Dutch Fork Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Last Week of 2016-2017
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 an 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 our beliefs.
Shout Outs
- A shout out to all of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade talent show participants. Both shows were both engaging and highly entertaining.
- E. Perkins for coordinating P. McMaster's visit to DFES Tuesday. Mrs. McMaster was enamored with the experiences we provide for students. It is our understanding that she followed up with Emily's husband two consecutive days following her visit to talk about the wonderful time she at our school.
- Classroom teachers/assistants, related areas teachers, C. Sommers, front office staff, and custodial staff for their contributions for our final tag ceremonies.
- PTO for planning and organzing family movie night. We had about 100 people total to watch the movie Rock Dog. A great time had by all.
Early Release Half Days
Lunch will be served this week and all homerooms will eat in their respective classes. The lunch schedule is as follows:
- 9:00-9:10 K
- 9:10-9:20 First
- 9:20-9:30 Second
- 9:30-9:40 Third
- 9:40-9:50 Fourth
- 9:50-10:00 Fifth
Scheduling/PBIS Meeting
Fifth Grade Graduation
Our fifth grade graduation is this Thursday. Our fifth grade teachers are always extremely thoughtful in planning this ceremony. This is arguably our highest attended event. As such we need all faculty and staff to utilize rear parking to accommodate the high volume of visitors we will have.
Thursday, Jun 1, 2017, 08:30 AM
DFES Mini Theater
DFES Summer Send of Students.
DFES AES annual bus and car rider send-off!! Thursday at dismissal, meet in the front lobby to send off the buses. Then we will walk together to the car rider line and wave good-bye to families.
We have a box of shakers, leis, foam fingers, and posters to wave. So, dig out your cheese heads, Pom Poms, and cow bells and join us for a celebratory send-off!
End of Year Staff Luncheon
We spent time throughout this year learning from our peers on how best to improve instructional practices through demonstrations, presentations, and vertical planning.
Just as we began this school year all together wee will conclude 2016-2017 with our final staff luncheon of the year. Lunch will be courtesy of Fazoli's restuarant.
An announcement will be made tomorrow regarding lunch options for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thursday, Jun 1, 2017, 12:00 PM
Cafeteria
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, United States
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal