Dolphin Tales
2019-2020 School Year
Third Quarter Connections at Disney Elementary
Dolphin Tales is an end of the quarter e-newsletter for us to share some of the wonderful events that took place during the quarter. TEAM DISNEY believes that positive partnering with parents is truly the only way to make our team stronger.
Positive Partnering Tip:
Did you know that the number one school success factor is attendance? Regular attendance is crucial for success in elementary school! Here are some things to consider for a strong finish to the 2019-2020 school year:
Absences add up. Even if your child misses just a few days here and there, his/her grades are likely to suffer. According to research, missing two days a month negatively impacts a student's academic performance.
Elementary attendance affects reading. Frequent absences in elementary school have been shown to significantly affect a student's reading skills.
Elementary attendance problems can negatively impact a student's future. Research shows that by sixth grade, attendance problems become a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
Attendance affects social growth. Elementary students are still learning social and emotional skills that will help them throughout their lives. At school, they learn to interact with others, make friends, and build relationships with adults outside their family.
The following tips will help ensure that our child is in school every day:
Develop routines. Get everything your child needs for school ready the night before. Set out (or have your child set out) clothes, shoes, socks, coat, and backpack. Also, make sure that your child goes to bed early enough to get a goo night's sleep--and gets up in time to have a good breakfast and get to school on time.
Get support. If you have a difficulty getting your child to and from school, or if your child doesn't seem to want to go to school for any reason, talk to your child's teacher, school counselor, or an administrator. Work together to resolve whatever issue is having a negative impact on your child's attendance.
Be informed. Know bus pick up times, parent drop off times, and school bell times. Determine what time your child needs to be "out the door" to get to school on time.
Please make sure your child is in school every day, on time, and they return from appointments whenever possible! This will help set your child up for success at school.
Material taken from Woodburn Press
SNAPSHOTS from Third Quarter
Ozarks Food Harvest " Food Fight"
Science Fair
STEAM Night
STEAM Night is always a favorite at Disney, and this year didn't disappoint! Students had the opportunity to put hands on in their learning of all things STEAM.
Disney Night at the Q
Chick-fil-A Night and Kindergarten Art Show
National School Counselor's Week
1st Grade Music Performance
Valentine Parties
Night at the Museum
This year, students are putting into practice "How Dolphins Roll," Disney's new Code of Conduct. Assemblies will be held throughout the year to cover important character words within our Code of Conduct to teach them how to be the best Dolphin they can be. The third assembly was held in February, teaching students the difference between the words grateful and appreciation. Be sure to ask your child about it and ask them to tell you "How Dolphins Roll!"
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Connect with Us
Website: http://disney.spsk12.org/pages/Disney
Location: 4100 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-523-3600
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Twitter: @TEAMDISNEYPod