The Splash
February 7, 2022
Hello! Many thanks to all who were able to participate in the ABC25 Get Burbed Challenge this weekend! It's hard to believe we are in the last month of the school year. As you can see below, there are many fun and exciting things happening this month at Dryden! So far, the weather looks very promising for Walk to School Day on May 4 - our staff looks forward to seeing you and walking to school with you!
May
2 - Online Registration for the 2022-2023 school year begings
2 - 6 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
3 - 5th Grade Band Concert, South Middle School, 7:00 pm
4 - Walk to School Day
6 - Kindergarten Musical Performance, 10:30 am
10 - 4th Grade Musical Performance, 6:30 pm
11 - PTA Birthday Books for May & June Birthdays
11 - 5th Grade Track Meet at South Middle School, 4:00 pm
11 - D25 Art Show at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 6:00 pm
12 - 5th Grade Visit to South Middle School
12 - Final General PTA Meeting of the year
13 - 5th Grade World of Work & Luncheon
15 - Dental forms are due for all Kindergarten, 2nd grade and new students
15 - PTA Plant Sale Pick-Up
16 - Band Registration for Current 4th Grade, South Middle School, 3:45 - 7:00 pm
17 - Last Day of SHIELD Testing at Dryden
17 - High School Senior Walk, 3:15 - 4:00 pm
19 & 20 - Incoming Kindergarten Screening
20 - Music for Youth Performance by the flagpole during morning arrival
20 - 22 - PTA Dine-out at Berry Yo
26 - Dance Party during lunch recess (90's retro dress-up theme)
27 - No School for Students (School Improvement Planning Day)
30 - Memorial Day, No School
June
3 - Field Day & Last Day of School
20 - Last day to order School Supply Packs with free delivery
Online Registration begins May 2
Each student's parent will receive an email on the morning of Monday, May 2 with a link that sends them directly to their registration. Please complete the online registration process by June 1. Thank you!
Thanks to all who participated in the ABC25 Get Burbed Challenge!
And THANKS to Ms. Menel for dressing up as Echo! It was a lot of fun trying to figure out who was behind the mask!
Thanks to all who contributed care packages for children of Ukraine!
And THANKS to all of the multiage students who helped to prepare, sort and box the many donations from our caring school community!
ABC Countdown!
23 school spirit days are remaining to celebrate the AMAZING efforts of our students and staff this school year and count down the days until summer break. We have a lot to learn and a lot of fun to have as we finish the 2021 - 2022 school year strong! Special days this week:
- May 2 - DRESS UP DAY - Let's be fancy as we learn today!
- May 3 - EXERCISE DAY - Let's get up, move and create our own exercises.
- May 4 - FAVORITE COLOR DAY - Wear your favorite color to school.
- May 5 - GAME DAY - Play your favorite board game, card game or make-believe game today.
- May 6 - HAT DAY - Wear a fun hat.
Click on the link below to access each theme and activity during the countdown.
Walk to School Day, May 4
Dryden students and families are invited to meet Dryden teachers and staff at the locations on the map below to start their day with a fun and healthy walk to school together. We'll be wearing our ID badges and school spirit wear. We hope to see you there!
90's Retro Dance Party, May 26
Thanks to Dryden's 5th Grade Class of 2022, Dryden PTA, PE Teacher Mr. Gries, and all who contributed to the fundraising efforts for the Basketball Shoot-out, Dryden has received a new outdoor sound system! The outdoor sound system will make its debut during the lunch hour on Thursday, May 26 with a dance party during the lunch recess hour. The fifth grade students have been collaborating with Assistant Principal Mrs. Giacomin-Ferris and have chosen a 90's retro theme for the dance party. Students and staff are invited to dress up in "90's retro" for the party.
Calling All New Dolphins!
Do you know a child that will be attending kindergarten at Dryden next year?
Do you know a first through fifth grader that will be attending Dryden for the first time next year?
Please refer them to this district website to start the registration process. Thank you!
FIELD DAY: It’s BACK! We NEED you! CHECK your calendars and SAVE the date!
After a two year hiatus, Dryden’s Field Day is back!!! Field Day will be taking place on Friday, June 3, 2022 in both the morning AND the afternoon. This all-school event might look a little different, but your help is still what we need! PTA will be sending a more detailed volunteer sign up in just a few weeks. Check your calendars and save the date!
Dryden PTA's Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is almost here! Everyone at Dryden School goes beyond the call of duty to make a positive impact on our children's learning and development. We have a very special week planned for our Dryden teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2 - 6, 2022. Please see the flyer below to view the happenings for the week!
Birthday Books
The last birthday books of the year will be available for May birthdays on Wednesday, May 11th. Make sure your child stops by the table at lunch! Also, any students who forgot to grab a book during their birthday month are welcome to stop by.
Supply Packs
School Supply Packs are back! Order at the following link or the QR code below to have a box containing your student’s required school supplies delivered directly to school. Must order by June 20 for free delivery to Dryden. https://www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/dryes
General PTA Meeting
Thursday, May 12 is the final general PTA meeting of the year. Come hear a recap of the year, look ahead to next year and vote in the new board!
6:30 pm - Open Forum Discussion with Principal Sessler
7:00 pm - PTA Meeting
Last Dryden Dine Out of the Year at Berry Yo
Berry Yo will host a Dryden Dine-Out for the entire weekend of May 20 - 22! Berry Yo is open 12:00 - 9:00 pm daily. Mention Dryden when ordering and the school will receive 10% of sales over all three days.