Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Happy Friday! As a reminder, classroom teacher assignments are slated to be shared on August 20, 2024. This will also include supplemental information for the start of the school year.

DCPS Note:

You are invited to join our DCPS Back to School Information Session on Thursday, August 22nd at 6:00pm! To RSVP and get more information, please visit rmd.me/WWOzDvJgQSl. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available.

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

Join Chancellor Ferebee and DCPS leadership on Thursday, August 22 at 6 pm for a virtual information session to learn important updates for the coming school year. Topics include attendance, early childhood, immunizations, digital citizenship, safety, and more! Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available. To register and get more information, please click here.

Fight for Children is hosting Youth Sports Day on Saturday, August 24. This family-friendly event will showcase different youth programs available across the city, as well as games, free food, and haircuts. More details can be found here.

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) will close on August 9th at 9 a.m., 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!

DCPS Student Health Services will be operating school health hubs this summer at the schools, dates, and times listed here. The hubs will offer vision screenings, immunizations, and tabling from the DCPS LGBTQ team and mental health partners.

Please email HealthServices.DCPS@k12.dc.gov for additional information.

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

The SY24-25 FARM Application is available here.

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.

As a reminder, the first day of school for SY 24-25 is Monday, August 26 and the first day for Pre-K students is Thursday, August 29. The SY 24-25 calendar is available on the DCPS website.

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.

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.

We would like all families to share some information with our team in advance so that we can get to know their strengths and learning needs. This information will be given to your child's classroom teacher in advance of the first day of school so that they can support their transition. Fill out this short form!

Back to School dates have been announced! Please see the infographic below for detailed information. Mark your calendars as we prepare for an exciting new school year!

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.

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

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.

Purchase a School Supply Kit before midnight on August 9th! Each kit contains (almost) all of the items on the school’s supply list for a particular grade and will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom prior to the start of the school year, saving you time and money! In turn, the proceeds will be passed onto the school to purchase other items not fully covered by the DCPS budget like curriculum materials. Visit https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/6f4kovu3wlka to learn more and purchase kits for your child(ren). If your family is in need of assistance purchasing school supplies for your child, please email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov to share your child's name and the grade level they will be in so we can ensure every child has equitable access to materials.

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.

Join us as we kick off an awesome school year with a morning at Hains Point! This is a great time for families to meet and reconnect before the first day of school. Bring your smiles and favorite snacks! 10:30AM ON AUGUST 24TH @ HAINS POINT (near the playground)

Speaking of next school year, we want to hear from you about what you would like to see from the PTA in the 2024-2025 school year! We hope you'll take a few minutes to share your thoughts via our parent engagement survey: https://forms.gle/zBmjdy8vbTeLxaZ79. As always if you have suggestions for events or activities, if you'd like to get more involved, please don't hesitate to reach out via Konstella or email us at pta.hydeaddison@gmail.com.

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.

August 20: Class Assignments are Released
August 21: Teacher Introductions (By Email)
August 23: Sneak Peek
August 26: First Day of School for K-5
August 29: First Day of School for PreK3 and PreK4
September 5: Back to School Night @ 5:30pm

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