Dear Ross Community,
I want to thank all the people who texted me screenshots of their child's portraits last week--this was unprompted by me, and enormously appreciated. I snorted, giggled, and laughed a lot. I have never in my life seen so many mugshot/outtake/what on earth shots in my life; I really thought it was just us all these years! I saw honorary Addams Family members, persons of interest, quizzical looks to the nth degree--you name it. Out of respect for my Roadrunner I will not share his here, but my favorite was the one where he forced an underbite, closed his eyes, shrugged his shoulders, and crossed his arms in front of him. Truly, truly, the worst photo I've ever seen of my kid. Well done, sir.
This week: don't miss tonight's Pupatella Happy Hour for Ross Run 4 MK, and swing by the Fall merchandise sale this Friday before school. Extra time on your hands on Halloween? Volunteer for Spooktacular, or just attend and have some fun. This weekend: get ready for Halloween with the Little Goblins Parade and Mitchell Park Fall Fun Day! We'll be there with multiple costume changes.
We are getting REAL close to our goal in the Fall for Ross campaign. Three classes are duking it out with over 77% participation in each class! Get in on the drama while you can. 🍧
-Aimee
We're almost there! Counting monthly donations, we're only about $11,000 away from our $50,000 Fall for Ross goal - but still are short of our goal for 100% participation. We welcome donations of any size.
Here are some of the numbers:
- This fall, so far we've raised about $38,875 of our $50,000 goal.
- The families of 100 of 173 kids have participated.
- 1st, PK4 and kindergarten are in the lead, with more than 77% of each class giving to Fall for Ross. All classes that reach 100% participation, or the class with the highest participation rate when Fall for Ross ends, will win a 🍧 popsicle party 🍧 and an extra recess!
- We can accept donation matches from companies, so please seek a match if you can - you can double your impact!
- The PTA pays for more than $100,000 in school operational expenses every year, so your donation to Fall for Ross contributes to your child's education, every day.
Your contribution is what matters, not the amount, so please give as you're able: small or large, every donation is important. Each and every donation contributes to improving the learning environment for every student at Ross. All families at Ross are members of the PTA and this is a team effort. Donate here: https://givebutter.com/fall-for-ross
The time has come for the Ross Run 4 MK Happy Hour at Pupatella! Happy Hour is tonight from 4-7 pm! Pupatella will give 20% of their proceeds ALL DAY to the Ross Run 4 MK team! So come anytime from open to close, and be sure to catch some fun specials and meet up with Ross friends during Happy Hour. See you there!
Can't make it? Order online for pickup or delivery and use code ROSS before checkout in the "Promo" field. Questions? Contact Becky at beckyball@gmail.com.
This Friday is Spirit Week's "wear school colors or a Ross t-shirt day." If you need/would like to get a Ross t-shirt before Friday's in-person sale, just hop over to the website! There is a special "In Stock" section where you can purchase your shirt to be picked up at school the next day. Email Sarah at rossmerchandise@gmail.com with questions.
We still need a few volunteers to help set up, clean up, and hand out a few giveaways. Please sign up here!
The event will take place next Thursday, October 31, on the Ross playground. We invite families to gather at 5:00pm in their costumes for music, pizza, fun giveaways, and to take pictures. After 6:00pm, kids will head out for trick-or-treating on Swann Street (see flyer and below) and other locations. This year students will not be trick-or-treating at 17th Street businesses since Spooktacular is happening on Halloween and because the Little Goblins Parade (Oct 26) offers an opportunity to collect candy from these businesses a few days before. (Note: No costumes/face paint are permitted at Ross during the school day.) Questions? Contact ptapresident@rosselementary.org.
Swann Street will host its annual Halloween Party on the 1700 block (Swann St between 17th and 18th) from 5:30-8:00 pm. There will be trick-or-treating, free food/drinks, music, and a costume parade at 7:00 pm! Our family loves this event because the street is closed to traffic and the kids can run around safely and have a great time. 🎃 Questions? Contact Jen at jknielsen@gmail.com.
Parade steps off at Ross Elementary at 1:00 PM (1730 R Street NW, Washington, DC) and party continues at Stead Park (1625 P Street NW, Washington, DC). We will parade from Ross down 17th Street, trick or treating at the stores along the way, and ending at Stead Park for a Halloween party! There will be music, candy, photo ops, games, giveaways, and more. RSVP here!
Mitchell Park Fall Fun Day is an annual community celebration bringing together 500+ neighbors, families, and kids. What's in store? Decorate a pumpkin, enjoy free pizza, catch performances from MHP Jam, moonbounce, climb aboard a fire truck, decorate fall crafts, and interact with representatives from city, Embassy, and community associations. Parents can join for a free yoga class by Yoga District. More info can be found here!
About the Ross PTA
The mission of the Ross PTA is to support the education of all Ross students, to support Ross faculty and staff, to foster relationships among parents, staff and community members, and to assist faculty and staff to provide a safe and nurturing environment where all students, families and faculty can thrive and grow.
Email: PTApresident@rosselementary.org
Website: http://rosselementary.org/pta-board/
Location: 1730 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.673.7200
If this email was forwarded to you, subscribe to Ross PTA emails here.
Do you have updates or announcements that you think would be of interest to our school community? If so, please email me here.
