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Dress Code Change

When shopping this summer, keep in mind that a revision to the dress code for grades 7-12 will be in effect for students in grades K-12 starting in the fall.

Dresses, skirts, and shorts
must be at least knee length.

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SUMMER AR TESTING
Keep Reading!
Test Mon.-Thurs. all summer
at the district office
OR
Tues. & Thurs. evenings
Call 382-2543 with questions

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REGISTRATION DAYS, August 19 & 20
First Day of School August 31
Please get fines and fees (skiing, lost books, etc.) paid by the last day of school

KINDERGARTEN--Eligible if 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2009

PRESCHOOL--Dayton School District offers ECEAP preschool (free of charge, based on income) and preschool for children with developmental delays (free of charge). Contact Paul Ihle at 382-4563 (leave a message during the summer) for further information.

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On the Calendar...

June 15-- Summer School Begins, through July 10
Missoula Children’s Theatre’s
All Summer--Pay fines & fees at the district office
July 28-30-- Registration at the Liberty Theater for “Jack & the Beanstalk”
Aug. 19-- School Registration, Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Aug. 20-- School Registration, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Aug. 31-- First Day of School
Sept. 3--Open House

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Principal’s Pen…

Dayton’s Masons again donated two bicycles for prizes and sponsored the “Books for Bikes” reading program. We thank them for their generosity.

I also wish to thank our PTSO for their hard work and dedications this year. The Walkathon was a big success, and some of the funds raised will help us continue purchasing AR and other student incentives. They are also paying for the 5th Avenue Theater Production for next year. Staff certainly enjoyed and appreciated the luncheon PTSO provided during Teacher Appreciation Week. PTSO helps make DES a great school!

Staff members have attended trainings this spring, including ORIGO Math and other math workshops, LASER Science, OSPI’s Kindergarten Conference, the Early Childhood Conference, and the Music Educator’s Conference. Summer plans so far include the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Conference and OSPI’s Third and Fourth Grade Conference. District administrators write for OSPI grants to fund these and other trainings. We have been fortunate to have funds available to provide ongoing teacher trainings that enable all our staff to be “Highly Qualified.”

Have a safe and happy summer. We look forward to seeing all of you again in August. Registration days are August 19 and 20 and school starts Mon. Aug. 31.

Katie Leid

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Two students left school Friday with brand new bicycles and helmets after having their names drawn at the end of the "Books for Bikes" reading program sponsored by the local Masons.

ASB Officers for 2009-10

President Zach Waggoner
Vice President Cal Martin
Secretary Sidney Andrews
Treasurer Nicholas Goodell

Fifteen students in grades 3-5 ran for ASB offices; campaigns were fun, fair, and accentuated the positive. We are proud of all who ran for office and glad so many students CARE about DES.

Local Churches/Senior Center Help Us Meet Needs

With about 200 students coming and going on a daily basis, we often find ourselves needing to provide them with shoes, clothing, belts, shoestrings, school supplies, and any number of other things. Our friends at the Senior Center furnished many items this year, including crayons, spiral notebooks, glue, paper, rulers, composition notebooks, etc., which we keep for students in grades K-12 to access as needed. We are grateful for their help.

Friends from the Methodist and Episcopal churches helped keep our clothes closet stocked with extra pants, shorts, shirts, belts, underwear, socks, and tennis shoes. The need is always there, and we appreciate the assistance.

 

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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 reading curriculum information for grades K-6.

More to come....

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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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Summer Reading Program
Dayton Memorial Public Library
June 15 – July 23
Every Thursday, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Drama, Storytelling, Sculpting,
Dance, Martial Arts

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Free Breakfast-Lunch Program for 18 & Under

Children 18 and younger may eat breakfast and/or lunch free from June 15 through July 10 (with the exception of July 3). Becky Kessinger will again be serving up meals for this annual program, which runs concurrently with summer school and Blue Mountain Counseling’s Summer Youth Program. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 – 12:30.

Summer Film Series

One $10 ticket per child is good for admission to all of this year’s summer movies. Tickets are available at the theater.

Swim Team

An informational meeting was held June 1 regarding this summer’s Swim Team plans. Contact Coach Rosy at 382-2445 if you missed the meeting or have questions. Practices begin June 5. All swim fees are paid to the city, either at the pool or at City Hall. Participants must have a season pass and pay an additional $20 fee. Swim meets are on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July.

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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to the parents, grandparents, and friends who have volunteered reading to children, going on field trips, assisting at school functions, and otherwise enriching our students’ lives.

