Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

In the midst of these trying times, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and out of harm’s way. If you have not had the opportunity to read my message to our school community, regarding the recent events at the U.S. Capitol, please see the attachment here.

Term 3 begins on February 1, 2021. Please see Term 3 and CARE classroom updates, below.

• January 11, 2021: Seats will begin being offered for In-Person Learning, for PK-3rd grade. Per DCPS guidance, in the In Person Learning (IPL) lottery, the first priority will be given to students who accepted seats in the IPL lottery last fall, followed by students experiencing homelessness, students receiving EL services, students with IEPs, students identified by DCPS as at-risk and all remaining students, contingent upon instructional models and maximum in-person class sizes.

• January 13, 2021: A Term 3 Family Information Forum will take place at 4:00pm. You may use this link to join. Click here to join the meeting

• January 15, 2021: A Term 3 Family Information Forum will take place at 9:00am. You may use this link to join. Click here to join the meeting

• January 21, 2021: One 4th Grade Care Classroom is slated to open. Student seat offers are ongoing, based on the DCPS student selection process.

• January 21, 2021: One 5th Grade Care Classroom is slated to open. Student seat offers are ongoing, based on the DCPS student selection process.

• January 25-29, 2021: As previously shared, there may be shifts to student classroom assignments, due to some teachers returning to in-person learning, with a maximum classroom capacity, in accordance with CDC and DC Health requirements. If your child is in the homeroom class of a teacher who will be teaching in-person, you will receive communication from Hyde-Addison ES to share their re-assigned classroom teacher, if relevant.

• February 1, 2021. Term 3 begins. We are slated to offer 1 In-Person Classroom per grade (PK-3), based on safety regulations and feedback collected from families, staff and community stakeholders. 4th and 5th grade CARE classrooms will already be in session.

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 virtual learning resources.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary Schools

Please be advised that students across the district are participating in MOY benchmark assessments, similar to the beginning of the year (BOY) assessments. At Hyde-Addison, these assessments are hugely important to teachers because they allow us to make data-informed instructional decisions. While we know it is often difficult to refrain from helping students when they are struggling, we request that students complete all of these benchmark assessments without help from family members so the results reflect students' independent abilities at this time.

In addition, to allow us to complete our benchmark assessments as efficiently as possible, many small groups will be postponed so that time can be used for 1:1 assessments. We appreciate your flexibility. Please read all communications from your child's teacher(s) closely for specific details.

Looking ahead to middle school? Hardy Middle School, which is the feeder school for Hyde-Addison, is hosting a Virtual Open House on January 12 at 6:00pm. You can join by using this link or visit their website to learn more.

Our students did some amazing learning about sound during this week's Wonderful Wednesday: Full STEAM Ahead session! One student demonstrated their learning by illustrating their very own infographic. There are two Wonderful Wednesday's left in Term 2 that your child can join by using the links on Canvas.

DCPS just released Family Cornerstones, a roadmap for families from Pre-K to graduation that highlights key shared learning experiences that are essential to the partnership between DCPS schools and families! With options for elementary, middle, and high school-aged students, you can check out all of the fun activities here in English, Spanish, or Amharic.

You can make a one time donation or set up a recurring donation. Any amount is appreciated!

KONSTELLA. To stay informed about all these events and initiatives, make sure to sign up for Konstella, a new, secure, and private communication platform for Hyde-Addison families to message other families, access the family directory, form, or join social groups! Whether you prefer communicating through email, the app (Android or iPhone), or the web site, join today so you don't miss out!

The DC Department of Aging and Community Living would like to invite your school to participate in our Annual Cupid’s Kids campaign and help lift the spirits of homebound seniors during Valentine’s Day. This year, we are doing things a little different! In partnership with DC Public Library, we are inviting everyone in the community to help make handmade Valentine’s Day cards for isolated and homebound District seniors. Isolation during the pandemic has made it harder for seniors to stay connected and the winter months are a peak time for social isolation and loneliness for many in the District. Your school’s contribution would spread kindness to seniors, many of whom live alone, and teach students how they can make a positive impact in the community—one individual at a time.

This year’s goal is to send handmade Valentine’s Day cards to over 6,000 recipients of DACL’s home-delivered meals program. The cards will be included in the February meal delivery. We are hoping schools will pass along the toolkit to families and encourage them to make cards from home. Handmade Valentine’s Day cards will be collected at select DCPL sites. Locations are listed in the toolkit, which also includes instructions on how to make a card. You may also visit our website https://dacl.dc.gov/page/cupidskids for more information.

Looking forward to receiving your cards!

For the SY20-21, Mayor Bowser announced an initiative to provide Internet 4 All for those that have students Enrolled at a DCPS school that receive SNAP or TANF Benefits. Please visit Internet 4 All for informative information regarding the process of signing up for the program.

Budget season FY21 is just ahead! Have you wondered how DCPS creates local school budgets? DCPS aims to be transparent in the budget process. Spend some time at https://www.dcpsdatacenter.com/ to have many or all of your questions answered.

Did you know that every month, DCPS hosts Parent University sessions on different topics? Consider following the Eventbrite page to learn about upcoming topics that may be of interest to you.

January 13: Family Information Forum 4:00pm. Click here to join the meeting
January 15: Family Information Forum 9:00am. Click here to join the meeting

January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, no school

January 19: No school

January 20: Inauguration Day, no school

January 26: PTA General Meeting

January 29: Professional Day, Records Day, no school

January 29: Hybrid Learning Task Force Meeting

January 29: Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting

February 1: Term 3 Begins

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