PTA Newsletter
March 3, 2026
Dear Ross Community,
Whew, that was a close one. Anyone else's eyes bug out of their head when they saw actual snow yesterday? Things were looking dicey but the universe held steady and we stayed on course. I don't know how long you've lived here, but if you can also call yourself a survivor of Snowpacalypse and Snowmageddon, I think you might agree that this year's Snowcrete may have caused the most PTSD. It's up for debate.
But we are in school, our cars are not iced in, and we have school news to get to. We have a few dates of importance for you this week: please mark your calendars for our next Learning Celebration, Friday, April 10, and this spring's Walk/Roll to School Day, Thursday, May 14. Additionally, please don't forget that next Thursday, March 12, is now a school/instructional day for students.
Rumors are that not only will we start Daylight Savings next week, but this will also bring a 78-degree day with it. Get your seat belts on for that weather whiplash!🏄🏻‍♀️
-Aimee
This spring, join the school's content leaders—Mr. Levin (Math) and Mr. Miller (ELA)—for a new Coffee & Content series designed to help families better understand grade-level expectations and learn practical strategies to support learning at home. Each session includes coffee, a short presentation from the coaches, and time for questions and conversation.
The third session of the series will be hosted by Mr. Levin this Friday, March 6, 8:15–9:00 AM in the Professional Development Room on the 3rd floor and the topic will be K-2 Math. Learn about the Eureka M2 curriculum and how you can support your child's development at home. Please complete this survey ahead of time to inform planning.
Mark your calendars for this spring's final session, same time and location:
April 3: Grades K–2 ELA
As the snow melts, picture a warm April evening. The kids are with a sitter. You are on a Dupont Circle patio, drink in hand, hanging out with the Ross community, and raising money for our school! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th. We'll gather at Boogy & Peel for a community happy hour (5-7pm) to celebrate the culmination of our silent auction! Grab your tickets now, consider becoming an event sponsor if you can, and reach out to rosselementaryauction@gmail.com if you can help! (Do you have inroads at businesses that could donate items or experiences? Do you have access to a vacation property? Do you have a talent to donate or teach others? Let us know.)
Get ready to cheer on the Washington Spirit as they take on the Seattle Reign! We are excited to announce a special Ross Elementary School night at the stadium on Saturday, May 30th. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy a professional soccer match with friends and family while supporting our school. The best part? $3.00 from every ticket purchased goes directly to the Ross PTA! The donation is already included in the price, so all you have to do is grab your seats and show up in your Spirit (or Ross!) gear.
When: Saturday, May 30, 6:30 PM
Where: Audi Field
Tickets: Starting at $25
Buy Tickets Here: Ross ES Fundraising Link
Registration for the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) spring programming started today, March 6, 2026, for aquatics programs and will open tomorrow, March 7, 2026, for all other programs. Registration opens at noon both days. To register, you must first create an account on the DPR website and can find a full list of programs on the DPR Programs website. Remember to complete the online reduced rates application before registering if you qualify for discounted pricing. Register here!
John Francis Education Campus in West End (formerly School Without Walls at Franics Stevens) cordially invites you to dine at Chef Geoff’s West End (2201 M St NW) ALL DAY SUNDAY March 8th, for food, fellowship and funds for our school. HSA reps will be present from 12pm-7pm but you can dine whenever is convenient for you.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here (be sure to select Chef Geoff’s - West End and make a note that you are coming in for the “John Francis Education Campus Fundraiser”), but walk-ins are also welcome. 15% of each participant's check will be donated to our school!
*Carryout or Delivery?* No problem, please call (202) 524-7815 to order and share your order number to make sure it is counted in our donation total.
Hope to see you there!
Spring is here, and DPW is ready to help keep our neighborhoods clean, safe, and beautiful.
Street sweeping [began yesterday], March 2. Street & Alley Collection Division teams will complete any remaining leaf collections during this transition.
Ticketing for failure to move vehicles for street sweeping will begin March 16.
From bulk trash collection and household hazardous waste drop-off to street sweeping and food waste composting, we're here to support your spring cleaning efforts.
For more details, head over to http://dpw.dc.gov/spring.
Spring registration is now open for Volo Kids, which provides free sports programs for kids in eight cities in the US, including Washington, DC. There are multiple sports to choose from (soccer, basketball, flag football, and more) at locations near Ross and throughout the city. Classes are after school and on the weekends. Learn more at their website and register today!
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
Location: 1730 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.673.7200
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