A Note from Dr. Hooks
Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,
I hope this message finds you well. As we continue to persevere through these unprecedented times, I share this early welcome to our new Hyde-Addison ES families and a joy filled welcome back to our returning families. Although we are certainly planning for several virtual family orientations in August, prior to the official start of the 2020-2021 school year, I deemed it important to continue ongoing communication with families, during moments of such uncertainty. We will utilize this newsletter platform to share weekly updates with families, as applicable. Additional information regarding the features of this platform, including automatic translation capabilities and increased visibility components, can be found below.
At the top of this newsletter is a banner highlighting Hyde-Addison’s “High 5” priorities for the 2020-2021 school year. These priorities are based on feedback from staff, students, and families, in addition to surveys and student performance data. I look forward to sharing this informative data with you, over the next few months.
As a glimpse into the Panorama Family Survey data I plan to provide to families during our upcoming convenings, I am pleased to report that Hyde-Addison ES families have rated Hyde-Addison ES favorably in all categories, including Parent Satisfaction, Rigorous Expectations, Parent Communication, Perseverance and other measured classifications. Hyde-Adison ES has met or exceeded positive rating averages, in all categories, when compared to all DC Public Schools, all DCPS Elementary Schools, all DC Public Schools in Ward 2 and all DC Public Schools in Cluster 5.
The Hyde-Addison ES team is excited to collaborate with families around our school priorities. Such engagement will include an Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force comprised of staff, families and community stakeholders. If interested in joining or learning a bit more, please complete this Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Survey
The Hyde-Addison ES team also plans to collaborate with staff, families and community stakeholders around Hybrid Learning. If interested in joining or learning a bit more, please complete this Hybrid Learning Task Force Survey I will provide additional information over the coming weeks.
I also implore families to actively engage with the PTA, to help support the Hyde-Addison ES priorities, as we work to ensure students are valued, nurtured and equipped with the skills necessary to become positive global citizens. Additional PTA information is available below.
Over the coming weeks, the Hyde-Addison ES team will continue to share DCPS guidance around the 2020-2021 school year, as information becomes available.
Please keep you and your loved ones safe. Continue to follow the guidance of Mayor Bowser and DC Health. For resources and information about the District of Columbia Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and recovery efforts, please visit coronavirus.dc.gov.
Kindest Regards,
Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal
Hyde-Addison Elementary School
Hyde-Addison Newsletter Features
Family Newsletters will continue to be archived on the Hyde-Addison website (https://www.hydeaddisondc.org/projects) throughout the year for your reference.
Immunization Information for Families (OSSE)
Immunizations and regular visits to the physician help protect a student’s health and readiness to learn. Schools are required to verify every student’s immunization compliance as part of enrollment and attendance. All students must be up to date on their immunizations or risk being removed from in-person attendance beginning in the 2020-21 school year. The following documents offer more information and resources for families:
· FAQs for Families (June 2020)
· Universal Health Certificate
· Pediatric Immunization Locations
· Six Things YOU Need to Know about Vaccines
· Making the Vaccine Decision: Addressing Common Concerns
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If families need access to health insurance, please visit the DC Health Link website or contact the Citywide Call Center by dialing 3-1-1.
Learning Hubs for DC Students
To support students' continued learning this summer, Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched Learning Hubs for DC Students. With support from DPR and DCPL, Learning Hubs provide families in the District with safe spaces for their children to engage in supervised independent activities. Registration for weekly cohorts will open every Monday at 9am for the next week. To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/DCLearningHubs. Spaces are extremely limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have questions, please contact Monica Dodge.
Stay In Touch
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