Dear Ross Community,
How my family has made it since Covid without getting on a plane is beyond me, but this evening we embark on our maiden post-pandemic voyage through the skies. If you've seen my kid today, he probably already high-fived you to tell you all about it. I don't know how you all have been doing this with tiny people, but kudos to you: I will pass out when I reach the other end of this indubitably chaotic event.
Just a few announcements as we gear up for the holiday: holiday merchandise is hot and ready to go, we have some lost and found items that need their homes back, and our tree sale and Holiday Festival loom large in the very near future (the tree sale kicks off this weekend!).
My family wishes you the most drama and politics-free Thanksgiving ever, with a meltdown-less journey from here to there.
Until December,
-Aimee
Get excited: the Ross Holiday Merchandise Sale will take place online from now until December 1! Check out brand new items including ornaments, updated class notebooks, and more. Opportunities abound to support Ross and show your school spirit. 🎉 Make sure to get your order in by December 1 and plan to pick up at school December 18-20. Questions? Contact Sarah at rossmerchandise@gmail.com.
We Need Volunteers Starting This Weekend - Tree Sale & Dec 7 Holiday Festival
⛄🎄 Your help is critical to make these events a success! 🎄⛄
The annual Ross Tree Sale & Holiday Festival are important fundraising events for Ross and fun, festive community-building activities for our school, Ross families, and our neighbors! But we need help from the entire Ross community to make them happen.
When: Weekends of Nov 30-Dec 1 and Dec 7-8
Where: On the Ross field and playground
How You Can Help:
- Sign up to volunteer here! Volunteers are needed to sell trees onsite and deliver trees, during 2-3 hour shifts. Kiddos are welcome to join and can play on the playground during shifts!
- Buy your holiday tree or wreath from Ross! Pre-order by Nov 29th for a discount.
- Share this link to spread the word among local friends, family, and neighbors!
Questions? Email PTApresident@rosselementary.org.
Help with the Bake Sale (9am-4:30pm)
Our annual Bake Sale will be held Sat Dec 7, 10am-4pm on the Ross playground, as part of the Holiday Festival and Tree Sale.
Are you ready to show off your baking skills?
We need families to donate baked goods and volunteer to cover shifts to staff the table and help with set-up and clean-up.
Questions? Reach out to PK4 parent Katie Swafford at klmgrills@gmail.com.
Help with our Volunteer Project (10am-Noon)
As part of the Dec 7 Holiday Festival, we'll host a volunteer project with Miriam's Kitchen.
Ross students will pack bags of supplies (like socks, snacks, etc.) for the Miriam's Kitchen outreach team and write welcome cards for newly housed residents.
How you can help:
- Donate supplies for bags (see MK wishlist) and drop off in the Ross lobby the week of 12/2 or bring to the project on 12/7.
- Help manage the project on Dec 7!
Questions? Reach out to kindergarten parent Chrissy Frey at chrissyfrey@gmail.com.
Decorate Holiday Ornaments (1-3pm)
As part of the Dec 7 Holiday Festival, Treehouse Atelier will be hosting an ornament-decorating station from 1-3pm on the Ross playground!
After you pick out your holiday tree and wreath, stop by to create your own unique decoration!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Starting on Super Saturday, December 7 from 10:30-4:00, Monday, December 9, before and after school, and ending Tuesday, December 10, with a last opportunity before school. Start exploring together here!
Winter registration is now open for Volo Kids, which provides free sports programs for kids in eight cities in the US, including Washington, DC. There are multiple sports to choose from (soccer, basketball, flag football, and more) at locations near Ross and throughout the city. Classes are after school and on the weekends. Learn more at their website and register today!
About the Ross PTA
The mission of the Ross PTA is to support the education of all Ross students, to support Ross faculty and staff, to foster relationships among parents, staff and community members, and to assist faculty and staff to provide a safe and nurturing environment where all students, families and faculty can thrive and grow.
Email: PTApresident@rosselementary.org
Website: http://rosselementary.org/pta-board/
Location: 1730 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.673.7200
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