Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

With just over two weeks remaining in the school year, we are focused on finishing strong! Daily attendance continues to make a big difference, and we appreciate your partnership in ensuring students are present through the final day. We also have many exciting events and celebrations ahead. Thank you for staying connected and helping us end the year on a high note!

Enrollment

As of this afternoon, our enrollment stands at 94.1%. The DCPS benchmark for June 18th is 100%.

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.

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

We’re excited to celebrate Spirit Week during the week of K-5 Field Day! Each day will have a fun theme to help us show our school spirit and build community. Please see the flyer below for daily dress-up themes and activities.

Optional: Wear Field Day Team Colors – Thursday, June 5th

Students are encouraged to show team spirit by wearing their grade-level team colors!

Kindergarten

• Hassan- Purple
• Holmes - Orange
• Kenegy - Green

1st Grade

• Nelson – Red

• O'Rourke – Yellow

• Cooke-Nesme – Black

  
  

2nd Grade

• Viltz – Blue

• Spada – White

• Romano – Green

  
  

3rd Grade

• Keating – Orange

• Washington – Purple

• Gupta – Green

  
  

4th Grade

• Walter – Red

• Cates – Yellow

• Lee – Orange

  
  

5th Grade

• Spikes – Blue

• Roth – Green

From Monday 6/2 to Friday 6/6, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. Sign up for e-wallet and browse the selection online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/hydeaddisonelementaryschool

The election for the PTA Executive Board has come to a close and we are happy to announce the Hyde-Addison PTA Executive Board for the 2025-26 School Year (effective July 1):

• PRESIDENT: Crystal Rosario (parent of rising fifth and second graders in addition to a rising Kindergartner) and Farrell Barnes Quigley (parent of rising fifth and second graders)
• VICE PRESIDENT: Emerald Christopher (parent of a rising second grader) and Toi Makings (parent of rising sixth and fourth graders and baby Troy)
• TREASURER: Vacant*
• SECRETARY: Gelila Getaneh (parent of a rising first grader)
• Vice President for AFTERCARE AND ENRICHMENT: Motrya Hanas Calafiura (parent of a rising third grader) and Divya Swamy (parent of a rising second grader)
• Vice Presidents for COMMUNICATIONS: Chelsea Nair (parent of a rising first grader and an incoming Kindergartener)
• Vice Presidents for EVENTS: Tami Twyman (parent of rising sixth, fourth, and second graders)
• Vice Presidents for FUNDRAISING: Chris Borales (parent of rising fourth and sixth graders)
• Vice Presidents for ROOM PARENT ENGAGEMENT: Sonja Danburg (parent of rising fourth and rising sixth graders) and Kate Fisher (parent to two rising fourth graders)

We're also excited to have the help of Phil Mone as our Community Liaison next school year.

A special thanks to Terra Blodnikar, Yvette Kane, Netta Squires Middleton, Clémentine Thierry, and Skyler Fordjour for their incredible service this year. Together they helped raise critical funds for the school, institute some new financial procedures, organize substantive and informative general body meetings, negotiate new pricing with Freed Photography, create engaging social media campaigns, and plan incredible community building events.

*If you're interested in serving as Treasurer or Swag Manager, please reach out to pta.hydeaddison@gmail.com. Also, lots more opportunities to volunteer on committees focused on specific initiatives and events to come!

Join us for our last PTA General Body Meeting of the school year on June 2nd at 7:00 PM. We’ll reflect on the year, look ahead to what’s next, and share valuable resources to help keep your kids engaged over the summer.

Don’t miss this important wrap-up and opportunity to stay connected. See you there!

Where kids will enjoy age-appropriate games with classmates!

Date: June 1st

Time: 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 of gameplay. Grab your tickets here

JOIN US in celebrating the end of a wonderful school year! After school on JUNE 13TH, we will turn our playground into a block party complete with food, games, crafts, and more! We hope to see you there!

To sponsor a Summerfest activity, click here!

Want to help with party planning or setup? You can find the Summerfest Planning Committee and Volunteer Sign-ups on Konstella! https://www.konstella.com/app/school/5f3ec103b63aaba471bba1f9/signups/6837563ef6ba7be12c07381f

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

🌈 Meet up with families from Hyde and the surrounding neighborhood for a parade around the block followed by a Festival behind the library. Kids aged 0-18 and their families and friends are welcome to attend! Feel free to wear your Hyde gear, fun costumes, and rainbow wear!

Hyde will be taking over the downstairs area from 3:30-5:30pm, where attendees can enjoy the full food menu and drink specials. This is THE PLACE to gather with members of the Hyde community ahead of the Finding Nemo Musical!

Can’t make Happy Hour!? Please consider stopping by after Finding Nemo for dinner and drinks, or takeout. 20% of all pre-tax sales will benefit the PTA!

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.

Our Havana Nights Gala was a success thanks to the generous support of Hyde families, our sponsors, and generous donors! We are still tallying the final details but the gala and silent auction raised approximately $35,000 to support Hyde-Addison! We are thrilled to be able to support our school with these funds raised but even more heartened at the strengthening of our community through these efforts. The final total will be reported at the final PTA meeting of the year on June 2nd PTA at 7pm. THANK YOU!

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.

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