The Splash
February 7, 2022
It's hard to believe that this is the last week of school for 2022! The students have learned and grown so much since August! We are incredibly grateful for the tremendous care, dedication and expertise of the Dryden Staff as well as the amazing support and partnership of parents and PTA. May the winter break be a special time for us all to to unplug from school, and enjoy time with family and friends. On behalf of the Dryden Staff, we wish you all that brings you comfort and joy this holiday season and as you welcome the New Year 2023!
(Please look for our next school newsletter on Monday, January 9.)
December
20 - 4th Grade Musical Performance, 6:30 pm
21 - FRIDAY schedule
22 - Winter Wonderland & Pajama Dress-Up Day
23 (Friday) - No School / Winter Break begins
January
10 (Tuesday) - School Resumes
12 - Kindergarten Pre-Registration for 2023 - 2024 begins
12 - PTA Birthday Books (January & July Birthdays)
16 - Martin Luther King Day, No School
17 - MONDAY Schedule
17 - Sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences emailed at 7:00 pm
18 - 5th to 6th Grade Special Education Parent Information Session, 6:30 pm at Thomas Middle School
20 - Favorite Color Day
23 - 27 - PTA Book Fair
26 - Family Reading Night, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Bravo, 5th Grade Band!
The first band performance by the 5th Grade Class of 2023 was a huge success! We are so proud of them! Thank you to Band Director Mrs. Schneider!
Cardboard Challenge!
It was so great to see so much creativity, student collaboration and problem-solving in action during this endeavor. Students enjoyed sharing and exploring each other's creations as they came together in the commons for the culminating event. Thank you to Student Learning Coach Mrs. Wasik for coordinating this wonderful enrichment project!
Emotional Intelligence & Social Emotional Learning
Emotional intelligence is the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings, to discriminate among them, and to use this information to guide one’s thinking and action. (Salvoy & Mayer, 1990)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning)
In D25, the RULER approach is infused throughout the school day for social emotional learning and strengthening emotional intelligence. Teachers integrate core routines and teach RULER lessons to build emotional awareness across all school settings.
Supporting RULER at Home
Linked below are some simple activities and conversation starters that are designed to promote social and emotional skills at home. There are three types of activities: “Talk About It,” “Do It Together,” and “Did You Notice.”
Parent Information Session: Special Education Supports As Your 5th Grader Transitions to Middle School
Parents of 5th grade students with Individualized Education Plans are invited to learn more about special education support available in middle school.
Join special education team members from South and Thomas Middle Schools as they share information about the transition to middle school on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm in the Thomas Middle School LMC, 1430 N Belmont Ave, Arlington Heights, IL.
What: Special Education Supports in Middle School
When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Where: Thomas Middle School LMC, 1430 N Belmont Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Dryden PTA
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The Dryden PTA Board would like to thank our volunteers and Dryden community members for the success of so many events so far this school year. We cannot do this without you! We're looking forward to a festive Winter Wonderland next week and have lots of fun planned when we return in January 2023, like Book Fair and an all school assembly. We hope you and your families all have a wonderful break! To stay up to date on the latest Dryden PTA news, please visit our website and sign up for our monthly newsletter! Dryden PTA website