Dutch Fork Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Week of August 19th -
Superintendent's Prioritites
- Focus our work decisions on/around our district strategic plan.
- Identify areas of achievement to improve.
- Provide Chick-Fil-A and Moe's like customer service for internal and external community.
- Strengthen the structure and quality of communication both internally and externally.
- Promote a work and learning environment where students and staff feel safe physically, emotionally and socially
DFES Beliefs
- We believe all people deserve to feel safe, valued, and loved.
- We believe all children are naturally curious about the world around them.
- We believe learning is a social process.
- We believe inquiry fosters an environment of noticing and questioning.
- We believe in learning from multiple perspectives.
- We believe in learning from authentic primary and secondary sources.
- We believe in encouraging learners to be risk takers.
- We believe reflection should lead to change and growth.
- We believe learning should lead to social action.
- We believe our actions should be aligned with our beliefs.
Shout Outs
- Front office staff, custodial staff, those who covered stations, or volunteered in any capacity with our Fox Cub Forum. Additional thanks to our homeroom teachers as they welcomed students to their classrooms for the first time.I heard several parents express the degree to which someone on our school staff was extremely helpful with assistance needed. On behalf of our students and families I say thank you.
- Kindergarten teachers, kindergarten assistants, and our front office for their contributions to our kindergarten orientation. All families were a provided a copy of Mem Fox's Reading Magic as a resource to support their children.
Staffing Updates
- Doreen Travathan is swtiching departments as she will join the cafeteria staff Monday. We are grateful for her work as a custodian.
- Replacing Doreen is within our custodial department is Wendy Johnson. Wendy comes to us from Irmo High School and will officialy begin September 3rd.
- We have been granted a substitute during this transition through Kelly Services that will fill in over the next two weeks.
District Professional Development Day
Our LeaD5 professional development model kicks off Monday for certified staff and based on feedback sessions for support staff as well.
After lunch all D5 schools will provide PBIS professional at their respective sites. This PD is to include all DFESfaculty and staff (certified and support) and will be led by Mr. Gantt. I will touch base with those impacted by Friday's announcement of teacher reassignments given preparation necessary on short notice.
Monday, Aug 19, 2019, 08:00 AM
Various Locations
Teacher Work Day
- Tuesday is has been designated time and space for our teachers/certified staff.
- We will meet with all support staff at 9:00 to discuss support staff evaluations. Our meeting will take place in the cafeteria.
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2019, 08:00 AM
Dutch Fork Elementary School, Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Professional obligations
There were a number of required signatures that we have the responsibility to take care of each year before students return to school. Those items include sexual harassment, blood born pathogens, district staff handbook. Last week I shared an expecation that those professional responsibilities by submitted by Tuesday, August 20th. A reminder to submit your signature pages to S. Cope. Thanks!
First Day of School
We are thrilled about the arrival our students both returning and new. A few details for all to be aware of:
- All faculty and staff are expected to arrive by 7:00 a.m as doors will open for students and families by 7:10.
- We will utilize rear parking to accommodate families bringing their children to school.
- Any DFES shirt of your choosing can be worn. No jeans.
- Returning students home the way families intended is critical to day 1 success. We will practice school wide dismissal beginning at 1:30. This helps to ensure that car riders, day car riders, bus riders, and Kit Klub (our after school program) know what to expect. An announcement will be made to walk us through as we begin and end this process.
Wednesday, Aug 21, 2019, 12:30 AM
Dutch Fork Elementary School, Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Scott Out of Office Wednesday
The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at 12:00. I will start the day at school but will need to leave in by 10:00. Please see Mr. Gantt in my absences if needed.
2nd Day of School
- All staff are expected to report to school by 7:00.
- Spirit wear not required.
- We will collective practice dismissal at 1:30pm. Announcements will be made to lead the process.
Thursday, Aug 22, 2019, 07:15 AM
Dutch Fork Elementary School, Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, USA
The Cub Reporter
Birthday Wishes!
- 8/18 A. Gehm (kindergarten)
- 8/19 M. Drayton (5th grade)
- 8/20 D. Mingus (5th grade)
Superintendent Priority 4
As I think about this priority I would like to focus on the structure and quality of communication internally as we prepare to open the school year. Below is a link to bring to the attention of our admin team any topic(s)or items from your perspective that requires clarity or items that we haven't had an opportunity to address with you our faculty and staff. Our goal is to respond to those items by or before the end of the week.
We develop students who care about the world we live in and express critical thinking through natural curiosity and wonder.
Email: jscott@lexrich5.org
Website: www.lexrich5.org/dutchfork/cfm/
Location: 7900 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal