Notes of the Week
What's going on at DT Schools this week?
HELLO!!!
Please be sure to check your school mailbox and email daily for up to date information.
Click HERE to review all Staff Faculty Meeting dates
Join my DT Staff Remind: send a text to: 81010 in the message type: @dennistw
Hawks of the Month
This year we are trying something different- we are giving staff the freedom to select a student from their room that meets any of the following character traits listed below. Please continue to fill out the forms in the main office and write why you choose this students and the character trait they are being recognized for that Month.
- Perseverance
- Kindness
- Respect
- Courage
- Honesty
- Empathy
- Friendship
- Self-Control
- Courageous
- Leadership
- Responsibility
- Loyalty
Your filled out October Hawk of the Month paper is due to the office by September 26.
Future dates:
Due Jan 25 Announce Jan 27, 2022
Due Feb 22 Announce Feb 24, 2022
Due March 29 Announce Mar 31, 2022
Due April 26 Announce Apr 28, 2022
Due May 24 Announce May 26, 2022
CONGRATULATIONS to our Teachers of the Year & ESPs of the Year 2023-2024
Jessica Stewart Primary School ESP
Diane Van ES/MS ESP & Alison Curvan ES/MS Teacher of the Year
Gina Sakenas Primary School Teacher of the Year
Monday December 19
"The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us."
DT Spirit Day: Elf Day
DT Staff 12 Days: 5 elves are hiding- fine one and bring to the main office to receive your prize
Happy Birthday Courtney!!
TUESDAY December 20
Q:What did one Christmas tree say to another?
A: Lighten up!.
MS Honor Roll Bowling Trip
DT Spirit Day: Toasty Tuesday
DT Staff 12 Days: Holiday Best
WEDNESDAY December 21
Word of the Week:
Tidings (Noun)-news, information, or intelligence:
Hawks of the Month due to the main office TODAY
DT Spirit week: Winter Wonderland
DT Staff 12 Days: 3 rounds of name that tune for a prize
Happy Birthday Jennie Castilio!!
DT Deck the Halls Judging begins at 3pm
THURSDAY December 22
Critical Thinking Thursday:
What is the main ingredient of the traditional Hanukkah dish latkes?
DT Spirit week: Grinch Day
Cooper House Stone Harbor Movie Trip
DT Staff 12 Days: BYOM for coffee in the main office
Happy Birthday Matt Arch!!
FRIDAY December 23
Fun Fact Friday:
The world over will celebrate 100 Years of the Walt Disney Company in 2023!
DT Spirit week: PJ Day
DT Staff 12 Days: leave 1 minute after the students do!! Have a wonder Winter Break!!
Happy Birthday Diane Van!!
Happy Birthday Marni McCann 12/24!!
Happy Birthday Cynthia Hickey 12/27!!
Happy Birthday Jeanette Riggitano 12/30!!
We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and safe new year! Looking forward to 2023 with all of you!!
DT Official Sideline Store
Sports Corner
Athletic Directors: Drew Albany & Tamara Gonnam
Boys Basketball: Drew Albany & Kevin Poltorak
Kate's CST Corner:
Into Mathematics
Go Math is changing to intoMath.
Samples are in the conference room in the CST ES/MS Conference room and in Jamie and Kate’s office at the Primary- take a look!
DT Teacher Meetings
January 4, 2023-ES/MS-Cafeteria
January 5, 2023- Primary-Library
Topic:Mental Health Strategies for Educators
EasyCBM Testing:
The Intervention Team will begin testing at the Primary on January 17th. The interventionist will be coming to your room to assess your learners. We will begin with Kindergarten and work our way to Grade 2.
We will continue to assess the learners individually in ELA in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2. In Mathematics, we will also continue to conduct the assessment in small groups (K-2).
ES/MS- we will be doing the EasyCBM testing during Library time. Our goal is to have the data uploaded for your review as soon as possible. Once we have the Primary complete- the interventionist will come to the ES/MS to assess for individual assessments.
Please have patience with us, as we will suspend Acceleration Services until the assessment is complete. Our goal is to work as fast as we can to resume services.
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.
Maya Angelou
Housekeeping :
Jan 2: School Closed
Jan 3: School reopens/Safe Schools need to be completed TODAY.
Jan 13: DT Blood Drive 12-5pm Primary School-when you sign up & need coverage-email Jamie
Jan 26: Faculty Meeting 8:05am ES/MS cafe OR 3:40pm Primary ART room
Feb 10: MS Winter Dance 7-9pm
Contact Information
ES/MS ext 502
Primary ext 108
cell: 609-221-1769
Email: jvanartsdalen@dtschools.org
Website: www.dtschools.org
Phone: 609-221-1769