PTA Newsletter

Fri AM Coffee | Appreciation Week Schedule | Reminders

Friday AM Coffee and Chat about PTA and LSAT Elections

Join us tomorrow morning for a coffee hour on the playground from 8-9am. Please stop by to connect with fellow parents and learn more about upcoming elections for both the PTA Executive Board and LSAT positions. Help strengthen our school community!

You can find details about the different PTA positions and a nomination form here.

If you'd like to learn more about the PTA, feel free to talk to any of the current PTA Executive Board members or email ptapresident@rosselementary.org. To learn more about the LSAT, you can reach out to Amit Thakkar (arthakkar@gmail.com).

Next Week: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities

We will show our deep appreciation for Ross Teachers and Staff next week, May 23-27. See below for our schedule of organized activities for our incredible Ross teachers and staff. Expect to receive further details from your room parents about how to contribute!

Monday: "Thanks-A-Latte; You’re Tea-rrific" - Starbucks favorite drink delivery
Tuesday: "Thanks for Helping Me Bloom This Year" - Students bring a flower to school :)
Wednesday: Lunch provided for teachers and staff
Thursday AM: Breakfast Buffet for teachers and staff - Families can contribute here!
Thursday 4-6PM: Happy Hour for teachers and staff at Garden District
Friday: Student thank-you notes collected at drop off and distributed. Parents, please encourage children to write thank-you notes to teachers and Ross staff members to share.

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Reminder: Appreciation for Officer Tommy

Mr. Tommy, our crossing guard at New Hampshire and R St, will celebrate his 15th anniversary with DDOT serving at this intersection.

If Mr. Tommy has impacted you and your family, please share your appreciation here.

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Save the Date: PTA General Body Meeting

The next PTA General Body Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, June 2 at 7pm.

Please join us to vote on next year's PTA Executive Board.

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Save the Date: End of Year Picnic

Mark your calendars for a picnic to celebrate the end of the school year!

When: Wed. June 15th, starting at 4pm

Where: Stead Park

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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: rosselementary.org
Location: 1730 R St NW, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: (202) 673-7200