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Urgent: Details + Need Volunteers for Friday Field Day (K-2)
Ross Field Day for K-2 will be Friday, May 31 from 9:00am-11:45am. Mr. Shegda is looking for parent volunteers to support this fun activity. Please use this link to sign up. Some notes:
- On Thursday, your child will receive a field day 2024 t-shirt. They need to wear this t-shirt on Friday, along with athletic shorts and shoes.
- Your child should also bring a filled water bottle and hat/sunglasses, if desired.
- Please apply sunscreen to your child at home.
Ross Summer Book Fair
The Summer Reading Book Fair will be held in the Ross Library beginning on Monday, June 3 at 8:15am. The fair will be open daily from 8:15-8:45am for students who are accompanied by an adult or who have funds to purchase books. The fair will end on Thursday, June 7 at 6:00pm; it will be open during the first part of the end-of-year picnic. Cash and credit cards will be accepted- cards and eWallet purchases are encouraged and appreciated. Go cashless: Set up eWallet Here
Next PTA General Body Meeting Date + Join the PTA Executive Board for Next School Year
The next PTA General Body Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 7:00pm via Zoom. This meeting is open to all members of the Ross community. During this meeting one of the discussion/action items is voting on next years' PTA Executive Board (as well as our LSAT - more information on that below). Nominations are open now through June 1. You can nominate yourself or someone else here: https://forms.gle/usja3nCQhpyJhtHk9. Getting involved in PTA activities is an incredible way to support our school and get to know other Ross parents and families. Help us build and strengthen our school community next year!
Ross PTA Executive Board Positions, 2024-2025:
- President
VP Fundraising
VP Events
Treasurer
Secretary
Upper School Representative
Lower School Representative
To learn more about PTA board positions and committees, or if you have other ideas about how you'd like to support Ross, please email Liz Lowry at PTApresident@rosselementary.org.
LSAT Elections + Next Meeting
The next LSAT meeting, which is open to the Ross community, is on Monday, June 3 at 7:30am in the Ross library.
Help Us Compile a List of People Who Know Our School's History
We recently learned that the Story of Our Schools has selected Ross as one of the next schools that the nonprofit will work with to create a permanent exhibition at our school about its history. Students will have an opportunity to participate throughout the research and exhibit development process. Much more information is to come on this two-year process, but to help get us started, we're asking parents and other members of the Ross community to help us identify people who might have stories or photographs to share about Ross. Know someone who has told you an interesting story about Ross? Please fill in their information here so we can reach out to them. The more people we talk to, the better! Have questions? Contact Principal Searl, Mrs. Juriga or parents Becky Ballard (beckyball@gmail.com) and Melanie Mayhew (melanie.mayhew@gmail.com).
Want a Ross Yearbook?
The Ross yearbook sales team will be on the playground starting Tuesday, May 29 to share the details about purchasing this year's yearbook. Questions? Contact lisa.juriga@k12.dc.gov.
Save the Date (and ISO Volunteers): Ross End-of-Year Picnic
On Thursday, June 6, from 5:00-7:00pm, join students, families, teachers and staff to celebrate the end of the school year with a potluck picnic on the Ross playground and field. Pizza, popsicles and entertainment will be brought to you by the PTA. We will also need families to contribute food and help with setup and cleanup. Sign up here to contribute and/or volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CA8AA2AA2FEC61-49666930-ross.
ISO: Parent Volunteer to Coordinate Movie Night (Fall)
Library Volunteers for 2024-25 School Year
Do you arrive at Ross at 8:15am or 8:30am or after school at 3:00pm? Perhaps you'd be interested in stopping by the Ross library to shelve books, straighten up materials or water plants. Maybe you'd like to share information about your culture or a family/holiday tradition. Mrs. Juriga is always looking for fun and interesting ideas for the library and for people to help with the everyday work that keeps the place in tip top shape. If you are interested, please email lisa.juriga@k12.dc.gov. You can get a jump on your volunteer clearance here: https://dcps.dc.gov/page/volunteer-our-schools.
