Principal's Bulletin
Ross Elementary, August 15, 2022
Principal's Message
Dear Ross Roadrunner Families,
We are SO EXCITED to welcome your family to Ross Elementary School for a year of joyful learning and friendship.
Our annual "Sneak a Peek" event is Friday, August 26 from 2:30-3:30pm. You will meet your child's teacher, check out their classroom, and enjoy a popsicle on the playground with other families and PTA leaders.
For COVID "Test to Return" you may pick up your rapid test kit at the Friday, August 26 event and during all other times communicated by DCPS. Your child must have an uploaded negative test result to attend school.
First Day of School for K-5 Students is Monday, August 29.
First Day for entire PK4 class is Thursday, September 1.
The first day for ALL PK4 students is Thursday, September 1 without any staggered start dates like previously communicated. This is a DCPS-wide start date for all schools.
Check out the Ready for PK Toolkit!
The Ross PTA is also sending out summer news.
- Stay up-to-date on Ross PTA activities! Sign up for PTAemails here. [https://forms.gle/vXfLZE1ptopsYYPHA]
I look forward to seeing your children back on campus soon.
Please reach out if you have any questions or needs.
Warm Regards,
Holly Searl, Principal
After School Care and Enrichment Options
The EDCJCC offers traditional aftercare and enrichment classes at their site Monday through Friday.
EDCJCC staff walk students from Ross to the site daily. Registration opened today. Contact Arielle Bodner regarding registration.
Arielle Bodner | Director of Camp and Afterschool Programming
(pronouns: she, her, hers)
Edlavitch DCJCC
1529 Sixteenth Street, NW | Washington, DC 20036
Office: 202.777.3245 | Mobile: 410.474.8683 |abodner@edcjcc.org
The Keegan Theatre offers a variety of after school enrichment programming. Keegan staff walk students from Ross to the site for classes.
Ross will offer Track & Field for Grades 4/5 after school on Wednesdays through DCIAA when school begins. Contact Coach Shegda with questions. jason.shegda@k12.dc.gov
Ross offers a variety of before and after school enrichments and academic supports throughout the year based on teacher availability. Most offerings are free of charge and will begin in mid-October.
PK4 News Linked
Kristen Chelak is our PK4 teacher at Ross.
No Shots, No School Immunization Updates
Please note that all health and dental forms should be turned into Nurse Gordon and Ms. Segovia. Kindly review the immunizations flier and note that children who are not in compliance with immunizations will not be permitted to remain in school until updated.
For more information on obtaining immunizations by the first day of school, visit https://dcpsstrong.com/vaccines/
Questions?
Nurse Gordon cdelancygo@childrensnational.org
Ms. Segovia, graciela.segovia@k12.dc.gov
School Meals🍎
Breakfast will continue to be FREE for all DCPS students. Breakfast is served in the classroom each morning after the children enter the building.
Lunch is priced at $3.00 per student this year. You must set up a declining balance lunch account through MySchoolBucks for your child to purchase meals. You will need your child's ID number which you can get from Ms. Segovia. You can also find it on your child's report card, if your child is returning to DCPS.
Please complete the Free/Reduced Meal application for a reduced or free rate, based on family income.
If you need help with the application, please see Ms. Segovia. graciela.segovia@k12.dc.gov
Link to school menus
Link to information about dietary accommodations
School Supplies✏️📓🖍️
Pay for school supplies here.
This saves you a shopping trip and ensures equity among students in the classroom.
The PTA encourages you to purchase by August 19 and to consider an extra donation to help support families who are not financially able to contribute.
Fall Athletics👟
Kids Ride Free Cards🚇
The Kids Ride Free (KRF) program allows students to ride for free on Metrobus, Metrorail, and the DC Circulator while travelling within the District.
- SY22-23 KRF cards will be distributed upon parent request by Ms. Segovia. We use KRF cards for many field trips. If you request a card, please ensure you send it in on field trip days, if asked.
- SY21-22 KRF cards will remain valid through September 30th
- Always tap the KRF card before rides
- Don’t leave home without the KRF card
- The DC Student Ride Guide flyer is available in multiple languages
- There is no fee for replacement cards
- For more information, visit KidsRideFree.dc.gov or call (202) 673-1740.
KEY DATES🗓️
Friday, August 26, 2:30pm : Sneak a Peek at classrooms and meet the teacher, and enjoy a popsicle on the playground with other Ross families and PTA leaders
Monday, August 29: First Day of School for K-5 students.
Thursday, September 1: First Day for entire PK4 class.
Wednesday, September 14: Back to School Night for PK, K, Grade 1 from 6:00-7:00pm. Adult facing program.
Thursday, September 15: Back to School Night for Grades 2-5 from 6:00-7:00pm. Adult facing program.
Thursday, September 22: Back to School Picnic sponsored by the Ross PTA
Ross Elementary
Email: holly.searl@k12.dc.gov or graciela.segovia@k12.dc.gov
Website: http://rosselementary.org/
Location: 1730 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
Phone: (206)-673-7200
Twitter: @rossesdc