Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Please see the letter below, sent from the DCPS Deputy Chancellor, regarding the solar eclipse. Classroom teachers would have already reached out to families, regarding any specific class related plans, with the opportunity for you to opt out. Class specific inquiries should be communicated directly to the classroom teacher, as this is not a whole school event.

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. Please be reminded that students will not have school next Friday, April 5, 2024, for a DCPS professional development and records day.

Thank you to all of the families who have already enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year. We look forward to sharing the updated numbers and goals over the coming weeks. Please be mindful that reenrolling by early April will significantly support maintaining small class sizes. More information is shared below. There has been several updates to the district process.

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

April 4, 2024

Dear DC Public Schools Parents and Families,

At DC Public Schools (DCPS), we are committed to providing joyful learning experiences in a safe, nurturing environment. Communicating home about events that impact our school communities is critical to maintaining strong partnerships with families.

On Monday, April 8, the partial solar eclipse will take place over DC between 2:04 and 4:32 p.m. While this is an exciting event, I also want to share how our schools will ensure student safety during this event.

Schools may permit students to view the eclipse only if they have the appropriate glasses or use an indirect viewing method. Schools will ensure that students are closely supervised during eclipse viewing to ensure that they follow safe viewing practices. Schools will have alternative activities available in the event that you do not want your child to participate in eclipse-viewing activities.

I want to assure our families that DCPS staff will take appropriate precautions to ensure that students who participate in any activities to view the eclipse do so with proper eye protection and close monitoring.

For more information on the upcoming eclipse, including additional safety tips, please visit science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024.

The safety and well-being of our students is paramount. If you have questions about specific eclipse activities at your child’s school, including opting your child out of any viewing activities, please contact their school directly. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Drewana Bey

Deputy Chancellor, Social Emotional Academic Development DC Public School

Our goal was to have 50 families re-enroll for next school year, and we have had over 100 families fill out the re-enrollment paperwork! Thank you so much- you have helped us keep our class sizes small!

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.

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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