Dutch Fork Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Week of December 11th -
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 2017-2018 Goals
- Excellent customer service.
- Effective use of small group instruction.
- Building teacher capacity with environmental science content.
Shout Out
- M. Ridgeway and M. Newmyer for filling in and supporting efforts and filling in for B. Lester last week for MAP testing.. Both ladies helped us problem solve and made contributions that would have otherwise negatively impacted our work this past week. Additional thanks to those that administered the test for the first time for small group and students requiring one on one. Final shout out to S. Somerall and C. Sommers for finalizing make up work for this coming week.
- Members of the the hospitality committee for organizing, planning, and executing a highly successful "favorite things party" this past Thursday.
- PTO board members and volunteers for a highly successful Holiday Store.
Goodie Day with/Hot Beverage Bar
Monday, Dec 11, 2017, 07:30 AM
Conference Room
Scott out of office Tuesday
Music and Strings Concert
F. Meyers has been working with 4th/5th grade dance club members for this day. While T. Peneva has been working with our 5th strings students. We look forward to witnessing the talents of both groups.
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017, 12:00 PM
Mini Theater
Preparing for January 10 Magnet School Showcase
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018, 03:15 PM
DFES Cafeteria
Book Buddy Reading Celebration
Shout out to both teachers for this family engagement.
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017, 06:00 PM
Media Center
Sunshine House Holiday Celebration
No requirements for our staff. Just an FYI.
Monday, Dec 11, 2017, 06:30 PM
DFES Mini Theater
School Improvement Council Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017, 06:00 PM
DFES Conference Room
Fox Fun Friday
Friday, Dec 15, 2017, 09:00 PM
DFES
Furniture installation reminder
Just a reminder of this process and expectations and we prepare for this transition. Thanks for your understanding and seeking clarity where needed.
- Our new furniture was purchased through magnet funds. Once we shared this information with purchasing they requested that we inventory furniture in 1st through 5th grade classrooms.
- This inventory included: all student desks, teachers desks, teacher chairs, all tables (kidney, round, trapezoid, rectangular, etc).
- Once all furniture was inventoried Mr. Epting sent this information to our purchasing department. The purchasing department placed all inventory items to be sold on govdeals.com to find a buyer(s). The inventoried items went on bid for a 15 day period in November. This was a necessary process so that we could adequately prepare for removal of excess furniture to our district warehouse if items were unsold.
- There was a buyer that purchased all student chairs and a second buyer that purchased all tables in each classroom.
- The buyer who purchased all classroom tables will pick up these items from our school on Saturday, December 16th.
- The buyer who purchased all student desks has until Wednesday, December 20th to pick up those items.
- It will be necessary that all student desks, teachers desks, and tables are clean and clear of any items by the end of the day school day Friday, December 15th.
- Just a reminder that boxes are currently located in each planning center and are available if needed. If more boxes are required please make Mr. Epting aware.
- We anticipate our new furniture to be delivered Thursday, December 21st and Friday, December 22nd. Some items will be assembled prior to delivery while most items will be assembled during the week of December 25th.
- The delivery and installation team will not organize furniture as we recognize it will be necessary for you all to organize as you see fit. Once I have an idea of installation completion you all will be notified. As of right now unfortunately I do not have that timeline. The good news is installation will be complete before students return January 3.
- Please be aware that due extremely limited storage space we will not be able to house in personal furniture items.
Professional Development Swap Day
Just a reminder of responsibilities and expectations for the upcoming professional development swap day. We designated Monday, August 8th, 2017 to share PBIS training and updates for our faculty and staff. Those who attended (and we have record of attendees) will be exempt from working on Tuesday, January 2nd. It is a district expectation for those who did not attend their designated school PD to work on this day.
Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018, 08:00 AM
DFES
We develop students who care about the world we live in and express critical thinking through natural curiosity and wonder.
Email: jscott@lexrich5.org
Website: www.lexrich5.org
Location: 7900 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, United States
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal