PTA Updates

Our annual auction fundraiser is next Sat, March 18th! Book your babysitter, and please register now to attend the party along with fellow Ross parents, friends, and supporters.

But don't wait to get in on the action--bidding is already heating up on the Ross auction website! You can bid on more than 200 items and experiences, including (but not limited to):

• Tons of retail and restaurant gift certificates
• VIP Nats experience
• Specialized kid's bike
• Star Wars and Harry Potter LEGO sets
• Landscaping at steep discounts
• Spa experiences
• Teacher experiences and events hosted by our Ross families!
  

Encourage your friends and networks to bid, and please register for the auction before March 18th!

Some of our Ross families are organizing a Holi Party for our community! Come celebrate the Indian Festival of Holi on Sunday, March 12 at noon in Montrose Park. Holi is a festival of color, welcoming spring and a season of harvest. We will throw colored powder, play fun Hindi/Bollywood music, and have lots of snacks and food.

You will get dirty, but the powder washes off. Bring sunglasses and baby wipes, to keep the powder out of eyes. Feel free to wear white, so all the colors on you show! Also, please feel free to bring food and/or drinks to share with friends. Please RSVP here: http://evite.me/3ecMF8TzQ5

Back by popular demand! The Ross PTA has reserved a block of discounted tickets ($27 ea) for the DC United soccer game vs. LA Galaxy on Sat. May 20 at 7:30PM.

If your family would like to attend, but is unable to cover the cost, please let Principal Searl know. The PTA has set aside funds to make it possible for more families to join.

Earlier this month, we hosted an engaging parent education session on the topic of Navigating Friendships through Elementary School. The session was led by Victoria Stevenson, M.S. OTR/L, an occupational therapist specializing in pediatric and transitional services.

Workshop resources:

• Presentation slides
  
• Recording

We are starting a game library at Ross! This will be a collection of games that families and teachers may borrow. We are starting our collection with game donations from Ross families.

Please consider donating games you may have that are:

1. In good condition and not broken or missing pieces
2. For ages 4-12, and
3. Can be easily transported and stored.

You may drop them off in the box by Ms. Segovia's office.

Please contact Liz Lowry (ptapresident@rosselementary.org) or Sarah Roma (sarahandsokol@gmail.com) with any questions.

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: http://rosselementary.org/pta-board/
Location: 1730 R Street NW Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202.673.7200
Facebook: facebook.com/RossElementarySchool/
Twitter: @RossESDC