The Wildcat Weekly
Volume 2 Issue 25
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, Mar 14 BOE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Room
Wednesday, Mar 15 2nd Marking Period ends
Thursday, Mar 16 3rd Marking Period begins
Friday, Mar 17 Early Dismissal: Conferences/In-service
Friday, Mar 24 Report Cards Available in Genesis
Wednesday, Apr 5 PiE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Room
Thursday, Apr 6 Early Dismissal: Spring Recess
Fri, Apr 7-Fri, Apr 14 No School: Spring Recess
Monday, Apr 17 Classes resume
Thursday, Apr 20 2nd Annual Green Fair (more info to follow)
Tuesday, Apr 25 BOE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Room
Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead this weekend!
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
Students will have an early dismissal on Friday, March 17th
so teachers can conduct spring parent/teacher conferences.
These conferences are teacher-recommended.
If they haven't already done so, teachers will contact those parents
they wish to conference with.
Parents who have concerns but have not received a conference request
should reach out to that individual teacher.
PiE Enrichment
Another year of our after-school enrichment program has ended! Thanks to all of the teachers and parents who helped to provide our students with such a fun and educational program! Thanks so much to Mrs. MacDonald and Mrs. Holden for helping to organize everything!
It was a great 4 weeks!
Middle School Play
Congratulations to all of our students who took part in "The Day Aliens Attacked Fairfield!" It was a wonderful play that allowed so many to shine, not only on the stage, but backstage behind the curtain as well. A special thanks to Ms. Mazzucco and Ms. Fisher on organizing this great performance!
March is Disability Awareness Month
Click the picture below for websites and books to read this month.
March is Women's History Month
Click the picture below for a list of books to read this month.
Spanish March Music Madness!
With the new week there is a new link to vote for your favorite song in Locura de marzo! First round is over and here are the winners.
506, Arhbo, La Bachata, No puedo, Soy Latino, Si quieres-Puedes, En Realidad, Music Session 53.
It was a very close race for Lampara and Si Quieres, as well as En Realidad and Currambera! Every vote counts so join the fun and vote at the link below. The first few songs in round 2 are included in this link, Join the fun and vote using the link below!
https://www.senorashby.com/march-6-10.html
If you want to check out the songs again, here is the YouTube link to here them all:
https://tinyurl.com/366at4ek
23-24 Kindergarten Information
We are now in the process of compiling a list of children who will be eligible to start
Kindergarten in September 2023. Due to the pandemic, we will not have in-person registration.
If you have a child in your household who will be 5 years of age on or before October 1, 2023, please complete the survey below.
DTS Kindergarten Survey
DTS is now accepting students to the Wildcat Preschool program for the 2023-2024 school year. Please contact Mrs. Pat Pillon at ppillon@dtsk8nj.org for information/questions and to be sent a registration packet, which will be placed in the mail to families in mid-February. New students will be accepted on a rolling basis, with the submission of the application packet until the two classes are full.
Looking for a little adventure this weekend?
Take the family to the MOMA in NYC!
Exhibits right now include the sets from the new Pinocchio movie
as well as all the kids favorite paintings including Starry Night.
More detailed information on ALL of our events can be found on our NEW website at www.dtspie.com, email us at dtspie@gmail.com and Like us on Facebook.
February 2023 Slice of PiE Newsletter
Monthly Meetings
Please note the May meeting date has been changed so update your calendars!
Assemblies
Our last assembly was March 6th. It was an assembly by the Vital Dance Crew and the kids loved it. They showcased high energy choreography while conveying a positive message of respect, responsibility, and setting life goals. Make sure to ask your kids about it.
Nominating Committee
We are seeking volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee to develop a slate for DTS PiE Board Elections for the 2023-24 school year.
This committee can work via email, to develop the slate by identifying candidates for board positions (including renewal of current positions, if applicable), contacting potential candidates to determine if they will accept their nomination, and then presenting the slate for a vote at our May meeting.
If you are interested, email us at dtspie@gmail.com by March 13th.
Book Bingo Returns
We are doing another Book Bingo Night on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the DTS Cafeteria (bingo starts at 6:45 p.m.)
No admission necessary just bring a marker, highlighter, bingo blotter and head out for a family friendly evening geared toward students in PK to 5th grade (not a drop-and-go event; children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Snacks will be sold by the DTS Middle School Student Council for a small fee.
Recap of Recent Activities
After-School Enrichment finished on Thursday. It has been a great year with wonderful favorite repeats from the past and new classes as well. There were 139 students enrolled. A huge thank you to our instructors for their dedication to teaching, our volunteers for assisting the instructors, and to the school administration for their support in making this annual event a possibility. Thank you to our Committee Chairs Dawn MacDonald and Jenn Holden for organizing and delivering a treasured program.
Updated PiE Calendar
- We’ve added dates for a number of events to the second half of the school year – example Color Run, Paint Nights, Plant Sale! It is available at https://dtspie.com/
Note To School
- Tired of writing notes to the school when your child needs to stay after school or is being signed out early?
- PiE has just the answer - a notepad with the key data points the school needs already pre-printed and organized. Simply fill in your personal data and send along with your child.
- Reach out to dtspie@gmail.com to order yours. One pad is $3; two pads for $5.
ShopRite Gift Card Program
- Do you shop at ShopRite? Help us earn money all year long by simply buying gift cards from PiE. Register for your increment using the form found here: https://dtspie.com/support-pie-donate/
- How it works - you register using the form, each month, you will receive the gift card increment (for example $100), and then you write a check to PiE for the $100. Super simple and if you shop at ShopRite, it doesn’t cost you anything more or less!!
- PiE makes 5% on every gift card purchase so that same $100, earns PiE $5.
Volunteer
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PiE Events!
Want to volunteer some of your time for PiE events? Fill out the Google Form & be notified of any upcoming PiE events in need of volunteers.
There are also some PiE committees in need of a chairperson. For more information or questions contact Debbie Lubitz at dlubitz319@gmail.com.
Maschios is once again our Food Services Provider for the 2022-2023 school year.
Click here for more information.
**Please note that lunch is no longer offered free of charge. Student lunches will be $3.50, plus an additional cost for snacks.**
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Free & Reduced Lunch
Parents may apply for a free and reduced lunch at any time during the school year.
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March Lunch Menu
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DTS will be serving fresh pizza from Nicola's Pizza every Friday!
What's Happening Around Town?
Delaware Township Rec Commission
Join the D&R Canal State Park and the NJ Clean Communities program on Saturday, March 18 for our 5th Annual Delaware River Scenic Byway Cleanup. Volunteers will be able to adopt a section of the D&R Canal trail or areas within Bulls Island Recreation Area to pick up the litter that has appeared over the winter months. Once you register for the cleanup the event organizer will send an email with cleanup location options for you to find the right match you or your group. The cleanup event will begin at 8:30 a.m. and for those who like to sleep a bit longer, we will have later times available as well. Please register by visiting:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/delaware-river-scenic-byway-cleanup-along-the-towpath-trek-tickets-546362534047 Newsletter Submission
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In cases where it is a shortened week, the publication date may be adjusted.
If you would like something published in the newsletter, please email your submission to slipson@dtsk8nj.org by each Tuesday at 3:30pm. Please include the length of time you'd like your information to be in the newsletter.
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