PTA Updates
Enrichment Update + Spanish Spring Enrollment I Ross History
Ross Enrichment Update - DC Strings + Spanish Spring Enrollment Is Live!
The enrichment committee met last week and reviewed current and potential future enrichments. Ross is exploring a partnership with DC Strings for the coming school year for instrumental music lessons. To learn more, please attend the Parent Coffee on Wednesday, March 27 at 8:45am in the Ross Cafe to meet with DC Strings. This will be a fee-based enrichment.
Isabella & Ferdinand Spanish spring enrollment is live. This before-school program for students K-5 runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:55am to 8:40am at Ross. Learn more and sign up here.
The committee also is exploring use of the new Stead Park facilities to support our programming needs. Please connect with Enrichment Chair, David Alpert, if you are able to assist with advocacy: alpert@gmail.com.
Interested in the History of Ross? Ross Is Applying to "The Story of Our Schools"
Ross is applying to be one of the next schools to participate in The Story of Our Schools to create an exhibition at Ross about its history. If selected, students will have the opportunity to participate throughout the research and exhibit development process. Principal Searl, Ms. Juriga, and parent leadership are moving our application forward. Learn more here, and if you're interested in joining the group of parents supporting, please reach out to Becky Ballard at beckyball@gmail.com.
DCPS and DC Government Highlights
Celebrating our Safety Techs: 2024 (Crossing Guard) Appreciation Day
The District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) will honor and recognize over 200 safety technicians, formerly known as crossing guards, on Friday, March 22. Please say thank you to the safety techs who take their posts every morning and every afternoon during the school year to ensure that student pedestrians and bicyclists make it to school safely. The Ross PTA will be giving a few special surprises, including a card signed by Ross students, to our safety technicians.
DCPS Family Math Expo
Elementary families and DCPS staff members are invited to attend the DCPS Family Math Expo at Houston Elementary School on Saturday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will participate in family math activities and receive resources and tools from partner organizations. Register here.
Stead Park Recreation Center Now Open
The Recreation Center building is now open! No programs are scheduled yet, but the fitness and other facilities are open for use on a first come basis. Check it out Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm. See https://dpr.dc.gov/page/stead-park-recreation-center for more information.
News and Events around Town
Where to Celebrate Women's History Month around DC
Stead Park Bunny Hop 2024
The Stead Park Bunny Hop 2024 will be held on Saturday, March 30 from 10:30am-12:30pm. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/fosp-bunnyhop24. See PDF linked below for more info.
Easter Activities around DC
https://www.kidfriendlydc.com/2024/03/12/easter-events-and-activities-around-dc-in-2024/
And here are some others in the neighborhood:
- Eggstravaganza! at Tudor Place in Georgetown - Children's egg hunt and roll on the lawn and Easter Bunny pictures. $18
- Easter Tour & Candy at the Mansion on O Street in Dupont Circle - Treasure hunt for special Easter and spring-themed items and win a prize for best bonnet. $50
- Family Funday: Easter Egg Hunt at Metrobar in Shaw - Annual outdoor table-side Easter Egg Hunt. BYOB (bring your own Easter basket)! All children will receive a candy egg upon arrival. $5
Holi in Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle will be celebrating India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, on Sunday, March 24 from 1:00-5:00pm. Festivities begin in Dupont Circle Park with music and dancing, and then progress to The Ven Hotel at 2:00 p.m. for dancing and powder throwing. The Holi Festival is a Hindu holiday that celebrates the end of winter and ushers in spring – celebrating color, love, and new life. It lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (full moon day) in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna, which falls around the middle of March in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Holi falls on March 24. Click here for more info.
Volo Kids Sports Registration Closes April 11
Spring sports are right around the corner with Volo Kids. Check out where they play and reserve your spot today. Registration closes April 11.
Thursday Soccer at Stead Park| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | April 18 - May 23
Saturday Soccer at Walter Pierce Park| 11:00am - 12:00pm | April 13 - May 25
Saturday Flag Football at Walter Pierce Park| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | April 13 - May 25
All Volo Kids programs are free and include a player shirt, safe equipment, coaches, post program snack, and so much more! View their full lineup HERE.
DC Chocolate Festival
The 7th Annual DC Chocolate Festival will be held on Saturday, April 27th from 10:30AM - 5:30PM at the Embassy of France. Learn more and buy tickets here.
Resources
Key Dates
2023.24 DCPS Calendar and DCPS Google Calendar
Friday, March 22: Safety Tech (Crossing Guard) Appreciation Day
Wednesday, March 27: Meeting with DC Strings/Enrichment, 8:45am, Ross Cafe
Thursday, March 29: Online Enrollment for Next School Year Opens
Friday, April 5: NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19: NO SCHOOL
Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5: Mothers' and Fathers' Day Book Drive
Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 22 and 23: Ross School Musical (Day and Evening Performances)
Monday, May 27: NO SCHOOL
Friday, May 31: Ross Field Day
Tuesday, June 4: NO SCHOOL
Saturday, June 8: Ross Participation in Capital Pride Parade
Thursday, June 13: Fifth Grade Promotion
Last Day of School Year TBD (Snow Days)
About the Ross PTA
Email: PTApresident@rosselementary.org
Website: http://rosselementary.org/pta-board/
Location: 1730 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.673.7200
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Do you have updates or announcements that you think would be of interest to our school community? If so, email Ross PTA Secretary Melanie Mayhew.
