Principal's Bulletin

Dear Families,

I hope you have a safe and happy break. Staff and students alike are ready for some rest and relaxation. If you will be in town for the break, there are still some wonderful programming opportunities celebrating Black History Month.

https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/02/01/your-short-guide-to-black-history-month-around-dc/

Students have been working on Black History Month research projects in class. They will showcase their work for other classes in early March.

Please review the "test to return" information below.

Warm Regards,

Holly Searl, Principal

holly.searl@k12.dc.gov

All students and staff are required to submit a COVID-19 rapid antigen test result on Sunday, February 27 by 9:00pm in order to return to school on Monday, February 28. Test kits have been sent home in your child's backpack this week. Families will upload test results on the DCPS Reopen Strong website. A smooth and efficient re-entry into school depends on families uploading their results on time on Sunday night. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

As we continue to learn about the COVID-19 virus, especially the omicron variant, DC Health has updated its guidance for schools to follow in limiting the spread of COVID-19 in our buildings and among our community.

DCPS is working through the steps to implement further updates following the February break, and you will hear more from DCPS directly on the additional adjustments that will be made. For now, the current guidance remains in effect.

Monday, February 21: President's Day Holiday

February 22-25: No school, February break

Sunday, February 27: Upload antigen test result by 9:00pm in order to return to campus

Monday, February 28: Return to school with a negative antigen test result uploaded to database

Tuesday, March 8: International Women's Day

Thursday, March 10: Parent/Teacher Conference Day (no school for students)

Friday, March 11: Professional Development Day (no school for students)

Monday, March 14: Pi Day; LSAT meeting virtual, 7:00pm

Sunday, March 27: Ross Day at Politics and Prose Bookstore (details will follow)

Saturday, April 23: Save the Date for the 14th Annual Ross Auction

Email: holly.searl@k12.dc.gov
Website: http://rosselementary.org/
Location: 1730 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: (206)-673-7200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossElementarySchool/
Twitter: @rossesdc