Family Newsletter

Dear Hyde-Addison ES Families,

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to all of the families who have truly leaned into partnership and understanding, as we all look forward to the temperature meeting the DCPS threshold for students to have recess outside. As shared with the LSAT and PTA, this is the guidance from DCPS.

“A cold weather advisory is announced when cold weather conditions have a high risk of bodily harm. Children should be indoors under temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit including the wind chill index, which is the temperature the body feels when exposed to wind speed. Teachers should exercise caution at temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Dangers to children under these weather conditions include frostbite and hypothermia.” This is in addition to the requirement for a safe playground, that would need to be clear of slipping hazards, such as water and ice.

Additionally, we would like to remind families that lunch and PE often occur simultaneously with recess, meaning the gym is not simply available for alternative use. Students are already using that space and at times it is split with the dividing wall, to create numerous useable spaces. Teachers have also been working together to provide various options for student engagement, while following the DCPS requirements.

Thank you again, to those who have shared ways they can personally support these efforts. Collaboration is key. To be clear, the Hyde-Addison ES team looks forward to students being able to return to outdoor recess.

Please be reminded that there is no school for DCPS students on January 20th (Holiday) or January 27th (PD/Records Keeping).

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

Greetings,

I am truly honored to receive the recognition of Standing Ovation for the staff Excellence awards. First, I’d like to thank the leadership, and the specific people involved in the selection process for this incredible honor. It means so much to me to know that my work has made an impact and that it is valued by the amazing Hyde Addison staff, students and families.

I also want to express my deepest gratitude to my colleagues and operations teammates. Any achievements are rarely the result of one individual. It's a collaborative effort. I've been fortunate to work with some of the most talented, supportive and dedicated people I could ever hope for. Your encouragement, shared wisdom, and teamwork have truly elevated what we've accomplished together.

I'd also like to thank the families, the students, and any individual who has been instrumental in my journey. Your unwavering support and belief in me have helped me reach this milestone.

This award is not just a reflection of my individual effort but of the value, vision, and spirit of excellence that define Hyde Addison ES. It's a privilege to be a part of an environment that prioritizes growth, innovation, and collaboration.

As I accept this award, I feel both humbled and motivated. This recognition inspires me to keep striving for even greater contributions not just to meet expectations, but to exceed them, to support my colleagues, to embrace challenges, and to continue growing both personally and professionally.

Once again thank you for the incredible honor. I am deeply grateful!

Best,

Mario Jones

Custodial Foreman

Congratulations to the winners of the Hyde-Addison 2025 Spelling Bee, held on January 16. Our school champion is fifth grader Jace F.! Tied for second place are third grader Andre A. and fifth grader Clara C. All three have qualified for a spot in the Intermediate “Cluster” Bee on Feb. 5, where they will compete against 3rd-8th graders from up to 15 other DC schools.

Alternates for the Intermediate Bee include our 4th, 5th, and 6th place winners: Esme G., Meera N., and Olivia L. Congratulations to all 24 students who worked so hard to prepare for the school bee. We are proud of their success.

Join us for Math Night on Wednesday, January 29th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM! Enjoy an evening of engaging, hands-on math sessions.

Childcare will be available for all Hyde-Addison students. Please fill out the Math Night Childcare Sign Up Form so we can have an accurate count of how many students to expect.

🎉 Join Us for a Special Evening Celebration! We are excited to invite all current students and their parents/guardians to a memorable evening of recognition and fun!✨

For Hyde-Addison Parents/Guardians: Enjoy a showcase event highlighting accomplishments and milestones of Hyde-Addison Elementary School. Note: This is an adults-only event, but infants accompanied by a parent are welcome.

For Hyde-Addison Students: Celebrate with grade-band-specific activities to honor their hard work and success over the years.

Date: February 21, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner will be provided for both adults and students.

While the event is free, an RSVP is required to attend. Please complete the form only if you plan to join us, and kindly submit just one RSVP per family to secure your spot.

RSVP HERE

At Hyde-Addison, we know that every day matters when it comes to student success! In-seat attendance is a key factor in academic achievement, and we want to take a moment to celebrate and recognize the students and families who have prioritized consistent attendance.

Current Attendance Snapshot as of 1/15/25:

• Pre-K3 & Pre-K4: 24.45% of students are chronically absent.
• Kindergarten–Grade 5: 9.57% of students are chronically absent.

While we're proud of the efforts many families have made, there's still work to do. Chronic absenteeism in our youngest learners is a priority area for growth. We know early education lays the foundation for lifelong learning, and every day counts!

Calling on Our Pre-K Families!
We need your help to reduce absenteeism in our Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs. Your support ensures that your child is building strong routines and engaging in valuable learning experiences daily.

💡 How You Can Help:
1️⃣ Set consistent bedtime and morning routines.
2️⃣ Plan vacations and appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.
3️⃣ Communicate with us about challenges you may be facing—our team is here to help! Please email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov if you are in need of support.

Together, let’s make attendance a top priority. Thank you for your partnership in ensuring we reach our attendance goals.

This is a reminder that any student on the playground before 8:10 a.m. must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Starting at 8:10 a.m., students may enter the building and proceed to the cafeteria for breakfast.

Please be mindful of that our playground is currently covered in snow and ice and may not be safe for play.

Thank you for your cooperation!

• Thursday, January 30th
  4:30 PM - Hyde-Addison vs. Cleveland ES (Location TBD)

• Tuesday, February 4th
  4:30 PM @ Tubman ES

• Thursday, February 6th
  4:30 PM @ Garrison ES

• Tuesday, February 11th
  4:30 PM - Hyde-Addison vs. Dorothy I. Height ES (Location TBD)

• Thursday, February 13th
  4:30 PM - Hyde-Addison vs. Oyster-Adams Bilingual ES (Location TBD)

It has been brought to our attention that there may be some interest in exploring photography companies outside of our current selection due to pricing. Please utilize this survey to share your opinion on the matter. This survey will close on January 31st.

School Photography Preference Survey Link

The PTA is seeking sponsors to make the Gala a success. Do you have a small business? We welcome your sponsorship and the opportunity to promote your business. We are excited to bring our community together in support of our school and welcome sponsorship from families and businesses to reach our goals! Details on sponsorship levels and Hyde-Addison PTA are in the attached letters.

To complete your sponsorship click this link https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/f3hfiszo1qx And STAY TUNED for details on how to purchase Gala tickets!

Every homeroom will be hosting 4 Celebrations of Learning for families that will take place in lieu of schoolwide meeting during the “Final Friday” of each term (November 1, January 24, April 4, June 13).

We will all meet in the gym, like we do for a typical SWM and we will do core value shout outs. Then, classes will be dismissed to their classes immediately following the SWM and we share a few announcements with families while classes get settled.

Families will be invited to go to their child’s homeroom class (around 9:00am until 9:30am) to see students demonstrate key learnings or share what they have been working on in one or two subject areas that term.

If you have any questions regarding the Final Friday Celebration, please email your child's teacher.

Hyde-Addison ES will host a middle school fair for all 4th and 5th-grade families on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 8:10 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. in the back half of the gym. Additional details will be shared closer to the event. Save the date!

upcoming event on February 6th, 2025, where parents and students will engage in an interactive experience designed to explore various coping strategies. This year's focus will be on enhancing executive functioning skills to better support your student. We look forward to seeing you there! PLEASE RSVP by February 3rd if you plan to attend.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

As we approach the second half of the school year, please be mindful to email hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov, if you need to update any of your contact information, including your emergency contacts.

American University's Cheer and Dance Teams are hosting a clinic for elementary aged children on Saturday, March 1st at 9:30AM.

At the clinic, the participants will practice cheer and dance fundamentals and then learn a short routine from AU's Cheer and Dance Teams, which they will perform later that afternoon at Bender Arena during the AU women's home basketball game!

Additional information:

• The cost is $45 per participant, which includes the participant's game ticket, commemorative t-shirt, and on-court halftime performance.
• Discounted game tickets for family and friends will be available for purchase.

• The clinic will start at 9:30am on Saturday, March 1st in the Mary Graydon Center building on American University's campus. Sign-in / t-shirt pick up will start at 9:00am.

• The clinic will run from 9:30am - 12:00pm. Parents/legal guardians will need to pick up their child at 12pm.

• The women's basketball game starts at 2:00pm. Participants are welcome to cheer on the Eagles in the stands with the AU Cheer and Dance Teams during the first half of the game. They will perform a short routine with the AU Cheer and Dance Teams during the halftime of the game, approximately 2:45pm.

  
  

  
  

  If you have any questions, please email Spirit@american.edu for support.

  
  

  
  

Your student will be participating in the DCPS Health and Physical Education Swim Program beginning January 30, 2025. This letter details information about the swimming lessons and steps you need to take to prepare your student.

“The 2024 DC School Report Card is built on OSSE’s amended ESSA State Plan, which increases the school accountability system’s emphasis on student growth and marginalized student groups. OSSE has calculated a summative score for each school, as required by USED and the District’s ESSA State Plan. To determine a school’s summative score, OSSE calculates metric scores for each student group, combines student group scores into single metric scores, and then calculates the school-level summative score (up to 100 points). The student groups included are students with disabilities, students who are economically disadvantaged, English learners, and racial/ethnic groups.”

