Week of August 26th

“A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen” — Denise Witmer.

Before hearing about the upcoming year, let me share what's been going on this summer at DPS -

• 80 students attended Summer Clinic
• 8 students attended Extended School Year for special education services
• Classroom teachers worked on curriculum and assessments
• Related service providers coordinated their 24-25 schedules
• Ms. Luther and her custodial team cleaned and waxed our whole building so it's "spic and span"
• New desktop computers were installed in classrooms
• Mrs. Cutting organized our School Supply Giveaway (if you missed it and still need school supplies please reach out to her)
• We are working hard to fill all teacher and paraprofessional openings

For me personally, this summer was so much fun! The top 3 highlights were vacationing at the Thousand Islands again with Mr. Goho, my best friend and her daughter visiting from Michigan, and rescuing a 9 month old puppy (named Bean)!

Please let all of the DPS students know that I'm very excited to see them soon at the orientations and on the first day of school! I miss their energy and smiling faces!

The USDA has specific 4PK guidelines that we will be following for the upcoming school year. Please note the following -

• Skim and 1% milk will be served (no chocolate milk)
• All foods must be whole grain
• Cereals can have no more than 6 grams of sugar per ounce
• At lunch, students will select main choice, PBJ, or daily sandwich and then all fruits/vegetables on menu will be served on their tray instead of having choices

Below you will find important information about orientation and the first day of school for each grade level!

3PK Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Mrs. R. Sick, Mrs. Barnhart, & Mrs. Fronk - Room 114

Miss Steff, Mrs. Arena, & Miss Philpot - Room 116

Parent Orientation

Wednesday, August 28th from 6:00-6:30pm in the DPS cafeteria. Parents/Guardians only!

Student Orientation

Thursday, September 5th at your assigned time (8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:00, 1:00 or 2:00). Students and Parents/Guardians!

First Day of School

Friday, September 6th

4PK Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Caldwell, & Mrs. Moulthroup - Room 108

Mrs. B. Spoor & Mrs. Zalewski - Room 106

Mrs. C. Spoor, Mrs. Burgermeister, & Mrs. Sutton - Room 102

Mrs. Zakes & Mrs. Welton - Room 104

Student Orientation

Thursday, September 5th at your assigned time (8:30-10:30 or 12:00-2:00). Students and Parents/Guardians!

First Day of School

Friday, September 6th

K Teachers

Mrs. Blodgett & Mrs. Will - Room 124

Mrs. Debasitis - Room 124

Mrs. Kowal - Room 118

Mrs. Troll & Mrs. Will - Room 126

Miss Waldon - Room 126

Student Orientation

Thursday, August 29th from 5:00-6:00pm. Students and Parents/Guardians!

First Day of School

Thursday, September 5th

1st Teachers

Mrs. Bennett & Mr. Wampole - Room 122

Mr. Malone - Room 120

Mrs. Malone - Room 121

Ms. Kernan - Room 122

Mrs. Williamson - Room 123

Student Orientation

Tuesday, September 3rd from 2:50-3:20pm. Students and Parents/Guardians!

First Day of School

Thursday, September 5th

2nd Teachers

Mrs. Bancroft & Miss Burley - Room 134

Mrs. Doggett - Room 132A

Mrs. Halbert - Room 134A

Mrs. C. Sick & Miss Burley - Room 132

Student Orientation

Tuesday, September 3rd from 2:50-3:20pm. Students and Parents/Guardians!

First Day of School

Thursday, September 5th

Below is a link the 2024-2025 DPS Parent/Student Handbook. This will serve as an excellent resource to you throughout the school year.

Arrival

All 4PK-2nd grade students will enter at the main entrance of school and must be to school by 8:00.

• Students can be dropped off anytime from 7:40-8:00.
• Breakfast will be served from 7:40-8:10.
• Buses unload students at 7:40.

All 3PK students will enter at the side door at 9:00 for the AM program or 12:30 for the PM program.

Dismissal

Dismissal changes must be made before 1:00pm. Parent pick-up will begin at 2:15pm each day at the following doors based on last name. Please make sure we have the name of the person picking up and that person has a driver's license for identification.

• A-C at the ELC doorway on the parking lot side
  
• D-H at the back playground door
  
• I-Q at the first door on the left in the driveway between the HS & PS
  
• R-Z at the second door on the left in the driveway between the HS & PS

All 3PK AM and PM students will exit at the side door at 11:30 for the AM program and 3:00 for the PM program. Our 3PK students are dropped off and picked up in the small Primary Bus Loop during the following times: 8:45-9:00, 11:20-11:35, 12:20-12:30, and 2:50-3:05. Please consider parking in a different location so that you aren't trapped in the loop.

If your child arrives to school after 8:00am, he/she is considered tardy. Please walk your child into the school main entrance to complete an excuse. Then staff will give your child a tardy pass and he/she can walk to class independently.