Dutch Fork Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Week of January 1st 2018
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.
DFES Goals 2017-2018
- Excellent customer service.
- Effective use of small group instruction.
- Building teacher capacity with environmental science content.
Staffing Updates
- Leigh Floyd (.5 resource teacher) here and HWES will assume a full time resource position at HWES. She is replacing a teacher that retired this past December. We have a candidate that is being recommended to assume Leigh's position at the board meeting scheduled for January 8th. We are exceedingly grateful for Leigh's work and wish her the best. We will keep you posted on this transition.
- Jody Pittman will be out on FMLA with an anticipated return date of January 22nd. FYI.
Event Information
Student Holiday/Teacher workday
This workday is designated for those that did not attend summer PD here at DFES or summer PD discussed with me previously.
When?
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018, 08:00 AM
Where?
DFES
Scott Out of Office Wednesday
I will be out of the office from 12:00-1:00 to attend a Title I principals' meeting. Please see Mr. Gantt in my absence if needed.
Event Information
District Magnet Fair
When?
Thursday, Jan 4, 2018, 05:30 PM
Where?
The Center for Advanced Technical Studies, Mount Vernon Church Road, Chapin, SC, United States
Event Information
DFES Magnet Open House
This year we host prospective families and visitors in our cafeteria. Each grade level will have a table and will have have engagements for students and showcase learning at our school.
Below is a description of grade level for that night.
When?
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018, 06:00 PM
Where?
DFES Cafeteria
We develop students who care about the world we live in and express critical thinking through natural curiosity and wonder.
Where Wonders Grow!
Email: jscott@lexrich5.org
Website: www.lexrich5.org/dutchfork/cfm/
Location: 7900 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, United States
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal