The Splash
February 7, 2022
May
16 - Band Registration for Current 4th Grade, South Middle School, 3:45 - 7:00 pm
17 - Last Day of SHIELD Testing at Dryden
17 - High School Senior Walk, 3:15 - 4:00 pm
19 & 20 - Incoming Kindergarten Screening
20 - Music for Youth Performance by the flagpole during morning arrival
20 - 22 - PTA Dine-out at Berry Yo
24 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Crabtree Nature Center
26 - Dance Party during lunch recess (90's retro dress-up theme)
27 - No School for Students (School Improvement Planning Day)
30 - Memorial Day, No School
June
3 - Field Day & Last Day of School
20 - Last day to order School Supply Packs with free delivery
World of Work
Thank you to PTA, all of the local supporting businesses, and everyone who came out to support our local businesses and 5th graders at World of Work this past Friday! What a wonderful experience for our fifth grade students as the prepare for their next steps after Dryden. We also thank the PTA for a lovely 5th grade luncheon and video to celebrate Dryden's Class of 2022!
Amazing Artwork at AHML
We invite you to stop by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library to see the beautiful artwork on display by Dryden and other D25 students. Thank you to Dryden Art Teacher Mr. Murray for putting together this amazing display!
Military Escort Parade
Dryden students and staff welcomed the “Remembering our Fallen” traveling memorial tribute to the 5300 American soldiers lost during the Global War on Terrorism to Arlington Heights, which passed by our school via police escorted motorcade.
5th Grade Track Meet
We are very proud of the 5th grade students who participated in the track meet at South Middle School last week! Thank you to PE Teacher and coach, Mr. Gries!!
Tennis / Pickleball Court Update
The Park District anticipates that installation of wind screens and color coating of the court surface will be completed by the end of this month. There could be some smell associated with the color-coating work, but it dries quickly and should be minimal. If we notice an odor, and the wind is blowing it towards the school building or playground, we will keep classroom windows closed and move students away from the playground to the field during recess.
Air Conditioning is ON at Dryden
Dryden's transition from heating to cooling mode was completed last week. We continue to encourage students to dress accordingly for the weather. Cooler temperatures are predicted for this week. Now that our building has transitioned to cooling, it will no longer have heating until the fall.
ABC Countdown!
13 school spirit days are remaining to celebrate the AMAZING efforts of our students and staff this school year and count down the days until summer break. We have a lot to learn and a lot of fun to have as we finish the 2021 - 2022 school year strong! Special days this week:
- May 16 - NEW NAME / NICKNAME - Pick a new name and share why you picked this name.
- May 17 - ORIGAMI - Let's make origami.
- May 18 - PICNIC DAY - Eat a meal/snack outside today, or enjoy a meal/snack on a towel or blanket on the floor indoors.
- May 19 - QUESTION DAY - Investigate a question of interest to you.
- May 20 - READING DAY - Pick a cool spot to enjoy reading.
Click on the link below to access each theme and activity during the countdown.
Calling All New Dolphins!
Do you know a child that will be attending kindergarten at Dryden next year?
Do you know a first through fifth grader that will be attending Dryden for the first time next year?
Please refer them to this district website to start the registration process. Thank you!
ABC25 Wants to Hear from Students!
Every year the ABC/25 Foundation funds teacher grants throughout District 25 schools that foster innovation, creativity and excellence in the classroom. Now, we want to hear directly from the students!
If you had $1,000 to spend on your classroom or school, what would you buy?? The ideas that best reflect ABC/25's mission will be eligible to WIN A SCOOTER, generously donated by @givesback and Get Burbed.
Fill out this form to enter: https://bit.ly/3ytc5Wj
Entries will be accepted through May 20 at 9:00 pm. Winners will be announced during the last week of school.
Arlington Heights Bicycle Safety Quiz & Raffle
The Arlington Heights Police Department is announcing the launch of a bicycle safety quiz and bicycle raffle for kiddos in our community! Students will have the opportunity to win one of TWO Nishiki Pueblo Mountain Bikes, courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods in Arlington Heights!
Click here to view the raffle rules.
Click here to view the postcard.
Bike Arlington | Open to All
Come on out to this year's Bike Arlington event held at North School Park on June 4th, at 9 am. This event is free and open to all! Join the fun for a community bike ride and some safety presentations for the kiddos!
Click here to learn more about this event.
Sign up for the PTA Newsletter!
The PTA is going digital! Each month, we are going to send out a newsletter detailing all of the fun events and special activities we have planned. This is a great way for you to stay informed as we have over 100 events each year. Plus, you can easily sign up to volunteer if you are interested. Click on this link to be added to our email list: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3UgDF1H/DrydenPTA
Field Day Needs Volunteers!
Dryden's Field Day is returning on Friday June 3.
The AM session (9:30-11:30) will include: AM Kindergarten, ALL 1st grade, ALL 2nd grade, Mrs. Samuels, Mr. Poliszczuk
The PM session (1:15-3:15) will include: PM Kindergarten, Mrs. Applebaum, Mrs. Morizzo, ALL 4th grade, ALL 5th grade.
You can volunteer for both sessions as either a class or game leader. We need almost 100 volunteers, so moms, dads, grandparents, etc. - mark your calendars!
Here is the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/jKDon9Pk8X9MkKUm7
Dryden PTA Volunteer Signup
Keep an eye on your email, PTA will be sending out signup emails for open volunteer positions soon! An email with chair and volunteer opportunities for the 2022-2023 school year will be sent out on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm. An email specific to volunteer opportunities for next year’s 5th grade class (this year’s 4th graders) will be sent on May 26 at 7:00 pm.
Supply Packs
School Supply Packs are back! Order at the following link or the QR code below to have a box containing your student’s required school supplies delivered directly to school. Must order by June 20 for free delivery to Dryden. https://www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/dryes
General PTA Meeting
Thursday, May 12 is the final general PTA meeting of the year. Come hear a recap of the year, look ahead to next year and vote in the new board!
6:30 pm - Open Forum Discussion with Principal Sessler
7:00 pm - PTA Meeting
Last Dryden Dine Out of the Year at Berry Yo
Berry Yo will host a Dryden Dine-Out for the entire weekend of May 20 - 22! Berry Yo is open 12:00 - 9:00 pm daily. Mention Dryden when ordering and the school will receive 10% of sales over all three days.