Principal's Weekly Bulletin
Ross Elementary School May 10, 2021
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
On behalf of all Ross staff, thank you for the kind and loving sentiments, flowers and treats during Staff Appreciation Week. We appreciate your support.
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) month. Check out these resources to learn more about the history and contributions of AAPI.
We look forward to seeing your family at our annual Ross Auction on Saturday, May 15. It is a FREE, virtual event open to all community members. Visit the auction site to RSVP and view the auction items. https://one.bidpal.net/ross/welcome
Wishing you continued good health. Please continue to visit coronavirus.dc.gov for the most current COVID information for DC residents.
Best Regards,
Holly
FY22 Budget Update
Enroll Your Child for SY21-22!
Thank you to all families who have re-enrolled for next school year!
Please remember to schedule medical appointments and complete all health forms. Updated immunizations are required for students to return to campus next fall. Please see the attached flier from the DC Health with more information.
Enrollment
1. Read the Frequently Asked Questions.
- Proof of DC residency – see the Residency Form for a complete list of acceptable documents and verification methods
3. Complete the SY21-22 electronic submission enrollment packet.
4. If you received a sibling preference in the lottery, you MUST enroll all siblings at the same time to receive the lottery sibling preference. The deadline to enroll for lottery matches is May 3.
Questions? Contact Ms. Green laverne.green@k12.dc.gov
Uniform/Dress Code Survey
For more information regarding dress codes in DCPS, please see the attached.
DCPS Summer Programming
With limitations around student seats for the Summer Acceleration Program, DCPS is offering additional options for families interested in summer programs.
- 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)
Key Dates
Key Dates
May 15: Ross Annual Auction (virtual)
May 26: Final PTA General Body Meeting and PTA and LSAT Elections (virtual)
May 28: May birthdays celebrated at Ross
May 31: Memorial Day Holiday, no school for staff and students
June 18: June and July birthdays celebrated at Ross
June 24: Last Day of School
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