Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

With just over five weeks remaining in the school year, we are entering a critical stretch filled with rich instruction, assessments, and community events. Maintaining strong attendance during this time is essential to support student learning and ensure every child finishes the year confident and prepared. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our students thrive.

Enrollment

As of this afternoon, our enrollment stands at 84.2%. The DCPS benchmark for May is 90%.

Rising Kindergarten student enrollment is leading the way! (Current PreK 4)

Rising 2nd grade student enrollment needs the most support. (Current 1st grade)

As we have continued extending waitlist offers to ensure full and timely enrollment, please be mindful that completing re-enrollment at this time is critical to supporting the maintenance of optimal class sizes. Additional information is provided in the newsletter.

Homeroom Preferences (For Re-enrolled Families)

Each spring, thoughtful consideration is given to the placement of students into classes for the upcoming school year. The instructional staff and administration dedicate significant time and effort to creating well-balanced classes that provide students with meaningful opportunities for academic and social growth. When structuring classes, we adhere to a clear set of guidelines. Students are placed into intentionally diverse, heterogeneous groups, taking into account the following factors:

• Gender and racial balance

• A full range of aptitudes, achievement levels, and learning styles, across the classes, at each grade level, and within each class

• An equitable number of students in each class, within a grade level, as applicable

Upon consideration of these factors, the team forms student class groupings and makes every effort to align pupil and teacher personalities and instructional styles. Understandably, these decisions are informed by the teachers’ observations throughout the academic year. While we welcome and review additional input regarding your child’s individual learning needs, including your feedback, such information will be considered within the context of the guidelines outlined above.

With this understanding, if you have re-enrolled and still wish to submit a personal request concerning your child only (please refrain from cohort or grouping requests), you may do so here by May 23, 2025. Please note that all final placement decisions are made by the school administration.

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

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTA for organizing such a thoughtful and well-coordinated celebration for our teachers. Your efforts truly made the week special!

We are also deeply grateful to Chick-fil-A Dupont for honoring our educators and staff with such a generous and delicious gesture.

Please click here to nominate yourself or another parent/guardian of a currently enrolled Hyde-Addison student to serve on the LSAT for SY25-26. More details about the LSAT is shared when you click on the link.

We invite families of Hyde-Addison Elementary School to cast your vote for nine officer positions for the 2025-26 school year at https://forms.gle/CvGqntNN9efAEqov8. You can view candidate statements and descriptions for the positions at the top of the ballot form. We're still looking for a Treasurer and hope you’ll nominate yourself or another parent or guardian in the write-in field on the ballot.

Voting will run from Friday, May 9 until the end of the day on Sunday, May 25 and the results will be shared the week of May 26. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Spring Celebration of Colors -

Inspired by the vibrant Holi festival, this all-grades celebration will be a dazzling explosion of fun. Kids will get to toss pouches full of colorful powder, creating a swirling masterpiece of laughter and delight.

Date: May 18th Time: 3PM Where: Volta Park Cost: $15 per kid

Important: Please wear white to make the colors stand out. grab your tickets here

3rd Grade Board Game Party -

Where kids will enjoy age-appropriate games with classmates

Date: June 1st Tim: 1PM Location: Labyrinth Game Store Cost: $15 per child

Important: This is a drop-off event, so parents can relax while the kids dive into an afternoon gameplay. grab your tickets here

Join the Hyde Addison families on June 8th as we rally behind the Washington Spirit, soaking in the stadium atmosphere and cheering on some of the best in the game. It’s a night of community, camaraderie, and soccer excitement.

Don’t miss this joyful event! Reserve your tickets by May 24 at

https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/3b1ksnftpr7i

Hyde-Addison families,

Our school is participating in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night campaign, a program that helps raise critical funds for blood cancer patients. Did you know that leukemia is the #1 most diagnosed form of childhood cancer? LLS is the world’s largest nonprofit fighting blood cancer and is working to change this statistic through The Dare to Dream Project, which seeks to accelerate treatments with fewer harmful side effects.

By participating in Light the Night, our school is forming grade level teams to raise money for LLS. Students are encouraged to register for our school team at the link below. Students who register online will receive a personal fundraising page to easily ask their family and friends to support their efforts to raise money for LLS.

We invite you to join our school as we fundraise from May 5th – May 30th to help end blood cancers. More information about Light the Night to come in the Fall!

BRING LIGHT TO THE DARKNESS OF CANCER:

DC Light the Night
October 18th, 2025

The National Mall

SIGN UP WITH OUR SCHOOL HERE: https://pages.lls.org/ltn/nca/WashDC25/hydeaddisonelementaryschool

On the above page, find the appropriate grade level and click “Join” to create a fundraising page for you and/or your child!

Join us in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week from May 19th–23rd! Each day features a fun theme designed to promote mindfulness, connection, and positivity among our students.

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.

Welcome to "Hyde & Shine"—a section of our family newsletter dedicated to celebrating the amazing accomplishments of our students and the school moments that make them proud!

