Can you believe that we are heading into the last week of school in 2021?! We're so proud of how far our students have come, especially when you consider where we were this time last year. We continue to feel incredibly grateful for the amazing dedication and support of our staff and families through it all. We wish all of you all of that brings you comfort and joy this holiday season and as you welcome the New Year 2022!
(Please look for our next school newsletter on Sunday, January 2.)
Dates to Remember
12/13 - PTA Cookie drop-off for Teachers & Staff
12/17 - Winter Wonderland & Pajama Day
12/19 - PTA Pajama Drive with The Pajama Program
12/19 - PTA Dazzling Light Display
12/19 - Pick up pre-ordered Cocoa Bombs at the Dazzling Lights Display
12/20 - 12/31 - Winter Break
1/3 - School Improvement Planning Day - No School for Students
1/4 - School resumes for students
1/9 - Dryden PTA Family Day with the Chicago Wolves
1/12 - Kindergarten & New Student Pre-Registration begins
Winter Wonderland Pajama Day, December 17
We thank the PTA for engaging our students in fun crafts and activities on this special day. This year, our students will be creating 3-D snowmen inside and enjoying other game and activity stations outside. One of the activities will involve a science experiment with baking soda, vinegar and salt.
Kindergarten & New Student Registration
Please note: Registration for current Dryden students will begin in the spring. You will receive an email in late spring with a registration link. There is nothing you need to do at this time.
PTA Cookies for Teachers and Staff, December 13
It's time to share a little holiday treat with a staff that's so sweet! Tomorrow, December 13th, drop off your favorite holiday cookies (homemade or store bought) at the Dryden front office for the Dryden Teachers and Staff! To learn more and sign up click the link below:
PTA Dine-Out at Chipotle, December 15
Stop by Chipotle (1211 Golf Road in Rolling Meadows) on Wednesday, December 15 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Mention Dryden at checkout, and they'll donate 33% of the proceeds to the PTA. Or, order online with the code HBBVX8G.
PTA Dazzling Light Display, December 19
It’s back! The drive-through holiday light show in front of Dryden school will return on December 19 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Bring the whole family to enjoy this festive experience! Families must remain in their cars at the display. There will be stops set up to drop off new PJ sets for The Pajama Project and to pick up pre-ordered cocoa bombs. See you there!
PTA Pajama Drive, December 19
This holiday, PTA is collecting brand new pajama sets for children who are facing adversity via The Pajama Program. The Pajama Program works to “ensure that all children have a good night,” in spite of challenges they may be facing, including losing a loved one, new foster care placement, inadequate or unsafe housing, homelessness or violence in the home. Read more about this organization at the following link https://pajamaprogram.org/. The Pajama Program only accepts brand new, unused and complete pajama sets (tops and bottoms), sizes newborn through adult XXXL. Bring your set of pajamas for donation to the Dazzling Light Display on December 19 between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.
Dryden PTA Family Day with the Chicago Wolves, January 9
Join Dryden students, families, and friends at a Chicago Wolves hockey game on Sunday, January 9 at 3:00 pm as the Wolves battle the Cleveland Monsters. Everyone who attends will receive a free Chicago Wolves hat, and everyone from Dryden will be seated together. Click the following link to purchase tickets: https://offer.fevo.com/chicago-wolves-vs-cleveland-monsters-47xjbsh-3bc0e7c?fevoUri=chicago-wolves-vs-cleveland-monsters-47xjbsh-3bc0e7c%2F
Dryden Elementary School
