Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Thank you to everyone who shared tokens of appreciation during National Principals Month. It truly meant a lot. Have a great weekend and be mindful that there is no school for students on Monday, Tuesday or Friday of next week.

Reminders:

The PTA sponsored Fall Festival is today, 4:30pm-6:30pm.

International Night is Thursday, November 10, 2022, 5:30pm-7:00pm.

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 for DCPS updates and resources.

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

The SY22-23 Impact Aid Survey was released Tuesday, November 1. Every year, DCPS asks families to complete this survey to generate additional federal funds. This year’s survey will be fully electronic using the Seamless platform and will be open through Thursday, December 22. Please complete one survey per child, not per household, in your preferred language. The electronic surveys and FAQ document can be found on the Impact Aid webpage.

We want to be sure students are able to safely exit the building for early dismissal, before end of the day transitions schoolwide begin. We are asking that Parents/Guardians arrive at the main entrance of the school building before 2:50pm to pick up students for early dismissal, which will provide time for them to gather their belongings and exit. You are welcome to call the main office to share your ETA, however students are not brought down until a parent has arrived to maximize learning.

Beginning on January 3, 2023, all students in grades Kindergarten through 5 must have a signed permission form on file in order to walk or take public transportation home alone or with a sibling. No student will be allowed to leave school alone or with a sibling until the attached form has been signed and returned to the main office or emailed to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov. Please note that PreK3 and PreK4 students are not eligible.

Before returning this form, please:

• ·Walk or review with your child on the route(s) they will use to travel to and from school.
• ·Be sure that your child knows their address, your phone number, and where to go or who to contact if there is an emergency.
• ·Discuss safe walking behaviors with your child, including crossing streets safely at intersections with crossing guards, marked crosswalks, or other safe locations. (For more pedestrian safety tips please visit https://www.safekids.org/walkingsafelytips or https://www.nhtsa.gov/back-school-safety.)

Please also keep in mind that the Hyde-Addison playground is NOT available for student use after school dismissal because it is reserved for the Champions afterschool program.

This form is only required for students who are walking or taking public transportation home without their parent, guardian, or another adult who is authorized to pick them up. Please return a separate signed form for each of your children, should you like.

Please contact hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov with any questions.

We have noticed an uptick in the number of students who are asking to sleep, laying their head down, or sharing that they can't focus because they are tired in class.

The amount of sleep a child gets is so important for their brain development and we are asking for every family to partner with us by putting their child to bed early enough for them to get the recommended amount of sleep. Our student support team has put together an informational flyer to share some of the research regarding the importance of sleep. If your family has questions or would like to speak with a member of the support team further about concerns they've noticed with regard to their child's sleeping habits, please email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov to be connected.

We hope you will join us to celebrate AND we hope you will sign up to host a table about your country of origin or cultural heritage! Sign up to support here: https://bit.ly/3E3CsVs and email julie.hamlin@k12.dc.gov or katilin.opie@k12.dc.gov with any questions.

If you would like a Kids Ride Free Card for your student, please fill out this short form. They will be sent home in students' backpacks on Mondays.

The results of the 9th Annual Great Envelope Race are in!

We raced toward our largest goal in recent memory of $40,000 and 100% participation and are pleased with our results of $38,899 raised (97.2% of the goal) and 24% participation (consistent with the highest level achieved in recent history). After fees, this resulted in $37,875 to Hyde!

THANK YOU ALL SINCERELY FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT!

Please join the Hyde-Addison PTA for a fun-filled Fall Fest today, Friday, November 4, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 pm.

This event is sure to be a blast with visits and photo ops from characters like Spider-Man and Queen Elsa! These two fan favorites will sing and dance with the kids and teach them some super hero skills, including the power of kindness.

Food for an early dinner and lots of treats will be available. There will also be games and arts and crafts.

While there's no cost to attend the event, a suggested donation of $5 per family is greatly appreciated to help cover the cost of the event.

What a great way to end your week. We look forward to seeing you at this event intended to help build community at Hyde-Addison!

Meet other parents and mingle with school leadership on Wednesday, November 16 at the

Fountain Inn, a boutique tasting room in Georgetown!

The tickets are $35, and limited to 50, which includes admission and
light charcuterie. There will be a cash bar with simple to elaborate
alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.

The event starts at 5pm and ends at 7pm. Come on time and be prepared
to participate in the silent auction; it ends at 6:15 pm. There will
be a guest list at the door - no paper tickets.

Champions has graciously offered to partner with the PTA and extend
aftercare until 7:30pm! This offer is only available for students 1)
enrolled in Champions aftercare AND 2) whose parent(s) is/are
attending this event. Add $7 per child for a pizza dinner on the form
below to sign up for extended Champions aftercare. Students will have
a movie night in the gym.

Tickets are going fast (only 50 are available) for our Parents' Night Out Fundraiser on 11/16 from 5-7pm at the Fountain Inn, a swanky little tasting room in Georgetown.

If your child is enrolled in Champions aftercare, they are staying late to provide childcare. Also come prepared to participate in the silent auction with lots of great items!

Thank you for supporting our students, and please drink responsibly.
Please email fundraising.hydeaddison@gmail.com with any questions.

Sign up for Konstella! Konstella is a platform that allows Hyde Addison parents to directly communicate with each other. Send out party invites, communicate with room parents, or join our new Volunteer and Communications Committees! Download the app or go to www.konstella.com and select Hyde Addison Families. See the Konstella flyer for more info!

See below for The Salvation Army Angel Tree sign up. If you need additional supports or resources, please feel free to connect with our school social worker, Jennifer McLaurin as well. (jennifer.mclaurin@k12.dc.gov)

Sherman Ave Salvation Army Social Service Department

3335 Sherman Ave NW

Washington DC, 20010

202-829-0100

In person registration Oct 11th to Nov 4th from 9am-3pm

Required Items: ID, Proof if Income, Kids Birth Certificate, Lease

School mental health services and supports are an effective means of addressing the mental health needs of children and improving the learning environment. Click here if you would like to refer a student for mental health or counseling support provided by Ms. Stovall. Referrals will be processed by the Mental Health Team and staff will receive communication and updates regarding services.

November 4: Fall Fest

November 10: International Night

November 7 - End of Term 1 Records Day / Professional Development Day (No school for students)
November 8 - Election Day (No school for students or teachers)
November 11 - Veterans Day (DCPS closed)
November 23 - Thanksgiving Break (No school for students or teachers)
November 24 - Thanksgiving Day (DCPS closed)
November 25 - Thanksgiving Break (No school for students or teachers)

First Tuesday of the Month: LSAT Meeting- beginning in October!

Fourth Tuesday of the Month: PTA General Body Meeting on Zoom

Last Friday of the Month: Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting on Microsoft Teams

We are excited to open the library up to families so that you can pick out book with your child on their class's assigned day. Please see below for the date and time!

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: @DrCalvinRHooks