PTA Updates

On Thursday, June 6, from 5:00-7:00pm, join students, families, teachers and staff to celebrate the end of the school year with a potluck picnic on the Ross playground and field. Pizza, popsicles and entertainment will be brought to you by the PTA. We will also need families to contribute food and help with setup and cleanup. Sign up here to contribute and/or volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CA8AA2AA2FEC61-49666930-ross.

Before the end of the school year, we will elect the members of next year's PTA Executive Board. Nominations are open now through June 1. You can nominate yourself or someone else here: https://forms.gle/usja3nCQhpyJhtHk9. Getting involved in PTA activities is an incredible way to support our school and get to know other Ross parents and families. Help us build and strengthen our school community next year!

Ross PTA Executive Board Positions, 2024-2025:

• President

• VP Fundraising

• VP Events

• Treasurer

• Secretary

• Upper School Representative

• Lower School Representative

To learn more about PTA board positions and committees, or if you have other ideas about how you'd like to support Ross, please email Liz Lowry at PTApresident@rosselementary.org.

Elections for the LSAT (Local School Advisory Team) will take place at the same time as the PTA executive board elections. The LSAT is a group of parents, teachers and staff at each DCPS school who advise the principal on topics like the school's academic performance, curriculum, budget and more. The Ross LSAT meets monthly, currently alternating between in-person morning meetings and virtual afternoon meetings. Four parent members will be elected for the 2024-25 school year. Any Ross parent is welcome to run for a position on the LSAT. For more information contact LSAT chair David Alpert at alpert@gmail.com.

The PTA is in search of a Ross parent or parents to coordinate Ross family and staff participation in the Capital Pride Parade. Each year, Ross marches in the parade with the DCPS group. Organizing doesn't take a lot of time--and this is often one of the highlights on the Ross calendar. Contact PTApresident@rosselementary.org if you're interested in volunteering.

Join Ross families for the Children's Hour at the Saloon (1205 U Street NW) on Thursday, May 16 from 6:00-7:30pm. This is an inclusive space for all young musical artists to share their talents, and for the adults and friends and family who love them to celebrate and enjoy it. Please join Ross families for the best adult-friendly, kid event in the DMV. See the attached flyer for more information.

DPR summer program registration is coming on May 14 and 15. Registration for summer aquatics programs begins at noon on Tuesday, May 14; registration for all non-aquatics summer programs begins at noon on Wednesday, May 15. Learn more here: https://dprprograms.com/.

Are you interested in participating in the next phase of the Curbside Composting Pilot Program? You can join the waitlist here: surveymonkey.com/r/CompostPilotInterest

Bring your parents, kids, friends and neighbors to Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium’s Walk Weekend, with free admission from 11:00am-4:00pm to The Phillips Collection, Anderson House, Dumbarton House, Dupont Underground, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, O Museum in The Mansion, and The President Woodrow Wilson House. At the Phillips enjoy:

10:00am-5:00pm

• Free admission for permanent collection (guests must purchase tickets to see Bonnard’s Worlds)

11:00am-4:00pm

• Museum Shop tent sale, with discounts on books, fashion accessories, home décor and more
• Family-friendly art activities
• Tours of the permanent collection at 12:00pm and 2:00pm

Howard University's basketball program is offering four different camp options this summer, all taking place in Burr Gymnasium. Info and registration: www.howarduniversitybasketballschool.com.

Check out Ross Elementary School's unofficial camps' compilation here.

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

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

Monday, May 27: NO SCHOOL

Friday, May 31: Ross Field Day

Tuesday, June 4: NO SCHOOL

Thursday, June 6: Ross End-of-Year Picnic (Ross Playground, 5:00-7:00pm)

Friday, June 7: Rainbow Day, Wear PRIDE Colors

Saturday, June 8: Ross Participation in Capital Pride Parade

Sunday, June 9: Playdate for Incoming PK4 Families (1:00pm, Ross Playground)

Thursday, June 13: Fifth Grade Promotion

Friday, June 14: Flag Day and Hat Day, Wear Favorite Hat or Headband and Wear Red/White/Blue

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.