Dear Ross Community,
The throes of spring are upon us, as we wake each day and wonder what season the weather will be inspired by--will it be 40 or 80? Anyone's guess. I remind myself that at the end of this roller coaster we will land squarely in the ultimate inferno that (for me) is a DC summer, so I'm going to enjoy this wintry day and sip my hot tea while I can. 🍵
Let's keep your Ross calendars fresh: it is indeed Spirit Week. You still have three more opportunities for festivity: tomorrow (Wed) is favorite team colors or jersey day, Thursday is mismatch/backwards day, and Friday is hat day. We've added a couple new dates to note: the PTA General Body Meeting (virtual) will be Tuesday, June 3, and our End of the Year Picnic will be Thursday, June 12. ICYMI, we have scheduled our Spring Bike & Roll to School event for Tuesday, May 20.
I hope you're gearing up for fun spring break plans, and we'll see you back here in two weeks!
-Aimee
DC Public Schools (DCPS) is looking for 32 parents and caregivers from across all eight wards to join Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee's Parent Advisory Board for School Year 2025 - 2026. Every month, the Parent Advisory Board meets to connect parents and caregivers with the Chancellor and provide the space to receive updates, ask questions, and talk with different DCPS leaders and teams. At these meetings, board members have the opportunity to learn about important projects and plans and share their thoughts. Candidates will be reviewed based on their connection to DCPS and their school communities. Applicants should be excited to support district projects, provide feedback, and work together to make our schools and students successful. Families can apply here by Monday, May 5, at 11:59 p.m. Applications are available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Amharic.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will hold a public meeting to discuss the start of construction for DDOT’s Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deck Over Project. DDOT will provide an overview of the project, including the construction schedule, impacts, and benefits. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how the project will enhance safety, accessibility, and public space along Connecticut Avenue NW. The meeting will be held at the Washington Hilton (1919 Connecticut Ave NW) on Wednesday, April 23, from 6 to 8 pm. More information here.
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, RFK Stadium’s Lot 8 will rev up with excitement from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the District of Columbia’s annual "Truck Touch" celebration — a high-energy, hands-on experience for all ages...
Explore nearly 30 types of impressive vehicles from DC government agencies — from street sweepers and snowplows to dump trucks, police cruisers, fire engines, and even mobile medical units. This is your chance to hop inside, honk the horn, and learn about the tools that keep our city moving.
Hosted by the DC Department of Public Works, this free, family-friendly event invites kids to climb aboard big rigs while grown-ups get to test out equipment usually seen from a distance. The DC Department of Parks and Recreationwill keep the energy high with interactive games and activities — including tennis, basketball, and fitness challenges.
Thanks to the DC Free Summer Meals Program, youth under 18 can grab a free packed lunch to fuel their fun-filled day.
More info and registration can be found here.
The Friendship Place Walk to End Homelessness is the annual walk in our nation’s capital aimed at bringing awareness and resources to the work to end homelessness. We are working towards a common goal—ending homelessness for every man, woman, and child in each of our communities. We will have fun activities for the whole family!
Friendship Place's innovative programs empower participants to rebuild their lives, find homes, get jobs, and reconnect with friends, family, and the community, permanently!
You can register here: https://friendshipplacewalk.org/
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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