Derynoski Weekly Parent Update
Jan Verderame, Principal
Week of September 20-24, 2021
Teachers are beginning to collect information about each student's level of performance to appropriately align instruction to meet individual needs. Kindergarten teachers are determining students knowledge of letters and letter sounds along with phonological skills. Grades 1-5 will be taking the STAR reading assessment along with the iReady math assessment to determine student's performance. Along with these computer assessments, teachers are gathering information through student work samples, other formative assessments and observations to ensure appropriate instruction and strategies are being implemented to increase children's achievement. Instruction groupings include whole class, small group and individual to meet each students level.
The schedules for some of the buses have been inconsistent over the last few weeks. There are many reasons for that, however the bus company and our Central Office are working together to fix the issue. I appreciate your patience. Mrs. Russo or Mrs. DeGumbia in our office will notify you if your child's bus will be late.
I look forward to meeting families on Monday night!
Thank you for all of your support of Derynoski.
Jan Verderame
September
Monday, Sept. 20th- PTO sponsored "Popsicles on the Playground"
Tuesday, Sept. 21st - Early Dismissal, 1:30pm - Professional Development Day
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd - Virtual PTO Meeting, 6:30pm
Monday, Sept. 27-Oct 1st - Book Fair Week
Thursday, Sept. 30th - Open House video from the classroom teacher will be sent to families
October
Friday, Oct. 1st- School Spirit Day! Wear Derynoski wear or Red/White
Friday, Oct. 1st - Whole School Celebration, 2:30pm - Extra Recess
Wednesday, Oct. 6th - Fall Photos
Thursday, Oct. 7th - Fall Photos
Monday, Oct. 11th - No School, Columbus Day
Thursday, Oct. 14th - Bus Safety 9:15am
Tuesday, Oct. 19th - Early Dismissal, 1:30pm - Professional Development
Wednesday, Oct. 20th - Virtual PTO Meeting, 6:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 21st - Fire Safety, Grades K-2
Friday, Oct. 22nd - Town Meeting, 2:30pm
Friday, Oct. 29th - Whole School Celebration, 2:30pm - Picnic in the Hallway/outside
Friday, Oct. 29th- Hat day!
Derynoski Dragons Daily Messages!
Each day of the week, students hear a different message during announcements (see below)
SPS Communicates through ParentSquare!
I Dismiss Procedures
We will use an app to dismiss students again this year.
Each family will have a “Family number” Numbers will go home the first week of school. Please have this number with you when picking your children up. Older siblings will be dismissed with the youngest sibling. Older siblings should be listening for their youngest siblings grade to be called for dismissal.
If you are having someone else pick up your children, please tell the office and give your number to the person picking up.
How it works:
Line up at the door. K is at the office door, grade 1, the middle doors in the front, and 2-5 will be at the back of the building (Eden Ave.).
Hold up your number to check in with a staff member. The staff member will enter the number. This will alert inside staff using the app, that you have arrived.
Listen for your number to be called by a staff member. When you hear your number please hold your number card up so that staff can identify you.
Your child/children will then be sent to you.
Emotional Intelligence
Classroom Charters:
Mrs. Mirisola's class charter
Mrs. Hinckley's class charter
Ms. Lombardi's class charter
Miss Gardner's class charter
Miss Graham's class charter
Mrs. Bissoni
STEPS - Asset Building Classrooms
Character Tips of the Week
September 20th-24th:
Do your best and forget the rest! - Room 103
September 27th-Oct.1st:
Work hard and be kind! - Room 113
See some activities that are used in the classroom and discussed over the announcements to go with the Asset of the Month (below)
DES PTO Information
September PTO Meeting – Wednesday September 22nd at 6:30pm via ZOOM.
Please join us for our first PTO meeting of the 2021-2022 school year! We will be discussing goals, fundraisers, and projects for the year as well as taking questions and suggestions from parents and teachers. All are welcome and we hope you can join us!
PTO Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 160 854 0143
Passcode: 074458
*LAST CALL* Mum & Sugar Pumpkin Fundraiser – online orders due by September 17th, pick up at Ali’s Nursery the week of September 27th. Fundraiser Flyer and Mums & Pumpkin Order Form
Popsicles on the Playground - Monday, September 20th from 5:30-6:30 - Event Flyer
The DES PTO welcomes all DES families to join us on the DES playground for popsicles, music and playground play! We hope to see you there!
Book Fair - September 27th through October 1st Visit the DES Book Fair Homepage!
Every purchase from the Book Fair earns rewards for our school (up to 50% of sales!!) We use these rewards to purchase items such as monthly Scholastic News Magazine, books and classroom supplies. Please help support our students and staff!
Donate to a teachers eWallet! Please consider donating to your student’s classroom library through their teacher's eWallet. You may choose any amount to contribute, and the teacher will be able to select books from the fair!
Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up! Want to help? Volunteers needed for set up and cashier duties during the week of the fair.
THE PTO YEARBOOK COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR PHOTOS! Please email photos to Notification.photos.199259970@treeringphotos.com
2021-2022 Membership Form Our 2021-2022 membership drive runs through October 31st. The classroom with the most combined staff and family memberships will win $150 worth of indoor recess equipment!
You can also support the PTO when shopping in stores, online or when you purchase certain eligible products. Support the DES PTO when you shop!
There are numerous events and committees that could use volunteer support. Please follow the volunteer form link to see the ways you may be able to help! Fall 2021 Volunteer Form
Upcoming Events
Cookie Dough and Butterbraid Fundraiser September 27th – October 22nd
October PTO Meeting Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 via ZOOM
Panera Dine for a Cause Wednesday, October 27th
Facebook Page – Please visit our PTO Facebook – Derynoski Elementary School PTO to stay up to date on all PTO happenings.
PTO Calendar – DES PTO Calendar Use this link to add the DES PTO calendar to your personal calendar to keep up to date with all PTO events and fundraisers!