It’s time for another monthly update from Hyde-Addison parent Phil Mone:
It’s time for my monthly update for neighbors of Hyde Addison Elementary School, Georgetown’s only public elementary school!
Students jumped right back in the swing of things after winter break and a few snow days. I am looking forward to the school-wide spelling bee on January 30th!
Hyde is renowned for excellence
Two Big pieces of news. DC releases a “report card” ranking all of its schools. The 2023 report card was released last month and Hyde was ranked as the #2 school of ALL DCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Separately, Hyde’s principal Dr. Hooks was just announced by the DC Ed Fund as the recipient of the “Excellence Award for School Leaders”!!
The parents and students of Hyde are not surprised (based on their experiences at the school), but were very proud when we heard the news.
Fall 2024 school year: Apply now for a seat in PK3 or PK4 at Hyde!
The lottery for a spot in PK3 and PK4 at Hyde Addison Elementary School for the 2024/2025 school year has now opened.
You can submit your child’s application at https://apply.myschooldc.dc.gov/
You must submit your application by March 1, 2024 at the latest! The results will be posted on March 29, 2024.
Hyde has one PK3 class (16 students) and two PK4 classes (19 students in each class). Hyde Addison has already hosted two Prospective Family Open Houses and there are three more scheduled, with the next one being held in person at the school on January 26 at 2pm. More details here: https://hydeaddisondc.org/open-houses
I am happy to discuss with anyone my family’s experience with Hyde. We started there last year when we enrolled our eldest in Kindergarten there instead of at a nearby private school she had been admitted to (Beauvoir). We are now in our 2nd year at Hyde–our 5 year old is currently in PK4 and our 7-yr old daughter is in 1st. Just send me a message and we can chat on the phone sometime.
Fundraising for Hyde’s PTA
Thank you to those who ordered popcorn through Hyde’s fall fundraiser, which raised $4100 for Hyde’s PTA!
There’s a new fundraiser going on right now! Through Monday February, 5, buy comfort food through Hyde Addison PTA’s Pot-Pie-athon (courtesy of Georgetown’s 1310 Kitchen & Bar chef Jenn Crovato)! 25% of all sales go to Hyde. Featuring a variety of chef-prepared frozen meals and entrees, including gluten-free and vegan options, items are available for pick up around the corner from Hyde 24-hours after the order is placed. I just bought a chicken pot pie and a moussaka—will be picking them up later today. https://www.1310kitchendc.com/chicken-pot-pie-athon
Also, the PTA’s auction committee is seeking donations for a silent auction at Hyde’s annual fundraising gala in on Saturday March 9th (some info available here and more details coming soon!) and would love to include donations from friends and neighbors! Please email fundraising.hydeaddison@gmail.com to work out the details.
Hyde’s Playground is Open All Weekend Long!
The playground at Hyde is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays. Please
enjoy this community resource (but please don’t leave behind trash or any other items).
Your support of Hyde is welcome and much appreciated!
The Georgetown Metropolitan 
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