Dutch Fork Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Week of May 8th -
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 primary and secondary sources.
- 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. Beckman for leading and facilitating SCPASS training, scheduling, and organization. Her role is critical in this process. Additional thanks to our 3rd-5th grade teachers for their roles and contributions. Thanks to all certified and support staff that also supported testing efforts.
- PTO and A. Newman for the contributions in supporting teacher appreciation week. The many kind deeds, snacks, and good food were greatly appreciated by all.
- K. Donald and S. Somerall for being selected to present at NCTE's Annual Conference November 2017. Their presentation title is Content Literacy For Real: Becoming Literate Mathematicians. There were more than 1500 proposals submitted for this conference.
- T. Poston's class for leading Friday's learning celebration. Students reflected upon their learning over the course of this past year.
Custodian Appreciation Week May 8th - May 12th
Math Observations with D. Alston
SLO and GBE
Certified staff members please bring your SLO and GBE information/paperwork during close out conversations with me. After providing the necessary signatures during our meeting you will need to make a copy of your GBE or SLO. Maintain a copy for your records and provide a copy to A. Newman so that we can have one on file as well. Let me know if you have any questions.
SC PASS Testing
Our 4th and 5th graders will take the SCPASS testing for Science and Social Studies respectively Tuesday and Wednesday. Please refer to the schedule previously shared by S. Beckman.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 08:30 AM
DFES
All certified staff will meet Tuesday @ 3:15 in the cafeteria.
Scott Out of Office Wednesday
I will be out of the building at attend our monthly magnet school meeting Wednesday beginning at 1:00 pm. See Dr. Lempesis in my absence if needed.
Nurse's Day
Wednesday, May 10, 2017, 07:00 AM
DFES
Sunshine House Graduation
Thursday, May 11, 2017, 06:30 PM
DFES Mini Theater
3rd-5th Grade Learning Celebration led by J. Goforth's Class
Friday, May 12, 2017, 01:45 PM
DFES Mini Theater
Birthday Wishes!
- 5/7 P. Mills
- 5/9 M. Whittaker
- 5/12 S. Knowles
- 5/13 D. Travathan
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
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal