Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Please be reminded that there is no school for students on Monday, October 14, 2024 in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Thank you to all of the families who actively engaged in parent teacher conferences. Your collaboration with the school team is invaluable.

As previously shared, the Hyde-Addison ES community is collecting new blankets for those in need, as we approach this winter season. Our goal is to collect 100 new blankets by October 25, 2024. We have received 25 blankets, thus far. You may drop off any new blankets in one of the collection boxes or in the main office. Thank you to those who have already donated!

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

Please review important information pertaining to the upcoming Fall Parade on October 31st.

In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, DCPS is partnering with community groups, DC Public Library and others to host a screening of "Hopeville: How to Win The Reading Wars" followed by a panel discussion with local experts on supports and resources for families of struggling readers in 6-12th grade. The event is 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 19 at Brookland Middle School.

The 4th Annual Kingman Island Friends and Family Day on Saturday, October 19, from 12-4 p.m is a free, family-friendly event and volunteer opportunity. Kingman and Heritage Islands is a unique space in D.C. dedicated to conservation, environmental education, and recreation. Free activities are included at this event.

Learn more about the event and register here.

What is Unity Day?

Unity Day, started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in October 2011, is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a day when we can come together in one giant, ORANGE message of hope and support. The call to action is simple: wear and share the color orange on Wednesday, October 16th. This vibrant statement becomes a conversation starter, showing support for students who have been bullied and for bullying prevention.

Join us for an exciting Literacy Night on Tuesday, October 24th, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM!

Bring the whole family for a fun evening of engaging reading activities designed to support your child's literacy development. We can’t wait to celebrate literacy together!

In recognition of Bullying Awareness Month this October, our theme is Unity and Community. By coming together to donate 100 NEW blankets, we can show our support for those in need. Your donation will not only provide warmth during the chilly months but also help to strengthen our community.

We will be collecting blankets from October 1st through 25th, and you can find the donation box near the main office.

In celebration of Unity Day and Bullying Prevention Month, Hyde-Addison is organizing a campaign to bring Unity in the Community.

How it works:

Each grade will collect pennies or other coins in their designated piggy box between 10/16-10/30. The class with the highest amount after collection will vote on their prize. All proceeds will go to a community based organization.

If you have gently used pants suitable for PK-5th grade students, we would greatly appreciate your donation. Please drop them off at the security desk. These donations will help provide a change of clothes for students in need.

Hardy Middle School will be hosting several Open Houses this school year for prospective students and their families. Please mark your calendars -

SY 2024-2025 Open House Dates:

• Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 5-7pm

• Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 5-7pm

If you are unable to attend any of these events, Hardy MS will also be doing feeder school visits to talk to students and meet with families.

If you have any questions, please contact Joseph Boykin (joseph.boykin@k12.dc.gov) or Principal Maurine Westover (maurine.westover@k12.dc.gov)

We look forward to seeing our future Hawks soon!

Please complete this form to provide your preferences on the following:

1. DCPS's use of your student’s image, voice, and schoolwork.
2. The release of your student’s information to military recruiters.
3. Acknowledgment of expectations for school visitors.

Our student portrait day is scheduled for October 24, 2024. If you haven't already done so, please make sure to complete this form to indicate your consent for media participation.

Please email the completed form to email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov .

All volunteers, including parents, must complete the DCPS Clearance process before volunteer services can be provided.

https://dcps.dc.gov/page/meal-prices-and-payment

Please notify the school every time your student is absent. Excuse notes must be emailed to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov within 5 school days after the student’s return to school for the absence to be excused. (Classroom teachers cannot excuse absences.)

Attendance is a priority of DCPS and Hyde-Addison, as we know regular school attendance is integral to student success. Please find the DCPS calendar, linked here or at the dcps.dc.gov website, so that your family can plan events and vacations accordingly.

If your child needs to take medication or requires medical treatment during school hours, please have your medical provider complete the appropriate forms – there’s the Medication and Treatment Authorization Forms, the Asthma Action Plan and the Action Plan for Anaphylaxis. Please email forms to hyde.Addison@k12.dc.gov and ask them to be submitted to the nurse. We will confirm receipt.

If your child needs a dietary accommodation, your provider should also complete the Dietary Accommodations Form. Please submit the completed form to dietary.forms@k12.dc.gov and cc hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov.

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.

Dear Hyde Addison Families,

We’re thrilled to announce that over 200 participants are registered in Active Play enrichment programs for our inaugural season at Hyde this fall! Please note that registration for Fall(1) has closed, while registration for Fall(2) will remain open until the end of September. If any classes are unable to proceed due to low enrollment, we will notify registered participants via email by August 13th. Parents will have the option to transfer to another class or receive a refund. Please keep an eye out mid-August for a "Welcome Email" containing important information including pick-up and drop off details. We look forward to meeting you all and becoming a part of the Hyde community!