Students can share their accomplishments by dropping a note in the "Hyde & Shine" boxes located in the front office. There are two boxes: one for Pre-K–1st grade and another for 2nd–5th grade. We can’t wait to celebrate their shining moments! ✨

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.

Morning Tours of Hardy Middle School Available-

Are you interested in learning more about Hardy Middle School, touring the school and speaking with our administrative team? Please contact Ms. Wilson (Jacqueline.Wilson3@k12.dc.gov) in the front office about scheduling a morning tour.

Hardy's Math and ELA Summer Assignments for incoming 6th graders:

Hardy's rising 6th grade students will need to complete Summer Math and ELA reading assignments prior to the start of the school year. The summer ELA Reading assignments have been posted. Please note that rising 6th grade Math assignments will be posted in May. All information on summer work can be found HERE.

Hardy Enrollment for SY 25/26 Opens March 28th

Enrollment for the new school year will begin on March 28th. Please consider enrolling your student/s by the end of April. The sooner you enroll, the earlier your child can choose their elective classes for next school year. More information can be found HERE

Consider joining the Hardy PTO

We would love to have you join us next school year. There are plenty of ways to contribute, for even the most time-constrained parents. The PTO is a critical resource for the teachers, staff, students and parents, and the more involvement we have, the better we can deliver on our mission. Check out our page on Hardy's website HERE and reach out to us at pto@hardymspto.org to learn more about what we do and how you can help!

Hardy's Summer Bridge Program for Incoming Hardy 6th graders:

Mark your calendars, this year's Summer Bridge program for incoming 6th graders will occur August 5-7th. More details will be shared later this spring on Hardy's website HERE. We look forward to welcoming our new Hardy Hawks!

Save the Date: Hardy's 5K- May 17th @ Fletchers Cove- All are welcome

We would love for you and your family to come out and run/walk with our Hardy Hawks. More information will be posted on the Hardy website soon.

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.

Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology (TWIST), a student organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), promotes STEM education through its annual flagship outreach event, Techstravaganza. We warmly invite your students to attend this exciting event!

Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, we've hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Our exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and our own TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum. This year, we will be holding the 21st annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST.

Admission is free, food will be for sale, and we hope that you can spread the word in your school. Here is our registration link: https://tinyurl.com/techstrav25, and attached are flyers in English and Spanish that can be used to advertise this event. We would appreciate you sharing this with families in a newsletter or your school's social media. Please let us know if translating the flyer into other languages will help.

More information about the event can be found on our website at tjpartnershipfund.org/techstravaganza/. Thank you so much, and please let us know if you have any questions!

Girls in Gear, a nonprofit, volunteer-led program that teaches confidence-building through bike riding for girls 5+. Our no-questions-asked scholarship policy (which includes bikes and helmets) means that everyone can ride with us. Please see the flyer for additional information.

On behalf of Coach Ty Grace, we are excited to invite young athletes ages 6-13 to the Ty Grace Kids Basketball Day Camp at Howard University’s Burr Gymnasium! This camp offers a fun, engaging, and instructional environment where children can learn basketball fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

🏀 Kids Day Camp Details

📅 Dates: June 16-20, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 AM - 4 PM (Check-in: 8:30 AM)
📍 Location: Howard University - Burr Gymnasium
👧👦 Ages Welcome: 6-13 years (Boys & Girls)
💰 Cost: $250

🔹 Before & After Care Available
🕗 8-9 AM & 4-5 PM – $10 per day

This camp is perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to build basketball skills in a fun and structured environment with experienced coaches.

📢 REGISTER TODAY!

Visit tygraceeliteexperiencecamps.totalcamps.com to secure your child’s spot.

For additional questions, please contact:
📧 Brian Davis – brian.davis@howard.edu
📧 Margaree King-Richard – margaree.king-richa@howard.edu

We look forward to providing a fun and exciting basketball experience for your young athletes!

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.

Thank you to Active Play and Little Folks School for their Silver Sponsorship! Their support of our school means so much!

Thank you to Curiosity Stream for their Silver Sponsorship! Their support of our school means so much!

Thank you to Washington Center for Dentistry for their Silver Sponsorship! Their support of our school means so much!

Thank you to Palisades Dental Health for their Silver Sponsorship! Their support of our school means so much!

Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities? More info here!

🌟 Adventure Awaits This Summer! 🌟

Join our "Around the World" Summer Camp for endless fun!

Full language immersion in Spanish, French, or Mandarin

🎨 Exciting indoor activities & 🌳 plenty of outdoor adventures

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer! Join us for 1 week or all 8—designed for kids 18 months–6 years (varies by location).

Register here today to save your spot! 🌍

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.

May 26: Holiday, No School for Students, Teachers, and Staff

June 18: Last Day of School for Students

LSAT Meetings: First Tuesday of every month @ 4pm

Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meetings: Last Friday of every month @ 4pm