Hello Team P.S. duPont:

It was an exciting second week of school and our students have come in ready to learn. Please remember that you play a vital role in your child’s success at school. You can help by asking your child about his/her day, having a positive attitude about learning, and reading with your child every night. You would be amazed what 20 minutes of reading with your child each night will do for his/her language development and reading skills. Thank you for all your support at home!

Fire Drill – September 18

We have our first fire drill of the year scheduled for Wednesday, September 18 at 9:30 a.m.

We want all our parents to know that the safety of our students is a critical aspect of virtually everything we do in school. We are always evaluating our procedures and practices for optimal safety. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

This Week at a Glance:

• Monday, 9/9 – 1 Day (Periods 1-6)
• Tuesday, 9/10 – SCHOOLS CLOSED - STATE ELECTION DAY
• Wednesday, 9/11 – 7 Day (Periods 7-5)
• Thursday, 9/12 – 6 Day (Periods 6-4)
• Friday, 9/13 – 5 Day (Periods 5-3)
  

This week, we would like to recognize one of our outstanding educators, Mrs. Nicole Abrams. Mrs. Abrams is a passionate, out of the box solutionist for exceptional learners and the CTE program at P.S. duPont Middle School.

Mrs. Abrams has 16 years experience in education and joined the P.S. team during the 4th marking period last school year. Mrs. Abrams has experience with all ages of learners, from pre-school to adult education. She is a champion for learners of all ages. Cultivating learners to enhance their talents and engage in high thinking and problem solving, Mrs. Abrams builds strong working relationships with all who cross her path.

We appreciate all that Mrs. Abrams brings to P.S. duPont Middle School and our community. Thank you Mrs. Abrams for all that you do to encourage, motivate, and inspire the Panther student body.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based, tiered framework for supporting students’ behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. When implemented with fidelity, PBIS improves social emotional competence, academic success, and school climate. It also improves teacher health and wellbeing. It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives. Students at P.S. duPont Middle School will have the opportunity each day to earn PBIS points and cash them in during lunch.

This school year, P.S. duPont Middle School students will have the opportunity to earn invitations to 4 events that have been planned during the 2024-25 school year.

1st Marking Period

• Roller Skating @Christiana Skating Center
• 60 or above in all classes, 5 or less referrals, no suspensions
  
  

2nd Marking Period

• Movies @ Penn Cinema
• 65 or above in all classes, 5 or less referrals, no suspensions
  
  

3rd Marking Period

• Main Event @ Christiana Mall
• 70 or above in all classes, 4 or less referrals, no suspensions
  
  

4th Marking Period

• Dorney Park
• 70 or above in all classes, 4 or less referrals, no suspensions

Grades and behavior will be used to determine eligibility for each event. Students should be checking HAC weekly to stay on grades and monitor their behavioral choices in school. More information will be shared as we get closer to the first event! Encourage your son/daughter to check their grades weekly, follow the Code of Conduct, and be at their best!

Students at P.S. duPont are required to complete the Student Device Loan Agreement. Attached, you will find the form in English and Spanish. Please take a moment to print, complete the form, and have your son/daughter return the document to his/her Period 1 teacher.

The 2024-2025 school year DIAA sports form MUST be completed and turned into the Nurse BEFORE students may try out for any athletics. Please make sure your child's form is turned in next week, as try outs begin on Monday September 16th for Boys soccer, girls field hockey and girls volleyball. We also have cross country and flag football clubs- information will be coming soon on them.

This is the link to the current form.

• September 10 - No school

• September 18 - Fire Drill @ 9:30 a.m.

• September 19 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

• September 25 - Open House Program

• October 1 - Student Picture Day