HERMAN E. DUMMER NEWSLETTER
June, 2021
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. FORD
Dummer staff would like to thank all of you for working with us this year. Our shared love for our children kept us on track and moving forward even when we thought we just couldn’t do it anymore! Enjoy your summer, make those memories, and spend time with family and friends. We look forward to starting next year as normal as possible and are excited to see our familiar student faces again. If you have a student going to the middle school, we wish them nothing but the best and rest assured, they will be in good hands. Together, anything is possible! Thank you and happy summer!
DISTRICT NEWS
2020-2021 Last Day of School & Registration for 2021-2022
The last day of student attendance for the 2020-2021 school year is June 9, 2021
(1:10 dismissal time). K-8 report cards will be issued on June 9 and high school report cards will be available the week after.
As a reminder, parents need to complete the online registration materials and fees regarding the 2021-2022 school year. Should you have questions regarding registration, please contact the school’s office.
The first day of school for the 2021-2022 school year is August 19, 2021 - 1:10 pm dismissal.
Have a safe summer!
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE REGISTRATION, IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
STUDENT PLACEMENT
Please know your child’s educational experience is of utmost importance to us and we take it very seriously. Over the past few years there has been an increase in parent/guardian requests for student placement. Students are placed in classes by a combination of well studied and thought out processes. Classroom placement will be based on the following criteria:
1) Performance Assessments
2) Learning Style
3) Teacher (s) Input
4) Academic Performance
5) Male/Female Balance
6) Social Balance
7) Teacher Compatibility
8) Students Compatibility
9) Special Program Schedules
10) Physical Handicaps
11) Student Personality and Emotional needs
We appreciate your understanding of this matter. Together, as a team, we can accomplish much!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT, MISS MCALEARNEY AND MRS. CLEMMONS!
MISS MCALEARNEY - 4TH GRADE TEACHER
MRS. CLEMMONS - A.T. AND PROJECT CHALLENGE TEACHER
NURSE NEWS
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF 5TH GRADE STUDENTS
6th Grade Health Requirements for 2021-22 School Year
It’s not too early to start planning for next school year. Below is a list of health requirements for entry into 6th grade. The physical exam and immunization record are due by the first day of school.
· Complete physical exam: Please note that a sports physical does not meet the requirement for the 6th grade physical.
· Up - to - date immunizations to include: Tdap, 2- varicella doses, hepatitis B series, and meningococcal vaccine. Please check with your health care provider to be sure these immunizations are included on your child’s 6th grade physical exam.
* Exemption Forms: Renewal of Religious Exemption Form or Medical Exemption, if applicable.
· Dental exam: due by May 15, 2022
The 6th grade health packets were sent home (for in person students), with your child, and mailed home (for remote students) in late February. Health forms may also be found on the district website or picked up in the main office. If you have questions about any of these requirements you may contact Mrs. Meyer, School Nurse at 815-786-8498.
END OF THE YEAR INFORMATION
MEDICATION:
Please be reminded that medication not picked up by the last day of school will be discarded. Medication must be picked up by a parent or guardian, other than emergency type medication, students will not be allowed to take it home. The last day of school is June 9th .
MEDICATION FORMS AND HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR:
The required school medication forms, for the 2021-22 school year, will be sent home prior to the last day of school. Keep in mind medication, prescription or over the counter, cannot be given without a completed school medication authorization form on file at school. Also, health care plans (asthma, food allergy, etc.) should also be updated for the 2021-22 school year. If you have questions you may contact the School Nurse. For your convenience, medication forms can also be found on the district website.
HERMAN E. DUMMER SCHOOL RECEIVES LAMBDA STATE STIPEND
The students and staff of Herman E. Dummer School were recently awarded a generous stipend of $1,400.00 by the Lambda State Foundation for Educational Studies. This funding will go toward the continued implementation of the Our Character Counts! program at the school. This program aims to teach the value of six main pillars: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Through the support of the foundation, the students will have access to daily videos promoting good character, as well as materials encouraging healthy coping skills, tolerance and the promotion of kindness to others.
THANK YOU DUMMER PARENT GROUP FOR OUR AWESOME TSHIRTS!!!
MAGAZINE CLUB
CHROMEBOOK TURN IN DATES
DATES TO REMEMBER
June 2nd - 4th Grade Chromebook Turn in
June 3rd - 5th Grade Chromebook Turn in
June 4th - 4th Grade to Adams Farm
June 9th - Last Day of School - 1:10 PM Dismissal
June 10th - Remote Students Chromebook Turn in 7:30 am - 10:00 am
June 10th - SUMMER BREAK BEGINS!
JUNE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS
Herman E. Dummer School
Email: jkruswicki@sandwich430.org
Website: sandwich430.org
Location: 422 South Wells Street, Sandwich, IL, USA
Phone: 815-786-8498