Dayton Elementary May 3, 2019 | Issue 20 NEWSLETTER Dayton Elementary School Ready, Set, Goal! Words from Mr. Simmons...
We had another great week at DES. We are nearing the end of our ILEARN testing! Our 3rd graders have finished testing and our 5th graders finish today! Mrs. Harmon's 4th grade class will finish on Monday. All other 4th graders will test Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. They will conclude their testing on Tuesday, May 14th. You can see the remaining schedule below. Our students and teachers have been doing a phenomenal job and we are so proud of their hard work! Before your child leaves each morning, please give them an encouraging word to do their best!
4th Grade Test Schedule:
Friday, May 3rd Monday, May 6th (Harmon's 4th Graders Only in the Morning) Monday, May 6th (Rest of 4th grade in the afternoon) Wednesday, May 8th Thursday, May 9th Friday, May 10th Tuesday, May 14th
5th Grade Test Schedule:
Friday, May 3rd - Harmon's 4th & 5th grade class only in the morning Friday, May 3rd- Jones and Perdue's class in the afternoon
Please try to make sure your child is at school and is on time during each day of testing. We want to make sure they have the opportunity to do their best. Please help your child get plenty of rest and have a nutritious breakfast each morning. We appreciate your support and cooperation. If you have any questions about testing or the schedule, please contact your child's teacher.
As we near the end of our school year, you can see our end of the year events. We look forward to celebrating a successful school year!
Have a great weekend!
- Mr. Simmons, Principal
Grant's House Join us tonight Friday, May 3 from 6:00 pm-10:30 pm at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds. There will be food, drinks, silent auction, and a live band. Proceeds will go towards Grant's House for children with special needs and disabilities. Thank You We want to send a huge Dayton Thank You to Dayton United Methodist Church! They were very kind in bringing our staff some yummy snacks for staff appreciation week. We appreciate you!
Staff Appreciation Week We will be celebrating our wonderful staff next week, May 6-10 for all that they do for our students. PTO will be providing some amazing items and they need your help. If you are interested in bringing items please sign up with the links below. Monday, May 6 Staff Breakfast Tuesday, May 7 Taco and Nacho Bar Thursday, May 9 Trail Mix Bar Friday, May 10 Stock the Staff
We would also like to shower our staff with kind notes. Please have your child write a quick note to any staff member who has encouraged, helped, or made a difference in their life.
Mornings With Moms We are very excited to have all our moms, grandmas, and special family members join us for breakfast on Friday May 10. We please ask that you park in our front parking lot, in a parking spot on the road, or in the parking lot at the baseball fields. Please do not park in anyone's yard or driveway. We appreciate your cooperation with this.
*RSVPs are due today!
History Fair Our 5th graders will be having their History Fair on Wednesday, May 15. They have selected people who are influential in our history and will transform into that person. They will get the opportunity to share what they have learned with the other students. Parents are welcome to come between 10:30-11:30 am and 1:30 pm-3:00 pm.
Talent Show Join us for Dayton's Talent Show on Friday, May 17. We will have two shows, 1:30 pm for the students and 6:00 pm for parents. We are excited to see with great talent our Bulldog's have.
Registration For Next Year As we look ahead to the 2019-2020 school year please put these important dates in your calendar regarding registration. *July 15-July 26 online registration is open for returning students. *Thursday, August 1 from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm is walk-in registration for new students and if you need assistance registering your child. *Friday, August 2 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm is walk-in registration for new students and if you need assistance registering your child.
Yearbooks We have 5 yearbooks left for sale. The cost is $17. Please bring the money to the office.
School Wide Picnic PTO will have Domino's Pizza and Kona Ice during our school wide picnic on Friday, May 24. Forms to pre-order pizza will be coming home soon. Kona Ice sales will be cash only that day.
From The Nurse End of Year Medication Pick Up As the school year is coming to an end, please remember that you will need to come pick up any medications stored for your child at school including inhalers, epi-pens, and over the counter medications. These medications should be picked up on the last day of school or prior to the last day of school. Any medications not picked up by the last day of school will be dropped off at the Police Station for proper disposal.
Immunizations 5th Grade Parents As soon as your child turns 11 they are eligible to receive their immunizations that are required for 6th grade. All 6th graders over the age of 11 are required to have a Meningococcal and Tdap vaccine BEFORE the start of the school year.
Mobile Library The mobile library will be stopping at Dayton Elementary School! This is a great way to to get some extra books for your kids reading pleasure. The following dates show when the mobile library will be in the school parking lot from 5:00-5:30 pm. May 8,22
UPCOMING EVENTS
ILEARN Testing Grades 3rd-5th April 24-May 14
1st Grade to the Children's Museum Wednesday, May 1
Talent Show Rehearsal Wednesday, May 8 3:30-5:00 PM in the Gym
2nd Grade Field Trip to the Indianapolis Zoo Thursday, May 9
Mornings With Moms Friday, May 10
3rd Grade Field Trip to Fair Oaks Thursday,May 16
5th Grade Field Trip to Chicago Thursday, May 16
Talent Show Friday, May 17 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm
Community Circle Wednesday, May 22 at 10:00 pm
Kindergarten Graduation Thursday, May 23 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm
5th Grade Celebration Friday, May 24 at 2:00 pm
School Wide Picnic Friday, May 24 at your child's normal lunch time
Memorial Day/No School Monday, May 27
Field Day/Last Day of School Tuesday, May 29 DAYTON ELEMENTARY 730 College St • Dayton, IN 47941 • (765) 447-5004
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