Dolphin Parent Connection
October 2017 Volume 3, Issue 2
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
· Tuesday, October 3rd: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Wednesday, October 4th: SCA and Anchored4Life Team Leader Meeting @ 2:45-4:00
· Wednesday, October 4th--Thursday, October 19th: Helping Hands Fall Flower Sale
· Thursday, October 5th: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Thursday, October 5th: Fall School Pictures
· Friday, October 6th: 5th Grade Gifted Screening
· Monday, October 9th: Staff Professional Development Day: No School for Students
· Tuesday, October 10th: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Tuesday, October 10th: Progress Reports Issued for students, as needed
· Tuesday, October 10th-Friday, October 13th: 7 Habits Spirit Week & School Lunch Week
· Thursday, October 12th: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Thursday, October 12th: 4th Grade IPT Assessment @ 8:30 AM
· Friday, October 13th: SCA Officer & Representative Installation Ceremony
· Friday, October 13th: PTA Summer Reading Recognition Ice Cream Party @ 1:30 and 2:00
· Tuesday, October 17th: Art Club @ 2:45-3:50
· Tuesday, October 17th: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Tuesday, October 17th: Boosterthon Fun Run Fundraiser Kick-off
· Tuesday, October 17th: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night @ 5:00-8:00 PM
· Wednesday, October 18th: RAZ Kids Parent Training @ 5:30 and 6:00
· Thursday, October 19th: Grade 4 Field Trip to Planetarium
· Thursday, October 19th: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Tuesday, October 24th: Art Club @ 2:45-3:50
· Tuesday, October 24th: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Thursday, October 26th: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Thursday, October 26th: Grade 1 Field Trip to Brookdale Farm
· Friday, October 27th: Boosterthon Fun Run
· Tuesday, October 31st: Art Club @ 2:45-3:50
· Tuesday, October 31st: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Wednesday, November 1st: 1st Grade Gifted Screening
· Thursday, November 2nd: Grade 2 Field Trip to Zoo
· Monday, November 6th: 1st Marking Period ends
· Tuesday, November 7th: Election Day--No School
· Wednesday, November 8th: Start of 2nd Marking Period
· Thursday, November 9th: Girls on the Run @ 2:45-4:00
· Friday, November 10th: Veteran's Day--No School
School Pictures
Gifted News
GIFTED PROGRAM Application deadlines
Mon., Nov. 13, 2017 @ 4 p.m. Application for Gifted Identification, students grades 2 – 12
Thurs., Feb. 1, 2018 @ 4 p.m. Application for all Old Donation School Programs, students grades 2-7
Application Link (use student's log in and password)
https://giftedapplication.vbcps.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
Parent Workshop Invitation (attached and linked)
Parent Registration link
School Counseling Program Notes
Guidance classroom lesson topics for October will include the “Bullying Prevention” and “Respectful, Responsibility and Safe Behaviors.” If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Draughon, our School Counselor at 648-3572 or by email at Marilyn.Draughon@vbschools.com. Also, students in grades 2-5 have been bringing parent survey forms for Small Group Counseling opportunities back to school. Permission slips for the first set of groups will be going home the 1st week of October.
Anchored4Life Comes to Red Mill
SCA 7 Habits Spirit Week
Tuesday, October 10th: Think Win-Win--Team Day (Wear your favorite team jersey)
Wednesday, October 11th: Sharpen the Saw--Workout Wednesday (Wear your workout wear appropriate for school to show that you know it's important to take care of your body and mind)
Thursday, October 12th: Begin with the End in Mind--College and Career Day (Dress in your favorite college colors or dress for your future career)
Friday, October 13th: Put First Things First--Neon Day (Wear neon colors to show you know how to highlight the priorities in your life)
National School Lunch Week
Red Mill's Homework Policy
Accessing School-Provided Digital Resources from Home
Marking Period Awards
Distinguished Dolphin will be awarded to students in Grades 1 through 5 who display good behavior, work habits, and teamwork. To earn Distinguished Dolphin, students must earn “Proficient” marks for each objective under Productivity, Collaboration & Participation, and Citizenship. Students must also earn an “Advanced Proficient” mark on at least one objective under each of those three categories.
“Goal-Getter” Award is available to students in Grades 3-5. Each marking period, students will set an individualized academic goal for both language arts and math and work to reach their goal during the marking period. Students who accomplish their goal will receive the “Goal-Getter Award.”
Attendance Award will be awarded to students in grades 1 through 5 displaying excellent attendance. Recognizing that sicknesses are unavoidable, students are able to miss one day of school each marking period and still receive the attendance award. Also, recognizing the importance of students being in school on time and for the entire school day, tardies and early releases will be taken into consideration for this award. A combination of 3 tardies and/or early releases in one marking period is equivalent to one day absent. Once a student has reached 2 days absent in a marking period, they will not be eligible for the award during that marking period.
Students receiving these awards will receive a brag tag or bead to add to their brag tag chain. Additionally, the award will be indicated on their printed report card. Marking