The Splash
February 7, 2022
Thank you to all who were able to come to Curriculum Night last week. Teachers did an excellent job sharing an overview of the school year. They are sending home the information if you were not able to attend.
And, what a great first full week with our students back at Dryden! Reading, writing and playing are well underway! We look forward to another full week of WONDER-full learning!
Relaxing and reading in the courtyard
Writing and illustrating to show what we know
August
31 - Last day to order Dryden spirit wear
September
1 - Open Door with Mrs. Sessler, 6:30 pm, Dryden LMC
1 - PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm, Dryden LMC
5 - Labor Day, No School
7 - IAR Reports sent home
7 - Deadline to sign up for PTA Running Club
9 - Sing Along by the Flagpole, 8:30 - 8:50 am
9 - Red, White & Blue Day
11 - PTA Plant Sale Pick Up
Back to School Assembly
It was so fun to have Echo the Dolphin and Music Teacher Mr. Deptula help kick off the school year at our first all-school assembly of the year as we sang our school song all together!
Safety is EVERYONE's Responsibility
Fall MAP Assessments
Between August 31 and September 16, all Dryden students, kindergarten through fifth grade will participate in the NWEA MAP district assessments. MAP Growth is a district-wide, computer-administered adaptive test, which means that test questions adjust to each student’s ability level as they navigate the assessment. The mathematics and reading assessments align to the Illinois Learning Standards. Classroom teachers will communicate specific testing dates and times.
IAR Reports, September 7
Students in grades 4 and 5 who attended District 25 last year, will bring home IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) Reports on September 7. Please contact the school office if you prefer to pick up a copy of the report in person. They will be ready for pick up after student dismissal on September 7.
Sing Along and Red, White & Blue Day, September 9
Everyone is invited to wear red, white and blue to Dryden on Friday, September 9 in honor of 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance. Music teacher, Mr. Deptula, will lead us in a Sing Along by the flagpole, from 8:30 - 8:50 am. We will use this day at Dryden to remember and thank service workers and first responders as well as focus on doing good deeds for others.
Fun Fluency
It's not too late to register for the District's elementary world language option, Fun Fluency, for the 2022-2023 school year.
Fun Fluency will offer before or after-school instruction in Spanish and French for all elementary students who sign up. The fee for the year is $295 for one day a week instruction throughout 25 weeks. For more information and to register for Fun Fluency, visit their website (www.funfluency.com) and check out your school's flyer below.
Feel free to reach out to the District's World Language Coordinator, Andrea Luessow (aluessow@sd25.org), with any questions.
Spirit Wear
Get your fall Spirit Wear now! Click on the link below or scan the QR code to find our online shop.. Orders must be placed by August 31. https://waistup.com/dryden_elementary/shop/home
Please join us for our first PTA meeting & Open Door with Mrs. Sessler
Dryden Running Club 2022
Get your Run on and Fun on!
The PTA Running Club is back for Fall! Expose your kids to the joys of running in a relaxed and FUN environment! Think games, obstacle courses, calisthenics and more. Each session is different and covers topics such as: stretching, hydration and form. Running Club is open to all grades. Please see details below:
Dates:
Wednesday, September 14
Wednesday, September 21
Wednesday, September 28
Wednesday, October 12
Time:
8:10 am - 8:50 am
Location:
The Dryden field
Questions? Contact Nickie Cecola at nvavrik@gmail.com
Sign-up by Wednesday, September 7, through the following link: Running Club Sign Up
Looking forward to seeing your kids soon!
Yearbook orders
PURCHASE YOUR DRYDEN YEARBOOK BY SEPTEMBER 30TH FOR A 10% DISCOUNT!
If you have questions or need help setting up your TreeRing Yearbook account,
email Shannon Murray at drydenelementaryyearbook@gmail.com.