Dutch Fork Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Week of August 13th -
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 to our beliefs.
Welcome back letter from D5 Superintendent Dr. Christina Melton
#Knowthyimpact
As we prepare for the 2018-2019 school year the sentiment of Know Thy Impact applies to every single member of our school community. Looking forward to seeing you all this week.
Shout Outs
- Last week we held our Fox Cub Focus. This is our school's version of back to school registration and successful in welcoming and helping families prepare for the new year. Thanks to the following for their respective contributions: A. Newman, S. Cope, S. Clemens, B. Gantt, R. Epting, D. Travathan, T. Blakely, J. Edwards, B. Gunter, J. Reed, M. Reid, M. Newmyer, D. Sherman, D. Bobb, B. Ellisor, P. Russell, P. Mills, P. Eskew, L. Nimmo, S. Somerall, C. Rhodes, C. Walker, P. Finney, K. Hill, B. Ybarra, S. Sazehn (and daughter and P. Bowles), V. Valentine, G. Hardie, M. McDermott, T. Poston, S. Meade, C. Claytor, F. Myers, R. Mayers, T. Garner, and our PTO board.
- We held our final open library for this summer. Thanks to J. Goforth for volunteering her time to assist families with checking out books 8/7/18.
- Also last Tuesday we held our kindergarten orientation. Special thanks to our kindergarten team and assistants for helping families better life in kindergarten.
Welcome New Staff Member
Catina Wilchenski is the newest member of our 4th grade team and our school community. Catina has taught 3rd and 4th grades previously. Please join us in welcoming Catina and assisting her as she transitions to DFES this week.
Professional Development Swap Day
We are in the in the planning stages of our centennial celebration. Time will be dedicated towards providing updates and planning for the occasion.
Tuesday, Aug 14, 2018, 08:00 AM
DFES Cafeteria
School Professional Development Day
Our first day back will begin in the cafeteria. Breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:15 a.m. You will be seated by groups based on the 24-inquiry information you submitted.
Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018, 07:45 AM
DFES
School Professional Development Day
Thursday, Aug 16, 2018, 08:15 AM
DFES
Friday, August 17th
For those new to our school or system this is an annual event. Each school will be seated together wearing respective school spirit wear. DFES polos have been placed in your boxes. We will wear our DFES polos and khaki's to the kickoff and later in the day (pm) for school and team/grade level pictures.
We will talk further on Wednesday about carpooling, buses, and parking.
Sunday, Aug 12, 2018, 09:00 PM
Irmo High School, Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, USA
District PD (AM)/School Based PD (PM)
The first half of Monday, August 20th will be dedicated for district professional development. All school based professional development across the district will be dedicated to SCTS 4.0 teacher evaluation. Further details to come.
Monday, Aug 20, 2018, 08:00 AM
D5 Schools/DFES
DFES Teacher Meet and Greet
Monday, Aug 20, 2018, 05:30 PM
DFES
Birthday Wishes!
- 8/16 S. Somerall (Reading Coach)
- 8/17 J. Reed (Front Office Assistant)
- 8/18 A. Gehm (Kindergarten)
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, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal