Darden News
August 7, 2023 Family Bulletin
Adventure Awaits...
Thank you to our custodial team, Brain, Neisha, EZ and Annie, and Mark for making Darden look amazing! They will be continuing to finish the deep cleaning this week in preparation for school to begin. Special thanks to our secretarial staff, Dori, Bre, and Laura for all the behind-the-scenes tasks to get us ready for next week.
Many Darden teachers have participated in summer learning conferences and book studies. They are excited to bring their new learning to our school this year.
To our new families and friends, welcome to the Darden DARTS family!
Mrs. Karban, Principal
School Supply List
Clear backpacks
“Back-to-School-Bash” at Brown Community Learning Center on August 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Additional opportunities for distribution will be communicated as the school year approaches.
A list of frequently asked questions is available at sb.school.
Breakfast and Lunch
All students are offered a free breakfast daily. Students may bring their lunch in a clear lunch bag or have a free school lunch.
Chartwells determine the menu; view each month's menu on the Nutrislice site found here: SB.Nutrislice.com
Change in Transportation
At the beginning of the school year be sure to write a note to the teacher to let them know if your child will be a bus rider, car rider, or a walker.
If you need to change how your child gets home, please send a note to the teacher or call the office. A Change in transportation needs to be done before 2:00. Things get hectic at the end of the day, and making last-minute changes becomes too difficult to communicate to staff.
Car Pick-up Procedures
Car Rider Name Tags: Hang the tag from your rearview mirror. This will help the Darden staff identify your child and have them ready for you as we move through the line. If you do not have a Darden Car Tag hanging, you will be asked to park your car and walk to Door 1, the main office, to show us proper identification and pick up your child.
Be Ready: Please refrain from using your cell phone when waiting for your child. We find many drivers looking down who are unaware of the moving line and/or their child waiting.
Stay In Your Car: Parents should NOT get out of the car to assist with children, as this creates additional safety and traffic concerns. Additional pedestrians in our parking lot obstruct views of Darden Staff and other drivers.
Students Entering Cars: Students should enter their vehicle on the curbside. It is very dangerous for a child to step out between cars to get to another door of your vehicle.
Pull As Far Forward As Possible: Please do not stop your car until you have pulled as far forward as possible. Darden staff will assist in keeping the line moving and will monitor student safety while your child walks in and out of the building. All traffic must flow in one direction.
Please be patient and courteous to Darden Elementary staff by following
their directions and observing all signs and rules. Your cooperation and patience
with the traffic and safety while at Darden Elementary is greatly appreciated.
Remember, these procedures are for the protection of your child and the safety of all.
SBCSC 2023-2024 Calendar
What's Next?
August 16: Student's first day
August 24th: Roller Skating Night at Galaxy
August 29th: Back to School Curriculum Night 5-6:30 pm
September 1st: Cross Country Fundraiser Run Times TBD
September 4th: No School / Labor Day
September 15th: Dot Day: wear your polka dots
October 17th: Last Day of Quarter 1
October 18th: Teacher Record Day: No School
October 19-20th: Fall Break
October 26th: Parent/Teacher Conferences/eLearning (synchronous)
November 7th: Election Day/eLearning (asynchronous)
November 22nd - 24th: Thanksgiving Holiday
December 22nd: Teacher Record Day: No School
December 23rd to January 8th: Winter Break No School
Mrs. Patricia Karban
Email: pkarban@sbcsc.k12.in.us
Website: darden.sb.school
Location: 18645 Janet Drive, South Bend, IN, United States
Phone: (574)393-2900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darden-Primary-Center
Twitter: @DardenSBCSC