Dutch For Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Week of April 23 -
DFES Beliefs
- We believe all people deserve to feel safe, valued, and loved.
- We believe all children are naturally curious about the world around them.
- We believe learning is a social process.
- We believe inquiry fosters and environment of noticing and questioning.
- We believe in learning from multiple perspectives.
- We believe in learning from authentic primary and secondary sources.
- We believe in encouraging learners to be risk takers.
- We believe reflection should lead to change and growth.
- We believe learning should lead to social action.
- We believe our actions should be aligned with beliefs.
DFES Goals
- Excellent customer service.
- Effective use of small group instruction.
- Building teacher capacity with environmental education content.
Shout Outs
- Congrats to Molly Whittaker and her groom Cole who celebrated holy matrimony this past Saturday.
- Shout out to our magnet leadership team (Claytor, Sparkman, Gibson, Sazehn, Hill, Jefferson, and Umberger) for planning earth week engagements and service last week. Additional kudos to all who contributed in ways small and tall to include our teachers, assistants, and custodial staff.
- Shout outs to A. Newman, R. Epting, Mr. Bud, Prudence T., M. Reid, J. Reed, M. Newmyer, B. Gantt, C. Sommers, C. Trevett, our USC interns, and our PTO board members for their respective roles in helping throughout the conference.
- Shout out to our presenters K. Claytor, T. Poston, S. Copeland, B. Blackwell, B. Ybarra, S. Crouch, K. Donald, T. Randolph, M. Drayton, N. Jefferson, and all small teachers that illuminated brilliant teaching and learning in our building,
- Dr. Pam Jewett, CFI presenters, OPES presenters, GSI presenter, Dr. Robin Cox, and Beth White for their amazing insights shared.
- We are grateful for the partnership of USC and the wavering support of Dr. Melton. Final shout out to Dr. Heidi Mills for believing us into being.
Inquiry Matters Conference
4 years ago members from out staff attended our first conference. The overwhelming response I gathered from attendees and presenters is how DFES has become a demonstration sight for what is possible with inquiry-based teaching and learning.
We have much to be proud of and yet so much more to accomplish. Grateful for our work and our story. More to be shared including attendee feedback.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Monday, Apr 23, 2018, 08:00 AM
Conference Room
Meeting Tuesday
Magnet Schools of America National Conference
We submitted and were chosen to present at the conference as well. We will share the story of we used beliefs to guide our magnet work. We look forward to sharing insights and take-aways with everyone next week.
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018, 08:00 AM
Chicago, IL, USA
2nd Grade Zoo Field Study
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018, 08:30 AM
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC, USA
Cake and Celebrate for Molly Gerrard (formerly Whittaker)
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018, 03:00 PM
Media Center
D5 Volunteer Celebration
Mr. Gantt will attend this event in my absence. We will notify you on who will be your point of contact while Brandon is out.
Thursday, Apr 26, 2018, 09:00 AM
Dutch Fork Middle School, Old Tamah Road, Irmo, SC, USA
UnbeLEAFable Student Celebration
Friday, Apr 27, 2018, 07:45 AM
Mini Theater
1st Grade Saluda Shoals Field Study
Friday, Apr 27, 2018, 08:30 AM
Saluda Shoals Park, Bush River Road, Columbia, SC, USA
RtI Speed Dating during K-5 Planning
Friday, Apr 27, 2018, 08:30 AM
Professional Development Room
PTO Bingo Night
Sunday, Apr 22, 2018, 05:30 PM
DFES Gym
Birthday Wishes!
- 4/28 P. McCall
Student and Staff Holiday
Monday, Apr 30, 2018, 08:00 AM
District Five
We develop students who care about the world we live in and express critical thinking through natural curiosity and wonder
Email: jscott@lexrich5.org
Website: www.lexrich5.org/dutchfork/cfm
Location: 7900 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal