Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

We are excited to welcome our newly appointed Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 School Year, Jamila Payton. Information has been shared below. If you have any questions about Ms. Payton, please contact Dr. Hooks or Ms. Mustian directly. But, there will be a time scheduled this summer, to meet her.

Enrollment

Please be mindful that next Friday, June 14, 2024, will be the last Family Newsletter for this school year. For enrolled families, the next season of Family Newsletters will begin on June 21, 2024.

As of this morning, our total enrollment was at 96%, with a re-enrollment rate of 87% . The DCPS end of school year benchmark is 100%. As we have begun making wait list offers to ensure full and timely enrollment, please be mindful that reenrolling now will significantly support maintaining small class sizes.

As always, please feel free to email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov, with any school specific inquiries.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

Hello Hyde-Addison Family,

My name is Jamila Payton and I am beyond ecstatic to serve as your new Assistant Principal. Born in Washington D.C. and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Bowie State University.

With over 15 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and administration across Prince George’s County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, and District of Columbia Public Schools, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to my role. I am eager to learn more about the school community to find out how I can continue to build on the strong foundation already in place.

On a personal note, I have two sons, Robert (18) and Jamaal (16), and a daughter, Ayanna (11). In my spare time, I enjoy exploring museums, music festivals, trying new recipes, and spending time outdoors with my family.

I am committed to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students, and look forward to working collaboratively with the staff and families to ensure every student achieves their full potential.

Best,

Jamila Payton

Hyde-Addison will be partnering with Active Play for the 2024-25 school year to host enrichment opportunities for students after school hours on site. We are excited about their ability to manage a large portfolio of options for our students and families! Please find information from them, below:

Active Play is thrilled to partner with the Hyde Addison community! Our team is committed to delivering engaging and enriching programs within a safe and supportive atmosphere. Parents can explore our offerings and learn more about each program on our website here. Additionally, all parents should review our Parent Handbook prior to registering for any of our programs.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 14 AT 12:00PM AND SEATS WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE IN CLASSES!

To help make the registration process smoother, here's what you can do to prepare in advance:

1. Parents will not be able to create a TeamSnap account until our registration link goes live. Once the link opens on Friday, June 14th at 9:00am, parents will be able to create their own account using the provided link (below). This account can then be utilized for all future registrations.

2. Plan your schedule: Take some time to decide which classes you'd like to enroll in for the season. Please note that the same registration link (below) will work for Fall Session 1 and Fall Session 2 but you will have to go through the sign up process separately for each session.

If you are interested in your child participating but may need financial support to do so, please email hydeenrichment@activeplayllc.com to discuss what options may be available. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at hydeenrichment@activeplayllc.com.

1st Grade

Nelson- Red

O’Rouke- Yellow

Cooke-Nesme- Black

2nd Grade

Viltz-Blue

Spada- White

Kordic- Green

3rd grade

Keating- White

Washington- Purple

Opie- Black

4th Grade

Walter- Red

Cates - Yellow

Lee- Orange

5th Grade

Spikes-Blue

Roth- Green

Please click here to nominate yourself or another parent/guardian of a currently enrolled Hyde-Addison student to serve on the LSAT for SY24-25. More details about what the LSAT is will be available when you click on the link.

See below!

ANY FAMILY WHO DOES NOT WANT THEIR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN SPLASH DAY CAN OPT OUT BY EMAILING HYDE.ADDISON@K12.DC.GOV PRIOR TO THURSDAY JUNE 13.

We would like all families to share some information with our team in advance so that we can get to know their strengths and learning needs. This information will be given to your child's classroom teacher in advance of the first day of school so that they can support their transition. Fill out this short form!

If you need help or have questions, email: ch002523@discoverchampions.com

To enroll your child in Champions aftercare for SY24-25:

1. Create a parent portal [STEP 1]

   a. Your parent portal will give you access to billing, scheduling and many more things that will assist you.

   Link: https://connect.klcschoolpartnerships.com/

   
   

2. Fill out the attached Enrollment Packets [STEP 2]

1. Ensure to have your REQUESTED SCHEDULE completed.

2. Ensure you fill out all 3 OSSE forms.

3. Ensure you fill out a separate form for each of your students.

4. Ensure there is contact information for primary and secondary payer (email and number).

5. Ensure you are putting your child/children grade on the enrollment form.

6. When finished please email a copy to CH002523@DISCOVERCHAMPIONS.COM.

Please join us virtually on Tuesday, June 11 for our final PTA General Body Meeting of the year. We'll hold a vote to approve the proposed bylaw amendments, review the fundraising and community building events held this year, and solicit your feedback as we start planning for the next school year. Click here to join the Zoom meeting (Meeting ID: 834 7067 1928; Passcode: Hurricanes).

We invite families of Hyde-Addison Elementary School to cast your vote for nine officer positions for the 2024-25 school year at https://forms.gle/mhjtc9bw2v2brtQW7. You can view candidate statements and descriptions for the positions at the top of the ballot form. Voting ends on Wednesday, June 12.

Join other parents for an evening of bocce and barbeque on Saturday, June 15 from 6-9 pm at the home of Brian and Sara Macauley in Georgetown. Tickets are $65 per person or $130 for a couple at https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/khq5aju08gk. (Please note this is an adults-only event so book your babysitter now!)

Hyde Addison ES class photos are here: view the galleries.

Enter the password: HYDE24CLASS

Please be reminded to email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov to inform the team of your child's absence, in order for it to be excused. If your child has a communicable illness, like strep throat, RSV, pink eye, or lice, please also include that information.

School ends at 3:25pm and students are late being picked up after 3:30pm. Please be reminded that early dismissal ends at 2:50pm and we must clear the field for aftercare students to use.

June 4: No School for DCPS Students

June 7: School Play (5:30pm)

June 12: 5th Grade Promotion (10:00am)

First Tuesday of the Month: LSAT Meeting

Fourth Tuesday of the Month: PTA General Body Meeting on Zoom

Last Friday of the Month: Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting on Microsoft Teams

For copies of previous Hyde-Addison ES newsletters, please visit the Hyde-Addison ES website at https://hydeaddisondc.org/updates2233

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