Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Due to the rainy weather on Wednesday morning, the 5th grade students are now slated to join their peers from other DC Public Schools in presenting various historical speeches and songs on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, on March 6, 2024 at 10:30am. Additionally, I will have the honor of providing opening remarks on behalf of DCPS. Over the years, this opportunity has proven to be a transformative experience for many of our students and families, especially those who embrace the significance of such an experience. Feel free to join us, if your availability allows.

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

Please click HERE to express interest in your 4th or 5th grade student joining the Hyde-Addison DCIAA track team this spring! More information about practice days and the meet schedule will be shared by Coach Keating and Coach Lee with families who indicate interest. You can go ahead and fill out your child's DCIAA required paperwork, which includes a physical from the doctor within the last 365 days, as no athlete can begin participating until they are cleared and it can take several weeks.

1. Participation Packet

2. Universal Health Certificate (UHC). Students with certain medical conditions may also need to complete an Asthma Action Plan or an Anaphylaxis Action Plan

Neighbors on O St. have requested that families do not park their cars in the alleyways that prevent them from exiting their driveways.

Please note that emails that are sent from DCPS central office may now come from <noreply@finalsiteconnect.com> rather than the previous Blackboard sending account. These messages are not phishing and although Dr. Hooks' name may appear on it, such notifications are not sent from school leadership.

Please be reminded to email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov to inform the team of your child's absence, in order for it to be excused. If your child has a communicable illness, like strep throat, RSV, pink eye, or lice, please also include that information.

“The 2023 DC School Report Card is built on OSSE’s amended ESSA State Plan, which increases the school accountability system’s emphasis on student growth and marginalized student groups. The school accountability system will also see returning metrics that were not available during the coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency such as ACCESS growth and student growth on the math and ELA assessments, as well as introduce new metrics such as high school student growth, five-year graduation rate and AP/IB/Dual Enrollment participation.”

In short, the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has released the 2023 DC School Report Card, which scores and rates schools in various areas, including academic achievement, academic growth, attendance and enrollment.

Based on this data, Hyde-Addison ES was ranked #2 for all DCPS Elementary Schools.

It's the final countdown for 'The Five Gala,' on Saturday, March 9from 7-10pm at St. John’s Church. A limited number of tickets remain at www.hydeevent.com for $100 per person. Tickets include heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and dessert. Grab your best cocktail attire and book your babysitter now for this adults only event.

In addition to music and dancing, we'll also have a silent auction featuring items such as fun outings with Hyde teachers, gift baskets full of surprises, and other experiences and home goods so plan to bid early and often! The live auction will help end the night with exclusive experiences like sporting events, vacation rentals and more - you won't want to miss it.

PE Teacher for a Day - one of those priceless items offered as part of the gala is PE Teacher for a Day! $1 raffle tickets will be available for purchase from 8:10 - 8:30 a.m. at the security desk on February 29, March 1, 6, 7, and 8.

Last Call for Volunteers! To help make the event a success, we're looking for a few more volunteers for set up before, logistics during or clean up after the event. Sign up via Konstella or email tami.twyman@gmail.com.

click here for more information! Sign up on Konstella to volunteer before, during or after the event - or join the Gala Committee meetings every Tuesday at 8pm via Zoom. Donate items, a skill or talent, or an experience to the silent auction!

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.

March 14: No School for Students (DCPS Parent Teacher Conferences)

March 15: No School for Students

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