Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Our school community must continue to denounce racism and discrimination, regardless of the race, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, social class or any other identifying label, of the target. Our thoughts are with the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and all who have been impacted by the senseless acts of violence in Georgia and across the country. We stand with them, in solidarity. If you are interested in actively combatting racism, through the efforts of the Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force, please email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov for meeting information. We welcome new members to the team.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

As we approach the final term, we want to minimize additional disruptions to this school year, while acknowledging the interest of several families for more in-person programming this spring. Many of us heard or read Mayor Bowser’s outline of changes that DC Health will make around health and safety guidelines for schools. DCPS plans to share next steps with schools, as soon as the full updated guidance from DC Health is released, and they evaluate, plan, and operationalize what those changes mean for DCPS. The school will then be able to plan and implement accordingly. We will share updates, as applicable.

Please keep you and your loved ones safe. For resources and information about the District of Columbia Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and recovery efforts, please visit coronavirus.dc.gov. Please visit dcpsreopenstrong.com or backtoschool.dc.gov for DCPS resources.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

Enrollment Season is steadily approaching! To help our School's Enrollment Season start off without a hitch, please fill out our School Re-Enrollment Survey for the upcoming School Year! As we get closer to Open Enrollment and Re-Enrollment, we will be adding more information to our Website, Newsletter, and our Facebook page!

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming Enrollment Season, please email our Enrollment staff at Hyde.Addison@k12.dc.gov.

There are 2 more DCPS engagements for families next week (Eventbrite). First, Recovery Townhall with DCPS Leadership. Then, the week's family cornerstone activity will give you a chance to engage in Yoga with your child.

-- Join us using the link bit.ly/parentujoin --

Please download the Microsoft Teams App and Zoom App on your phone or tablet to participate. For questions or interpretation assistance please contact parentu@k12.dc.gov.

Registration for the Spring Jelleff Aftercare Program is open. Aftercare will begin next week March 22nd, it will be Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 3 PM-6 PM. There are only a few spots left for Aftercare and they will fill up quickly, so complete your registration today. If you have any questions email sosborn@bgcgw.org for more information. Click the link to register!

The Women's History Month Poetry Slam will take place on Wednesday, March 31st from 11:30 am-12:00 pm. Students in 3-5th grades will share poetry written by female poets. Some students will choose to share their original pieces. There will be a Team Link available closer to the event. All preparation for the Poetry Slam will take place during school hours.

Spring Enrichment Classes are here! Classes range from Hip Hop, Karate, Spanish, Chess, and Pottery. Click the link below to register.

http://kaizenkaratemd.sportssignup.com/site/

As we reset our clocks, tackle spring cleaning, and rejuvenate our mind, body, and spirit, now is the time to link your Amazon account with the Hyde-Addison PTA to support our students, teachers, and staff - at no additional cost to you - while you shop with AmazonSmile! Double your efforts and ask a family member to do it, too!

Please see this sign-up form for the April 14th "Outdoor Storytime!" event that the DC State Board of Education is hosting. In Ward 2, local elected representatives will be reading books to participating children at Rose Park and Stead Park. This event was designed in partnership with the DC Public Library for kids between the ages of 4 and 9.

In need of new books? Get them from DC Public Library- now open for limited curbside services! You can visit our open libraries to:

• Return materials
• Pick up a hold
• Check out books from our Grab-n-Go selection
• Get a library card

Open locations include: Anacostia, Bellevue, Benning, Capitol View, Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park, Francis A. Gregory, Georgetown, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Mt. Pleasant, Northeast, Palisades, Petworth, Shaw, Shepherd Park, Tenley-Friendship, West End and Woodridge.

Hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. , closed daily 2 – 3 p.m. for cleaning

Please make sure students of all ages, PreK3 -5th grade, are reading at home for at least 20 minutes a day- "Readers learn to read by reading!"

DCPS has launched a community engagement process to support the planning of two new schools that will be built in Ward 3 in the coming years – “Foxhall” – on the Old Hardy site (1500 Block of Foxhall Rd NW), as well as the newly vacant GDS lower school facility – “MacArthur Blvd School” (4530 MacArthur Boulevard NW). If you have questions or would like to follow the updates, you can find information on the DCPS School Planning website here.

March 23: PTA General Body Meeting (Student Support Team guest speakers)

March 26: Hybrid Learning Task Force Meeting- email Dr. Hooks to join

March 26: Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting- email Dr. Hooks to join

March 31: 3-5th Grade Poetry Slam

April 19: Beginning of Term 4

For copies of previous Hyde-Addison ES announcements and updates, please visit the Hyde-Addison ES website at https://www.hydeaddisondc.org/updates.

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