The Splash
February 7, 2022
Well, here we are at the "Final Four" - the final four days of the school year! What a journey this has been! These next four days are a very special time for us to reflect on and celebrate the wonderful growth and learning our students have made. They have worked through and learned from many challenges and problems. We are so proud of them! We also want to express our deepest appreciation for the outstanding efforts and strong partnership of our students, staff and families. It takes all of us working together to help our students do their best learning and growing, and we thank each of you for the important role that you play in our students' education. This is our last school newsletter until August. We wish you all a safe and fun-filled summer with continued learning adventures!
Sincerely,
Akemi Sessler & Cara Giacomin-Ferris
June
1 - Kona Ice Day (treats provided by PTA)
2 - Yearbook distribution & signings
3 - Field Day & Last Day of School
3 - Report cards emailed home by Tech 25
20 - Last day to order School Supply Packs with free delivery
August
10 - School tours for incoming kindergarteners and new students, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
15 - Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
17 - First Day of School
25 - Curriculum Night, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Super Fun 90's Retro Dance Party
We thank the PTA and our 5th Grade Class of 2022 for the amazing new outdoor sound system! We enjoyed it's musical debut with a 90's retro-themed dance party planned by our 5th grade students and Assistant Principal Mrs. Giacomin-Ferris. It was "da bomb"!
Kona Ice Day, June 1
We thank the PTA for providing these special treats to our students! Following are ingredient lists and flavor choices. Students have pick up to two flavors.
Field Day, June 3
The schedule will be as follows:
- 9:30 - 11:30 - AM Kindergarten, Grades 1 & 2, Grade 3 (Mrs. Samuels & Mr. Poliszczuk)
- 1:15 - 3:15 - PM Kindergarten, Grades 4 & 5, Grade 3 (Mrs. Applebaum & Mrs. Morizzo)
Students should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Students should bring a water bottle (filled) with their name on it.
Please apply the appropriate sun protection to students before coming to school. Hats are encouraged if it’s a sunny day. Students may reapply sunscreen, but staff will not be able to provide or apply sunscreen.
Food service will offer the regular lunch options for Friday.
We look forward to a fun-filled Field Day together! THANK YOU to PTA , PE Teacher Mr. Gries, and the many volunteers who make this special event possible!
Dismissal on June 3 (Last Day)
There will be an indoor parade for our fifth graders so they can walk the halls and be congratulated by students and staff. Families are invited to form a high-five tunnel beginning near the main entrance doors and blacktop so that the 5th grade students can continue to be cheered on as they exit the building. There will be a giant yard sign on the hill next to the playground where 5th grade students and their families can meet for photos. 5th grade students may exit the building a few minutes early (3:30ish) so that kindergarten through fourth grade can be dismissed as normal at 3:35 pm.
Summer Keyboarding Practice
ABC Countdown!
4 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 31 - WALK - Enjoy a walk outside.
- June 1 - XTRA FUN - Plan something to make this day extra special.
- June 2 - YUM & YUCK - Make a list of the foods that taste great & a list of foods you don't ever want to eat again.
- June 3 - ZIP & ZOOM - We’ll zip up our backpacks one last time & then zoom into summer vacation!
Click on the link below to access each theme and activity during the countdown.
District 25's Upcoming Referendum | #Build25
District 25 will have a referendum question on the June 28th ballot that would build 25 classrooms to support a full day kindergarten program beginning August 2024, as well as address capital project needs throughout District 25’s facilities for future generations of learners.
To stay informed on the upcoming referendum, visit www.sd25.org/Build25.
VOTING: When & Where & How
To check out your registration status and where your local polling place is, click here.
The June 28 election falls right before the July 4, holiday weekend. You might be heading out of town, or you might not have time to head out and vote as you prepare for the holiday weekend. If that is the case, consider voting early. You can vote early at the Arlington Heights Village Hall seven days a week beginning June 13, and at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse (Room 238) beginning June 1. Click here for exact early voting times, and early voting information.
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!
Thank You From Dryden PTA
As we begin the last week of school, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to making this year such a success. From Fall Fest to Chess Club to Book Fair to World of Work to Field Day, our parent volunteers did an amazing job planning and executing these and so many other events. I am proud that Dryden PTA has been able to bring back all traditional events this year and even add some new ones! Special thank you to Julie Eisenhut, PTA Executive Vice President, and the Executive Board for their year-long dedication.
We have had great attendance at our events this year, and it has been wonderful to see the Dryden community back together. It is a testament to the generosity of this community that all of our student and family events were free to attend. An additional thank you to the amazing faculty and staff of Dryden who create such a dynamic learning environment for our students, and to Mrs. Sessler for all of her support and assistance!
It has been my privilege to serve as PTA President this school year. The organization has elected an excellent choice for President next year, Lindsay Nugent. Supported by Jennifer Tyler as Executive Vice President, and a talented board, Dryden can look forward to another year of enriching and fun programming beginning next Fall! I wish everyone a safe and healthy summer.
Rachel Conklin
PTA President 2021-22
Volunteers
Thank you to everyone who has already responded to the Dryden PTA volunteer email. If you missed it, click the link below to volunteer for open committee chair and volunteer positions for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you!
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
Amazon Smile
Did you know you can now support Dryden PTA in the Amazon Shopping app on your iPhone? Simply turn on AmazonSmile in the app Settings to start generating donations, at no extra cost to you. Make sure to select Dryden PTA as your charity!
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