Principal's Bulletin

Ross Elementary School December 13, 2021

Principal's Message

December 13, 2021

Week 7 of Term 2

Dear Ross Families,

This is our final Principal's Bulletin of 2021.
Wishing you and your family a joyful Winter Break filled with special moments with your loved ones. Onward and upward in 2022!

If you are interested in purchasing a holiday tree, the PTA is selling the remaining trees at a discount. You can purchase online or contact PTA VP Melissa directly. rosspta.square.site (202-415-6635 or melissa.sabatier@gmail.com)

Warm Regards,

Holly Searl, Principal

holly.searl@k12.dc.gov

LSAT TONIGHT and FY23 Budget Information

Our December LSAT meeting is TONIGHT, Monday, December 13 at 7:00pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85631766586?pwd=cjIzdzg2dTFQUVBZYXNzaGdzOHBydz09

DCPS is updating the budget model that determines how funding is allocated to schools.

You can find a recording of a recent community engagement session on DCPS' YouTube page here. You are also welcome to join upcoming Ross LSAT meetings which are open to our entire school community

MySchoolDC Lottery

The MySchoolDC city-wide lottery opens Monday, December 13.

The lottery is for all PK spots in DCPS and most charters as well as for families seeking to attend a school outside of their assigned neighborhood school. Current Ross students DO NOT need to apply to the lottery to remain at Ross for the 22.23 school year. All current Grade 5 students feed into Franics-Stevens MS and Cardozo EC in addition to your assigned MS based on your home address. Families who want a different MS match must apply to the MySchoolDC lottery.

Inclement Weather/School Closing Guidance

As noted in Chancellor Ferebee's most recent community letter, DC Public Schools will have traditional snow days with no virtual instruction in the event we need to close school buildings due to inclement weather. Should snow or severe winter weather be expected, you will be notified via email and text message from DCPS if schools may open late, dismiss early, or be closed. DCPS’ operating status will also be posted online at dcps.dc.gov, on @DCPublicSchools social media accounts, and with local news outlets. The decision to delay or close school is a careful decision made by the Mayor informed by several factors, including temperature and wind chill, levels of snow and ice, road conditions, the availability of public transit, and how these conditions are forecast to develop over the course of the day.

Freed Photo: Make-Up Pictures

Make-up photos are now available for online viewing and purchasing.

To view the galleries, go to FREEDPICS.ONLINE

Enter the password: ROSSES21ST

Contact Freed Photo with questions:

Spelling Bee

Ms. Juriga will be conducting the class Spelling Bees for Grades 2-5 before Winter Break.

All students will participate.

Questions? lisa.juriga@k12.dc.gov

School Year 22.23 Enrollment

The FY23 budget cycle, which includes enrollment projections, is now in full swing. If your plans do not include returning to Ross next year for K-5, please email Principal Searl.

If you are applying out to private school, please note that recommendations are sent directly to the receiving institution and not provided to parents. All records requests can be sent to Mr. Salazar. farley.salazar@k12.dc.gov

Attendance Reminders & Travel Guidance

Please find the DCPS attendance policy attached. Please note that even though PK4 is not a compulsory attendance grade in DC, the DCPS attendance policy still applies. Families who have accepted a PK4 seat should be committed to attend school regularly per DCPS policy.

Include Mr. Salazar on any communications regarding absence/tardy notices.

Farley.salazar@k12.dc.gov

Family travel is not excused per DCPS policy.

The Mayor's travel guidance does not require quarantine or testing after travel out of DMV, but it is recommended.

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Attendance Policy (SY 2021-22).pdf

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