Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Please be reminded that there is no school for students on October 10, 2024 or October 11, 2024, for Parent Teacher Conferences and Staff Professional Development, respectively.

Thank you to all of the families who joined us at Art All Night! It was a spectacular opportunity to engage as a school community.

As we shared, the Hyde-Addison ES community is collecting new blankets for those in need, as we approach this winter season. Our goal is 100 new blankets by October 25, 2024. We are off to a rather slow start, with 9 blankets. Thank you for those who have already donated! I know others are waiting for their online orders to arrive. So, thank you as well. Feel free to drop off any new blankets in one of the collection boxes or at the main office.

As a reminder, although the preference is for all families to enter and exit through the main gate, if you exit through the P Street gate for any reason, please be sure to close the gate behind you, for safety reasons.

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

Starting Friday, October 4, DCPS in partnership with EveryDay Labs will send mailed and electronic attendance communications to the families of students who have missed five percent or more of the school year (excused or unexcused).

Please know that the school team is not made aware of these communications when you receive them. We do not see the mailings or the texts and, as a result, may not be best situated to respond to concerns about them. Emails about attendance from the school team will be sent from hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov or the Assistant Principal (jamila.payton2@k12.dc.gov).

As of October 2nd, our school's chronic absenteeism rate stands at 12.19%. Our goal is to reduce this to 8% or lower by the end of the year, as improving attendance remains one of our top priorities.

This week DC CAPE score reports were sent home with students in grades 4 and 5 in backpacks. Additionally, we mailed score reports to students who no longer attend Hyde-Addison. Families can access the OSSE Family Portal for informational videos regarding their child's score using the QR access codes enclosed in the envelope.

What is Unity Day?

Unity Day, started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in October 2011, is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. This is a day when we can come together in one giant, ORANGE message of hope and support. The call to action is simple: wear and share the color orange on Wednesday, October 16th. This vibrant statement becomes a conversation starter, showing support for students who have been bullied and for bullying prevention.

In celebration of Unity Day and Bullying Prevention Month, Hyde-Addison is organizing a campaign to bring Unity in the Community.

How it works:

Each grade will collect pennies or other coins in their designated piggy box between 10/16-10/30. The class with the highest amount after collection will vote on their prize. All proceeds will go to a community based organization.

Hardy Middle School will be hosting several Open Houses this school year for prospective students and their families. Please mark your calendars -

SY 2024-2025 Open House Dates:

• Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 5-7pm

• Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 5-7pm

If you are unable to attend any of these events, Hardy MS will also be doing feeder school visits to talk to students and meet with families.

If you have any questions, please contact Joseph Boykin (joseph.boykin@k12.dc.gov) or Principal Maurine Westover (maurine.westover@k12.dc.gov)

We look forward to seeing our future Hawks soon!

We hope you can join us for Family Movie Night on October 18th! We look forward to an evening with friends, family, and fun. Our students will vote to select a movie at Morning Meeting THIS FRIDAY! Thank you to all of the parents who have graciously volunteered their time for that evening! If you are interested in being a #TakeMyMoney Volunteer for Movie Night, please email pta.hydeaddison@gmail.com. See you there!

In recognition of Bullying Awareness Month this October, our theme is Unity and Community. By coming together to donate 100 NEW blankets, we can show our support for those in need. Your donation will not only provide warmth during the chilly months but also help to strengthen our community.

We will be collecting blankets from October 1st through 25th, and you can find the donation box near the main office.

Join us for an exciting Literacy Night on Tuesday, October 24th, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM!

Bring the whole family for a fun evening of engaging reading activities designed to support your child's literacy development. We can’t wait to celebrate literacy together!

If you have gently used pants suitable for PK-5th grade students, we would greatly appreciate your donation. Please drop them off at the security desk. These donations will help provide a change of clothes for students in need.

It is important to focus on Childhood Development as a child grows into the world that exists around them. Although every child develops in their own unique ways, there are some milestones that research has found to be consistent with the growth of a child. This infographic gives you a glimpse of the stages of development and the domains in which they can occur.

Please complete this form to provide your preferences on the following:

1. DCPS's use of your student’s image, voice, and schoolwork.
2. The release of your student’s information to military recruiters.
3. Acknowledgment of expectations for school visitors.

Our student portrait day is scheduled for October 24, 2024. If you haven't already done so, please make sure to complete this form to indicate your consent for media participation.

Please email the completed form to email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov .

Please help us locate missing books from our school library by checking your home libraries for any books with a Hyde-Addison barcode. We appreciate your support and thank you for your assistance!

All volunteers, including parents, must complete the DCPS Clearance process before volunteer services can be provided.

https://dcps.dc.gov/page/meal-prices-and-payment

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.

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.

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.

Dear Hyde Addison Families,

We’re thrilled to announce that over 200 participants are registered in Active Play enrichment programs for our inaugural season at Hyde this fall! Please note that registration for Fall(1) has closed, while registration for Fall(2) will remain open until the end of September. If any classes are unable to proceed due to low enrollment, we will notify registered participants via email by August 13th. Parents will have the option to transfer to another class or receive a refund. Please keep an eye out mid-August for a "Welcome Email" containing important information including pick-up and drop off details. We look forward to meeting you all and becoming a part of the Hyde community!

We look forward to offering a wide range of enrichment programs to the Hyde-Addison student community starting the 2024-2025 academic year. In this document, you will find:

1. A table of the Fall 1 enrichment schedule, including prices and class dates
2. A table of the Fall 2 enrichment schedule, including prices and class dates
3. A link to our website here to view the descriptions of each enrichment program.
4. For answers to frequently asked questions and program policies in our Active Play Enrichment Program Handbook, linked here.

Registration opened on Friday, June 14 at 12pm and will be on a first-come first-serve basis. You must use the two distinct registration links on the website to register for both Fall(1) and Fall(2). If you do not yet have a TeamSnap account, you will be prompted to create one upon clicking on the registration link once it goes live on 6/14. Once your account is created, you will be asked to enter student information (student name, homeroom, allergies, etc) prior to being able to register for the class. Payment will be required to finalize registration.

If you have any questions, please email HydeEnrichment@ActivePlayllc.com

Thank you,

Active Play Team

We are thrilled to announce and congratulate the following parents and guardians who have been elected to serve on the Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) for the 2024-2025 school year:

• Gi-Hyun An

• Charita Brent

• Kenneth Byrd

• Tom Quigley

• Netta Squires

Your dedication and commitment to our school community are greatly appreciated. We look forward to collaborating with you to uphold and advance high expectations and achievements for all students.

Little big leaguers will love Family Fun Days with the Nationals. Kids can run wild in the Nationals Park Kids Zone, or during Kids Run the Bases after every Sunday game. Kids can watch batting practice from the field, meet the Racing Presidents, and get a free First Game Certificate. Plus, don’t miss story time sessions on select Sundays, where kids can listen to Nationals players read baseball-themed stories before the game. For more details, click here.

This week we're kicking off the 11th annual Great Envelope Race! This is the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the FALL! With a goal of $50,000, we will be looking to all Hyde families to participate.

Results through 10/1/24 are $18,330 raised (37% of goal) and 11% participation. Thank you to all who have donated so far!!! We also have 6 donors at the $1,000 per child level relative to our goal of 10.

As a reminder, the suggested contribution is $400 per student, however, all donations are greatly appreciated as we track participation too!

Here’s how it works:

- Make your donation online, either one-time at www.hydegift.com or recurring at www.hydemonthlygift.com.

- Pick up a blue envelope in the main office and return it to your teacher or the main office with whatever amount you choose enclosed.

- Ask family members like grandparents and neighbors to participate too! All donations are appreciated.

Thank you for helping us bridge the gap between the school's operating budget and the funds provided by DCPS!

The Citizens Association of Georgetown is hosting Concerts in the Park, this Sunday October 6th! Members of our PTA will be present with an autumn craft activity for the little ones. We would love for you to join us in spreading some Hyde Pride through our community!

If you're interested in hosting an event that benefits our AWESOME school, we would love to hear from you! Parent hosted parties are a great way to discover shared interests in hobbies, expose students to new skills & experiences, and market a small business. No idea is too big or small and we are here to support! Please reach out to tami.twyman@gmail.com for more information.

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.

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.

October 10: Parent Teacher Conference Day / No School for Students

October 11: PD for Staff / No School for Students

October 16: Unity Day (Wear the color orange in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month)

October 21–25: Fall Book Fair

October 24: Student Portrait and Class Photo Day

October 24: Literacy Night

October 31: Harvest Parade

LSAT Meetings: First Tuesday of every month @ 4pm

Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meetings: Last Friday of every month @ 4pm

For copies of previous Hyde-Addison ES newsletters, please visit the Hyde-Addison ES website at https://hydeaddisondc.org/updates2233

Email: hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov
Website: https://www.hydeaddisondc.org
Location: 3219 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-282-0170
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Twitter: @HydeAddisonES