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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Family Night--Build a Book Craft
Sponsored by PTSO, Title I, and ECEAP Preschool
6:00 - 7:30 in the Multipurpose Room
Book Fair Open Oct. 29 - Nov. 3

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Annual 5/6th Grade Magazine Sale
Fundraiser for Camp Wooten
Tuesday, Sept. 30 - Thursday, Oct. 16

Check your magazine expirations, and renew through a DES 5th or 6th grade!

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Picture RETAKE Day

CHANGED

TO: TUESDAY, October 21
Envelopes available at the office

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Grandparents Day Fun

 

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Link to:

2008-09 Supply Lists

2008-09 Parent Student Handbook

Pre-Approved Absence Form

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Our first mapping links are available for public viewing. Click on the Curriculum Mapping link, then click on "Browse" and you will be able to access second grade's curriculum map.

More to come....

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On the Calendar...


Oct. 9--ASB Meeting, 8:00 a.m.
Oct. 11--Yard Sale, Co-op PS, Am. West Bank
Oct. 13-17--Healthy Youth Survey, Gr. 6
Oct. 14--PTSO Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 15--Science Van, Blood and Guts
Oct. 15--School Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 21--Individual Picture Retakes
Oct. 23--ASB Meeting, 8:00 a.m.
Oct. 25--Saturday--School Carnival, 5:30 - 8:00, HS Gym
Oct. 28--Family Craft Night, FREE Build a Book, Book Fair Open, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Oct. 29--2nd Quarter Begins
Oct. 28-Nov. 3--Scholastic Book Fair
Oct. 30 & 31--No School, Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

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Principal’s Pen…

October is: FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION MONTH. Governor Christine Gregoire issued a proclamation:

WHEREAS, parents and family members are their child’s first and most influential teacher; and
WHEREAS, family involvement in a child’s learning is critical to success in school and life; and
WHEREAS, the role of families in supporting the success of Washington students from pre-school through college cannot be overstated; and
WHEREAS, family involvement, which requires a vision, policy, and framework, is a legitimate element of the education system; and
WHEREAS, when schools, parents, and communities work together as partners, our children benefit; and
WHEREAS, Washington’s educational leaders are developing programs and resources to support stronger partnerships between families, schools, and communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine O. Gregorie, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby proclaim October 2008 as FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION MONTH.

Sincerely,

Katie Leid

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Notices:

BULLYING AND HARASSMENT: Take every opportunity to talk with your children and their friends about being kind to and accepting of others. Encourage them to report to a trusted adult if they feel threatened either at school or on the way to/from school. We need to know so that steps can be taken to help. Parents might find the pamphlets available in the lobby helpful; they offer concrete ideas on possible ways to deal with the issues so that children do not feel so helpless. Here are a few ideas for your child(ren):

—Tell a friend. Ask a friend to help you. It’s tougher to pick on a person who has someone there for support.
—Walk away. It’s harder to bully someone who won’t stand still to listen
—Chill out. Bullies seem to target kids who respond to their taunts—girls who cry easily or boys who have a tendency to fly off the handle. So try hard not to show any emotion. It’s no fun to bully someone who doesn’t seem to care.
—Try not to be alone in places where the bully picks on you.
—Don’t fight back. You could get clobbered or make the situation worse.
—Write it down. Keep track of what happens—dates, times, places. Write down exactly what the bully says.
—Remember, it’s not your fault. Bullies don’t pick on you because of something you did. A bully is picking on you because of the way he or she feels. Some people bully others as a way of feeling popular, showing off, or making themselves look tough.
—Tell an adult.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The District complies with all federal rules and regulations, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Rich Stewart, Section 504/ADA coordinator, and/or Jude Cornaggia, Title IX/RCW 28a640 officer. Both can be reached at the district office at 609 S Second Street, or by calling 382-2543.

Confidentiality: Dayton School District is prohibited from releasing any personally-identifiable records or files about an individual student without written parental consent. However, the district may release a list of students belonging to a group (i.e., Accelerated Reader button winners). The district may also release photographs of students for public information purposes. A student’s name and/or photo will be excluded from a listing of students upon written request by a parent. Dayton Elementary will not identify by name (without permission) students in photos placed on our web page.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Parents may…
1. Inspect and review your student’s education records within 45 days of the day the district receives a written request for access.
2. Request an amendment to your student’s education records if you believe they are inaccurate or misleading
3.Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent
4. File a complaint with the U.S. Dept. of Educ. concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA

DES is a S.H.A.R.P. School

Safe Environment
High Expectations
Active Learners
Respect for Self and Others
Personal Excellence

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NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The District complies with all federal rules and regulations, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. Inquiries regardingcompliance procedures may be directed to Rich Stewart, Section 504/ADA coordinator, and/or Jude Cornaggia, Title IX/RCW 28a640 officer. Both can be reached at the district office at 609 S Second Street, or by calling 382-2543.

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ONGOING FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS IN PLACE AT DAYTON ELEMENTARY--PROCEEDS PROVIDE ENRICHMENT ASSEMBLIES, AR PROGRAM INCENTIVES, AND OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS

BOXTOPS for Education--Save General Mills Boxtops-proceeds (10 cents per boxtop) pay for assemblies

Recycling Ink Cartridges--Save Empty Ink, Copier & FAX cartridges--proceeds pay for assemblies & other studentactivities (WE CANNOT RECYCLE PREVIOUSLY RECYCLED CARTRIDGES)

K-Mart & Target Rebates--Ask Stores How This Works--proceeds pay for assemblies

WaMoola for Schools--Purchases made with Washington Mutual Debit MasterCard. Visit wamoolaforschools.com to sign up.

SchoolPop Rebates & VISA Card--Make Online Purchases via SchoolPop web site http://schoolpop.com/ (be sure to select Dayton Elementary as the recipient of the rebates). Proceeds go to help finance assemblies; Schoolpop Visa card returns 1% to our school.

Campbell’s Labels for Educ.--Save UPC from Campbell's, Pepperidge Farm, Franco American, Swanson, Prego, or Market Day labels, or lids from V-8, Splash and E-Fusion--Catalog Purchases (pencil sharpeners, book sets, supplies, science materials)

NEW:

Cell phone recycling program--bring in your cell phones with personal information erased and batteries depleted.

Tyson—Clip and save Tyson Project A+ labels, turn in labels to us, we redeem them for cash (worth 24 cents each!).

Amazon.com—Rewards Program: Click on the link in the left toolbar (or go to http://www.amazon.com/schoolrewards/daytoneleme0b-20) and make your Amazon purchases. When you shop via this link, Dayton Elementary will receive a rebate of up to 8% of the purchase price.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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THANK YOU

TO WINDERMERE/BLUE MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE
FOR SPONSORING
“ LEARNING WITH LUCKY”
A READING PROGRAM
FOR FIRST GRADERS

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Safety Patrol Schedule for Monday, Oct. 6 - Friday, Oct. 10

8:00 - 8:15
Matthew, 2nd St.
Trystan, Office
Ian, 3rd St.
Ben, Playground

2:20 - 2:35
Joe , 2nd St.
Miguel, Office
Dominic, 3rd St.
Hunter, Playground

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PTSO Contact Information

Co-Presidents:
Wendy Frame 382-2952
Angie John 382-4024
E-mail: daytonptso@yahoo.com

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School News:

Safety and District Policy Reminders:
• Call the office (382-2507) by 8:30 if your child will not be in school due to illness, emergency, etc.
• Send a signed note with your child when he/she returns to school.
• Pre-approve any other absences via your child’s teacher

After School Program:
The 21st Century program is up and running, with about 60 students signed up. Remaining slots will go to students in grades 6-8. Six employees are currently with the program, which runs from 2:30 – 5:00. Coordinator Susan Alves is currently looking for an advisory board. Contact her at 382-2507.

Camp Wooten Magazine Sale:
The annual magazine sale is in full swing, with 5th and 6th graders selling magazines to raise funds for 6th grade environmental camp in the spring. Contact the office if you are interested in renewing or purchasing a magazine and have not yet been approached by a student—or go to www.qsp.com and select Dayton Elementary as the school you wish to support, or enter acct. #425002520. It’s easy!

School Notes:

Our web page (http://www.dayton.wednet.edu/ES/Index.htm) contains links to:
• Lunch menu
• Pre-Approved Absence Form
• Safety Patrol Schedule
• Healthy Snacks Letter (district policy is available on the district web page)
• Family Access (lunch account, attendance, and grades/assignments info)
• AR Book Lists
• PTSO Contact Information
• Parent/Student Handbook

Notice to All Parents: Dayton Elementary School has a small Highly Capable program for identified students, consisting of our grades 4-6 Math Teams. Math Teams provide individualized instruction within the classroom set up by teachers, parents, and students of our identified children. The “Highly Capable” selection process is stated clearly in District Policy and Procedures Numbers 2190 and 2190P respectfully. A committee, comprised of teachers, community members, and parents, selects those students who are nominated by parents, community members, teachers, and/or students themselves. Each student is assigned a random number ranging from 1-30 with scores from the WASL, MAP, and STAR assessments. In this manner, the committee is selecting numbers, not students. Principal Leid assigns the numbers and keeps the names confidential until after the selection process is completed. At that time, a letter is sent to parents asking if they would like their child to be a part of our Highly Capable Program. Contact the office if you have questions.

Gear Up Program: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is offered through Washington State University. Its primary purpose for Dayton Elementary School this year is to provide guidance to 6th grade students on how to plan for their successes in middle and high school so that all students have the option to attend college or technical school after graduation. GEAR UP is a 6-year federally funded program, offering students:
• In class academic support
• Enriched learning opportunities
• Computers for students to complete homework assignments and technology for classrooms
• Field trips to college campuses
• Scholarship applications, financial planning for college, PSAT and SAT test prep

Any student who is now in the 6th or 7th grade qualifies to be part of GEAR UP. Spring Lamere is Site Director for Dayton. Enrollment forms are available at the elementary office.

Girls Circle: Through the YWCA, fifth grade girls are enjoying the opportunity to meet as a group and discuss life in general. The group will meet for 8 weeks.

Friends at Booker Rest Home: Boxtops and Campbells labels were recently taken to Booker Rest Home, where residents trimmed and counted as part of their activities. We appreciate their help.

Conference Days: In addition to meeting with teachers on October 30 or 31, you might also want to take time to stop at the office and get login information for Skyward, where you can view grades, assignments, lunch account information, and attendance history. See Dallas or Karen at the office.

Co-op Preschool Yard Sale: The WWCC Co-Op Preschool shares classroom space in the elementary school building with our ECEAP and Developmental preschool programs. It’s been a good partnership. The Co-op Preschool is having a yard sale this Saturday, Oct. 11, at American West Bank parking lot to raise funds for preschool scholarships. If you would like to donate items to sell, contact Laura Brown at 386-2751, or stop by and shop on Saturday. They are also selling Butter Braids and Pastry Puffins (in many flavors) for $10 per package, which may be purchased through October 21 (for Nov. 14 delivery).

Writing Rally: David Shannon (Oh, No David! etc author) will be at this year's Writing Rally in Spokane. Nov. 8. Cost is just $17. Registration is due Oct. 27, and Mrs. Edwards has the forms. It is geared toward children with an attending adult (no extra charge) and includes materials and a T-shirt.

Healthy Youth Survey: The week of October 13-17, 6th graders will be completing the annual Healthy Youth Survey. A copy of the survey is available at the elementary office for parents to preview, and taking the survey is voluntary.

School Carnival: Saturday, October 25, the PTSO school carnival will be held in the high school gym from 5:30 – 8:00. Organizers are now gathering clean, gently-used stuffed animals and other items for gift baskets (Cougar, Gonzaga,, Sports, Hunting & Fishing, Spa, etc.). Bring donations of items to the elementary school lobby. If you would like to volunteer and have not signed up, contact Wendy Frame at 382-2952.

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Quick Tips from Teachers

To be ready to succeed, children need:

• A good night’s sleep
• A healthy breakfast and lunch
• Clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather and for safe play
• A signed planner or Wed. envelope
• Reading minutes logged & turned in
• Good attendance…and arrival on time
• Parent & teacher communication

Discipline Solutions:

Q: You’ve asked your child to do something, but he ignores you.
A: Make sure you have your youngster’s attention. Slowly and clearly repeat what you want him to do. “Jason, I need you to take the trash out now.” Make sure he gets started—and remember to thank him when he’s done.

Q: Your child argues with your decision, trying to wear you down.
A: Calmly say, “I am not going to give in, no matter how much you argue,” then walk away to indicate that the conversation is over. In some cases, you may be willing to reconsider. If so, ask your child to write a letter explaining his side, and tell him you’ll get back to him at a specific time.

Sssshhhhhh! Quiet calms the chaos. Want to help your child handle life’s stresses a little better? Turn down the volume at home. Studies show that kids from loud, chaotic homes often have anxiety issues or trouble handling their environment. To calm the chaos:

Turn off the TV when you’re not watching it. Kids don’t need the background noise.
Offer refuge. Find a quiet place where your child can unwind.
Set up routines. They help your child maintain a sense of order.

 

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