Family Newsletter

June 17, 2021

A Note from Dr. Hooks

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

As we celebrate Juneteenth, please review the Equity and Anti-Racism Newsletter from May and the School-Wide meeting link below, for resources. Please be mindful that DCPS will be closed tomorrow in celebration of Juneteenth being a federal holiday. All DCPS schools and Central Office will be closed and no in-person or virtual instruction will take place.

June 24, 2021 will be the last day of school for students, for the 2020-2021 school year. Realizing we have shared this many times over, we are so proud of our entire school community, for your perseverance during these unprecedented times. We thank our families, staff and school community for your partnership, collaboration, support, patience, grace and understanding. You are appreciated!

The next Family Newsletter will encompass pertinent summer engagement dates. Please ensure you are enrolled, so that you continue to receive Family Newsletters.

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.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

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Be on the LSAT! Voting is Now Open!

Parents/ guardians have nominated LSAT representatives and now it is time to vote! Voting will be open between June 15-June 29. Community members and student representatives are asked to join by consensus once the other LSAT members are determined. Nominations and elections for the teachers and non-instructional staff members are handled by the union representatives.

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Full Return to In-Person Learning Next School Year

We expect the overwhelming majority of our students to return to full-time in-person learning in the fall! For SY21-22, here’s what families can expect at school to maintain a safe environment for in-person learning:

HVAC enhancements allow for well-ventilated spaces at every school, including state-of-the-art HEPA filters in classrooms and air quality sensors throughout the building.
Practice safe routines: All staff, students, and visitors must wear a mask or face covering, and daily PPE and hygiene supplies will be provided.
Enhanced cleaning protocols for high-touch surfaces, and a deep cleaning completed after a suspected or reported COVID-19 case.

Space arrangements: Students should be separated as far as possible, and individual desks and tables are to be facing the same direction to the extent feasible.
Student meals: Pre-K and Kindergarten students will eat in the classroom and all other grades will eat in the cafeteria. Social distancing should be followed while eating and drinking, to the extent feasible.
Student cohort interactions will be limited to the extent feasible, but there will be no cap for student or staff cohort interactions in any grade.
Screen for illness: Students and staff will complete a daily “Ask, Ask, Look” screening, but temperatures will not be taken upon arrival at school.
COVID-19 reporting protocols: Schools will report positive cases within a school community if a person has been in the building during their infectious period and follow a quarantine protocol. Additional information about asymptomatic testing will be shared over the summer.

Limited Virtual Learning Next Year

DCPS is making a virtual experience possible for students with medical needs. Families that have students with medical needs are encouraged to complete the virtual learning registration process by July 6, 2021. Virtual students will be assigned to a DCPS teacher, but it is not guaranteed to be a teacher from Hyde-Addison. Several FAQ's are shared below:

Are all students eligible for virtual learning?

Yes. All DCPS students in grades PK-12 who provide a medical consent form signed by their doctor/nurse practitioner will be eligible for virtual learning. Students with medical needs unrelated to COVID-19 should follow the guidelines for the Home and Hospital Instruction Program (HHIP).

What if my child does not have a medical need for virtual instruction, but I prefer to keep them in remote learning?

DCPS believes that the best place for a student to learn is in the classroom and that is why we will fully reopen for every student, every day with their teachers and classmates this fall. Virtual learning in SY21-22 is limited to students with medical needs. All other students are expected to attend school in-person.

My child does not have a medical need, but their sibling/parent/caregiver does. Can I still register my child for virtual?

Virtual learning in SY21-22 is limited to individual students with medical needs as documented by their physician or nurse practitioner.

What if I register for virtual learning but then I change my mind?

Registering for virtual learning is a semester commitment. If your child’s health condition changes and you no longer need virtual learning, you are not guaranteed the opportunity to return to in-person learning until the start of the second semester which begins at the end of January 2022.

For complete details about this process, please visit: SY21-22 Virtual Instruction - DCPS Reopen Strong