Dryden Dolphin Splash Newsletter
October 11, 2021
We hope this newsletter finds you enjoying a three-day weekend since there is no school for students tomorrow, Monday, October 11. Since Monday is an Institute Day in our school district, our staff will be at school reviewing fall benchmark assessment data and student progress to plan for future instruction and student learning experiences. We look forward to seeing the students back at school on Tuesday, October 12!
Dates to Remember
10/11 - Institute Day, No School for Students
10/12 - School Bus Evacuation Drills
10/13 - MONDAY specials schedule
10/13 - PTA Running Club, 8:10 am in the Dryden field
10/13 - PTA Birthday Books for October birthdays
10/14 - 5th Grade Musical performance, 5:15 pm
10/15 - Kindergarten & New Student Health Forms are due
10/15 - PTA Fall Fest Movie Night, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
10/20 - PTA Running Club, 8:10 am in the Dryden field
10/21 & 10/22 - Parent Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)
10/25 - RULER Parent Presentation, 7:00 pm, Dryden LMC
10/26 - Dryden PTA Dine Out at Lou Malnati’s
10/29 - Halloween Parade & Classroom Parties
10/31 - Last day for 5% off Yearbook price
11/4 - PTA Reflections Art Program entries due
School Bus Evacuation Drills, October 12
MONDAY Schedule, October 13
Parent - Teacher Conferences, October 21 & 22
Halloween Celebration, October 29
Thank you!
PTA Fall Fest Movie Night, October 15
Come create memories at Dryden PTA’s Fall Fest Movie Night! We will have an outdoor movie night on Dryden’s lawn, featuring 2019’s animated film, “The Addam’s Family,” on Friday, October 15. Bring blankets and get cozy at this free event starting at 6:00 pm with the movie beginning at 6:30 pm. There will be complimentary popcorn and cider available.
Any questions or concerns, please email Lindsey Kaplan at lindsey.kaplan@gmail.com.
Echo Dance Party
A huge thank you to the Dryden community for helping PTA exceed our Fund the ‘Phin fundraising goal! Last week, the students were able to enjoy their extra recess dance party with special guest, Echo the Dolphin. The kids had a fun and memorable time!
Dryden PTA Dine Out at Lou Malnati’s, October 26
Join the PTA for our October Dine Out at Lou Malnati’s in Buffalo Grove! The Dine Out is Tuesday, Ocbober 26 from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm. Please mention Dryden when ordering or use the code FUNDDPTA21 when ordering online.
Reflections Art Program
Do you have a little Matisse at home? Or perhaps an aspiring poet or dancer? If your child is looking for a creative outlet, get them started on artwork for this year’s Reflections Art Program themed, “I Will Change The World By….”.
Dryden PTA will be accepting submissions through November 4 for the National PTA Reflections Art Program in the following categories: visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, dance choreography and film production. Student winners have the opportunity to advance through local, regional, state and national levels. For official rules, guidelines and the entry form, visit the PTA site: https://drydenpta.org/reflections-art-program/
Email Erika Pace at ErikaLPace@gmail.com for any additional questions.
Dryden Yearbooks For Sale!
Dryden Yearbooks are on sale NOW! Purchase by October 31 to get 5% off! Follow the link to order your child's yearbook through TreeRing (Dryden Passcode: 1014123635244163). Please email drydenelementaryyearbook@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thank you!
Dryden Elementary School
Email: asessler@sd25.org
Website: https://www.sd25.org/Domain/10
Location: 722 South Dryden Place, Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Phone: 847-398-4280
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Twitter: @DrydenSchool