PTA Newsletter

Dear Ross Community,

I thought I was the only victim of The NeverEnding Winter Break, but it turns out I was just the Founding Member. My Thursday was cut short by a "come get your kid, he's sick" call, and my Friday was usurped by a "come get your kid, she's injured" call. I was alone on this island of eternal break, and now here we all are, as you've joined me in this interminable spell of child-full days. Would it be inappropriate to resign my post?

Just when you were slipping on some ice unearthing your car, I was thinking it would be high time to remind you about summer camp registrations. You're welcome. If you haven't already purchased tickets for "A Cajun Red Riding Hood," now is the time! Our Imagination Stage Community Day is just three weeks away--all details below. A few other items and events in today's edition, and that's all we have for you this week. I hope to see you super and extremely soon. Preferably tomorrow.⛄

-Aimee

It's about time to get your summer ducks in a row! The PTA has compiled an unofficial list of summer camp options in the metro area and we hope you find it useful. If you know of camps that are not listed, please email me or ptapresident@rosselementary.org and we will add them to the list!

Do you have a kid who loves performing arts? Please see info in Around Town below about the DC Performing Arts Summer Camp Fair coming up this Sunday, January 15.

Looking to keep warm and still have family fun? Join us at Imagination Stage for a "Community Day" on February 1, at 1:00 pm to see PETITE ROUGE: A CAJUN RED RIDING HOOD! Enjoy this foot-stomping musical update of the classic tale that sends the plucky heroine—now a red-robed little duck—and her ‘fraidy cat friend TeJean on a perilous journey through the bayou. Use promo code RedRoss20 when you purchase your tickets to receive 20% off! Fine print: This discount does not apply to balcony seats and cannot be combined with any other offers. Book tickets here!

Ross Winter Concerts are scheduled for February 5 & 6 at the Sumner School (1201 17th St NW).

Wednesday, February 5: Kindergarten and Grades 1 & 2 at 2:00pm

Thursday, February 6: Grades 3, 4 & 5 at 2:00pm

All students should wear black on the bottom and white on top.

My School DC is the common application and public school lottery for participating public and public charter schools in the District that serve PK3 – Grade 12.

My School DC is a random lottery. There is no advantage to applying first; however, applicants must apply by the application deadlines: February 3, 2025 for grades 9-12, and March 3, 2025 for PK3 – grade 8.

My School DC, in partnership with DC Public Schools (DCPS) and the majority of DC public charter schools, makes it easier for families to take advantage of DC's many school options.

The My School DC application

The My School DC application is a single online application you must use to apply if you want your child to be a NEW student at a:

• PK3 or PK4 program at any DCPS school, including your in-boundary school and any DCPS Early Action PK school
• Dual-language strand at any DCPS in-boundary elementary school (PK3 – Grade 5)
• DCPS school outside your boundary or feeder pattern for any grade (PK3 – Grade 12), including DCPS citywide schools
• DCPS selective high schools and programs (Grades 9-12)
• Participating public charter schools (PK3 – Grade 12)

Participating schools will only accept the My School DC application available at MySchoolDC.org. Each student can apply to up to 12 schools. On each student’s application, a family should list schools in order of preference. Parents should only apply to schools they want their child to attend.

"Let us help simplify your summer camp search! Our DC-Area Performing Arts Camp Fair gives you and your family the opportunity to engage with some of the best camps in the area. Meet camp representatives, enjoy arts & crafts stations, experience sample camp courses, and much more. The best part...the entire afternoon is FREE! Mark your calendars to come discover the summer camp you've been searching for!"

DATE: Sunday, January 12, 2025
TIME: 11:00am to 3:00pm
LOCATION: Arena Stage, 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
RSVP: Attendance is free, but registration is encouraged. Click here to RSVP!

DCPS School Year 2024-2025 Calendar

Friday, January 17: Professional Development Day for Teachers, NO SCHOOL

Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and Inauguration Day, NO SCHOOL

Friday, January 24: Learning Celebration (9:00am in your child's classroom), End of Term 2

Monday, January 27: Professional Day and Records Day, NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, January 29: Grades 4/5 Ski Trip

Friday, January 31: Floor-wide Morning Meetings and January birthdays

Saturday, February 1: "Community Day" at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, showing of "Petit Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood" Use code RedRoss20 for 20% discount

Wednesday, February 5: Winter Concert for Grades K-2 (2:00pm at Sumner School)

Thursday, February 6: Winter Concert for Grades 3-5 (2:00pm at Sumner School)

Thursday, February 13: Valentine's Day Parties in class (coordinated with teachers and Room Parents)

Friday, February 14: Professional Day for Teachers, NO SCHOOL

Monday, February 17: President's Day, NO SCHOOL

Monday, March 3: Deadline for MySchoolDC lottery for PK-8th grade

Saturday, March 22: Ross Auction, Toolbox Pilates Art Studio

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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