Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Thank you for an incredible first week of school! It has been a joy to see our students settling into routines and engaging in learning. As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday in recognition of Labor Day. We also look forward to welcoming you to Back to School Night on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. so families can meet the Student Support Team, Inner Core Teachers, Multilingual and Special Education Teams, the PTA, and our community partners.

If you require extended Champions aftercare that evening, please contact Champions directly. Families not currently enrolled in Champions may request childcare for enrolled Hyde-Addison ES students by completing the link under “News and Updates.”

We are also grateful for your patience and cooperation during arrival and dismissal. As a reminder, please do not park in the “Kiss and Ride” lane during morning drop-off, stop your car in the middle of the road, or park in the bus zones at the front of the school. While spaces directly in front of the school are limited, there is usually parking available on P Street and nearby side streets.

Thank you again for your continued support and partnership. We are off to a wonderful start!

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

Please be mindful that students should be picked up each day by 3:25 p.m. We ask that every effort be made to arrive on time, as the tour of duty for most staff concludes at 3:30 p.m. If you require extended care, please contact one of the aftercare or enrichment providers to arrange enrollment in an after-school program.

Students may enter the building beginning at 8:10 a.m. for breakfast. Students choosing to eat breakfast should go directly inside instead of playing on the playground. This helps to ensure a smooth and timely start to the school day.

Back-to-School Night (BTSN) Schedule

• 5:00 PM: Meet the Student Support Team, Inner Core Teachers, ELL and SPED Teams, the PTA, and community partners.

• 5:30 PM: Dr. Hooks’ presentation in the gym (For parents/guardians only. Childcare is available only for Hyde-Addison students, and parents/guardians must sign up in advance using the link below.)

• 5:50 PM: Transition to Round 1 of Classroom Presentations.

• 6:00 PM: Round 1 - Homeroom Teacher Presentation in classrooms.

• 6:25 PM: Transition to Round 2.

• 6:30 PM: Round 2 - For families with multiple children, attend another homeroom teacher’s presentation. Families with only one child may leave at this time.

• 6:55 PM: Exit and pick up your child from their respective childcare.

• 7:00 PM: All families must exit the building.

If you need childcare for your PK-5th grade student during back-to-school night , please sign up using the link below by Tuesday, September 2nd, at noon. *Please note that childcare services are only available for students enrolled at Hyde-Addison.

If your child is in Active Play or Champions, please sign them out of that program and sign them in to childcare.

During this time, your child will be supervised by a Hyde-Addison staff member. You will be required to sign your child in and out.

To ensure we can provide the best care, this childcare option is available only to families who have registered in advance. Thank you for understanding!

Please review the slated start dates for Active Play and Champions. Each organization will share additional information directly with families.

Active Play

• Enrichment (Kindergarten - 5th Grade) ~ August 25, 2025
• Enrichment (Pre-Kindergarten) ~ August 28, 2025

Champions

• After Care (Kindergarten - 5th Grade) ~ August 25, 2025
• After Care (Pre-Kindergarten) ~ August 28, 2025
• Before Care ~ September 2, 2025

Jelleff

• Transportation ~ September 2, 2025

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

• Be dismissed to the Jelleff aftercare program
  
• Active Play enrichment activities held off school campus
  
• Walk home / Take public transportation home alone
  
• Leave with an underaged sibling (Sibling must arrive by 3:30pm)
  

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.

Active Play has a combination of parent donations and Active Play scholarships for enrichment programs at Hyde that Active Play would love to put to use. Please contact Active Play if you are in need of support. sarah@activeplayllc.com

Help us reach our goal of $50,000 & 100% family participation by Oct 31st. Every dollar counts—whether it’s 🌱 Growing the Pride, 💙 Hyde Pride, or 🌟 Leading with Pride.
Funds provide critical support to our school for classroom enrichment, teacher retention & more—helping every Hyde student thrive.

Give online at hydegift.com or use the blue envelope coming home soon in your student’s backpack. Let’s show our Hyde Pride together!

Does your employer have philanthropic funds or want to market to Georgetown residents or the greater DC community? Become a Hyde-Addison PTA Annual Business Sponsor!

Support education, connect with our vibrant community, and gain year-round visibility while making a meaningful impact.

Sponsorship levels start at just $250. Together, we can create a stronger, more enriching experience for every student.

Learn more: hydeaddisonpta.org/sponsor

📍 Wingo’s: (202) 338-2478 | 3207 O St.- just steps from Hyde-Addison
📅 Every Wednesday--> 3:30 PM-4 AM
💛 Eat well. Do good. Support Hyde-Addison!

This year, we’re striving for robust, diverse, and active committees that truly reflect our Hyde community—and we need YOU! 💛

Take a moment to:
💬 Join your child’s classroom group (room parents use this for class events, birthday parties, playdates and more!)
🤝 Sign up for committees that interest you
📍 Connect with social groups like your DC Ward

Being on Konstella helps keep our community strong, connected, and informed. If you still need to join Konstella- click here!

https://www.konstella.com/?action=request-to-join&schoolId=5f3ec103b63aaba471bba1f9

Our Back-to-School Supply Sale was a huge success—254 kits sold! 🎉 Families enjoyed the convenience, and every purchase helped support Hyde-Addison.

A special thank you to our amazing volunteers who made distribution run smoothly—we couldn’t have done it without you!

Safety Reminders when Traveling To/From School

Ahead of the school year, please remind families to talk to their children about safety when traveling to and from school. Specifically, they should remind their children to:

• Travel in a group or with a friend, neighbor, or other trusted adult whenever possible.​
• Avoid distractions while traveling, like using phones, headphones, or other technology.​
• Walk along main roads, avoiding alleys or other low-visibility paths.​
• Arrive at school on time.​

Back-to-School events have been announced!

The School Year 2025–2026 supply lists are now available and attached below. Please review the lists for your child’s grade level to ensure you’re all set for the first day.

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.

If you need help or have questions, email: ch002523@discoverchampions.com

To enroll your child in Champions aftercare for SY25-26:

1. Create a parent portal [STEP 1]

   a. Your parent portal will give you access to billing, scheduling and many more things that will assist you.

   Link: https://connect.klcschoolpartnerships.com/

   
   

2. Fill out the attached Enrollment Packets [STEP 2]

1. Ensure to have your REQUESTED SCHEDULE completed.

2. Ensure you fill out all 3 OSSE forms.

3. Ensure you fill out a separate form for each of your students.

4. Ensure there is contact information for primary and secondary payer (email and number).

5. Ensure you are putting your child/children grade on the enrollment form.

6. When finished please email a copy to CH002523@DISCOVERCHAMPIONS.COM.

Girls in Gear is back with a full line-up of fall programming across Washington, DC, with bikes and helmets available for anyone in need.

Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

The Hyde-Addison PTA has officially launched its brand-new website: hydeaddisonpta.org! It's your go-to resource for everything PTA-related--from our mission and Board member introductions to upcoming events, donation opportunities and ways to get involved.

You can also find the link to the PTA website on our Instagram @hydeaddisonpta and on the official Hyde-Addison DCPS website (hydeaddisondc.org-- you'll be redirected when you click on the PTA page under the "Community" tab). Please check it out when you can--we can't wait for you to explore it!

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.

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

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

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.

September 4: Back to School Night @ 5:30pm