Full-Day Kindergarten
Dear Whitesides Families,
I am excited to announce that we have been given some additional funding for kindergarten that will allow us to change our classes to full-day. We are currently in the process of hiring a new teacher. You will be able to see your child's placement on August 12th after 4:00 p.m.
You can see our updated school schedule in the link below. If you have any questions, please email me at hschulz@dsdmail.net or call me at 801-402-3600.
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Class Lists Teacher assignments for students will be available August 12th after 4:00 p.m. through myDSD. Any information obtained before this date is subject to change. | Back-to-School Night Back-to-School Night will be Thursday, August 18th, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. This will be an open-house. Please come and meet your child's teacher and get important information. Stop by the library and meet our new librarian, Mrs. Brown, and get a free book (while supplies last). | First Day of SchoolOur first day of school is Monday, August 22nd. School begins at 8:50 a.m. and will be early out at 1:25 p.m. Kindergarten will begin August 29th (see Kindergarten section for more info). |
Class Lists
Back-to-School Night
Stop by the library and meet our new librarian, Mrs. Brown, and get a free book (while supplies last).
First Day of School
Our first day of school is Monday, August 22nd. School begins at 8:50 a.m. and will be early out at 1:25 p.m.
Kindergarten will begin August 29th (see Kindergarten section for more info).
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Devices If you checked out a device from Whitesides for the summer, please return the device no later than August 11th.
All students will be issued a device for the coming year. You are encouraged to purchase insurance for the device so that you don't have an unexpected expense in the case of accidental damage. This can be done in your myDSD account. | Kindergarten InformationKindergarten will begin Monday, August 29th. Testing will be August 22nd-26th. Sign up for a testing day and time at Back-to-School Night on August 18th. | Serving on the School Community CouncilPLEASE CONSIDER SERVING ON COMMUNITY COUNCIL It's time to assemble the Whitesides Community Council. Serving on our School Community Council is a great way for parents to contribute and help ensure academic performance at our school. The school receives an annual dividend from the School Land Trust. Our council decides how these funds will be used. The council reviews and prepares other academic plans for our students each year. All plans are reviewed for final approval by our school board. Councils also act in an advisory capacity to school and school district administrations. Qualifications Every public school in Utah has a School Community Council. The councils are made up of school employees who are elected by their colleagues and parents who are elected by parents of students attending the school. Membership terms are for two years. Parents must have a student attending the school at least one of the two years of their term of service. Time Commitment: Meet once a month for an hour meeting. Time and date to be determined by council members. Interested?: If you would like to serve on this committee, please email me with your name and phone number. |
Devices
- Make sure the device is fully charged.
- Bring power block and charging cable.
- Bring hotspot (if applicable).
All students will be issued a device for the coming year. You are encouraged to purchase insurance for the device so that you don't have an unexpected expense in the case of accidental damage. This can be done in your myDSD account.
Kindergarten Information
Kindergarten will begin Monday, August 29th.
Testing will be August 22nd-26th. Sign up for a testing day and time at Back-to-School Night on August 18th.
Serving on the School Community Council
PLEASE CONSIDER SERVING ON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
It's time to assemble the Whitesides Community Council. Serving on our School Community Council is a great way for parents to contribute and help ensure academic performance at our school. The school receives an annual dividend from the School Land Trust. Our council decides how these funds will be used. The council reviews and prepares other academic plans for our students each year. All plans are reviewed for final approval by our school board. Councils also act in an advisory capacity to school and school district administrations.
Qualifications
Every public school in Utah has a School Community Council. The councils are made up of school employees who are elected by their colleagues and parents who are elected by parents of students attending the school. Membership terms are for two years. Parents must have a student attending the school at least one of the two years of their term of service.
Time Commitment: Meet once a month for an hour meeting. Time and date to be determined by council members.
Interested?: If you would like to serve on this committee, please email me with your name and phone number.
Whitesides Elementary