DHES News and Notes
November 12, 2021
Educating every child for confidence today and contribution tomorrow.
A Message from the Principal
Dear Families,
We hope you all were able to enjoy our Virtual Veterans Day Assembly. Please share it with as many veterans as you can. Thank you to all of our families who sent us names of veterans to specifically honor. It was wonderful to see over 100 veterans recognized. A big thank you to all of our students and staff as well for making this such a special tribute!
Please remember that Wednesday the 24th is an EARLY RELEASE DAY. School is dismissed at 11:30 am to kick off the Thanksgiving break. Lunch will not be served.
It is important to have your children dress for Washington’s winter weather. We go outside for recess unless it is truly “stormy”. Plan to dress in layers, and remember to label those coats, gloves and sweatshirts.
Kevin Anderson
Principal
Calendar of Upcoming Events
November 12 : ACE Day - School Dismisses at 1:00pm
November 18 : Spirit Day - Mickey Mouse's Birthday - Wear Disney Themed Gear!
November 19 : ACE Day - School Dismisses at 1:00pm
November 24 : Pre-Holiday Early Dismissal @11:30am
November 25/26 : Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
December 3 : ACE Day - School Dismisses at 1:00 pm
2021 Holiday Help - How to Give
The holidays can be a challenging time for families who are experiencing hardships. Each year, the Dieringer School District counselors work with Dieringer families in need to offer holiday help. If you, your extended family, or your community group are interested in helping a Dieringer School District family in need, the counselors in each of the buildings are accepting gift card donations. Please contact your building counselor, Mary Boben, mboben@dieringer.wednet.edu or drop off a gift card labeled “Holiday Help” at the Dieringer Heights front office.
Specifically, we are in need of the following gift cards in a variety of denominations:
Amazon
Walmart
Target
Fred Meyer
2021 Holiday Help - How to Receive
The holidays can be a challenging time for families who are experiencing financial struggles. Each year, the Dieringer School District counselors work with Dieringer families in need, to help make the holidays brighter. If you are interested in signing up to receive Holiday Help for your children, please fill out the form below no later than Friday, November 19th, 2021. All personal information is kept confidential. Please list ALL children (under the age of 18) in the household. This year, we are holding a gift card drive for parents to shop for their own children.
Click Here: Holiday Help Form Spanish Form
If you need a paper copy of the form, or have questions, contact DHES Counselor Mary Boben mboben@dieringer.wednet.edu
Substitutes Teachers and Paras Needed
Call Jade Hughes (253-862-2537) or stop by the District Office for more information. Applications can be found on our website under Employment!
**If you have a 4 year degree, you are eligible to be a substitute teacher!
From the District Nurse
Make sure your child's mask has two or more tightly woven layers, fits snugly against the face, and covers both the nose and the mouth.
Test To Stay Program
Visit Learn To Return to learn more about the statewide Test to Stay Program or refer to the documents (also linked below) that were sent home with students on October 27th.
COVID Testing for Students with Symptoms
*Exception: If your student has tested positive for COVID in the last 90 days, please call the school for testing directions.
We have had fast results and excellent reviews from this site in Auburn:
And here are other testing sites in Pierce County: Testing Information
November Menus
Spirit Days 2021-2022
Need Tech Support?
Remember to:
- Make sure to shutdown and restart your device nightly
- Keep your device charged nightly
- Keep your device and charger cord stored in a safe place
Check out our Parent & Student Tech Help Website to access several how-to help guides for the programs we use.
Sumner Food Bank
NO appointment is needed at this time.
"That's right, no appointment needed and no identification needed. Just show up and shop like any grocery store... and we'll take care of the rest. We serve all... EVERY address, EVERY city, EVERY zip code."
Food Distribution Hours:
- Mon-Fri : 10:00am-1:00pm
- Thurs: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Client Information Link: 253-863-3793
Food Bank Address: 15625 Maine Street E. Sumner, WA
Child Tax Credit
Contact Us
Website: https://dhes.dieringer.wednet.edu/
Location: Dieringer Heights Elementary, 34th Street East, Lake Tapps, WA, USA
Phone: 253-826-4937
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dhescougs
Twitter: @dhescougs