DHES News and Notes

June 9, 2023

Educating every child for confidence today and contribution tomorrow.

A Message From the Principal

DHES Families,

Wow, it is hard to believe next week is the last full week of the school year. We have had many events and activities packed into this last month and the rest of the year is no different. Next week we will see 4th graders go on a field trip and have a special time receiving books written by our 8th graders. We will host a schoolwide BBQ on Wednesday. Take a look at the “Preorder” form if you are planning to attend. Lunch times will be adjusted slightly to help accommodate the increased number of guests. Thursday night we will celebrate with our graduating preschoolers. It is always fun to see this group “walk across the stage” to receive their diplomas. Check the calendar of events for the details for all of our events, information about Field Day, and our 4th and 5th grade year end assemblies.

I want to say that this has been an exceptional year at Dieringer Heights Elementary. We have outstanding students, parents and a dynamic staff. Thank you for caring and helping all of our students grow academically and as community contributors. Thank you for providing them with opportunities to develop great character and skills in leadership and sportsmanship. It has truly been a pleasure serving you. As we look ahead, I want to wish you an enjoyable summer with family and friends.

Thanks,

Kevin Anderson, Principal

DHES

Calendar of Upcoming Events

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June 12 Western Day: anything country western wear themed

June 12 Job Carr Field Trip: Hackett ,Wall, Newcomb

June 13 Sports Day: wear your favorite sports gear or team shirt

June 13 Job Carr Field Trip: Neel, Gray, Harris

June 14 Costume Day: wear the favorite costume of your favorite book, movie, or game character: no masks that cover your face or weapons

June 14 Schoolwide BBQ: see below for grade level times

June 15 Crazy Outfit Day: show us your creativity with your craziest outfit

June 15 4's Preschool Graduation 6:30pm

June 16 Decades Day: choose a decade - 20s. 30s,40s,50s etc.

June 16 5th Grade laptops, chargers and cases due back at school

June 19 Juneteenth NO SCHOOL

June 20 Field Day: Please see flyer below for grade level times

June 20 School board Meeting 6pm

June 21 Last day for Preschool

June 21 4th Gr Assembly 2pm

June 22 5th Gr assembly 9am

June 22 Last day: Early dismissal 11:30am

It's time for a BBQ!

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Please join us Wednesday, June 14th, for the Dieringer Heights Elementary School BBQ.

4th Grade 10:55-11:25

Kindergarten (V Taylor, Larson, Whitley, Kelly) 11:35-12:00

Kindergarten (S Taylor, Matteo, Bertrand) 12:10-12:35

5th Grade 12:45-1:15

Please prepay for tickets now to keep lines as short as possible on Wednesday. Exact cash or checks only. No credit cards will be accepted.

Student prices - $3.00 (may be charged to their lunch account) Adults - $5.00

Please see the attachment below to print and complete your ticket purchase. Please return it with your payment, to the school with your child as soon as possible.

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Hello!

Field Day is right around the corner and Mrs. Barker needs your help running stations! Please click the correct link to sign up to help. If you have not volunteered in the building yet this year, you will need to fill out a volunteer verification form before Friday, June 16th. You will also need to provide photo identification with the form. You can either show the office staff your ID, or photocopy your ID and attach it to your form when you turn it in.

If all the volunteer boxes are full, we would still love to have your help! As long as you have filled out a volunteer application, just show up the day of, and help out at a station.

Thank you for helping make this day so great for the kids!

Monica Barker

mbarker@dieringer.wednet.edu

Kindergarten Volunteer Link

4th Grade Volunteer Link

5th Grade Volunteer Link

Volunteer Form

Monica Barker

Physical Education and Health Teacher

M. Ed in Technology

Dieringer Heights Elementary

(253) 826-4937

Kids Heart Challenge Results

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Thank you to our Cougars and Cougar Cubs for your participation in the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge. As a school, Dieringer Heights raised $31,191. 86!

Congratulations to our top money earners who enjoyed a pizza party with Mrs. Barker:

Emerson Englander $2,137.84
Charlie Shannon $1,769.57
Oliver Jensen $1,035.58

Our Top earning Class was Mrs. Cheney’s with $3,979

Every student that raised $10 or more had their name put in a bucket with a chance to be drawn to throw a pie in Mrs. Barker or Mr. Barfoot’s face! It was a fun celebration for all!

Other Cool Facts:

88 families learned Hands Only CPR

104 students took the challenge to be kind and 107 students took the challenge to move more

Picture of Mrs. Barker and Mr. Barfoot with pie on their faces

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A child who will be five years old on or before August 31 is eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the next school year.

Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is now open. Click on this link to access registration information.

Summer Sports Camps in Washington

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Summer is almost here and there are some amazing sports camps taking place in Washington (Seattle, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, Spokane) this summer. These are great opportunities for Boys and Girls, ages 5-18 (all ability levels welcome) to stay active, learn, improve, and have fun!

For more information and to sign up, please check out the following camps:

Adidas Tennis Camps

Revolution Soccer Camps

GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps

Revolution Baseball Camps

Revolution Softball Camps

Revolution Volleyball Camps

Use code 758703 to save $30 on Baseball Camps!

Use code SEASON2 to save $30 on Day and Half-Day Camps!

Use code SEASON2RES to save $50 on Overnight and Extended Day Camps!