

Can I use other credit/debit cards at the fair? YES!

I have more questions, who can I contact? Marie Connolly, our school librarian at marie.connolly@k12.dc.gov

Starting Wednesday, October 4, DCPS in partnership with EveryDay Labs will send mailed and electronic attendance communications to the families of students who

Congratulations on a successful movie night and raising $569.04 through food donations. It's wonderful to see the Hyde-Addison family coming together to make it a memorable event. And a big shout-out to all the volunteers and sponsors whose support contributed to the night's success. Well done, everyone.

Thanks to everyone who has already participated in this year's Great Envelope Race, the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year. To date, we have raised 60% of our goal of $50,000, with 16% participation by October 31. Help us bridge the gap between the school's operating budget and the funds provided by DCPS by donating to the Great Envelope Race today.

- 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.

- Ask family members like grandparents and neighbors to participate too!

While the suggested donation is $400 per student, all donations are appreciated and every dollar helps us provide things like books, curriculum materials and supplies, field trip scholarships, and professional development for Hyde-Addison's incredible teachers and staff.

School ends at 3:25pm and students are late being picked up after 3:30pm. Please be reminded that early dismissal ends at 2:50pm and we must clear the field for aftercare students to use.

November 9: Math Night

November 20: Literacy Night

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