Dyer Times
Partnering with parents to create lifelong learners
April 2, 2018 Issue 8
Dear Dyer Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful extended break with your families for the Easter holiday. As with every Spring, it sure does feel like the year is moving along too quickly. The atmosphere at Dyer is as busy as ever with students and teachers working hard and learning new things.
Since we are gradually approaching testing season, I wanted to mention a couple of things. First, while you may be hearing rumblings of STAAR this month, the testing for our 3rd graders at Dyer will not be until May 14th and 15th this year. We want to be sure you understand that while the STAAR test is one measure of student progress, we recognize that it does not define a student and his/her success for the year. We are looking for each of our students to be making consistent progress throughout the entire year. We will continue to request your support at home as we want to ensure each of our students are fully prepared for the next grade level. We have started tutoring in the mornings for those 3rd graders who have been invited to attend. In addition to the STAAR testing that we have in 3rd grade, we also have other end of year testing going on for both grade levels. Students will be assessed on their reading levels in both grade levels with DRA (this is the assessment tool that is used beginning in kindergarten to determine reading levels three times each year), and 2nd graders will also have their final TPRI assessment. Thank you for making sure they are here each day to absorb all there is to still learn! The Spring semester is a little more challenging. Please continue reading with your children at home every night, maintaining consistent routines as best you can, and ensuring that your child is at school each and every day possible.
Among the many things going on around school right now are several opportunities for you to join us! We will be having 2nd Grade Market Day on April 13th. The students get very excited about this culmination of concepts taught in Math and Social Studies as they prepare for this big day. Your child's teacher will be keeping you updated on the needs and plans for this event. On April 16th, Mobile Ed will be here with a fun presentation on Isaac Newton and all of his accomplishments and contributions to our world. We will be hosting our 2nd Annual Career Day on April 26th. This will be school-wide, and you are welcome to attend! April 24th will be our 3rd grade music performance. More information will be coming home soon about this. We also have a few field trips to look forward to in May, so be on the lookout for that information to be coming home soon. And finally, we are especially enjoying Friday afternoons and Genius Hour. If you ever have Friday afternoons off, and would like to come be a part of this time on our campus, please let us know. We would love to have you! Please also make note that we will not have school on Friday, April 27th. This is a Bad Weather Day that we get to take advantage of because of our very mild winter.
Thank you for the continued support throughout this year. We are fortunate to have such wonderful partnerships with our students’ families! We’re looking forward to seeing all of you soon!
Very sincerely,
Lindsey Boone
“May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window be open to great possibility”
-Mary Anne Radmacher
April 6 - Progress Reports
April 10 - PTO @ Dodd @ 5:30
April 11 - School Board Meeting
April 13- 2nd Grade Market Day
April 16-20- 2nd Grade TPRI Testing
April 16- Mobile Ed- Isaac Newton
April 24- 3rd Grade Music Programs
April 26- Career Day!
April 26 - Progress Reports
April 27 - No School (Bad Weather Day)
Lunch Balances
Jump Rope for Heart
CONGRATULATIONS!! March ES3 Award Winners:
Teacher of the Month:
Mrs. Stephanie Monaghan
2nd Grade
Support Staff of the Month:
Mrs. Kathie Sturgeon
Librarian
Student of the Month:
Conor Griffin
3rd Grade
Ms. Murphy's Class
Student of the Month:
McKenzie Coberley
2nd Grade
Mrs. Reed's Class
Attendance Policy
As referenced in the 2017-18 Student Handbook. Page 21.
Arriving late or leaving early is considered a part of the day: 4 or more tardies or picking your child up before dismissal time will exempt a student from perfect attendance awards/rewards and time may be required to be made up during summer school.
Doctor and Dental Appointments: Absences for appointments with doctors, dentists, orthodontists, physical therapists, and other health care professionals will be classified as excused absences if the student returns to school on the same day as the appointment and presents a note from the health care provider stating the time of the appointment and the time the student left the doctor’s office. If the appointment is at the end of the school day and the student has been at school all day up to that time, the absence will be excused if the student brings a note from the health care provider the following day.
IMPORTANT!!
Parents please remember to keep all your information updated with the front office. There may be times when we need to get in touch with you. We need a current phone number and address for mailing.
Please Help!!
Volunteer application available online
Apply to volunteer at your child’s campus by submitting an online application. The process is easy and takes just a few minutes. Simply go to https://krumisd.quickapp.pro/ to fill out the form. You can also access to application at www.krumisd.net, select “Parents” and click on the “Volunteer” link. Remember, volunteers must submit an application every year to continue volunteering. Applicants who have questions may call (940) 482-2501 or contact their child’s campus.
REMINDER!!
If you ever need to change the way your child gets home, you MUST send a note to school or call the office BEFORE 2:30pm to ensure we are able to get the information to your child’s teacher (we WILL NOT take your child’s word on transportation changes). If you email your child’s teacher, please CC the office staff also about transportation changes. On most days the teachers are only able to check their emails on their conference periods.
Sending a note is preferably the best way to communicate with your child's teacher.
ES3 AWARDS
Click HERE to vote for an Educator, Student, or Support Staff!
These awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognize students or staff who you see going above and beyond! Please nominate!
The Dyer Safety Patrol is collecting donations for the local animal shelter. There are 2 donation boxes inside the school that donations can be dropped of at.
Coach’s Corner with Coach Alexander lacey.alexander@krumisd.net
We have concluded our 2018 Jump Rope for Heart and it was a huge success! We raised a total of $4304.00 for the American Heart Association! The top fundraiser with $300.00 is Paisley Standifer in Mrs. Faught’s class. Way to go Dyer! The “top ten” students got a special treat of a movie and popcorn party!
We are slipping in to the last 9 weeks of the school year. The students of Hattie Dyer have grown tremendously in their listening skills and their comprehension of more advanced skills used in PE. We always start small with low-organizational games and as the year progresses, we challenge them will more advanced opportunities to succeed.
We will start low-level competitive games which teach kids how to have good sportsmanship, how to enjoy a healthy competition, and create moments of life-long learning. Games include team related sports, as well as, team activities that encourage the students to work together for a common goal. I like to wait until the end of the year for these activities to ensure their matureness and comprehension are refined and can have more control over their feelings.
This month also brings planning and preparation for Field Day, which is, May 21 st . More details to come in the May newsletter.
We are learning more everyday and moving very quickly. Stay active and healthy!
Mrs. Cayce's Computer Class sharon.cayce@krumisd.net
We can finally say we are making good headway with our typing skills. Our goal has been to get our fingers comfortable resting on home row keys and working independently from each other. Most are able to do so.
Our focus is now typing without looking at our hands.
2nd grade is still working on the home row.
3rd grade is branching out to the top and bottom rows as well.
Each child should be able to tell you what home row keys are. Our focus this grading period is TypingClub.
The 2nd grade link is www.krumisd.net/cayce/2
The 3rd grade link is www.krumisd.net/cayce/3
The first time they go to this page, make it a favorite or bookmark, so it is easy for them to return to it the next time.
To receive remind texts about the computer lab and Dyer Elementary sign up with your child's grade level code:
2nd grade parents text @2lab to 81010
3rd grade parents text @3lab to 81010
Keynotes from Music with Mrs. Lujan kami.lujan@krumisd.net
This past month students learned a new dynamic, mezzo forte, which means medium loud! Students also learned about singing and playing in canon, which parents might know as singing in a round. Canon is different from unison because instead of everyone singing or playing the same thing at the same time, it's the same piece of music but at different times!
3rd grade parents, please put April 24th on your calendar as that's the date of the 3rd Grade program.
2nd grade parents, please put May 10th on your calendar for the 2nd grade music program.
Both grade levels can't wait to show off what they've learned in music this year!
Email is the best way to contact me. Feel free to do so at kami.lujan@krumisd.net
Nurse Notes from Mrs. Craddock, RN dana.craddock@krumisd.net
Please put a change of clothes in your child’s backpack.
On a weekly, sometimes daily basis students need to change clothes during the day due to accidents or spills. Most children prefer to have their own clothes (shirt, shorts/pants, and underwear) to change into rather than use what we have here at school.
The small supply of clothes we had at the beginning of the year is about gone. If your student has borrowed a change of clothes from the office, please launder and return to school.
Reading Corner with Mrs. Schertz & Miss Tudor dawn.schertz@krumisd.net or sarah.tudor@krumisd.net
Question: How can I help my child with reading comprehension?
Answer: To help your child get the most out of books, talk about the books before, during and after reading:
- Before reading, look at the title and jacket description. Where does the story take place? Is there a conflict in it? What does your child think will happen in the story? Why?
- While reading, discuss the characters and plot. What are the main characters like? Does your child agree with their decisions? What does she think might happen next?
- After reading, make conclusions. Did the story end the way your child expected? What alternate endings can she imagine? What does she think was the author’s point in writing the story? Can she provide a retelling of the story including the main events from the beginning, middle, and end of the story?
Additional Comprehension Reading Ideas:
- Encourage your child to exchange reading suggestions –As children get older, their classmates become great sources of reading recommendations. Your child can ask his friends (or siblings), “What’s your favorite book?” or “Have you read any cool books lately?” He can also recommend books to others. When kids read the same books, they can discuss them, which builds reading comprehension skills.
- Following directions requires reading –Playing a board game or even completing homework involves reading directions. After your child reads a set of directions, ask her to tell you what she’s supposed to do in her own words.
- Encourage your child to actively read –When reading a chapter book, encourage your child to read “actively.” This involves doing things while he reads. Suggest that your child do the following:
o Stop once in a while and think. What are the main points? What has he learned? Is anything confusing? How does the material relate to real life? Restate what the book says. Putting things into his own words will help your child understand what he has read.
o Summarize the main points.
Math Mania with Mrs. Hurlbut brenda.hurlbut@krumisd.net
Rainy Day Math Game: Math Twister
Simply turn the classic game of Twister into a get-up-and-move math game to help kids practice basic math facts and work on their mental math skills.
Set up: Use post it notes to write an answer value on each of the colors. You can start with some easier addition/subtraction facts, so write a 6, 7, 8 or 9 on each post it. Each color is the same number, so for example, since red represents the answer 6, you need to place a #6 post it on each red circle. To remember which color stands for each answer, stick a little post it on the spinner as well to label each of the colors.
To play: Have the kids stand at a corner of the mat and spin the spinner. Instead of calling out a color you will need to say an addition/subtraction fact. The child will then use whichever hand or foot is designated on the spinner (left/right), and then cover the number that corresponds to the correct answer. For example, if you spin right hand yellow, say something like, “Right hand, 4 + 2,” because red represents an answer of 6. Play continues until they are sufficiently exhausted, or someone falls over! A word of caution: be sure you are sitting away from the mat or holding the spinner out of sight, so that the child sees the color and doesn’t actually solve the math factJ This can be adapted to practice any number of math facts, including subtraction, multiplication, division or operations with integers!
https://mathgeekmama.com/math-twister-a-fun-indoor-math-game/
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Martindale kristin.martindale@krumisd.net
Lunch Menu
Hattie Dyer Elementary
Email: lindsey.boone@krumisd.net
Website: www.krumisd.net
Location: 304 N 3rd St, Krum, TX, United States
Phone: 9404822604