Principal's Weekly Bulletin
Ross Elementary School April 2, 2021
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
We are excited for our Term 4 expansion with the first day for all new IPL students in Term 4 on Wednesday, April 21. Please see below for details.
As of this writing, all K-5 students will be returning to campus for Term 4 in-person learning (IPL) with the exception of fewer than 20 students whose families have decided to remain virtual. If you are choosing to keep your child learning from home for Term 4 and have not yet been in touch, please notify me and/or your child's teacher. This will help us with planning and scheduling. Teachers will be in touch regarding pick-up of Term 4 materials for families remaining virtual.
We have many families traveling over break. When you choose to learn on campus, you must inform the Principal of your travel plans, where you are going and when you will return to the DMV. I have not yet heard from many parents, but have heard from staff and students that many children are traveling. Please remember that your child may not be on campus after travel outside the DMV unless you complete a 10 day quarantine or bring us a negative COVID test result. Please review the Mayor's guidance below and adhere to these policies to keep everyone in our community safe.
K-1 Parents, you will receive an email from me early next week with class assignments.
Please read this bulletin carefully. There are many important details regarding Term 4.
Wishing you continued good health and a Happy Passover and Easter,
Holly
Term 4 Information
Important Dates and Information
Friday, April 9: Last day of CAREs class for K-1 and Grade 4
Monday, April 19 and Tuesday, April 20: only Term 3 in-person learning (IPL) students return to Ross. All Term 3 virtual students, including CAREs, have asynchronous learning. This provides time for families who traveled to secure a negative COVID test result and for teachers to set up expanded classrooms since this will be the first day staff can access the building for Term 4 due to construction over Spring Break.
Wednesday, April 21: First day for ALL Term 4 IPL students. Wednesdays are half-days.If you traveled over break, you must present a negative COVID test result or quarantine ten days. Please also provide your updated immunizations in order to return. Nurse Gordon's email: cdelancygo@childrensnational.org
On this day, please return the DCPS device and charger if you have one and ALL materials such as workbooks, reading books, supply boxes, bucket drums, art materials, etc for learning on campus.
Wednesday, April 21: PK4 returns to campus. 12:30-3:30. You will check in with the Patient Care Tech at the front gate (weather permitting) and meet Ms. Chelak and Mrs. Nelson in the garden.
Arrival and Dismissal: Please follow this schedule for staggered arrival and dismissal. Please note this has changed since Term 3. Parents will say good-bye at the front gate or end of the driveway and are not permitted inside the school. Patient Care Techs (PCTs) will be at each entrance along with Ross staff to support health screening, temp checks, hand-sanitizing and ensuring students are masked. Please note that the playground will open M-F after 3:30pm when all students have been dismissed. The playground will not open before 3:30pm on Wednesdays due to PK4 being on campus on Wednesday afternoons.
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students. You may send in a home lunch. We are a "nut-free" campus.
If your child requires medications, please ensure you have updated forms from the doctor for Nurse Gordon. All meds must be kept by the nurse in the Health Suite. Please email Nurse Gordon with any questions. cdelancygo@childrensnational.org
Uniforms are not required. We have free dress. Wear closed-toe shoes appropriate for recess and PE.
If your child is new to campus for Term 4, you will receive a folder in your child's backpack on the first day of school with required paperwork that must be completed and returned to Mr. Salazar by Friday, April 23.
If your child has permission to walk home or to be picked up by someone other than parent/guardian, please email your child's teacher.
Summer Acceleration Academy
Ms. Chelak will be in touch soon if your child is being invited to attend.
With limitations around student seats for the Summer Acceleration Program, DCPS is offering additional options for families interested in summer programs. DCPS is slated to share further information.
- ECE SeeSaw Summer Learning Academy
- ECE “Ready for Pre-K!” Parent Cafes
- K-8 Summer Programs (Partnership with Springboard for K-2 literacy focus)
- English Learner Summer Academic Program (Adjustments may depend on school-based summer learning plan)
- Extended School Year (Based on eligibility for students with an Individualized Education Program)
Enrollment for Next School Year
Message from Allister Chang, Ward 2 SBOE Rep
Complete this link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZBs6SsZeCmWgqN3fxbdjL_Xz-c9NKrsoKJl3vMlkpPeq9AQ/viewform
DCPS Family Cornerstones
Key Dates
Key Dates
April 2: MySchoolDC lottery results released; enrollment opens for 21.22 school year
April 12-15: Spring Break
April 16: DC Emancipation Day Holiday
April 19-20: Asynchronous learning for all Term 3 virtual students (including CAREs) for Covid testing and classroom set up. IPL only for Term 3 IPL students
April 21: First day for all IPL for Term 4 (Wednesdays are half-days)
May 15: Ross Annual Auction (virtual)
Ross Elementary
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