Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Happy Summer Break! Thank you to the many families who have supported our school community throughout this school year. We are proud of our students’ academic achievements and growth, and we look forward to sharing progress data with you over the summer and into the new school year.

We are pleased to report that the spring DCPS Panorama Survey results have arrived. Both families and students rated Hyde-Addison Elementary School with an impressive 98% satisfaction rating, 13 percentage points higher than the DCPS average for families and 11 percentage points higher than the DCPS average for students.

This will serve as the final Family Newsletter for the 2024-2025 school year. Families enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year can expect to begin receiving the Family Newsletter on or after June 27, 2025, as soon as rollover data becomes available in the system. Some key summer details are included in this issue, and additional information for the upcoming school year will follow.

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

Good news! The 5th Grade Pano is now online for viewing and ordering! Click this hyper-link to view the galleries.. If you have any questions please contact support@freedphoto.com or call 301.652.5452.

The lost & found will be out and available to be searched until Monday, June 23rd at 2:00 pm. Please feel free to take a look and grab any items that belong your student. All items that are not picked up by Monday will be donated.

Families, please pick up any student medications from the nurse’s suite by Monday, June 23rd at 2:00 pm. Medications cannot be stored over the summer and will be safely discarded if not collected. Thank you for your attention to this important end-of-year reminder!

On behalf of the PTA Executive Board we would like to thank the Hyde community for an incredible school year! Thanks to the generosity of the extended Hyde family (including our sponsors!) and the efforts of countless volunteers the PTA was able to raise approximately $110,000 to support the school’s operating budget. The PTA coordinated 21(!) events, 5 fundraisers, 4 General Body Meetings, 2 staff appreciation events and countless classroom parties organized by room parents. We were excited to add ELEVEN new initiatives this school year to help strengthen our community and support our school. We would like to extend a special thank you to the current PTA Board for their hard work, creativity, flexibility and dedication to the PTA mission. We hope you all have a rejuvenating summer break and we look forward to seeing you next school year!

- Co-Presidents Farrell Barnes Quigley & Crystal Rosario

Thanks to our amazing volunteers (and all this rain!), the school garden is thriving. Consistent watering is essential to help keep it that way during D.C.’s hot summer. To assist with this we’ve set up a simple watering system—and we could use your help!

💧 You’ll see upside-down glass bottles in terracotta stakes near the base of larger plants. These slowly release water near the roots when the soil is dry.

🌞If you’re on the playground or nearby, please help by refilling any bottles that look low or are empty. You can use the playground water fountain.

⚠️ Please do not move or push on the stakes with bottles in place. Both the glass and terracotta are fragile and can break easily.

✅ Overwatering isn’t a concern—so feel free to give plants a little extra if you’re unsure.

Thank you for being part of this community effort to keep our garden happy and healthy over the summer!

Do you like apparel and have an eye for graphic design? The PTA is looking for a Swag Manager (or Managers!) to help fulfill online orders, manage inventory, design new swag, and build school spirit/culture! This is a great volunteer role to do on your own or share with a friend. Email pta.hydeaddison@gmail.com for more info.

You may have noticed a colorful new addition near the main entrance this week—the Hyde-Addison Kindness Rock Garden is now on display!

🪨 These vibrant rocks were hand-painted by Hyde-Addison students and families during Summerfest.

💛 They’re here to spread joy, positivity, and kindness to everyone who visits our school.

🌧️ The rocks also serve a practical purpose—helping with rainwater drainage and reducing runoff around the building.

👀 Therefore, please take a moment to admire them, but do not remove or relocate any of the rocks—they’re part of a permanent display.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped create this meaningful and cheerful project! We look forward to expanding it in the future! 💫

Enjoy a summer of fun and growth with this curated checklist of activities! It features a variety of options, including: printable activities, outdoor and indoor choices, and technology resources for reading, math, and science. Challenge yourselves to see how many activities you can complete over the break.

Don’t forget to share your favorites when you return to Hyde-Addison Elementary in August!

Washington DC Youth Rugby's touch rugby program - free for all children aged between 5 and 14 years old - is just beginning the summer 2025 season. Practices will be at Hardy Park in Foxhall on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, with games against teams from DC and across Virginia on Saturdays. No previous experience or knowledge of the game is required and newcomers are invited to join us to learn this wonderful sport. The program follows the FIT rules for touch rugby (i.e., no head contact, tackles, rucks, mauls etc.) and players will be grouped by age level to ensure appropriate instruction.

Registration is now open here: https://dcyouthrugby.leagueapps.com/clubteams/4594693-2025-hardy-park-dragons---summer-fit-touch-rugby

We are thrilled to announce and congratulate the following parents and guardians who have been elected to serve on the Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Charita Brent

• Kenneth Byrd

• Tom Quigley

• Netta Squires

Your dedication and commitment to our school community are greatly appreciated. We look forward to collaborating with you to uphold and advance high expectations and achievements for all students.

Hardy Feeder Family Enrollment Event- June 4th
We’re hosting a special event for our feeder school families on Wednesday, June 4th, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Hardy. Drop by for help with registration, a tour of the building, and a chance to chat with Principal Westover about what makes our school community so strong.

Order Your Child's Supply Kit for Fall
We know getting your kids ready to go back to school is hectic. So let's make it a little easier for you. You can now order your child's supply kit for Sy 2025-26 and they will be shipped directly to Hardy. When you order before June 9th, you can save $5. Last day to order is June 22nd. More info can and code be found HERE

Join the Hardy PTO for SY25-26: Get Involved. Support our school!
Are you interested in being a part of the Hardy PTO and meeting new people? We are looking for interested rising 6th grade families who would like to volunteer their time during the 2025-2026 school year. Click HERE to see immediate needs and find descriptions on positions HERE. If you are interested, or know someone who would be a good fit, reach out to us at pto@hardymspto.org

Registration for Hardy's Summer Bridge Program Now OPEN:
Mark your calendars, this year's Summer Bridge program for incoming 6th graders will occur August 5-7th. Please register your child(ren) by July 18th at the link found HERE . We look forward to welcoming our new Hardy Hawks!

Summer Math Assignments for Incoming Hardy 6th Graders Available:
To help students start the year with confidence, we have a summer math review assignment available on DeltaMath. This coursework will need to be completed prior to the start of school. More information can be found HERE

Hardy Middle School's Enrollment for SY 2025/26 is NOW OPEN!
Join the Hardy party and enroll today. By doing so it allows our administration and staff time to plan class assignments for the upcoming school year. Speaking of class assignments, if you enroll your child(ren) early, your child can select their electives. You can learn more about enrollment HERE.

Hardy Course Selection Survey is Open for SY 25/26
Once your student is enrolled at Hardy they will be able to select elective courses for next year. A list of Hardy electives and descriptions your child(ren) can choose from can be found HERE

Sign up to receive Hardy's Squawk PTO Newsletter
The "Hardy Squawk" is a bi-weekly email newsletter from the Hardy PTO. It is a great resource for families and we recommend that you sign up so you can receive information on PTO/school and community events throughout the school year. Click HERE today.

Follow Hardy Middle School on Instagram
We would love for our incoming families to follow us on Instagram. It is a great source for families to see what our students and staff are up to in athletics, clubs, plays, concerts and more.. Come check us out at @HardyMiddleSchoolHawks

Hardy Vaccination Event- June 18 from 10-2pm
Join us on the 18th to get your child up to date on their immunizations for SY 2025-26. Scan the QR code on the right to register. All students who sign up will be seen in the order they arrive. Parents/guardians must be present. More info HERE

Please find attached a message from DC Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee regarding changes to sibling phase-in policies for students enrolling in 9th grade in School Year 2026-2027 and later.

“The 2024 DC School Report Card is built on OSSE’s amended ESSA State Plan, which increases the school accountability system’s emphasis on student growth and marginalized student groups. OSSE has calculated a summative score for each school, as required by USED and the District’s ESSA State Plan. To determine a school’s summative score, OSSE calculates metric scores for each student group, combines student group scores into single metric scores, and then calculates the school-level summative score (up to 100 points). The student groups included are students with disabilities, students who are economically disadvantaged, English learners, and racial/ethnic groups.”

Data points include Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Student Attendance, Early Childhood Environment, English Language “Proficiency”, and Enrollment.

Based on the Office of the State Superintendent of Education's DC School Report Card Accountability Scores (2024)…

Hyde-Addison ES was ranked #1 for all DCPS Elementary Schools.

Hyde-Addison ES was ranked #1 for all DCPS Elementary, Middle and High Schools.

Hyde-Addison ES was ranked #1 for all DCPS and Public Charter Schools in Washington, DC.

You can read more about how OSSE calculates summative scores at OSSE Data Discovery.

We want to ensure all families can access the Aspen Parent Portal. Please take a moment to confirm your access by following the steps below.

How to Log On

Your initial log-in information for the Parent Portal will come via email. If you haven’t received your username and password, please email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov to make sure that we have your correct email address and have granted you Parent Portal access in the system.

User Guides

• Aspen Parent Portal Guide (English)
• Aspen Parent Portal FAQ (English and Spanish)

Instructional Videos

These instructional videos will guide you through the ins and outs of the Aspen Parent Portal.

• Parent University: Aspen Parent Portal
• How to Log on and Navigate Parent Portal

Secure your spot and help us keep class sizes small!

Hyde-Addison must meet DCPS enrollment targets and benchmarks set by the district. When current families delay re-enrollment, the school offers spots to waitlisted students to meet these targets. As a result, late re-enrollments may lead to larger class sizes than expected. Re-enroll now to help us plan effectively and maintain our ideal class sizes!

For additional details regarding re-enrollment, please refer to the link below.

We understand that for various reasons, not all students will re-enroll for Hyde-Addison ES next year. Our aim is always to be supportive of families as they make the best choice for their child and family, and to support with any transitions. If your child is not coming back next year, please fill out this short form to let us know! We will also use this information to remove you from the regular reminders to re-enroll.

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.

Our camps are open to all students in grades K through 8. Additionally, we would love to give back to the Washington DC community this year by offering a 50% off discount to any family who reaches out from a Washington DC K-8 Public or Private School to register for one or more of our camps.

Our annual camps are a fantastic way for rising basketball stars to learn the fundamentals and joy of the game, while also taking advantage of the opportunity to interact with, and be instructed by players and coaches from our nationally ranked men's and women's basketball teams here at Catholic University! Now any K-8 student in Washington DC can enjoy our basketball camp experience for just $147.50!

Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

Camp Arena Stage is a multi-arts day camp located in Georgetown where community and art make magic. Campers, ages 8-15, choose their own schedules from a long list of activities in theater, music, visual arts, dance, filmmaking, and writing. Campers learn from professional artists and educators to explore, discover and create art.

Ages: 8-15 as of July 1, 2025

Dates:

3-Week Session: July 7 - July 25

Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Georgetown Visitation

1524 35th Street NW

Washington, DC 20007

*Campers bring their lunch each day.

Details: arenastage.org/camp

Questions: Please email camp@arenastage.org

Full and partial scholarships available. Apply by March 21, 2023.

This year the PTA was proud to organize the School Supply Drive, Goodbye Pool Hello School playdate, Great Envelope Race, Movie Night, Parent’s Night Out, Double Good popcorn sale, Comfort Food a thon, Family Bingo, March Madness, Final Friday Happy Hour, Havana Nights Gala, Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Gardening Project, Washington Spirit Outing, SummerFest, and numerous parent-hosted parties. The PTA also contributed just over $100,000 toward the school's operating budget thanks to the support of our amazing Hyde community and sponsors.

We want to hear from you about your experiences with these events and initiatives this year and what you would like to see from the PTA in the 2025-2026 school year. We hope you'll take a few minutes to share your thoughts via our Parent Engagement Survey at https://forms.gle/inpFRKFfASHB5S4F8.

As always if you have suggestions for events or activities, if you'd like to get more involved, please don't hesitate to reach out via Konstella or email us at pta.hydeaddison@gmail.com.

The Hyde-Addison PTA extends a heartfelt thank you to all of the families who generously volunteered their time or contributed funds to our gardening project. This effort wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible school spirit and sense of community that define Hyde-Addison. Some of our core values —curiosity, kindness and perseverance— were on full display this weekend and we’re so proud to have made a meaningful impact on our garden space while helping pollinators and our environment as a whole. If you haven’t seen the results yet, check out the PTA Instagram! There’s still time to donate to our ongoing gardening efforts here.

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.

All volunteers, including parents, must complete the DCPS Clearance process before volunteer services can be provided. Please send a proof of your completed clearance status to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov.

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.

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.

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.

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

NEW! Visit dcps.nutrislice.com/ for interactive menu page including allergens and interactive nutrition information!

DCPS is pleased to announce the release of the SY 25-26 Feeder, Middle School, and High School Booklets. These comprehensive booklets provide essential information including school overviews, programming details, geographic and programmatic feeder patterns, and much more.