PTA Newsletter
December 17, 2024
Dear Ross Community,
For those of you who have more than one child, chances are you have at least one fireball and one less explosive in the group. So I've been continuously watching my fireball for the yearly holiday pressure-cooker eruption, and didn't notice that it was actually his sibling who was having her first year of impatience poisoning. Last night, my four-year-old meekly asked if she could open just one small gift, and when I said it wasn't time yet, she sobbed on my shoulder like we'd just watched "The Notebook."
There was an article on holiday stress in kids last year that is no longer available online (the nerve) but the takeaways were: make sure your child gets plenty of physical activity during the day, monitor sugar intake, and stay as close to routine as possible, even when traveling. I will definitely be running my little pressure cooker around to help her manage these big holiday emotions!
It's time for PTA business, compadres. Our Holiday Festival was a great success this year! Thank you to all the families and members of the neighborhood who volunteered their time, baked goods, and more to make this event so fantastic. A special thank you to tree sale lead Liz Lowry, bake sale lead Katie Swafford, and our volunteer activity lead Chrissy Frey.
Don't forget there are three more days of Spirit Week, and the time has come to pick up your Ross merchandise tomorrow and Thursday morning before school! There is not much more to remember other than to have a fantastic holiday and winter break. We will see you on the other side.
-Aimee
Yoga: Yoga & Mindfulness Mornings @ Ross Elementary (Grades K-3rd)
Yoga helps students learn techniques for concentrating, reducing stress, and connecting to their bodies in a loving way while building fitness and having fun. Breathing Space classes are full of age-appropriate yoga poses, movement games, imaginative play, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques that support gross motor development, fitness, balance, body awareness, language acquisition, and creative expression. Themes may include Yoga philosophy, social-emotional skills, and character development. Class always includes some form of quiet relaxation.
Winter classes enrolling now: Wednesdays from 8:00-8:40 am; 12 classes from Jan 8-Mar 26, 2025 for $240 (Min 7 / Max 12 students). Register here!
Just three days remain in our Spirit Week! Get ready for backwards/mismatch day tomorrow, Ross gear on Thursday, and PJs on Friday!
Monday, December 16: Winter Wonderland, wear blue and white
Tuesday, December 17: Dress like a teacher!
Wednesday, December 18: Wacky Wednesday, backwards/mismatch day
Thursday, December 19: Roadrunner Thursday, wear Ross gear
Friday, December 20: Cozy Friday, pajama day!
Starting yesterday, December 16, through January 4, you can go ice skating inside the National Building Museum! The DowntownDC Holiday Skate Spectacular features a synthetic ice rink set up in the stunning Great Hall, welcoming the public to skate 12-8pm. BYO skates for a completely FREE experience, or pay $5 for rentals if you don't have your own. Special skating sessions for young children will be hosted to ensure that skaters of all ages can join in the excitement. There will also be special guest appearances, food, and family fun activities. Note that the rink will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Art of the Brick, the world’s most famous LEGO art exhibition, is coming to DC starting January 30 at the Rhode Island Center. Featuring large-scale LEGO sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya, the exhibit immerses LEGO enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone who digs a dose of creative fun into his colorful, quirky, LEGO brick-built world. Early access tickets are now available via a waitlist, and tickets officially go on sale December 19.
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
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