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Fines, Fees, and Other Business

We are required to hold report cards for any students still owing fines and/or fees, and these debts must be cleared before you may register your child for school in the fall. After school is out for the summer, we will be here through June 22.

MCT’s Jack & the Beanstalk

Watch for a flyer next week regarding this summer’s Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Jack and the Beanstalk.”

• Registration July 28, 29, 30 (must pre-register to audition)
• Auditions at the Liberty Theater Aug. 3, 10:00 a.m.
• Rehearsals all week
• Two performances August 7 & 8

Parts will be available for approximately 50 children entering grades 1-12. This week-long program is FREE, sponsored by the school district’s Carl Nelson Trust along with the Touchet Valley Arts Council.

Registration

Dates for fall registration are August 19 (noon to 7:00 p.m.) and August 20 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). It will take just a few minutes for you to update information we have on file, take care of paying for lunches, etc., and find out your child’s classroom placement.

Walkathon

The recent school Walkathon raised approximately $3,000 which will be used to support students and staff at DES. Many volunteers helped with the event, including Sara Fortier, Kim Boggs, Misti Thompson, Gerals Pulliam, Anna Steinhoff, Kevin Kaiser, Kristin Loper, Tanya Breaux, Mickie Harrington, Jennifer Villaro, Virginia White, Susan Alves, Jasmine Helm, Stephanie Walker, Mary McFarland, Virginia Schmidt, Jody Martin, Stacy Klingenstein, Kristy Carlton, Carla Rowe, Liz Phillips, and others. THANK YOU!

Fond Farewells

We are saying good-bye to Superintendent Rich Stewart and Ken Morgan, high school guidance counselor. Mr. Stewart has been with our district for 5 years and is planning his retirement. Mr. Morgan has taught for 32 years, 13 of that in Dayton. He also plans to retire. We will miss both of these loyal and conscientious employees.

Summer Youth Program

Blue Mountain Counseling is again offering the Summer Youth Program, which will run Monday through Friday June 15 through July 10, for children ages 5 to 10. Participants will do arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming, weekly movies at the Liberty Theater, and prevention activities. Free lunches and a reading program are provided by the school district. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., June 1-5, at Blue Mountain Counseling, 221 E. Washington, until the program is full. Cost is $150, with limited scholarships available. Contact BMC at 382-1164 if you have questions or cannot come on registration days.

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Skatepark Demo Event

This Thursday, May 28, there will be a FREE demonstration of ramps, along with contests, prizes, and fun at the City Park, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. The green flyer coming home with your child today has a waiver form on the back. In order for your child to skate, he/she must have the signed form and a helmet. Additional forms are available at the public library.

School News

Safety Patrollers (pictured above and below) spent a day in Walla Walla last week to celebrate the end of a year of service to their school and community. Laraine Holtsclaw is our Safety Patrol advisor. About 50 students in grades 4-6 participated in safety patrol this year.

• Deputy Lloyd from the Columbia County Sheriff’s office came to our 5th and 6th grade classrooms and presented information on drug and alcohol abuse.
• Sixth graders presented their annual musical. This year’s production, “Dig It,” took us on a journey through ancient civilizations. Mary Luce provided wonderful costumes, Mike McQuary helped with sound, Joe Huether manned the lights, and Tabitha Bower accompanied on the piano. Students in grades K-7 walked to the Liberty Theater to see the play, and two evening performances provided a chance for parents, grandparents, and friends to attend.

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EMERGENCY E-Mail/Text Message Notification: “Flash News” is again available to communicate news to the community regarding school closures and emergencies. This service allows you to view information on a web site or receive an automatic e-mail or text message. Follow these directions:

• Log on to www.flashalert.net
• Select View News from the participating organization (upper left hand corner)
• Select Tri-Cities on the map
• Select Columbia County School Districts
• Select Dayton School District

Any posted message will appear on this page. Click on the SUBSCRIBE button for e-mail/text message alerts. If you are already signed up, but have an e-mail or phone number change, please update.

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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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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.

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

Office Depot Rebates: Use our school's ID#70106228 when you make purhcases; DES receives a 5% rebate on qualifying purchases.

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.

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

Recycling Ink Cartridges & Cell Phones--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.

OneCause Rebates & VISA Card--Make Online Purchases via One Cause web site http://www.onecause.com/schoolpop. (Be sure to select Dayton Elementary as the recipient of the rebates). Proceeds go to help finance assemblies. Register your credit card and you'll earn even more for DES students.

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)

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

 

 

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