Dutch Fork Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Week of November 27th -
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 learning 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 Goals 2017-2018
- Excellent customer service.
- Effective use of small group instruction.
- Building teacher capacity with environmental science content.
Event Information
RtI Progress Monitoring Conversations
Please refer to emails previously sent by S. Somerall. RtI Reading Intervention “Book Clubs” will not meet on Monday due to RtI Progress Conversations for the end of Cycle 3. Reading Intervention will resume on Tuesday.
When?
Monday, Nov 27, 2017, 08:00 AM
Where?
Professional Development Room
MAP Testing
Homeroom teachers as we prepare for small group testing I would like for you all to consider use of the MAP warm on tomorrow in preparation winter MAP testing. We are looking forward to seeing the growth of readers and writers since the fall.
Data Team Conversations
Last month we met with data team to facilitators to discuss support for them and their respective teams. On Tuesday we will begin discussions centered around CFA's.
Scott out of office Thursday
I will be out of the office to attend a Title I district meeting from 8:30 - 9:30. Please see Mr. Gantt in my absence if needed.
Event Information
Fall Consortium Meeting
We are thrilled about showcasing our work here at DFES during the fall consortium meeting. We anticipate visitors from Ebenezer School in Rock Hill, Greenwood School of Inquiry, Center for Inquiry (Richland 2), Wood Elementary (Lexington 2), IES staff, USC faculty, and maybe few elementary principals from our system. We have also invited prospective parents we met at the recent district magnet fair.
We will have bag lunches on this day and each homeroom will eat in their respective classes.
Our schedule for the day:
- 8:30 - 9:00 registration and refreshments in the media center
- 9:00 - 9:30 Welcome and opening in the mini theater
- 9:30 - 10:30 two classes per grade level will be open to our visitors - Poston/Claytor, Creech/Sparkman, Blackwell/Gustafson, Crouch/Donald, Hill/Randolph, and Drayton Jefferson
- A. Umberger will give campus tours from 9:30 - 10:00 and 10:30
- 10:30 - 11:00 Panel discussions with the teachers whose classrooms were observed. in the mini theater. Visitors will be given an opportunity to ask questions about what they witnessed.
- 11:00 - 12:00 The visiting schools will report out their focus, what they are currently working on, and takeaways moving forward.
- 12:00 - 12:15 Learning celebration led by S. Copeland's 2nd grade class. Although this is atypical from our regular schedule we would like for K, 1st, and 2nd grade classes to attend.
- The conference will adjourn following the learning celebration.
- We will utilize our DFES Fox Core Welcome Ambassadors (5th graders) to help visitors find their destinations.
- We will also have a group of 5th graders that will be set up on this day selling loom merchandise. All proceeds will go towards purchases for our gardens. Your support will be greatly appreciated for this social action project.
- We will utilize rear parking to accommodate our visitors.
When?
Friday, Dec 1, 2017, 08:30 AM
Where?
Mini Theater
Sub Requests for Friday, December 1st
Given the occasion on Friday with us hosting the consortium meeting I would like to minimize, as much as possible, of us having as few substitutes in the building on December 1st. Life happens and I don't hesitate to approve time off if and when needed. Please be considerate of this request. Thanks!
Birthday Wishes!
- 12/2 M. Reece
Event Information
PTO Store
Details forthcoming.
When?
Monday, Dec 4, 2017, 08:15 AM
Where?
Mini Theater
We develop students who care about the world around them and develop critical thinking through natural curiosity and wonder.
Where Wonders Grow!
Email: jscott@lexrich5.org
Website: www.lexrich5.org/dutchfork/cfm/
Location: 7900 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, United States
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal