Principal's Bulletin

Dear Families,

This is our final Principal's Bulletin of the school year! As we head into our last week of school, I wish to extend a hearty thank you to our wonderful community for such generous support this school year. Our PTA Executive Board, Room Parents, LSAT Members, Committee Chairs, Field Trip Chaperones, and all parents/caregivers who helped us make this a TERRIFIC school year deserve a round of applause!

I am grateful for the parents who have volunteered to serve in leadership roles for the 22.23 school year and look forward to collaborating.

I hope everyone has a safe and joyful summer break.

Our annual "Sneak a Peek" event is Friday, August 26 at 2:30pm. Come meet your child's teacher, check out the classroom, and enjoy a popsicle on the playground.

First Day of School for K-5 Students is Monday, August 29.

First Day PK4 is Tuesday, August 30 for last names beginning with A-L.

First Day PK4 is Wednesday, August 31 for last names beginning with M-Z.

First Day for entire PK4 class is Thursday, September 1.

Check the Ross website throughout the summer for updates and information on how to pay your school supply fee. Beginning Monday, June 27, you can contact Ms. Segovia, our new Manager of School Logistics with any questions regarding enrollment, school opening, etc. graciela.segovia@k12.dc.gov

Warm Regards,

Holly Searl, Principal

holly.searl@k12.dc.gov

We are closing out the school year with Spirit Week the last week of school:

Monday, June 20: Juneteenth Holiday observed, no school

Tuesday, June 21: Wacky Mismatch Day

Wednesday, June 22: Dress to Impress Day (5th Grade Promotion)

Thursday, June 23: Ross sportswear and hat day

Friday, June 24: Favorite Color Day

As we have reflected on the past year and in an effort to be responsive to dynamic student needs, we are shifting our staffing model for the 22.23 school year. I am grateful to lead such a talented team of educators and am confident your children will be well served next year by the homeroom/subject area teachers in close collaboration with our instructional specialists and supported by educational aides.

ECE Floor

We are taking a pause from our K-1 model and moving to one First Grade and two Kindergarten classes next year. We want to provide our youngest learners with more time to develop social-emotional skills and self-regulation with another year of play-based center work.

PK4: Ms. Chelak

Kindergarten: Mr. Eickmeyer & Ms. Hailemicael, teacher assignments will be communicated in August

First Grade: Ms. Emminger

Upper Grades Floor

Grade 2: Ms. Fogarty (ELA/Humanities) & Ms. Kim (all subjects)

Grade 3: Ms. Barnett and Ms. Fogarty (ELA/Humanities) & Ms. Greene (STEM)

Grade 4: Ms. Barnett (ELA/Humanities) & Ms. Greene (STEM)

Grade 5: Ms. Meyer (all subjects)

New Staff

Please welcome the following new staff members:

--Ms. Natalie Elmore, Social Worker. Ms. Elmore is coming to us from a local charter school.

--Mr. Carlton Strother, Music Teacher. Mr. Strother is coming to us from Beers Elementary/DCPS.

--Ms. Graciela Segovia, Manager of School Logistics. Ms. Segovia is coming to us from McFarland Middle School/DCPS. Ms. Segovia looks forward to supporting our community with all operational needs. Ms. Segovia is a 12 month employee and will start at Ross on Monday, June 27.

Don't take a break from reading over the summer! Please register your child for summer reading and take advantage of what our DC Public Libraries have to offer.

https://dclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365

Library Days at DC Museums

You know that your DC Public Library Card can connect you to books, movies, music and more but this summer your library card is also your ticket to some of D.C.'s hottest museums! Simply show your DC Public Library Card to get FREE entry for your family on select dates. Need a card? Sign up for a card online or visit your neighborhood library.

• July 19 | The Spy Museum: Go undercover and step into the shoes of a spy in the event space of the International Spy Museum with special activities and giveaways! Please note that this special event does not include admission to the museum.
• July 23 | The Kreeger Museum: Enjoy a day of beautiful contemporary and modern art and architecture at the Kreeger Museum.
• Aug. 13 | The Phillips Collection: Explore this amazing and interactive art museum with fun activities for all ages!

Coach Shegda and Ms. Cirillo will be coaching Cross Country in Fall for Grades 4-5 on Wednesday afternoons. Details regarding physical exams, etc. can be found here. We will share further details over the summer on the Ross website.

Saturday, June 18: Rising 6th grader event at Francis-Stevens Playground behind the portable classrooms (10:00-11:00am) RSVP to Amy (Amy@SWWFS.org)

Monday, June 20: Juneteenth Holiday observed, no school

Wednesday, June 22: 5th Grade Promotion, 10:00am at Sumner School

Thursday, June 23: Grades 2-4 National Mall/Monuments trip

Friday, June 24: LAST DAY of School for Students, please take all Lost & Found items or they will be donated to charity; if your child is not returning to Ross and leaving DCPS, please ensure you completed a withdrawal form with Mr. Salazar

Friday, August 26: Sneak a Peek at classrooms and meet the teacher, 2:30pm at Ross

First Day of School for K-5 Students is Monday, August 29.

First Day PK4 is Tuesday, August 30 for last names beginning with A-L.

First Day PK4 is Wednesday, August 31 for last names beginning with M-Z.

First Day for entire PK4 class is Thursday, September 1.

Email: holly.searl@k12.dc.gov
Website: http://rosselementary.org/
Location: 1730 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: (206)-673-7200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RossElementarySchool/
Twitter: @rossesdc