Dutch Fork Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Week of March 18th -
District Goals 2018-2019
- Focus our work decisions on/around our district strategic plan.
- Identify areas of achievement to improve.
- Provide Chick-Fil-A and Moe's like customer service for internal and external community.
- Strengthen the structure and quality of communication both internally and externally.
- Promote a work and learning environment where students and staff feel safe physically, emotionally and socially.
DFES Goals 2018-2019
- Exceed family expectations in our communication, follow through, and sharing student progress.
- Strengthen grade level data team processes to accelerate student growth and achievement in mathematics.
- Implementation of student-led conference across all grade levels (as identified in DFES strategic plan).
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
- We believe in encouraging learners 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
Shout Outs
- S. Sazehn who welcomed her first grandchild last week.
- C. Trevett and W. Crow (5th grader) for being recognized by the Irmo Chamber of Commerce as teacher of the month and student of the month last Wednesday. Both are great representatives of DFES.
- DFES volunteers that were recognized by our school last Thursday. We are grateful for the time they willingly give in support of our students. Additional shout outs to A. Newman, our cafeteria staff, F. Myers (5th grade dancers and J. Gore)
- DFES has earned a United Way Trailblazer Award for our efforts during the district's United Way campaign and will be recognized during the upcoming board meeting on 3/18 at CES.
- DFES has met the criteria to become nationally certified by Magnet Schools of America. As a Nationally Certified Magnet School DFES has demonstrated through evidence, reflection, and strategic action, that we have established the Standards of Excellence in our school and fulfilled a commitment to our community stakeholders. MSA created this national certification process designed to recognize the most exemplary magnet schools in the country. This is a testament to you our faculty and staff. Monumental shout out to A. Umberger that spearheaded this arduous process this year.
Event Information
MAP Testing Week 2
As we approach week 2 of MAP testing we solicit your feedback. On the doc below please give us feedback on what has worked well and suggestions that may be helpful.
When?
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019, 08:15 AM
Where?
DFES
Event Information
Healthy Hands Cooking
When?
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019, 08:00 AM
Where?
Science Lab
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3rd Grade Field Study (Goforth/McDermott)
When?
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019, 08:30 AM
Where?
Harbison State Forest, Columbia, SC, USA
District Leadership Tuesday
District leadership teams will meet this coming Tuesday. We will meet with remaining certified staff at 3:15 in the cafeteria.
Scott Out of Office Wednesday
I will be out of the office to attend principal meetings from 12:30 - 4:00. See Mr. Gantt in my absence if needed.
Event Information
Early Release Day
When?
Thursday, Mar 21, 2019, 07:30 AM
Where?
DFES
Event Information
2nd Grade Field Study
When?
Friday, Mar 22, 2019, 09:00 AM
Where?
Carolina Pride Pastures, South Carolina 34, Pomaria, SC, USA
Event Information
3rd-5th Grade Learning Celebration led by C. Wilchenski's 4th graders
When?
Friday, Mar 22, 2019, 01:45 PM
Where?
Mini Theater
Birthday Wishes!
- 3/18 K. Claytor
We develop students who care about the world we live in and express 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, USA
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal