PTA Updates

New Ross merchandise is available in the Ross online store! Check out our new items, including spring shirts, baseball caps, water bottles and tote bags, some of them printed with the Ross mural, which was painted by a former Ross parent.

All orders must be placed by Monday, April 15. You also can check out samples of the new items, and place orders, on the Ross playground on Friday, April 12 before school. Proceeds benefit the Ross PTA.

We’ve had a very successful pilot of iGen’s STEAM aftercare programming this year! We are thrilled to share that iGen will be expanding its Ross afterschool programs for next school year (fall 2024). We would like to get feedback from any families attending Ross next year (including the new PK4 class) who might be interested in STEAM aftercare programming. This includes options for makerspace, coding, robotics, biology, chemistry, physics and more. Note: This is an off-site, fee-based program.

Your responses to the following questions will help iGen identify the afterschool programs that will best meet the needs of Ross families. Please fill this survey out by Friday, April 12, as we value your feedback. https://forms.gle/XFWzAsnWK5ff6bqi8

There is a bulk trash and electronic recycling event on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00am-2:00pm at Mitchell Park (2301 S Street NW). Please get there early as the dumpsters fill up; the event closes even if it is before 2:00 pm. You can find more info on electronic recycling here. Info on items that will NOT be accepted at the event can be found here.

This is part of the Mayor's Office of the Clean City at their "Roll-Off Days." Roll-off days rotate to different wards on Saturdays each month and allow residents to responsibly dispose of bulk trash, debris and electronics to E-Cycle. For additional information visit: https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/mocc

• Parent Ed Workshop Recording: Understanding and Supporting Your Anxious Child
• Parent Ed Workshop Recording: Kids, Smartphones and Social Media
• Parent Ed Workshop Recording: Navigating Friendships through Elementary School
  
• Ross Unofficial Compilation of Summer Camps
• Ross Skiing WhatsApp Group

2023.24 DCPS Calendar and DCPS Google Calendar

Ross PTA 2023.24 Calendar

Thursday, April 11: Ross Piano/Open Mic Night, Saloon (1205 U Street NW) 6:00-7:30pm

Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19: NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 22- Friday, April 26: No EDCJCC Afterschool in Observance of Passover

Monday, April 22- Friday, April 26: Earth Week Dress-up Week at Ross

Wednesday, May 1: Deadline to Re-enroll in Ross for the 2024-2025 School Year

Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5: Mothers' and Fathers' Day Book Drive

Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 16: Ross Piano/Open Mic Night, Saloon (1205 U Street NW) 6:00-7:30pm

May 22 and 23: Ross School Musical (Day and Evening Performances)

Monday, May 27: NO SCHOOL

Friday, May 31: Ross Field Day

Tuesday, June 4: NO SCHOOL

Saturday, June 8: Ross Participation in Capital Pride Parade

Thursday, June 13: Fifth Grade Promotion

Monday, June 17: Last Day of School for Students

Thursday, June 20: Ross Piano/Open Mic Night, Saloon (1205 U Street NW) 6:00-7:30pm

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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Do you have updates or announcements that you think would be of interest to our school community? If so, email Ross PTA Secretary Melanie Mayhew.