Dayton Elementary February 2 | Issue 11 NEWSLETTER Words by Wildoner We look forward to seeing parents next week during conferences. If you have a question about your time, please call the office. The teachers value this opportunity to meet with you. Congratulations We are very proud of Mr. Scott as he has received the Anne DeCamp grant for his classroom. He plans of creating a project in class using Lego Boosts robotic kits. The kids will get the chance to learn coding during this project.
Organizational Skills by John and Jane Covey
A Note From The Office *Dayton is in need of Para Subs and Lunch/Recess help. These are not a permanent position just on a as needed basis. If you are interested in helping please contact the office at 447-5004. *Yearbook forms and money are due no later than Friday, February 16. If you have not already paid for book rental fees for the 2017-2018 school year please send payment in as soon as possible. K-$116.72 1-$139.05 2-$126.90 3-$115.00 4-$111.03 5-$112.49 If you receive free or reduced lunch then you owe $28.50. A Note From The Nurse Recess has been cold and we have gone through all of our extra gloves. If you have any extra gloves you can donate the nurse's office would appreciate them. Thank you!
Spelling Bee Congratulations to Dayton's 2017-2018 Spelling Bee Champion, Isaac Jackson. Dayton's runner up is Emilee Neubauer. The kids all did a great job. It was very close and came down to the word "Enlisted". Isaac will go to Frankfort High School on March 3 to compete for spelling bee champion. Our spelling bee participants included: 4th Grade 5th Grade Eli Elliott Jacob Chrisman Xavier Hamilton Madison Desjardins Isaac Jackson Elijah Edwards Aaliyah McLean Brennan Johnson Emille Neubauer Kylee Ledman Adrian Nydegger Kaden Pruitt Doninic Pellegrino Emma Spear Drew Stall
Candy Grams SAC is selling candy grams for Valentine's day. Candy will be $1.00 each. All money and forms are due not later than Wednesday, February 7th. Candy will be passed out on Wednesday, February 14th. All money raised will go towards the 5th grade Chicago field trip. Thank you for your support! Spring Book Fair Dayton's Spring book fair will be next week Monday, February 5th through Friday, February 9th. It will be on the stage and your child may visit the book fair in the mornings before school, during their scheduled library time, and during evening conferences. McCutcheon After Prom Fundraiser Sunday February 11 McCutcheon is having their after prom fundraiser at Barnes and Nobles. It will last all day and a percentage of your purchase will go to help with McCutcheon's after prom. From 1:00-3:00 pm McCutcheon students will be doing Valentine's Day crafts and story time in the kids area. Bulldogs N Brushes Art Night Dayton will be having our 2nd Annual Bulldogs N Brushes Art Night on Friday, February 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Our very own Mr. Copeland will be leading the art class. The cost will be $15.00 per canvas and we welcome parents to paint also. Space will be limited so please RSVP as soon as possible. Dental Safari The Dental Safari will be coming to provide dental services for our students on Tuesday, April 10th. They will have a table set up during conferences on Tuesday, Feb 6th and Thursday, Feb 8th. A hygienist will be available to answer questions and schedule appointments for April 10th. Please make sure to stop by their table. For more information visit their website at dentalsafaricompany.com.
Chem E Kids Day The 10th annual Chemical Engineering Kids Day will be held on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at Purdue's West Lafayette campus. Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are invited to participate in this exciting, free program, which will include interactive workshops and experiments related to chemical engineering and science. The Deadline for applications is February 16!! Space is limited so please sign up soon! Check out the flyer below for more information. Youth America Self-Defense Youth America is offering a self-defense program for kids 5-15 years old. Registration plus the 1st class will be Monday, February 5 from 5:00-5:25 pm at 308 N 4th St Lafayette, IN 47901 (downtown). Classes will be each Monday for 10 weeks. Registration is $8.00 and classes are $9.00 per class. For more information please email at info@ya-org.
Mobile Library The Mobile Library will be visiting Dayton from now through May. There location will be on Nicely Drive from 5:00 pm-5:30 pm on the following dates. Just look for the Mobile Library truck. *Wednesday February 14 & 28 *Wednesday March 14 & 28 *Wednesday April 11 & 25 *Wednesday May 9 & 23
PTO News Join us for our next PTO meeting on Thursday, March 1st at 6:00 pm in the media center. Please continue to collect Box Tops.
UPCOMING EVENT Spring Book Fair Monday, February 5- Friday, February 9 Spring Conferences Tuesday, February 6 and Thursday, February 8 4:00-7:00 pm
Valentine Day Class Parties Wednesday, February 14 2:30-3:30 pm Presidents Day Make-Up Snow Day Monday, February 19 School is In Session Bulldogs N Brushes Art Night Friday, February 23 5:30-7:30 pm
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