DCPS and DC Government Highlights
Summer Reading Program
The DCPL Summer Reading Program opens on Monday, June 3. You can find all the information you need here: https://www.dclibrary.org/discover-summer-2024.
DPW Truck Touch Event
Join DPW for a day of excitement and discovery at DC's Citywide Annual Truck Touch event on Saturday, June 1 from 8:00am-2:00pm at RFK Stadium (lot 8). This community gathering offers everyone the chance to get up close with the vehicles that keep our city running smoothly. Also, don't miss the 12th annual DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix, featuring students from DC, Maryland, and Virginia racing their hand-built electric vehicles. The races unfold on a purpose-built track, running from 9:00am-3:30pm, adjacent to the Truck Touch event. Get Your Free Tickets Here.
News and Events around Town
Volo Kids Summer Registration Open
Volo Kids summer sports' registration is open (and FREE). Reserve a spot here. Registration closes July 9. Nearby programs include:
Mitchell Park Summer Events
Friends of Mitchell Park is pleased to share some special events for the year. And on most Sundays at 11:00am, enjoy music by the Mitchell Park Jam. And if you register at the following link, you can bring your own instrument and make music with the group: . https://www.meetup.com/the-meridian-hill-park-jam/.
DC Soccer Club Camp
DC Soccer Club has announced its upcoming Summer Soccer Camp program tailored for young athletes. The camp aims to provide a fun and enriching experience for students during their break, while also offering valuable skill development in the sport of soccer. If you have any questions or require further information, reach out to gimaleessacu@dcsoccerclub.org. Also, see Ross' unofficial summer compilation here.
Kid-Friendly Guide to Summer in DC
The season may still be a few weeks from official on the calendar, but summer fun has begun around the DC area! Spray parks are open, outdoor movies are being screened, carousels are spinning, local sports are in full swing, exhibits are opening, crab feasts are being served, and more seasonal experiences are underway. This annual guide from Kid-Friendly DC might have some info and inspiration you need to make the most of the season... starting now!
Special Entertainment and Programs
Paper Shredding Event
Need to shred important papers? Join Dupont Circle Citizens Association and Dupont Circle Village for a free shredding event on Saturday, June 1, 9:00am-12:00pm in St. Luke's parking lot (1514 15th Street NW).
Acceptable Materials
- All paper. Paper clips, binder clips, staples, butterfly clips, spiral notebooks, and metal-tabbed hanging folders can be shredded along with your paper.
- Non-paper media, such as x-rays, film, tapes, CDs, etc. These must be separated from the paper material.
Unacceptable Materials
- Three-ring binders or other large metal bindings.
Resources
Key Dates
2023.24 DCPS Calendar and DCPS Google Calendar
Friday, May 31: Ross Field Day
Monday, June 3: LSAT Meeting (7:30am, Ross Library)
Monday, June 3-Friday, June 7: Ross Summer Book Fair
Tuesday, June 4: NO SCHOOL
Thursday, June 6: Ross End-of-Year Picnic (Ross Playground, 5:00-7:00pm)
Friday, June 7: Rainbow Day, Wear PRIDE Colors
Friday, June 7: Deadline to Return Library Books
Saturday, June 8: Ross Participation in Capital Pride Parade
Sunday, June 9: Playdate for Incoming PK4 Families (1:00pm, Ross Playground)
Thursday, June 13: Fifth Grade Promotion
Thursday, June 13: PTA General Body Meeting (Zoom, 7:00pm)
Friday, June 14: Flag Day and Hat Day, Wear Favorite Hat or Headband and Wear Red/White/Blue
Monday, June 17: Last Day of School for Students
Thursday, June 20: Ross Piano/Open Mic Night, Saloon (1205 U Street NW) 6:00-7:30pm
About the Ross PTA
Email: PTApresident@rosselementary.org
Website: http://rosselementary.org/pta-board/
Location: 1730 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.673.7200
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Do you have updates or announcements that you think would be of interest to our school community? If so, email Ross PTA Secretary Melanie Mayhew.
