Dolphin Tales
2017-2018 School Year
First Quarter Connections at Disney Elementary
Dolphin Tales is an end of the quarter e-newsletter for us to share some of the wonderful events that took place during the quarter. TEAM DISNEY believes that positive partnering with parents is truly the only way to make our team stronger.
Positive Partnering Tip:
Research shows that children of parents who partner with their schools have better academic and social success throughout their schooling. Communication is a key step in partnering with our parents. Here are some ways to build stronger communication with your child's teachers:
- Word any questions or concerns respectfully.
- Think through your words so they come across as a polite request and less of a demand.
- Give teachers at least 24 hours to respond to your question or concern.
- Remain positive and calm when discussing concerns or when addressing struggles that your student may be having.
Source: Communication is the key to a strong parent-teacher team. (2017, September) Parents make the difference, 29, 3.
More information can be found at www.parent-institute.com
SNAPSHOTS from First Quarter
Kindergarten Orientation
IGNiTE Deployment
StuCo Store
Miss Petr's Art Room
Lego Robots
Third Grade Musical
Citizens of the Month
Fire Safety
Cross Country
Character Counts
Mrs. Bennett, our school counselor, will introduce each of our Character Counts words during our Morning Announcements and through her counselor lessons. Classroom teachers will follow-up by incorporating the word into their reading or writing lessons. Our longtime community partner, Seminole Baptist Temple, will also host an assembly in connection with each Character Counts word.
Fifth grade students created a video with Miss Talent, our Instructional Technologist, and assistance from our counselors, Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Woodson, promoting friendship. Please take time to watch the video below.
Connect with Us
Website: http://disney.spsk12.org/pages/Disney
Location: 4100 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-523-3600
Facebook: facebook.com/DisneyElementaryPTA
Twitter: @TEAMDISNEYPod