Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Thank you to all of the parents, teachers and staff who attended the monthly Hybrid-Learning Task Force meeting, today. This convening was important, because this group of stakeholders also serve as members of the Reopening Community Corps. The Reopen Community Corps is a diverse group of school-level stakeholders consisting of parents, teachers, school staff, and community members who support and advise the school leader in reviewing models and resulting impacts on the community for possible In-Person Learning and CARE Classrooms, in the future. The Hybrid Learning Task Force, LSAT and SCAC are all represented on this committee.

The Reopen Community Corps will:

• Leverage collaborative planning structures to understand school-specific context for feedback and school planning.
• Commit to baseline expectations to ensure equity of access and opportunity across DCPS, specifically Hyde-Addison ES.
• Maximize the short window of time (November - December) to engage in planning for a future term, before possible implementation may need to occur.

Please complete this Reopen Strong Hyde-Addison ES Community Survey, to share your feedback.

In addition, as part of the DCPS phased reopening plan, Hyde-Addison ES is scheduled to open a 2nd Grade CARE classroom, as early as December 9, 2020, contingent upon safety regulations, staffing and parent interest. Updates will be shared, as applicable.

Be reminded that there will be no school for students, November 25-27, 2020. Please see the November Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Newsletter, for resources to support discussions during this holiday season.

Please keep you and your loved ones safe. For resources and information about the District of Columbia Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and recovery efforts, please visit coronavirus.dc.gov. Please visit dcpsreopenstrong.com or backtoschool.dc.gov for DCPS virtual learning resources.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary Schools

The Hyde-Addison Spelling Bee will take place virtually on Wednesday morning, December 16th!

---ALL students in grades 3-5 are eligible and encouraged to participate!---

Parents need to submit this form by December 9th in order for their child to participate via Teams. Prior to the Spelling Bee, students should study the attached word list. https://spellingbee.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/450-2021_SLSL_Words.pdf

Practicing the spelling words could be a great activity for Thanksgiving break! Please stay tuned for more details. Contact the Spelling Bee coordinators, Allison Link (Allison.Link@k12.dc.gov) and Julie Hamlin (Julie.Hamlin@k12.dc.gov) if you have any questions.

Sign in to answer new DCPS survey questions as often as you like! They are updated daily.

• English Survey: bit.ly/DCPS-November-Survey

• Spanish Survey: bit.ly/DCPS-noviembre

The DCPS Impact Aid survey generates additional federal funds for DCPS and is available electronically for completion! The survey form and additional information, including our FAQ document, can be found on the DCPS Impact Aid website.

GREAT ENVELOPE RACE. Thank you for supporting the Great Envelope Race! Our goal this year - to raise funds critical to provide the resources our kids need despite the current virtual learning format - is $25,000, with a suggested donation of $400 per family. However, donations in any amount are greatly appreciated, as 100% participation is the ultimate goal! Please make your one-time or recurring donation today!

PTA MEETING FEAT. GUEST SPEAKERS. The next PTA General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 5-6 pm by Zoom (Meeting ID: 834 7067 1928; Passcode: Hurricanes). In addition to general PTA business, this meeting will feature a conversation on Navigating Stress led by the Hyde-Addison Student Support Team (Mr. Jimmie Hamiilton, Ms. Monique Leopold, and Ms. Jennifer McLaurin), who will share best practices and strategies for supporting students at home during these unprecedented times. Please note that the invitation for this and other monthly PTA meetings has been updated, as indicated on the calendar.

KONSTELLA. To stay informed about all these events and initiatives, make sure to sign up for Konstella, a new, secure, and private communication platform for Hyde-Addison families to message other families, access the family directory, form, or join social groups! Whether you prefer communicating through email, the app (Android or iPhone), or the web site, join today so you don't miss out!

We Are Teachers
It's easy to get weighed down about everything that goes wrong in life and forget the little things that truly matter. We're all guilty of taking so much for granted, which is why it's so important to seize every opportunity to be thankful. Ready to encourage your students to do the same? As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, it's the perfect time! Here's a list of meaningful gratitude activities for students of all ages and most of them work for distance learning if needed.

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Did you know that every month, DCPS hosts Parent University sessions on different topics? Consider following the Eventbrite page to learn about upcoming topics that may be of interest to you.

• 11/25-11/27- No School for Students or Teachers (Holiday)
  

For copies of previous Hyde-Addison ES announcements and updates, please visit the Hyde-Addison ES website at https://www.hydeaddisondc.org/updates.

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: @DrCalvinRHooks