Data points include Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Student Attendance, Early Childhood Environment, English Language “Proficiency”, and Enrollment.

Based on the Office of the State Superintendent of Education's DC School Report Card Accountability Scores (2024)…

Hyde-Addison ES was ranked #1 for all DCPS Elementary Schools.

Hyde-Addison ES was ranked #1 for all DCPS Elementary, Middle and High Schools.

Hyde-Addison ES was ranked #1 for all DCPS and Public Charter Schools in Washington, DC.

You can read more about how OSSE calculates summative scores at OSSE Data Discovery.

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:

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

If you are unable to attend this event, 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!

All volunteers, including parents, must complete the DCPS Clearance process before volunteer services can be provided. Please send a proof of your completed clearance status to hyde.addison@k12.dc.gov.

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.

The 3rd Annual Comfort Food-A-Thon has kicked off! Now through January 31, 1310 Kitchen and Bar will donate 25% of all proceeds from its sales of Jenn's Homemade Frozen Meals to the Hyde-Addison PTA. The choices are delicious and include chicken and vegetable pot pies, penne with lamb ragu, short ribs, chicken enchiladas, egg enchiladas, eggplant parmesan (gluten free), shakshuka starter, moussaka, zucchini lasagna (gluten free), vegan lasagna, and mac and blue cheese. Stock your freezer while supporting Hyde, and also think of colleagues, new parents, neighbors and beloved teachers who might enjoy one. Ask your teacher which one is their favorite! Order here today: Order Online. Pickup at 1310 Wisconsin Ave. NW (around the corner from school) is available within 1 hour after ordering.

Join us for an afternoon of prizes and surprises!

Ticket Includes: A bingo card and snack pack (juice, popcorn, and treat). Purchase Tickets At: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/6ndgugqo2o7u. (If helpful, us coupon code FREEBINGO for 100% off your ticket.)

If you are available to help with set up, please sign up via Konstella a https://www.konstella.com/cd/C90aSZ. We hope to see you there! Help Make Valentines

How to Donate:

• Drop off your donations at the school office PTA box.

• Donations accepted through January 31st

Suggested Items:

• New or gently used books

• Toys and games

• School supplies

• Any other fun and creative items!

To volunteer before and during the event please sign up at this link:

https://www.konstella.com/cd/C90aSZ

Thank you for your support in making Valentines Bingo a fantastic event for everyone!

For more information, please contact tami.twyman@gmail.com

Our annual gala is back! Mark your calendars and secure a babysitting for Saturday, May 3 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. for this adults-only fundraising and community event. This year’s theme is Havana Nights and additional details regarding ticket sales and sponsorships will follow. Interested in volunteering or have ideas for the event? Sign up for the Gala Committee on Konstella. Let’s come together to create an unforgettable night for our school and students!

We're excited to announce that we are now accepting requests for parent-hosted parties for the spring season! If you would like to host a fun and memorable event for our school community, we want to hear from you!

What is a Parent Hosted Party?

Parents volunteer to host a party or event at their home or another venue. This can be done individually or as a group of parents. The main goal is to raise funds for the PTA, which supports school programs, activities, and resources for students.

Why Host a Party?

· Bring Joy: Create memorable experiences for our students and families.

· Build Community: Strengthen connections within our school community.

· Support Fundraising: Contribute to our school's fundraising efforts.

Let us know if you or some parent friends are interested in hosting a party. We are accepting parent-hosted party requests through February 15th. To submit your interest or party idea fill out this link -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfFrJOurwfjmq540L9xp3WX7iV3yQtqCvr_VG1ZNIUIrdfuQ/viewform?usp=header. The full lineup of parties will go on sale on March 1st.

Popular Party Ideas:

· Movie nights

· Game nights

· Themed parties

· Outdoor picnics

· Crafting workshops

· Sports events

· Adults night out

We encourage creativity and welcome all ideas that will make this spring season extra special for our school community. We can't wait to see the wonderful events you have in store! Thank you for your continued support and dedication to making Hyde-Addison Elementary School a vibrant and engaging community.

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.

DCPS is pleased to announce the release of the SY 25-26 Feeder, Middle School, and High School Booklets. These comprehensive booklets provide essential information including school overviews, programming details, geographic and programmatic feeder patterns, and much more.

January 20: DCPS Closed for Holiday, No School for Students

January 27: DCPS Records Keeping and Professional Development Day, No School for Students

February 14: DCPS Professional Development Day, No School for Students

February 17: DCPS Closed for Holiday, No School for Students

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
Facebook: facebook.com/hydeaddison/
Twitter: @HydeAddisonES