The Splash
February 7, 2022
Welcome to the Dryden Dolphin Splash, the weekly newsletter from Dryden Elementary School! We hope this newsletter will help keep you informed on upcoming events and important reminders. It's so great having all of the students and staff back in the building! We're looking forward to our first full week of school together. Wishing everyone a GREAT Dolphin week!
August
25 - Curriculum Night, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
September
1 - Open Door with Mrs. Sessler, 6:30 pm, Dryden LMC
1 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Dryden LMC
5 - Labor Day, No School
9 - Sing Along by the Flagpole, 8:30 - 8:50 am
9 - Red, White & Blue Day
11 - PTA Plant Sale Pick Up
Thank you to our 5th Graders who welcomed and gave tours to new incoming Dryden families at the beginning of August!
Thank you to PTA for the warm welcome and beautiful bulletin board inside Dryden. We ARE ready to make a splash! :)
The Meet & Greets and PTA Ice Cream Social was a fun way for our school community to connect and begin the school year!
What a cheerful surprise to see this sign on the front lawn of Dryden on our first day of school! Thank you, PTA!
Curriculum Night, August 25
This is a special evening for parents only. Teachers will present information about all that your child(ren) will be learning and doing at Dryden throughout the year.
- 6:00 - 6:40 pm - Classroom Presentations by Teachers of Grades K - 2
- 6:25 - 7:05 pm - Visit with Specials Teachers and Support Staff
- 6:50 - 7:30 pm - Classroom Presentations by Teachers of Grades 3 - 5
The Dryden LMC will also be hosting Hook-A-Book in the main foyer. Parents may purchase books for the Dryden LMC. The book will have a placard with the family's name, and the student of the family will be able to be the first person to check out the book from the LMC.
"Soft Starts" at Dryden
Beginning Monday, August 22:
Students in grades multiage, second, third, fourth and fifth grade will have a “soft start” to their school day. What this means is that when staff supervision begins at 8:50 am, students will no longer have to wait outside in line until 8:55 to enter the building. Instead, students may enter the building as soon as they arrive at school, between 8:50 and 9:05 am and walk directly to their classrooms. Classroom teachers will be monitoring the hallways and greeting students as they enter the classroom. Students will have a little extra time to transition, connect with peers and get ready for the day while in the classroom.
Beginning Wednesday, August 24:
ALL students, kindergarten through fifth grade will have the same “soft start” procedure described above.
Sing Along & Red, White & Blue Day, September 9
Everyone is invited to wear red, white and blue to Dryden on Friday, September 9 in honor of 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance. Music teacher, Mr. Deptula, will lead us in a Sing Along by the flagpole, from 8:30 - 8:50 am. We will use this day at Dryden to remember and thank service workers and first responders as well as focus on doing good deeds for others.
Sign up for the PTA Newsletter!
The PTA is going digital! Each month, we are going to send out a newsletter detailing all of the fun events and special activities we have planned. This is a great way for you to stay informed as we have over 100 events each year. Plus, you can easily sign up to volunteer if you are interested. Click on this link to be added to our email list: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3UgDF1H/DrydenPTA
The Dryden Spirit Wear sale is going on now! Don’t forget to get your orders in by August 30. The following link will take you to our shop: https://waistup.com/dryden_elementary/shop/home
Fall Mum Sale - Ends August 21!
Last chance to order your fall mums! Sale ends August 21. Pick-up at Dryden Sunday, September 11 from 1:30-2:30pm.
Yearbook orders
PURCHASE YOUR DRYDEN YEARBOOK BY SEPTEMBER 30TH FOR A 10% DISCOUNT!
If you have questions or need help setting up your TreeRing Yearbook account,
email Shannon Murray at drydenelementaryyearbook@gmail.com.