Family Newsletter
September 22, 2023
A Note From Dr. Hooks
Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,
Happy Friday! We look forward to welcoming our school community to the Hyde-Addison ES event site for Georgetown's Art All Night, being held September 29, 2023, at 5:30pm, on the playground. We will have rotating hands-on make and take activities for elementary age children, led by our very own art teacher, Ms. Zaid, along with other community members. Activities are slated to include painting, crafting, jewelry making, print making and more.
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
NEWS & UPDATES
DCPS Block Party
Join DC Public Schools on Saturday, September 23, 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., at McKinley Tech High School to celebrate the new school year with free food, resources, and fun activities for all ages, including a moon bounce, face painting, and student performances Flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, and routine childhood immunizations will be available at a mobile vaccine clinic. RSVP for the block party and register for the vaccine clinic here.
It is attendance awareness month!
PREVIOUSLY SHARED
Family Volunteers Needed for the Kiss and Ride!
Looking for ways to get involved and volunteer at Hyde-Addison? The H-A Kiss and Ride Line is looking for parent volunteers. Each month we'll call on parents of a different grade level to come out and help us on O street each morning from 8:10-8:30am. For the month of September were looking for 5th grade parents, followed by 4th grade in October and so on. If you're interested in joining us, please reach out to Ms. Zaid amina.zaid@k12.dc.gov or catch us in the Kiss and Ride Line and we'll give you all the details. Always remember, don't park in the kiss and ride line.
Dismissal
Please be reminded that early dismissal ends at 2:50pm.
Playground Use After School
Family Handbook
DCPS Expectations for Visitors
Self-Dismissal for K-5 Students
PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Save the Date: Friday, October 13 is Movie Night!
The 10th Annual Great Envelope Race is going strong!!
Thanks to everyone who has already participated in this year's Great Envelope Race, the PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year. To date we've raised over $13,000 toward our goal of $50,000 by October 31, 2023.
As a reminder, the suggested contribution is $400 per student, however, all donations are greatly appreciated! NEW this year - all donors at the suggested donation amount will receive a car magnet featuring our newly designed rainbow Hyde Hurricane with our five core values!
Here’s how it works:
- 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.
- Or make your donation online, either one-time at www.hydegift.com or recurring at www.hydemonthlygift.com.
- 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!
Did you know? You can purchase Hyde swag online!
If you missed the chance to purchase Hyde swag at the Sneak Peek or Back to School Night, you can do it anytime via https://hydeaddisondc.org/pta. Orders are typically filled once a week and sent home via backpack mail.
Calling All Volunteers! Help with Art All Night on September 29
Connect to Your Classrooms in 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.
RESOURCES
Community Organization Opportunity: The Joy of the Music for the Entire Family
Explore and expand your child’s fun-filled world of music. Enroll in private lessons and group classes at Washington Conservatory of Music in Glen Echo Park. WCM is one of the 15 nationally accredited community music schools in the US, serving children, teens & adults since 1984. An international faculty of professional artists & educators help students of all levels experience the joy of music to reach their musical goals. No audition required. Monthly student recital opportunities. Private lessons in piano, guitar, Suzuki all strings, drums, voice, brass, woodwinds & more. Classes include singing, early childhood music and drumming for kids. To explore our offerings and to register, please visit our website at www.washingtonconservatory.org/enroll.
Free and Reduced Meals (FARM)
More information about Free and Reduced Meals can be found here.
Does your child have dietary restrictions?
DCPS Calendar and Student Attendance
KEY DATES
Recurring Meetings and Upcoming Key Dates for SY23-24
September 29, 2023: Georgetown Art All Night (On Playground, 5:30pm-7:30pm)
First Tuesday of the Month: LSAT Meeting (Beginning in October)
Fourth Tuesday of the Month: PTA General Body Meeting on Zoom
Last Friday of the Month: Equity and Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting on Microsoft Teams (beginning in August)
Stay In Touch
Email: hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov
Website: https://www.hydeaddisondc.org
Location: 3219 O St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-282-0170
Facebook: facebook.com/hydeaddison/
Twitter: @DrCalvinRHooks