Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our hats, scarves and gloves drive. We have collected a total of 50 items. Although we are off to a chilly start, I believe we can achieve our goal of 500 items (with a pair of gloves counting as 1 item).

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 for DCPS updates and resources.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

Based on positive feedback from previous newsletters, the Student Support Team has compiled additional resources and information to support families in ensuring the health and well-being of our children. Read on! If there is a topic you are interested in learning more about, email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov.

Beginning on January 3, 2023, all students in grades Kindergarten through 5 must have a signed permission form on file in order to walk or take public transportation home alone or with a sibling. No student will be allowed to leave school alone or with a sibling until the attached form has been signed and returned to the main office or emailed to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov. Please note that PreK3 and PreK4 students are not eligible.

Before returning this form, please:

• ·Walk or review with your child on the route(s) they will use to travel to and from school.
• ·Be sure that your child knows their address, your phone number, and where to go or who to contact if there is an emergency.
• ·Discuss safe walking behaviors with your child, including crossing streets safely at intersections with crossing guards, marked crosswalks, or other safe locations. (For more pedestrian safety tips please visit https://www.safekids.org/walkingsafelytips or https://www.nhtsa.gov/back-school-safety.)

Please also keep in mind that the Hyde-Addison playground is NOT available for student use after school dismissal because it is reserved for the Champions afterschool program.

This form is only required for students who are walking or taking public transportation home without their parent, guardian, or another adult who is authorized to pick them up. Please return a separate signed form for each of your children, should you like.

Please contact hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov with any questions.

The SY22-23 Impact Aid Survey was released Tuesday, November 1. Every year, DCPS asks families to complete this survey to generate additional federal funds. This year’s survey will be fully electronic using the Seamless platform and will be open through Thursday, December 22. Please complete one survey per child, not per household, in your preferred language. The electronic surveys and FAQ document can be found on the Impact Aid webpage.

We want to be sure students are able to safely exit the building for early dismissal, before end of the day transitions schoolwide begin. We are asking that Parents/Guardians arrive at the main entrance of the school building before 2:50pm to pick up students for early dismissal, which will provide time for them to gather their belongings and exit. You are welcome to call the main office to share your ETA, however students are not brought down until a parent has arrived to maximize learning.

If you would like a Kids Ride Free Card for your student, please fill out this short form. They will be sent home in students' backpacks on Mondays.

A big THANK YOU to all the buyers and sellers that participated to make this fundraiser a success!

Do you need a gift for a teacher or family member as a holiday gift?

Shop our SWAG online to see our inventory of items! Hyde-Addison PTA — Hyde Addison Elementary School (hydeaddisondc.org)

Sign up for Konstella! Konstella is a platform that allows Hyde Addison parents to directly communicate with each other. Send out party invites, communicate with room parents, or join our new Volunteer and Communications Committees! Download the app or go to www.konstella.com and select Hyde Addison Families. See the Konstella flyer for more info!

School mental health services and supports are an effective means of addressing the mental health needs of children and improving the learning environment. Click here if you would like to refer a student for mental health or counseling support provided by Ms. Stovall. Referrals will be processed by the Mental Health Team and staff will receive communication and updates regarding services.

Week of December 5: Student Showcases in Music and Performing Arts Class

December 5-19: Donate children's gloves, hats, scarves

December 23 - 30: Winter Break (No school for students or teachers)

First Tuesday of the Month: LSAT Meeting- beginning in October!

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

We are excited to open the library up to families so that you can pick out book with your child on their class's assigned day. Please see below for the date and time!

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