We look forward to offering a wide range of enrichment programs to the Hyde-Addison student community starting the 2024-2025 academic year. In this document, you will find:

1. A table of the Fall 1 enrichment schedule, including prices and class dates
2. A table of the Fall 2 enrichment schedule, including prices and class dates
3. A link to our website here to view the descriptions of each enrichment program.
4. For answers to frequently asked questions and program policies in our Active Play Enrichment Program Handbook, linked here.

Registration opened on Friday, June 14 at 12pm and will be on a first-come first-serve basis. You must use the two distinct registration links on the website to register for both Fall(1) and Fall(2). If you do not yet have a TeamSnap account, you will be prompted to create one upon clicking on the registration link once it goes live on 6/14. Once your account is created, you will be asked to enter student information (student name, homeroom, allergies, etc) prior to being able to register for the class. Payment will be required to finalize registration.

If you have any questions, please email HydeEnrichment@ActivePlayllc.com

Thank you,

Active Play Team

Little big leaguers will love Family Fun Days with the Nationals. Kids can run wild in the Nationals Park Kids Zone, or during Kids Run the Bases after every Sunday game. Kids can watch batting practice from the field, meet the Racing Presidents, and get a free First Game Certificate. Plus, don’t miss story time sessions on select Sundays, where kids can listen to Nationals players read baseball-themed stories before the game. For more details, click here.

We have kicked off the 11th annual Great Envelope Race! This is the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the FALL! With a goal of $50,000, we will be looking to all Hyde families to participate.

Results through 10/9/24 are $28,934 raised (58% of goal) and 17% participation. Thank you to all who have donated so far!!! We also have 9 donors at the $1,000 per child level relative to our goal of 10.

As a reminder, the suggested contribution is $400 per student, however, all donations are greatly appreciated as we track participation too! Here’s how it works:

- Make your donation online, either one-time at www.hydegift.com or recurring at www.hydemonthlygift.com.

- Pick up a blue envelope in the main office and return it to your teacher or the main office with whatever amount you choose enclosed.

- Ask family members like grandparents and neighbors to participate too! All donations are appreciated.

Thank you for helping us bridge the gap between the school's operating budget and the funds provided by DCPS!

We hope you can join us for Family Movie Night on October 18th! We look forward to an evening with friends, family, and fun. Our students voted for their favorite movie last Friday : The film Descendants will therefore be featured during this movie night. Thank you to all of the parents who have already graciously volunteered their time for that evening!

Additional volunteers needed : you can help us organize this evening by signing up on Konstella! We are still looking for families willing to lend a hand with the after-party cleanup!

If you're interested in hosting an event that benefits our AWESOME school, we would love to hear from you! Parent hosted parties are a great way to discover shared interests in hobbies, expose students to new skills & experiences, and market a small business. No idea is too big or small and we are here to support! Please reach out to tami.twyman@gmail.com for more information.

Short on time but still want to help?

TakeMyMoney volunteers provide online or financial donations that make our events a success! Contact the PTA today if you would like to sponsor Movie Night or another upcoming event!

If you're new to Hyde or haven't already, download Konstella, a virtual platform for Hyde-Addison families. It’s our way of creating a virtual directory so you can connect with other families, including those in your child(ren)’s class(es) once school starts, ask for recommendations, volunteer for one time activities or on an ongoing basis, and keep up to date on events and activities happening at school! We also have social groups for each grade level in addition to each DC ward. Click here for more info including how to join Konstella.

If you haven’t already, we hope you’ll take a minute to update your Konstella settings and add your child(ren) to their classroom(s) in Konstella. Click the Gear icon to access your account settings, then go to “Your Children” to update. If you have any problems, please reach out to the PTA via Konstella or email pta.hydeaddison@gmail.com. More Konstella tips are in the attached flyer.

Konstella Overview Flyer

When you receive the family newsletter by email on Fridays, as well as most other school-wide correspondence, you have the option to click and view the newsletter in a web browser. Viewing the newsletter in a web browser enables automatic translation into over 20 languages as well as provides the option for increased visibility with high-contrast settings and increased font sizes.

Family Newsletters will continue to be archived on the Hyde-Addison website (https://hydeaddisondc.org/home) throughout the year for your reference.

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.

October 10: Parent Teacher Conference Day - No School for Students

October 11: PD for Staff - No School for Students

October 14: Holiday - No School for Students

October 16: Unity Day (Wear the color orange in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month)

October 21–25: Fall Book Fair

October 24: Student Portrait and Class Photo Day

October 24: Literacy Night

October 31: Harvest Parade

LSAT Meetings: First Tuesday of every month @ 4pm

Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meetings: Last Friday of every month @ 4pm

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: @HydeAddisonES