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Dauphin Island Elementary - October 2022
October Dates to Remember
- 10/7- 1st Quarter Ends
- 10/10 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
- 10/11 - 2nd Quarter Begins
- 10/11- 10/14 - Book Fair in Media Center
- 10/13 - Grandparents Day Lunch, Classroom Visits and Book Fair
- 10/14 - Fall and Group Pictures - Please make sure your child wears his/her blue polo shirt for pictures.
- 10/17 - 10/21 - Bullying Prevention Week (See Flyer Below)
- 10/24 - 10/28 - Red Ribbon Week (See Flyer Below)
- 10/28 - Dress up like your favorite superhero or a first responder. Parents, please send special treats for your child's class to enjoy on this day. (See Flyer Below)
DON'T FORGET PICTURE DAY
MCPSS Attendance Policy
Attendance Policy
The following information is provided to you regarding the Mobile County
Public School System’s Attendance Policy:
EXCUSES:
• No more than eight (8) days excused by parent notes per year.
• Doctor’s notes.
• Head Lice: Only 3 days are excused. After the 3rd day, absences will be
UNEXCUSED.
• ALL EXCUSES MUST BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS
OF THE STUDENT’S RETURN TO SCHOOL. After the 3rd day, the absence
is unexcused, regardless of the reason for the absence.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
If your child has:
• 1 Unexcused absence – Parent/Guardian will receive a phone call or
letter from the school.
• 2 Unexcused absences – Parent/Guardian will receive a phone call or
letter from the attendance officer.
• 3 Unexcused absences – Parent/Guardian will receive a phone call or
letter from the District Attorney’s Office stating that this is the last
warning before the legal system becomes involved.
• 5 Unexcused absences – Parent/Guardian will receive a letter stating
that attendance is mandatory at the Early Warning Truancy Program.
• 7 Unexcused absences – A court petition can be filed on the parent and
student.
• Suspensions are unexcused absences.Bullying Prevention Week
Congratulations to our Red Ribbon Campaign Representative
Landyn McGallagher
Red Ribbon Week
First Responder or Superhero Dress Up Day!
Dauphin Island Elementary School
Email: swilcox@mcpss.com
Website: https://dauphinelemmcpssal.schoolinsites.com/
Location: 1505 Bienville Blvd. Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Phone: 251-861-3864
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DauphinIslandES