AES @ DFES
Where Wonders Grow
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 curiosity and wondering.
- We believe in learning from multiple perspectives.
- We believe in learning from authentic primary sources.
- We believe in encouraging learners to take risks.
- We believe reflection should lead to change and growth.
- We believe reflection should lead to social action.
- We believe our actions must be aligned with our beliefs.
DFES Academic Goals
Goals:
- Increase student math achievement
- Sustain and build upon student writing achievement
Actions to achieve goals:
- Inquire into instructional strategies.
- Inquire into writing engaging curriculum for and with students through environmental education units of study.
Principal for the Day
So Alex Hill from Windham's class was the Principal for the Day this past Friday. Alex is well read, an avid scientist, and lover of all things "Ohio State." This kid has a tremendously bright future.
Fourth graders in the process of creating original music in M. Rushe's class.
Students taking on the identity of composers, producers, and song writers.
Looking forward to their final products next week.
Students are designing clothing from recyclable materials to prepare for an upcoming fashion show in Spanish.
Event Information
PBIS Set Team Evaluation
As we prepare for this visit please refer to the email E. Perkins sent February 17.
When?
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2015, 09:00 AM
Where?
DFES
Data Team Tuesday
Fourth Tuesday's are designated for data team purposes. We will not pull together collectively after school.
Event Information
Marco's Pizza Night
Consider Marco's Pizza for dinner this coming Tuesday. Tell them that you are with DFES and a portion of the proceeds will return to our school.
When?
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2015, 03:00 PM
Where?
Marco's Pizza, Lake Murray Boulevard, Irmo, SC, United States
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/dutchfork/cfm
Location: 7900 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, United States
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal