Ross PTA Newsletter
How to support our school and build community this week
Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year!
Welcome back to Ross and an especially warm welcome to families new to Ross this year! We are looking forward to getting to know you as we continue building a strong community at our school. Every family of a Ross student and every Ross teacher and staff member is automatically a member of the Ross PTA. You can look forward to regular updates from the Ross PTA with announcements about how you can be involved in the life of our school!
Save the Date for upcoming meetings!
Please make plans to join us for PTA general membership meetings. Our first meeting of the year is next Thursday, September 9 at 7 pm. We will provide a link to join this virtual meeting in next week's update. Other meetings planned for this school year are on October 21, December 9, February 3, March 31 and June 2 (election meeting).
Purchase school supplies
Have you paid for your child's school supplies yet this year? Ross PTA provides school supplies for all families at the beginning of the year. All families are asked to make a $100 donation per child to support this cost. If you haven't yet paid for your supplies, please donate today. Please also consider an extra donation to help cover costs for families who are not able to contribute.
We need your help!
The PTA is beginning to plan for a number of fundraising and community-building events throughout the year including: the Back-to-School picnic, educational programming for parents, events to support diversity and inclusion, Halloween Spooktacular, Christmas tree sale, and the Spring Auction Fundraiser. We have an immediate need for volunteers for the Garden Committee and Library Committee. Please let us know if you'd like to volunteer to help lead or serve on any of these committees by emailing Amanda Tyler at ptapresident@rosselementary.org.
About Ross PTA
The mission of the Ross PTA is to support the education of all Ross students, to support Ross faculty and staff, to foster relationships among parents, staff and community members and to assist faculty and staff to provide a safe and nurturing environment where all students, families, and faculty can thrive and grow.
Email: ptapresident@rosselementary.org
Website: rosselementary.org
Location: 1730 R Street NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.673.7200
Facebook: facebook.com/RossElementarySchool/
Twitter: @RossESDC