Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

At this time, we still have 51 families who have not yet re-enrolled or informed the school that they do not plan to return for the upcoming school year. If your family falls into either category, we kindly ask that you either complete re-enrollment or notify the school of your plans as soon as possible. This helps ensure that we do not over-enroll students from the waitlist unnecessarily, which could result in larger class sizes across grade levels.

2026-2027 Enrollment Update

DCPS Goal for June 18th: 100%

Hyde-Addison ES Enrollment as of May 15th: 91.4% (We met the DCPS June 1st Goal of 90%!)

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

We are excited to announce that Spirit Week will take place June 1st through June 5th! We look forward to a fun-filled week of school spirit, creativity, and community celebration.

Welcome to "Hyde & Shine"—a section of our family newsletter dedicated to celebrating the amazing accomplishments of our students and the moments that make them proud!

Calling all Hyde families—let’s get out into our neighborhoods and host a lemonade stand together (with a responsible adult!) on May 16 & 17

Why participate?

• Every dollar raised goes directly toward a Summerfest activity chosen by our students
• Kids will vote at an upcoming School-Wide Meeting—and the winning activity comes to life at Summerfest!
• Foam party is a given… but what will they choose next?
  

How it works:

• Set up your stand anytime that weekend and pick an enjoyable spot - your favorite playground, soccer field, or closer to home!
• Text your group chat to invite friends and neighbors to stop by. They will love the opportunity to support your child!
• Accept cash or use our QR code for direct donations or to transfer funds at the end of your stand
• Get creative, have fun, and involve your kids in the experience! Your child can sell their artwork, friendship bracelets or even their toys! No need to limit it to lemonade!

Summerfest is one of Hyde’s most loved traditions—let’s make it even more special by empowering our kids to help shape it.

Join us for our final General Body Meeting of the school year on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually.

In addition to PTA updates and announcements, we will be joined by special guests from the Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education. They will lead a community discussion focused on navigating conflict, strengthening communication, and moving toward collaboration. The session will also provide practical conflict resolution tools to help support our school community. All families, teachers, and staff are invited and encouraged to attend. Additional meeting details and the virtual link will follow.

Get ready for one of Hyde-Addison’s most beloved traditions — SummerFest! A big “end of school year / start of summer” celebration and a favorite event for students, families, and staff alike.

Friday, June 12, 2026
4:30–7:00 PM
Hyde-Addison Playground

Join us for an evening filled with:

• Foam & water fun
• Music & entertainment
• Kindness rock painting
• Food & treats Swag sales- including the *new* SummerFest '26 t-shirt!
• Games, activities, and so much more!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• All children MUST have a parent or caregiver present in order to participate.
• Students in Champions aftercare will not be able to participate unless they are picked up by an adult.
• If your child plans to fully enjoy the foam & water areas (and we know many will), please remember to bring a towel and a change of clothes!
• While SummerFest takes place on June 12, the last day of school is the following Thursday, June 18 — so don’t check out for summer just yet!
• There will be no rain date so let's all hope for beautiful weather!

We can’t wait to celebrate another amazing end-of-school year and start of summer together with our Hyde community!

Join us as we conclude our playdate series—a fun way to build community across all four quadrants of Washington, DC – with a fun afternoon of roller skating!

Sunday, June 7, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM
Anacostia Park Pavilion

Bring your own skates or get free skate rentals there (bring your ID & socks if you plan on renting)!

Free & Hyde families in all grades from all quadrants are welcome to attend!

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

Each spring, thoughtful consideration is given to the placement of students into classes for the upcoming school year. The instructional staff and administration dedicate significant time and effort to creating well-balanced classes that provide students with meaningful opportunities for academic and social growth. When structuring classes, we adhere to a clear set of guidelines. Students are placed into intentionally diverse, heterogeneous groups, taking into account the following factors:

• Gender and racial balance
• A full range of aptitudes, achievement levels, and learning styles, across the classes, at each grade level, and within each class
• An equitable number of students in each class, within a grade level, as applicable

Upon consideration of these factors, the team forms student class groupings and makes every effort to align pupil and teacher personalities and instructional styles. Understandably, these decisions are informed by the teachers’ observations throughout the academic year. While we welcome and review additional input regarding your child’s individual learning needs, including your feedback, such information will be considered within the context of the guidelines outlined above.

With this understanding, if you have re-enrolled and still wish to submit a personal request concerning your child only (please refrain from cohort or grouping requests), you may do so between April 24, 2026 and May 15, 2026 using the link below.

Please note that all final placement decisions are made by the school administration.

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)

We invite families of Hyde-Addison Elementary School to cast your vote for ten officer positions for the 2026-27 school year at https://forms.gle/yCSc6h54mvgP3HU69. You can view candidate statements and descriptions for the positions at the top of the ballot form. A few positions are still open and we hope you will use the write-in field on the ballot if you'd like to step up and join the board next school year.

Voting will run from Friday, May 8 until the end of the day on Sunday, May 24, and the results will be shared the week of May 25. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Help plan SummerFest 2026—theme, food, fun, foam, entertainment, and more!
🗓 Planning starts May 8

👉 Join on Konstella: https://www.konstella.com/app/school/5f3ec103b63aaba471bba1f9/committees/682379849b9a616b7ffd94ad

☀️ More info to come on event details!

Join the Hyde-Addison PTA and fellow Hyde families for youth night at Audi Field--a fun evening at a Washington Spirit soccer game — our Southwest Playdate of the season!

📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 6:30 PM Kickoff
📍 Audi Field – Section 115
100 Potomac Ave SW, Washington, DC

Watch the Washington Spirit take on Seattle Reign while connecting with other Hyde families for a great night of professional soccer in DC.

🎟 Early Bird Tickets: $25 per person
• Early bird pricing available for the first 50 tickets sold
• After that, ticket prices may increase — buy early!

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5cy7uy0r8qoa

⭐ Bonus for Kids:
The first 20 kids’ tickets purchased will receive access to a pre-game field experience starting at 5:00 PM.

Important Notes:
• Parking is not included
• Seats are together in Section 115

If your family needs financial assistance, please contact:
📧 hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov

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.

May 25: Holiday for Students, Teachers, and Staff

Jun 16: No School for Students or Teachers

Jun 18: Last Day for Students / End of Term

First Tuesday of Each Month: LSAT