Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Happy Spring Break! We look forward to welcoming all of our students back to school on April 22, 2024. If there are no pertinent updates, the newsletter will resume on April 26, 2024.

Thank you to all of the families who have reenrolled for the 2024-2025 school year. As of this morning, our enrollment for the upcoming school year was at 40%. This is short of our 60% April benchmark. As we have begun making wait list offers, please be mindful that reenrolling now will significantly support maintaining small class sizes. More information is shared in the newsletter. There has been several updates to the district process.

Note from DCPS:

DCPS Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Board Application

The DCPS Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Board is now accepting applications for school year 2024-25. The Advisory Board provides a monthly space for parents and caregivers to engage with the Chancellor, DCPS leadership, and various DCPS teams to learn about and provide input on current or emergent priorities and initiatives. Application translations are available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Amharic. The application will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 6. For more information, visit here. Apply today here.

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 complete SY24-25 enrollment by following two steps:

1. Complete the online DCPS enrollment packet at Enrolldcps.dc.gov (ask the main office if you need a paper copy)

2. Submit Valid Proof of DC Residency. Examples of residency documents are listed below. You can attach and and submit these documents at the end of the online Enrollment Packet (linked above).

If you need help or have questions, email: ch002523@discoverchampions.com

To enroll your child in Champions aftercare for SY24-25:

1. Create a parent portal [STEP 1]

   a. Your parent portal will give you access to billing, scheduling and many more things that will assist you.

   Link: https://connect.klcschoolpartnerships.com/

   
   

2. Fill out the attached Enrollment Packets [STEP 2]

1. Ensure to have your REQUESTED SCHEDULE completed.

2. Ensure you fill out all 3 OSSE forms.

3. Ensure you fill out a separate form for each of your students.

4. Ensure there is contact information for primary and secondary payer (email and number).

5. Ensure you are putting your child/children grade on the enrollment form.

6. When finished please email a copy to CH002523@DISCOVERCHAMPIONS.COM.

This is an exciting program of Spanish immersion with experienced professionals whose mother-tongue is Spanish. Exciting activities, song, vocabulary, and conversation are directed either to children with no prior exposure to Spanish, or to students wishing to build up their conversational skills. The reviews are uniformly excellent, and we are lucky to have them! Classes will be from 3:30 To 5:00 pm and students will attend twice a week on both Mondays and Wednesdays.

The cost of this enrichment will be $40/session with semester-long contracts (semesters have 14 sessions); however, scholarships may be available. Please email RAllauca@EasySpanish123.com to discuss financial options. There are no make-up classes or refunds.

Participation will be first-come, first-serve. Please sign your child up HERE to participate. Our team will send you a confirmation email to confirm your child’s eligibility and if there is no space for your child, at this time, you will be added to the waitlist. More information can be found here: www.EasySpanish123.com.

Dates and themes for camps in Chevy Chase DC:

From Mon to Fri 9am to 3:30pm.

Tuition: $470

Week 1: July 1st to 5th (4 day Camp): Les Animaux - Animals
Week 2: July 8th to 12th: Les Héros et héroïnes - Heroes
Week 3: July 15th to 19th: Les Légos - Legos
Week 4: July 22nd to 26th: Notre environnement - Our environment
Week 5: July 29th to Aug 2nd: Les Jeux Olympiques - The Olympics
Week 6: Aug 5th to 9th: Découvre le monde - Discover the world
Week 7: Aug 12th to 16th: Voyage dans le temps - Time Travel

To register for a camp in Chevy Chase DC: https://frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/french-youth-camps/french-immersion-camps-in-chevy-chase/index.php

Dates and themes for camps in Alexandria (Franconia rd/ Telegraph rd)

From Mon to Fri 9am to 12pm.

Tuition: $335

Week 1 - July 29th to Aug 2nd: Les Héros et héroïnes - Heroes
Week 2 - Aug 5th to 9th: Les Jeux Olympiques - The Olympics

To register for a camp in Alexandria: https://frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/french-youth-camps/french-immersion-camps-in-alexandria/index.php

Dates and themes for online camps:

From Mon to Fri 9:30am to 12pm.

Tuition: $275

July 15th to 19th: Les Héros et héroïnes - Heroes
July 22nd to 26th: Notre environnement - Our environment
Aug 5th to 9th: Découvre le monde - Discover the world

To register for a camp ONLINE: https://frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/french-youth-camps/online-french-immersion-camps/index.php

For more information: https://www.frenchacademy.us/french-for-kids-and-teens/french-youth-camps/index.html

Looking for a way to keep your kids healthy and happy this summer? Hurry and sign them up for Kids Elite Sports Camp at www.kidselitesports.com and watch how much fun they have while learning sportsmanship, life lessons, and a variety of new sports and games! Kids Elite welcomes campers ages 4-12 and is located at Jackson-Reed HS and Murch Elementary Schools. Campers have full access to the indoor gymnasiums, outdoor turf field, Ft. Reno park and more. Go to www.kidselitesports.com to find more details and to learn why campers and parents love Kids Elite! Before and after care available.

Ranked #1 in 2021, 2022, & 2023 by Parent Magazine!

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Chisholm Elementary (formerly known as Tyler Elementary) is excited to host an inaugural Community Ca$h Conference on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The "College Gurl," Jessica Brown, will open the event! Then, participants will explore empowering personal finance sessions about budgeting, buying a home, & more! Free childcare and free lunch will be provided to registered participants. Registration is open now at this link.

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.

In case you missed it, the link to view pictures from The Five Gala, held on March 9, is in our Instagram profile! Following us is a great way to stay up to date on events (both at the school and in the community), school highlights, and other initiatives. You can also catch the video shared at the Gala and that captures a tiny bit of what makes Hyde such a wonderful place.

In case you missed the sign ups at The Five Gala, this spring we are kicking off PARENT HOSTED - ADULTS & KIDS PARTIES with all proceeds going to the PTA! The first three parties to get excited for are below. If you have any great ideas to bring our community together while fundraising for our school please bring these awesome ideas our way.

Sunday, May 5 from 9-9:45 am at Balance Gym Capitol Hill

Tickets are $15 per person; Capacity 15

Hosted by parent Tami Twyman

Purchase tickets at https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/6y8pa0as05dd

Saturday, May 18 from 6-9 pm
Tickets are $65 per person; Capacity 30 guests

(Please note this is an adults-only event so book your babysitter now!)

Hosted by Brian and Sara Macauley at their home in Georgetown

Purchase tickets at https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/khq5aju08gk

Sunday, June 1 from 12-2 pm at Anacostia Park Pavilion

Tickets are $20 per person; Capacity 30 kids

Free skate rentals available or BYO!

Hosted by parent Tami Twyman

Purchase tickets at https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/61f4toqug2ps

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.

April 5: No School for Students (DCPS Professional Development and Records Day)

April 15-19: No School for Students (DCPS Spring Break and Holiday Recognition)

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