Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

As we approach the end of the school year, let's finish strong by ensuring that students attend school every day. Meaningful instruction is still taking place, and students continue to engage in important learning experiences. In addition, many exciting activities, celebrations, and special events are planned for the weeks ahead. Every day matters, and we look forward to making the most of this time together.

We are excited to share additional key data points from the Parent Panorama Survey. Please see below. When officially published by the district, family facing data will be available on the OSSE school report card, at schoolreportcard.dc.gov, in the school climate section. Additional Student data will also be forthcoming.

As always, please feel free to email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov with any school specific inquiries.

Warmest regards,
Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal
Hyde-Addison Elementary School

Families may begin picking up student medications from the school starting June 8, 2026, through the last day of school, June 18, 2026. Please make arrangements to retrieve any medications before the end of the school year.

For student safety, medications may not be transported home by students in backpacks. An adult must pick up all medications directly from the school.

If you have any questions, please contact hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov.

The LSAT is a group of parents/guardians, teachers, non-instructional staff members, community members, and occasionally students who meet monthly to advise the principal on school priorities. A diversity of perspectives and experiences is important to a successful LSAT experience, as we want to make sure our school leaders hear from a variety of voices that are representative of the overall school community.

Nominations for Parent/Guardian LSAT Representatives will be accepted through 8:00 AM on June 11, 2026. Voting will take place from June 12 to June 19, 2026. Election results will be announced in the June 26, 2026 family newsletter.

Please click here to nominate yourself or another parent/guardian of a currently enrolled Hyde-Addison student to serve on the LSAT for SY26-27.

Join us this Sunday as we wrap up our Passport to Hyde Pride playdate series with an afternoon of roller skating and community-building at Anacostia Park Pavilion.

No skates? No problem! Free skate rentals are available (bring your ID and socks). Not interested in skating? Come by anyway to socialize and connect with other Hyde families.

📍 Anacostia Park Pavilion
🗓 Sunday, June 7 | 1–3 PM

All are welcome and encouraged to join us for the final stop--SE!

Looking for the perfect way to bridge the gap between school pickup and the start of SummerFest? Join fellow Hyde-Addison families for our Final Friday Happy Hour at Tai Chi Bubble Tea from 3:30 – 4:30 PM on Friday, June 12!

Come unwind, connect, and build community while the (supervised) kids enjoy games and TV in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Whether you stay for happy hour or just stop by for takeout on your way to or from SummerFest, 20% of your purchase will support Hyde-Addison when you mention the PTA at checkout.

Mark your calendars for Friday, June 12, from 4:30–7:00 PM on the Hyde-Addison Playground for our biggest “kick-off to summer” celebration of the year! Get ready for foam and water fun, foam, music, entertainment, kindness rock painting, food, games, swag sales (including the debut of the SummerFest ’26 t-shirt!), and so much more.

We still need volunteers to help make the magic happen! SummerFest is entirely volunteer-powered, and we have plenty of open 1-hour shifts available for activity stations, food service, setup, and cleanup. Even giving just one hour of your time makes a huge difference and helps ensure everyone can enjoy a fun, safe, and successful event.

👉 Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.konstella.com/app/school/5f3ec103b63aaba471bba1f9/signups/6a170562321aba5287bdd0ff

We can’t wait to celebrate the start of summer with our Hyde community! 💙💛🌊🍍🫧☀️

Congratulations to Sage from Ms. Roth’s 5th Grade class, the winner of our first-ever SummerFest T-Shirt Design Contest!

We were blown away by the creativity and talent of our student designers, and we’re excited to share a preview of Sage’s winning design, which will be featured on the official SummerFest ’26 t-shirt.

🌟 Limited Edition SummerFest ’26 T-Shirt Sales:

• Available exclusively at SummerFest on June 12, while supplies last
• Youth sizes XS–XL, limited supply!
• $20 each
• Gildan Youth Softstyle® T-Shirt
• Be sure to stop by the swag table at SummerFest to grab one before they're gone.

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

Welcome to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Instrumental Music Summer Intensive! This program is mandatory for all incoming Instrumental Music students and runs from July 6–30, 2026.

Note: Incoming Ellington students do NOT need to pay, as the intensive is required for admission.

Please read the information below thoroughly as it contains important information regarding this year’s summer intensive. Sign-up link is at the bottom of this email.

Program Overview

Dates: July 6 – July 30, 2026

Days: Monday – Thursday

Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

All levels and instruments are welcome, including beginners.

Strings (guitar, violin, viola, cello, bass): Starting at 2nd grade

Brass, woodwinds, percussion, piano: Starting at 4th grade

Daily Schedule

1. Music Theory

2. Instrumental Instruction

3. Large Ensemble Rehearsals

Students should bring lunch/snacks, as a lunch break will be provided.

What to Bring

1. Pencil and notebook/binder (for theory)

2. Metronome/tuner (recommended)

3. Tablet or device (for ensemble sheet music, optional)

4. Your own instrument (except for large instruments like tuba, bass, percussion, or piano)

5. Bring your own mouthpieces, sticks, and mallets

If you need help securing an instrument, please contact us ASAP.

Payment Info

Incoming Ellington students do NOT need to pay, as the intensive is required for admission.

For non-incoming Ellington students, please see cost info below:

Cost: $400 (can be paid in full or installments)

· Initial Deposit Due: July 6

· Final Payment Due: July 30

· Payment Link: https://square.link/u/XlNlwsqV

Note: SYEP Participants

· Students placed at our site through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) will have their fee waived.

· Current Ellington students not in SYEP may volunteer and receive community service hours.

Facing financial hardship? Contact us directly—we’re here to help.

MAKE PAYMENTS HERE

Questions or Need to Register?

Reach out anytime or share this with someone who still needs to sign up.

Contact

· Mr. Isaac Daniel – isaac.daniel@k12.dc.gov

· Mr. Kieron Irvine – kieron.irvine@k12.dc.gov

· Mrs. Tyra Woods – tyra.flotte@k12.dc.gov

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE 2025 DESA INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SUMMER INTENSIVE

We look forward to a fun and enriching summer together!

Warm regards,

Duke Ellington School of the Arts – Instrumental Music Department

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is committed to creating pathways of opportunities and success in STEM. The journey begins with NSBE's Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (Summer Engineering Experience for Kids), a free three-week summer program for rising 4th to 6th graders, designed to stimulate interest in STEM.

For more information, please click on the link below.

https://seek.nsbe.org/

At DC Public Schools (DCPS), we are committed to the safety and security of our students. Beginning in School Year (SY) 2026–2027, all students in grades PreK–5 will be required to have a completed and signed Elementary Student Dismissal Authorization Form on file.

The Elementary Student Dismissal Authorization Form has two parts:

• Part 1: Authorization to Release (Required for all students in PreK–5)
  This section asks you to list the adults who are authorized to pick up your child, if needed, during the school day or at dismissal.

  
  

• Part 2: Permission to Self-Dismiss (Required only if applicable for students in grades K–5)
  This section allows you to give permission for your child to self-dismiss—either alone or with an older, authorized child-- at the end of the school day. Please note that only students in grades K-5 are eligible to self-dismiss, and DCPS recommends students in K-3 dismiss with an older, authorized student rather than alone. Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students should be picked up by a parent or authorized adult and may not be released to another elementary-age child.

You can learn more about the form, including recommendations for completing it, on the DCPS website. You may download a fillable version of the form online or pick up a paper copy from our main office at any time. Please complete a separate form for each child and submit completed forms to the main office or via email to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov by the first day of school:

• Monday, August 24, 2026, for students in grades K–5

• Thursday, August 27, 2026, for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students

  
  

Thank you for helping us keep your child safe and accounted for each day.

We are pleased to report that the spring DCPS Panorama Survey results have arrived. Please see several key data points below.

Hi Families,

Great news—Champions Back-to-School Enrollment opens Tuesday, March 24! Enrollment is quick and done online at DiscoverChampions.com.

Current families: Log in and click “Add a Program.”
New families: Follow the flyer instructions to get started. (See below)

Questions? Contact Ms. Funmi at ch002523@discoverchampions.com or Ebony Tucker at ebony.tucker@discoverchampions.com.

We can’t wait for another great year!

Hyde Families,

Registration for our final "summer" enrichment season opens this Monday at 9:00 AM! To assist with your planning, you can explore the full catalog, detailed course descriptions, and the registration link directly on our website here.

Key Dates & Information:

• Registration Opens: Monday, March 9th at 9:00 AM
• Cancellation Notices: We will notify parents of any class cancellations by April 10th.
• Registration Closes: Friday, April 17th

Please note that registration will remain open throughout Spring Break. However, classes with insufficient enrollment will be canceled the week prior, so we strongly encourage you to register early to secure a spot in your preferred programs. If you have any questions, need assistance with registration, or have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help! Thank you and we look forward to having your child join us this summer!

Sincerely,

Active Play

Details

• August 4th-6th, from 8:30am-12:30pm
• Summer Bridge enrollment opens March 27th, and your student MUST be signed up to participate
• Hardy Bridge Sign Up

Hardy Summer Math and ELA assignments are linked below. Hardy Middle School asks that students complete these assignments prior to the start of the school year, as they will help inform course placements.

Thank you!

Last year was the most historic season in Howard’s 54 year history featuring the first outright MEAC regular season championship since 1986-87, first MEAC Tournament title & NCAA appearance since 1992, and a nationally recognized team social justice project centered on Black Maternal Health advocacy.

Last summer, the team had over 230 campers come through our 4 sessions of camp. This year, the team is excited to unveil the new Burr Gymnasium practice facility with 14 hoops spread across 3 courts which will greatly expand and enhance the camp experience.

If you are interested in enrolling, all registration can be done at www.howarduniversitybasketballschool.com.

Dates and age ranges are below:

• Elite Camp 1: June 13-14 (ages 14-19; boys only)
• Skills Camp 1: June 22-26 (ages 6-18; boys and girls)
• Skills Camp 2: July 20-24 (ages 6-14; boys and girls)
• Elite Camp 2: August 2-3 (ages 14-19; boys only)

The lost & found pile is already growing! Help keep track of water bottles, jackets, and more by labeling everything. Through Mabel’s Labels, you can purchase durable, waterproof labels in fun designs — and 20% of proceeds go directly to Hyde-Addison!

👉 Visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com, search for Hyde-Addison PTA (Washington), and start shopping.

We also have ongoing restaurant fundraisers each week at Georgetown favorites:
🍕 Manny & Olga’s Mondays (1641 Wisconsin Ave NW)
🍗 Wingo’s Wednesdays (3207 O Street NW)

✨ 25% of your order comes back to Hyde — just mention Hyde-Addison at checkout! No online delivery apps- in-person dining or takeout only!

For more information and a full catalog of our ongoing fundraisers, visit our website:https://hydeaddisonpta.org/ongoing-fundraisers. Thank you for supporting our school community!

With back-to-school around the corner, we have an easy way to help you avoid the lost & found and support our school at the same time!

Mabel's Labels are waterproof, dishwasher and washing machine-safe, durable, and come in a wide variety of sizes, colors and kid-favorite graphics. They're perfect for water bottles, lunchboxes, headphones, jackets and more!

Extra Perk! 20% of every purchase goes right back to Hyde-Addison to support our students and staff.

How to order:

1. Go to campaigns.mabelslabels.com.
2. Search for and select "Hyde-Addison PTA (Washington)"
3. Start shopping! It's that easy!

We’re excited to share that our Minted fundraiser is back! When you use code FUNDRAISEHYDEADDISON, you’ll save 20% on your order—and Minted will donate 10% back to the Hyde-Addison PTA.

This code works all year long, so whether you’re ordering holiday cards, change of address cards, baby announcements, graduation invitations or announcements or personalized gifts, every purchase gives back to our school!

Minted offers beautiful, high-quality designs, easy address collection, and free recipient address printing on envelopes, making any large send-out a breeze.

Thank you for considering supporting Hyde-Addison while checking a few things off your to-do list! Happy Shopping! --> https://www.minted.com

If your child needs to take medication or requires medical treatment during school hours, please have your medical provider complete the appropriate forms, which may include the Medication and Treatment Authorization Forms, the Asthma Action Plan and the Action Plan for Anaphylaxis. Please email forms to hyde.Addison@k12.dc.gov and ask them to be submitted to the nurse. We will confirm receipt.

If your child needs a dietary accommodation, your provider should also complete the Dietary Accommodations Form. Please submit the completed form to dietary.forms@k12.dc.gov and cc hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov.

Attendance is a top priority for both DCPS and Hyde-Addison ES, as consistent, on-time attendance is essential to student achievement, growth, and overall success. We encourage families to review the DCPS Academic Calendar below or directly on the dcps.dc.gov website, to plan vacations, appointments, and events in a way that supports uninterrupted learning throughout the school year.

During the school year, please notify the school every time your student is absent. Excuse notes must be emailed to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov within 5 school days after the student’s return to school for the absence to be excused, in alignment with DCPS Attendance policies. (Classroom teachers cannot excuse absences.)

All students in grades Kindergarten–5 must have a signed permission form on file each school year in order to:

• Be dismissed to the Jelleff aftercare program

• Walk home

• Take public transportation home alone

• Leave with an underaged sibling

No student will be permitted to leave school alone or with an underaged sibling until the attached form is signed and returned to the main office or emailed to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov.

All volunteers, including parents, must complete the DCPS Clearance process before volunteer services can be provided. Please send a proof of your completed clearance status to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov.

DCPS is pleased to announce the release of the SY 25-26 Feeder, Middle School, and High School Booklets. These comprehensive booklets provide essential information including school overviews, programming details, geographic and programmatic feeder patterns, and much more.

Please find attached a message from DC Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee regarding changes to sibling phase-in policies for students enrolling in 9th grade in School Year 2026-2027 and later.

Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, a new DCPS policy will prohibit students from accessing a cell phone or personal electronic communication device during the bell-to-bell school day while on DCPS school grounds, aligning with our school’s current cell phone policy.

DCPS Student Cell Phone and Personal Electronic Device policy

For students and families:

• OCTO Student & Family Call Center – Assists parents and students with technical and password issues. Contact number is: (202) 442-5885 (Option 1).

DCPS is committed to creating a discrimination-free environment for all students. To meet this commitment, DCPS is focused on creating an environment in which we eliminate opportunity gaps, interrupt institutional bias, and remove barriers to academic and social success, particularly for students of color. Please review the following policies regarding anti-discrimination within DCPS.

DCPS Anti-Discrimination Policy

The Family Handbook for the 2025–2026 school year is attached below for your review. Please take a moment to read through it to familiarize yourself with important school policies and procedures.

When you receive the Family Newsletter by email each Friday, as well as most other school-wide communications, you will have the option to view it in a web browser. Accessing the newsletter this way allows for automatic translation into over 20 languages and provides enhanced accessibility features, including high-contrast display settings and adjustable font sizes for improved visibility.

All Family Newsletters will also be archived on the Hyde-Addison website https://hydeaddisondc.org/home throughout the year for your ongoing reference.

Jun 16: No School for Students or Teachers

Jun 18: Last Day for Students / End of Term

First Tuesday of Each Month: LSAT