FOX FEATURE WEEKLY UPDATE
September 17, 2021
Levels of Mitigation COVID-19 Operations Guidance for District Schools
Richland County Mask Ordinance UPDATE
Dear Fox Families,
On September 15, 2021, the Richland County Council signed into effect a mask ordinance that states, “Face coverings which cover the nose and mouth shall be required in all indoor facilities on school or daycare grounds.” This ordinance will be in effect for sixty (60) days.
Lexington-Richland School District Five does not have a mask mandate, however, the school district strongly encourages mask-wearing. The ordinance gives the Richland County Fire Marshal's Office the ability to enter schools in Richland County and issue a citation with a $25 fine to any person who is not wearing a mask. Any citation issued to a student will be sent to his/her family.
We know that this is a confusing time for many families and the rules and guidance change quickly and often. As we have previously communicated to you, because of Proviso 1.108, passed by South Carolina’s Legislature last spring and recently upheld by the South Carolina Supreme Court, School District Five does not have a mask mandate. Whether or not to wear a mask at school will continue to be a decision for each family to make. We do, however, want all families to be aware of the possibilities if the Fire Marshal's Office does come to our school.
School District Five is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students. We encourage all to wear a mask, practice social distancing as best as possible and sanitize their hands frequently.
UPCOMING DATES
09/21/2021
- World Gratitude Day
- C-Team Volleyball vs. Busbee @DFMS 5-7 PM
09/15/2021
09/16/2021
- C-Team Football Game @ Newberry 6-7:30 PM
- International Day of Sign Language
09/17/2021
- Interims Go Home
REMINDERS
Students should bring their own personal water bottles to school each day
Students are not to be dropped off in front of the school before 8:10 AM
All students cellphones should be placed in bookbags when released from the gym or cafeteria in the mornings and should not be in use again until the bell rings for dismissal at 3:30 PM
All students are "Encouraged" to wear their masks each day to school.
Visitors will not be allowed to enter the school at this time.
It is recommended that students bring their own water bottle which can be filled at water bottle stations as needed. Parents that bring lunch to students need to have food in a lunch box for students.
IDs must be worn around the neck for all students when on the school campus. Students will be charged $1 for every day that they need a temporary ID. If an ID is missing, a replacement is $5 and a lanyard is $1.
School ends at 3:30 pm. Please make sure your student knows their bus number in the afternoon or how they will be getting home each day.
Parking to pick up students in the car rider line is prohibited.
Students leaving early will need to be picked up no later than 3:10 PM each day
FCA
Our theme this year is from 1 Timothy 6:11 and asks you to think about the question: What do you pursue? We look forward to having you join us for fun, fellowship, and faith. Be on the lookout for more information coming soon about when meetings will begin.
DFMS C-Team Boys Basketball Preseason Workout Information
Our 2nd Preseason workout will be Wednesday, September 22nd from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Dutch Fork Middle School Gym.
If you are missing any paperwork or you are not showing that you are approved on PlanetHS.com, PLEASE do not attempt to come. You will NOT be allowed in the gym.
Students can be dropped off starting at 5:45 and should be picked up no later than 7:40. You MUST bring your own water bottle. Bottles can be filled up at our water bottle filling stations.
If you have any questions, please email Coach Smith, Asmith@lexrich5.org As Always, #WeBleedGreen #FoxPride
DF Wrestling
PTSA Corner
Please re-enroll for the 21 - 22 school year to ensure Dutch Fork Middle School PTSA receives credit through Publix partners. https://www.publix.com/myaccount/register
Box Tops for Education has gone digital!
1.) Download the Box Tops App from the App Store
2.) Select Dutch Fork Middle School,
3.) Let’s start earning money for our FOXES! You can visit http://btfe.com/ to see what items earn money for our school, purchase those items, and simply scan your receipt in the Box Tops App!!
The qualifying purchases will be added to our account! Please join the PTSA in this super-easy way to give back to our school. Let’s Go, Foxes
Earn DFMS money while you shop
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DUTCH FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Website: http://lexrich5.org/dfms
Location: 1528 Old Tamah Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 476-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dutch-Fork-Middle-School-549147891811317/
Twitter: @DutchForkMS