Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Congratulations to the 5th grade students of Hyde-Addison ES, who were invited to participate in the annual U.S. National Park Service’s History at the Lincoln event, where students from across the district were able to celebrate the spirit of the history made on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, through speeches, poetry and song. Links to the 5th grade presentations and the opening address I was invited to deliver on behalf of DC Public Schools, will be made available on Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you to the families and staff who participated in the Hybrid Learning and Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force meetings, today. During the Hybrid Learning Task Force session, we started the initial discussions around the DCPS launch of Summer Acceleration Academies and the Recovery Community Corps. If you are interested in joining the Task Force in these collaborative efforts, by participating in productive discourse, sharing feedback and providing direct support, please feel free to email me. Several planning sessions will be held throughout the month of March.

As it relates to Term 4, two key factors will determine if additional students will be able to join in-person or CARE classes. We could offer additional seats if DC Health and DCPS increase the number of students allowed in each cohort and if physical social distancing requirements are reduced. This would allow our physical classroom spaces to accommodate more students. Also, supplemental cohorts could only be added if there are changes in the allowable staffing structures, which do not appear to be an option at this time.

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 resources.

“You really can change the world, if you care enough.” ~ Marian Wright Edelman

Kindest Regards,

Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal

Hyde-Addison Elementary Schools

DCPS has asked families to take 10-15 minutes to fill out the Panorama Survey. The family survey is not only critical to providing feedback to DCPS Central Office but also at the school level as we determine the High 5 priorities for next school year.

You may complete the survey online between February 22 and March 19, 2021. The survey website works for computers, tablets, or smartphones and is available at bit.ly/dcpsfamily.

Your responses to this survey are both voluntary and confidential. To ensure your feedback stays anonymous, DCPS partnered with Panorama Education to hold and manage survey responses. Neither DCPS nor any school will be able to tie responses back to specific parents.

We encourage you to view the Hyde-Addison Black History Month Padlet with your family to see the many different ways that students and classes celebrated Black culture, people, and history this February!

The Panorama Student Survey for grades 3 and up will open online on Monday, February 22. Parents/guardians have the right to opt children out of the survey. If you are 18 or older, you can opt yourself out of the survey. Details and instructions are in our Notification and Opt-Out Letter. To review survey questions, get more information on the Panorama Surveys, or download the opt-out letter in other languages, visit https://dcps.dc.gov/surveys. The opt-out Form will remain open through March 5.

Please mark your calendars for Parent Teacher Conferences which are March 5. Your classroom teacher will communicate the details you need to schedule a time in the coming weeks. There is no live instruction for virtual students on conference days and there will be no In-Person Learning.

As a part of Wonderful Wednesdays, The Student Support Team are offering “Tranquil Transitions”, a social skills group to support students who have experienced life changes, such as dealing with parental separation, loss of a love one, and/or anxiety regarding “returning to the world”. Tranquil Transitions is optional and will occur on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:00 during Term 3. There will be one group for students in grades K-2 and another for students in grades 3-5. Please encourage any students who you would benefit to join!

A Message From Jelleff:

Dear Hyde-Addison parents,

As students return, we would like to know how we can serve the surrounding schools and community. New programs and enrollments begin March 1st by completing this survey you can share with us the programs you would like to see at Jelleff. We are particularly looking to find out about interest in Afterschool programming with limited numbers and no transportation. We will not be able to resume transportation this school year. Through the survey you can also sign up to receive information on enrollment dates and information about future Jelleff programs. Thank you for participating in this survey.

Spring Jelleff Program Interest Form

Thank you for helping to make the Great Envelope Race such a success! The PTA always welcomes donations on an ongoing basis. You can make a one time donation or set up a recurring donation. Any amount is appreciated!

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!

Did you know that DC Public Libraries are currently open for limited curbside services? You can visit our open libraries to:

• Return materials
• Pick up a hold
• Check out books from our Grab-n-Go selection
• Get a library card

Open locations include: Anacostia, Bellevue, Benning, Capitol View, Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park, Francis A. Gregory, Georgetown, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Mt. Pleasant, Northeast, Palisades, Petworth, Shaw, Shepherd Park, Tenley-Friendship, West End and Woodridge.

Hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. , closed daily 2 – 3 p.m. for cleaning

Please make sure students of all ages, PreK3 -5th grade, are reading at home for at least 20 minutes a day- "Readers learn to read by reading!"

DCPS has launched a community engagement process to support the planning of two new schools that will be built in Ward 3 in the coming years – “Foxhall” – on the Old Hardy site (1500 Block of Foxhall Rd NW), as well as the newly vacant GDS lower school facility – “MacArthur Blvd School” (4530 MacArthur Boulevard NW). The goal of these investments is to help address overcrowding in the Wilson HS feeder pattern. A Community Working Group (CWG) has been formed by DCPS to ensure that all impacted communities are engaged in the planning and decision-making process. Each school in the Wilson feeder pattern has one family and one staff representative (the principal). We appreciate Ms. Yousef, a parent of a PreK3 and 1st grade student, for volunteering in this capacity. If you have questions or would like to follow the updates, you can find information on the DCPS School Planning website here.

We're excited to announce that DCPS will be hosting 9 Family Cornerstones Parent University workshops! Meet the creators behind your favorite Family Cornerstones activities and discover more ways to bond. RSVP here for the link!

Youth from any school now have the option to pick up free weekly Market Boxes at 1) Excel Academy, 2) Langdon ES, or 3) McKinley HS. Boxes are distributed every Thursday from 10 AM – 3 PM and contain 7 days’ worth of breakfast, lunch, & supper ingredients. Learn more and sign up by clicking here.

Click the link below to view more in formation and join a community team in your area!

Learn more about how DCPS receives funding, understand how that funding is dispersed, and examine individual school budgets.

Visit www.dcpsbudget.com today!

March 1: MySchoolDC lottery closes

March 2: LSAT Meeting

March 5: No school, Parent/Teacher Conference Day

March 23: PTA General Body Meeting (Student Support Team presentation)

March 26: Hybrid Learning Task Force Meeting

March 26: Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting

March 31: 3-5th Grade Poetry Slam

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