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Opening Days (Aug 21 - Aug 23)
To view the Opening Day Schedules please visit LINK
District Wide Opening Day
Check out the opening day letter from Dr. Dyer
SWEBS
Check out the SWEBS Schedule below!
Faculty Schedules
Faculty schedules, duty schedules, and paraprofessional schedules can be found HERE.
Welcome New Faculty
NEW Faculty
- Alisha Good: 4th Grade ELA Teacher, Team Integrity - Yellow Community
- Stephanie Bilyeu: 4th Grade ELA Teacher, Team Inspiration - Red Community
- Erica Poster: School Counselor - 4th Grade, Team Honor & Courage - Blue & Yellow Community & Ore Valley
- Ryan Blevins: Music Teacher - Blue Community & Middle School
- Lisa Smith: Music Teacher - Yellow Community
- Danielle Hamme: Learning Support - Honor, Determination, & Optimism - Yellow Community
- PENDING: Learning Support/Emotional Support - Persistence & Respect - Red Community
- Beverly Queenan: Life Skills Teacher - Blue Community
- Jennifer Crowther: Paraprofessional (4)
- Marcia Feehan: Blue Community Nurse
- Tia Camalier: LS Paraprofessional
- Tricia Gray: ELL Paraprofessional
- Teresa Cooper: PE & LS Paraprofessional
- Erin Doutrich: 6th Grade ELA Teacher, Team Optimism - Yellow Community
- Jennifer Hartman: Learning Support ,Team Dedication - Blue Community
- Jamie Gorsegner: Learning Support, Courage, Dedication, Achievement - Blue Community
DAIS Contact Information
Calendar Items
Welcome to the interactive school calendar. The calendar will be complete with cycle days, clickable links for permission slips, concert schedules, and more! Months are located on each tab at the bottom and you can print each month nicely on one page if needed.
To access the interactive calendar click HERE!
*Don't forget to save the calendar to your Google Drive favorites!
2017-18 District Calendar-At-A-Glance
Please click HERE for the 2017-18 DASD Calendar-At-A-Glance!
2017-18 Personal Day Availability
Need to know what days are available to take as a personal day? Click HERE!
*Don't forget, if you need to take a personal day on a day not permitted by the teacher's contract, you may submit a Personal Leave Exception Request for approval. You may find the exception request form HERE.
Curriculum & Teaming
Supervision & Evaluation
Observations - iObservation will continue to be the observation platform with formal observations to include a pre-observation conference with online form, observation, and post-observation conference with online form. When observation forms are generated in iObservation, please acknowledge them and leave comments if you wish. Unified Arts faculty will be formally observed in 2017-2018, as well as non-tenured and Instructional I certified teachers as of August 21, 2017.
Walkthroughs - Walkthroughs will begin in all classrooms as soon as possible as we collaborate in a culture of learning. Please have lesson plans accessible electronically or on paper. We look forward to integrating into the classroom learning experience and the collegial dialogue. When a walkthrough is generated in iObservation, please acknowledge it and leave comments if you wish.
Differentiated Supervision - Differentiated Supervision forms will be accessed and submitted in the Growth Plan tab in iObservation for initial proposal, mid-year updates, and year-end summaries. Directions will be available on the Google Drive under the Faculty Information folder. Differentiated Supervision topics include HLI/Chrome integration, Engagement (DQ 5), Helping Students Practice and Deepen Knowledge (DQ 3), and Student Achievement aligned to the PA Core. Differentiated Supervision plans will be due in iObservation by October 6, 2017, midyear by January 26, 2018, and final by May 18, 2018.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) - Faculty will be working collaboratively to set goals related to student learning outcomes this school year as part of the Pennsylvania Teacher Effectiveness. SLOs will be submitted online through the DAIS One to World Google Classroom. Proposed plans will be due by October 6, 2017, and final summaries with ratings and data will be due by May 18, 2018.
ELA Study Island Timeline
September 18 - October 2: SI benchmark 1 (Scores entered by October 10)
February 2 - February 23: SI benchmark 2 (Scores entered by March 2)
DRA Testing Window
MP 1 DRA window: Aug 28-Sept 15; spreadsheets due in folder for Linda Gohn by Monday, Sept. 25th
MP 2 DRA window: Jan 2-12; spreadsheets due in folder for Linda by Friday, Jan 26th
MP 4 DRA window: May 1-18; spreadsheets due in folder for Linda by Friday, May 25th
DRA Days/Substitutes
- September: Grade 4: Full Day. Grades 5 & 6: Half Day
- January / February: Grade 5: Full Day. Grades 4 & 6: Half Day
- May: Learning Support Teachers (as requested/needed): Half Day
OLA's
- October 20 - November 13 (1st MP Post and 2nd MP Pre)
- January 8 - January 31 (2nd MP Post and 3rd MP Pre)
- March 16 - April 9 (3rd MP Post and 4thMP Pre)
- May 16 - end of the school year (4th MP Post and 1st MP Pre)
To access the DAIS Supervision Documents - visit your
Google Drive → Shared With Me → Faculty Information
→ DAIS Supervision.
IST Information
- IST teachers will continue to attend team meetings in all communities.
- Process of IST steps will remain consistent with previous years. The process will be discussed at team meetings and a training will be scheduled with new teachers within the first month of school.
- All needed paperwork for the process is available through IST teachers.
- All IST cases that begin later than mid-March will not be completed until the following school year.
Safety & Security
Door Magnets - Each room should have a door magnet. This magnet will allow us to keep doors locked at all times while facilitating classroom entry and exit. To keep the door unlocked, place the magnet over the hole on the latch on the frame, then to lock, slide the magnet up so that the door will latch. If you are in need of a door magnet, please contact your community secretary.
Recess/Playground/Cafe Walkie-Talkies - Walkie-talkies will be housed in each of the community faculty rooms for faculty to carry with them while on recess duty. The walkie-talkies should be set to channel INSCH-RP at all times in order to effectively communicate with the administrators, nurses, and offices. Walkie-Talkies should not be stored on the charger. After the light turns green, they should be removed from the base. Additionally, a walkie-talkie is available in the cafe on the AV cabinet and custodial staff carry one for cafe emergencies.
Nursing - Students are not to bring their own mediation to school. Please review the policy for medications posted on the district website. In addition, the community nurses will provide you with pertinent student medical information. Note: Student medical alerts may also be found in eSchool on the medical alert symbol, where applicable. As in the past, Brenda Knepper will complete a rotation throughout all community nurses offices this year, for collaboration and compliance with regulations.
CPI - A number of our staff members have been trained in this crisis prevention training that includes the proper restraint techniques to be utilized with a student who is of physical harm to self or others. Please take the time to communicate with the staff who work around your immediate instructional area who have been trained in case you are faced with a situation that may require a restraint. All restraints must be reported to an administrator.
Drills - Fire, Lockdown, and Severe Weather Drills will be practiced this school year. All classrooms must display a fire drill chart, chart with exit number, and Red Emergency Binder. See the drill schedule below.
Supplies
General Supplies - Submitted supply orders have been filled based on team and specialty area requests. Supplies will be housed in one supply closet for ease of distribution. Therefore, supply needs during the school year will be requested though an online requisition form. To submit a standard stock room supply request please use the link found HERE. Joann Brown will contact you if there are any questions regarding your order. Please allow at least a three day turn around time.
Subject Area Specific Supplies - When in need of supplies specific to content, please contact the Subject Area Leader when applicable. The appropriate Subject Area Leader will submit the request to the Blue Community Secretary for processing.
Administrative
*Don't forget to save this folder to your Google Drive favorites!
eSchool Drop/Add Requests - All faculty should submit eSchool course changes via the eSchool Course Request google survey found HERE. Theresa Lewis will contact you if there are any questions regarding your request. Entire class changes should be e-mailed to Theresa Lewis.
Student Files - When viewing student files, staff must complete the record viewing log located in the front of the student file.
Student Behavior Referral Forms (BIRs) - When there are serious behavior problems with a student, please inform the office about the incident. Please complete the Behavior Incident Referral form (electronic) and label it in accordance with the faculty handbook. Forms may be found in the Google Drive → Shared With Me → Faculty Information → DAIS SWEBS → DAIS SWEBS BIR Template.
Internal Room Reservations/Calendar Items - To add items to the DAIS school calendar and/or reserve rooms for special events, please email Theresa Lewis at theresa.lewis@dallastown.net. Please note: All room reservations should be submitted via email to Theresa Lewis.
*Please Note: Emailing your request is to secure the calendar date & room reservation only. The email does not replace the need to complete Field Trip Request Forms, Bus & Catering Forms, and HelpDesk Tickets for IT.
Laminating - Lamination will be completed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, or based on need. Items to be laminated should be clearly marked with your name and community, and placed on the "Lamination Station" cart on your community tier.
Poster Maker/Electronic Die Cut Machine - There is a poster maker and an electronic/computer controlled die cut machine, located in the Red community workroom for your use.
Custodial Items - We would like to recognize our custodial and maintenance staff for their outstanding efforts in maintaining our beautiful facilities. Please take the time to thank them for their efforts.
Lockers - Students may put items on the inside of their lockers with magnets. Please do not allow them to use tape or adhesive material. Please access the locker assignment file and add student names on Google Drive → Shared With Me → Faculty Information → Locker Assignments 2017-2018.
Teacher Forms - In order to facilitate an accessible means for teacher forms, an assortment of district wide and building specific forms have been added to your Google Drive → Shared With Me → Faculty Information → DAIS Forms.
Athletic Passes - Staff ID badges from Dallastown will be used for admittance to regular season home athletic events. ID badges may not be used to gain entry into away, post season and playoff events.
DAEF - When available, school calendars will be for sale in your community office and the price is $10. All monies benefit DAEF programs.
Culture & Climate
3D Printing Committee - Eric Verno will chair this committee (INSERT HIS INFO)
CAT Cadets - Ben Terroso will chair this committee along with additional teacher representatives. Please listen to the morning announcements for the distribution of application forms for grades 4-6. Pathways to Leadership will host 3 after school sessions.
Character Counts - An email link will be sent each month that will include a survey link to select a student per homeroom. Monthly, the selected students will have an opportunity to have dessert with a principal during IE, receive a certificate, and have their name posted in the core.
Fun Run & Fun Day - Marjie Whye will coordinate these events along with the PTO.
Garden Committee - Patty Brothman will chair this committee.
Math 24 Committee - Sandi Ilgenfritz will chair this committee.
Mindfulness Committee - School counselors will run this committee in an effort to promote health and wellness.
NP4H - Cori Fetrow will chair this committee to coordinate events supported by the District Diversity Committee.
School Spirit Committee - Ben Terroso will chair this committee along with additional teacher representatives to support school spirit with multiple events.
Service Projects - Each team will participate in service projects aligned to the guidelines outlined in the teacher handbook.
Social Committee - Jamie Gorsegner and Michelle Eberly will chair this committee along with additional teacher representatives to plan events.
SWEBS Committee - Chris Martin will chair this committee along with additional teacher representatives (one rep from each team). Multiple building-wide reward activities will be planned throughout the year by the committee. Team plans for behavior management will need to be presented to parents at back to school night and include parent communication systems and monthly refreshers/rewards.
Tech Advisory Group- Eric Hartman will chair this committee to coordinate technology development.
Technology
Twitter - DAIS now can be followed on Twitter @DAISCommunity! Look for the Wildcat! If you wish to have events OR pictures tweeted, please email the Red Community Secretary. The link is located on the DAIS homepage. Other organizations that can also be found on Twitter: @DAISPTO, @DAISCounselors, @DallastownSD, @DAISLibrary, and many more. When sharing parent communications via social media, please remember to adhere to the district’s social Board Policy 815.2.
Chromebooks - Chromebooks have been distributed. If you are concerned with a unit or need technical assistance, please contact Zach Alvarez. Grade 6 students will need to follow the directions provided by IT the first time they log into their device. Please access these directions in Google Drive → Shared With Me → Faculty Information → DAIS Technology → IS Quickstart_Chromebooks2015. This file also contains printing directions for students. We encourage staff to utilize the Google Drive and Google web browser for alignment with student devices.
COPPA - Online tools that require unique student account information require parental consent prior to collecting personal information for students under the age of 13. This year parents will need to sign and return the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) agreement along with their student handbook acknowledgement. All web-based resources that fall under this act must be listed on our site (www.dallastown.net, “parent” tab, “web-based resources”) in order to be used in the classroom. Please cross reference this list prior to utilizing any site that would require unique student information.
Parents/PTO Items
Open House - A School Messenger will be sent to remind parents of these Open House times. Topics include: curriculum, schedules, team expectations, SWEBS rewards, homework policy, communication, assessment and grading procedures, Chromebooks, and the major topics or themes to be studied in your grade. This would also be a convenient time to ask parents to verify their email addresses housed in eSchool for School Messenger communications. Please report any email contact adjustments to the community secretaries for revision in eSchool.
PTO Items - PTO membership is minimal at $5.00 a family, and we encourage you to join as they partner with us to support our culture, climate, and curricular programs. The PTO Membership Form can be found on your Google Drive → Shared With Me → Faculty Information → DAIS Forms → DAIS PTO Membership Form (https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-TsaQoYkchtX2l4bTdHLUFaMkE).
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Sponsored Jeans/Casual Days
Wildcat Wednesday - Every Wednesday is Wildcat Wednesday.