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Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• GU’s “Right to Feet” effort.
• Black history month kicks off at Holy Trinity.

As you pull out your shorts and t-shirts for this mid-February weekend, it’s fun to think back to when we used to actually get snow. It was exactly 13 years ago last week when the legendary Snowmageddon hit DC. So if you need reminding what the white stuff looked like, here’s a reminder:

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• A Georgetown student was stabbed in connection with an attempted robbery Tuesday night on 35th.
• New ice cream shop signage up on Prospect Street.

It’s been a long time coming, but the bubble tea shop planned for 1357 Wisconsin Ave. is finally opening this week. Signs on the window announce that a soft opening will start this Friday.

The restaurant will be called Taichi Tea and it’s part of a national chain. I first reported that it was coming here way back in February of last year. So it will be good to finally see it open.

While the name of the shop focuses on the bubble tea, the restaurant actually offers full meals too, including ramen and sushi. It’s always good to get casual dining options, so it will be welcome.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Georgetowner who is pushing for a new national memorial was a guest for the State of the Union last night.
• Details on the work to improve the Potomac water quality.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Reflection’s on Rose Park’s role in black history.
• Are robbers targeting fancy jackets?

1200 block of Wisconsin Ave.

A new bagel shop is opening in Georgetown. It will be called Cafe con Bagel (i.e. coffee with a bagel) and be located at 1332 Wisconsin Ave.

Other than a sign announcing a March opening, I can’t find any additional information about the shop. It would appear to be a fully independent shop without any sister stores (yet, at least).

This location has had a long string of casual food eateries, some seeing better success than others. A tart frozen yogurt shop operated here for a while under a couple different names. Then Beard Papa ran a few years. The Cookie Dough Jar cycled through a bit faster. Then the promising Petite Soeur closed almost immediately after opening. So fingers crossed that this new bagel shop can break from the trend!

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• On the ongoing efforts to recognize the people enslaved by Georgetown University.
• Huge bummer! Ching Ching Cha left Georgetown for Dupont after a rent hike.

It’s time again for an update from Georgetown’s Hyde-Addison school:

It’s time for the monthly update for neighbors of Hyde Addison Elementary School!  2023 is off to a great start at Hyde.  My children were so excited to return to school after winter break and continue on with the great learning and friendships they’ve developed.  This past weekend my daughter the kindergartner authored her first “book” (a total of three sentences about a log my wife sat on that was actually a crocodile—a work of fiction fyi) and though it had several spelling mistakes, I was so proud of her.  Back in the 80s, I didn’t reach her literacy level until near the end of 1^st grade; she (and her classmates in kindergarten) impress me.

Last week there was a special event held at Hyde (open to parents of current students, teachers etc), the Student Success Showcase, which was a celebration to honor the “Standing Ovation Award” Hyde received from the DC Education Fund this past fall.  In addition to good food and fun, Hyde’s PTA ran a silent auction and raised thousands of additional dollars for Hyde. 

There are some current and upcoming opportunities for Georgetown and Burleith neighbors to support Georgetown’s only public elementary school!

1)      Through Monday February, 6, 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 and thousands of dollars have already been raised (sales are brisk!). 

2)      On Wed February 8, Hyde PTA has lined up a fundraiser through In Bocca Al Lupo (2400 Wisconsin Ave), an amazing new pizzeria in Glover Park. 25% of all sales go to Hyde.  More details to come.

PK3 and PK4 Lottery and Prospective Family Open Houses

As a reminder, the lottery for PK3 and PK4 (and grades K-5) at Hyde has opened. You can apply now for PK3 and PK4 at Hyde at myschooldc.org (the deadline to apply is March 1; results will be posted on March 31).  Hyde has one PK3 class (16 students) and two PK4 classes (19 students in each class). Please message me if you are interested in learning more about the school! I have one child in PK3 and one in K and we love it.

Hyde Addison has two upcoming Prospective Family Open Houses this winter (a virtual on on Feb 15, an in-person one on March 10).  Please RSVP at: bit.ly/haeopenhouses; it will begin with a presentation, so plan to be on time!

Hyde’s PTA is now on Instagram! Follow it to keep in touch about all the goings on at Hyde!

instagram.com/hydeaddisonpta