Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Thank you to the families and staff who have already shared such thoughtful feedback around the DCPS launch of Summer Acceleration Academies. We are excited to be able to provide our students with various enrichment opportunities during a summer session. If you would like to join members of the LSAT and Hybrid Learning Task Force, in our next Recovery Community Corps session, please feel free to email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov, to secure the meeting link. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on March 12, 2021 at 9:00am.

Term 4 begins on April 19, 2021 and the team is looking closely at possible options for inviting additional students to attend in-person or CARE classes. As previously noted, there are numerous limitations around cohort sizes, physical social distancing requirements, and staffing structures, as aligned to DC Health and DCPS guidance. But, as we develop creative solutions, we will share those with our families.

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.

“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency.” ~ Maya Angelou

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

DCPS has asked families to take 10-15 minutes to fill out the Panorama Survey. The family survey is not only critical to providing feedback to DCPS Central Office but also at the school level as we determine the High 5 priorities for next school year.

You may complete the survey online between February 22 and March 19, 2021. The survey website works for computers, tablets, or smartphones and is available at bit.ly/dcpsfamily.

Your responses to this survey are both voluntary and confidential. To ensure your feedback stays anonymous, DCPS partnered with Panorama Education to hold and manage survey responses. Neither DCPS nor any school will be able to tie responses back to specific parents.

Los invitamos a la Sesión de Escucha de las Escuelas Públicas de DC (DCPS) para familias Hispanohablantes el martes, 9 marzo de 3:30pm-4:30pm. Usa este enlace para registrarte bit.ly/dcpslisteningsessionform o conéctate usando este enlace el día de la reunión bit.ly/dcpsescucha. Tu opinión nos importa y queremos asegurarnos de que todas las familias tengan la oportunidad de compartir su experiencia este año escolar. Si tienes preguntas envía un mensaje de texto a 202-480-3166. ¡Gracias!

(The above is an opportunity for Spanish speaking families to participate in a DCPS focus group)

Standing Up and Speaking Out- Hosted by DCPS and Imagination Stage

This activity uses creative drama, writing and discussion for students to develop both their artistic voice as well as a sense of advocacy as they learn to express and explore what they believe in. Using Image theatre, families will examine how theatre can be a great tool to take risks and explore different outcomes to community problems. Register today to participate!

Join us using the link bit.ly/parentujoin on Thursday, March 11 at 5:30pm.

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.

The Panorama Student Survey for grades 3 and up will open online on Monday, February 22. Parents/guardians have the right to opt children out of the survey. If you are 18 or older, you can opt yourself out of the survey. Details and instructions are in our Notification and Opt-Out Letter. To review survey questions, get more information on the Panorama Surveys, or download the opt-out letter in other languages, visit https://dcps.dc.gov/surveys. The opt-out Form will remain open through March 5.

As a part of Wonderful Wednesdays, The Student Support Team are offering “Tranquil Transitions”, a social skills group to support students who have experienced life changes, such as dealing with parental separation, loss of a love one, and/or anxiety regarding “returning to the world”. Tranquil Transitions is optional and will occur on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:00 during Term 3. There will be one group for students in grades K-2 and another for students in grades 3-5. Please encourage any students who you would benefit to join!

The PTA always welcomes donations on an ongoing basis. You can make a one time donation or set up a recurring donation. Any amount is appreciated!

Did you know that DC Public Libraries are currently 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.

Learn more about how DCPS receives funding, understand how that funding is dispersed, and examine individual school budgets.

Visit www.dcpsbudget.com today!

March 5: No school, Parent/Teacher Conference Day

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

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