PTA Updates

The Book Fair is underway in the library until January 24th, with proceeds benefiting our Ross library! Ms. Juriga still needs a few more parent volunteers to help kids find and buy books, set up materials, and help with other tasks.

Please sign up for for a shift here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4fafad2ea4f85-ross#/

See event details in the flyer attached below.

Starting tomorrow (Thurs, 1/19), before-school chess classes will be offered to Ross students, taught by FIDE instructor Zivorad (Ziko) Djuric. The beginner class (grades K-2) will be on Mondays, and the more advanced class (grades 2-5) will be held on Thursdays. Ziko will meet students in front of the school at 7:55am.

The cost is the same as last semester - $14 per student per class. Your child is welcome to join in the morning, or feel free to email Ziko for more info at zikochess@gmail.com.

The PTA will be hosting a virtual parent education workshop, open to the Ross community, on the evening of Feb 8th. This is your last chance to weigh in on the topic it will cover.

Please take 2 minutes to select your preferred topic from a short list: https://forms.gle/o3X99FVbZrmZ1B3c7

Mark your calendars for our 2023 Ross auction fundraiser! ✨This year's theme is Starry Night.✨ The auction and after-party will take place on the night of Saturday, March 18th at Toolbox Pilates & Art Studio (1627 Connecticut Ave NW). This adults-only event is a wonderful opportunity for Ross parents, staff and friends to cut loose and support our school!

Volunteers are needed to help with procurement! If you're able to help, please contact Libby (libbyjanefranklin@gmail.com).

We are collecting donated items for the 2023 Ross silent auction. We are depending on the generosity of this community to pull off our biggest fundraising event of the year!

Can you donate any of the following by February 17th?

• Airline miles or hotel points

• Vacation home rental for a weekend or week

• Home-cooked meal or baked goods

• Lessons for children or adults based on special skills (e.g., dance, sewing, cooking, etc.)

• Tickets to a show / sporting event

• Hosting a party for a special event

• Babysitting services

• Gift cards

Please complete the donation form here.

Do you have friends or contacts who run local businesses and might be interested in donations or sponsorship opportunities? Please share the donation form with them!

If you have an idea or a lead on an exciting item, email rosselementaryauction@gmail.com.

Come join fellow Ross students and families for an afternoon at the theatre! We are going to see The Hula Hoopin’ Queen at Imagination Stage on Saturday, March 4th at 1pm!

Book your tickets on the Imagination Stage website and use the code Ross15 for a discount when booking. Tickets are starting to sell out for some shows, so please book now.

For those who want to metro over together, come meet at the Ross playground at 11:45am to walk to the Dupont Circle metro and then metro to the Bethesda station, which is a 0.4 mile walk from Imagination Stage.

School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens, one of our middle school feeders, will be hosting its last open house on Feb 6. You can register to attend here.

See the full list of DCPS open house dates here.

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
Facebook: facebook.com/RossElementarySchool/
Twitter: @RossESDC