News and events

October 2, 2024

Wednesday, Oct. 2: Fall conferences

Friday, Oct. 4: No school, Staff development

Monday, Oct. 7: No school, Staff development, conferences

Tuesday, Oct. 8: Fall conferences

Monday, Oct. 14: PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Dayton Library

Thursday-Friday, Oct. 17 & 18: No school, MEA

Tuesday, Oct. 22: Fall retake picture day

Saturday, Oct. 26: PTO Fall Festival (Trunk or Treat)

2024-2025 Elementary school digital days calendar

Calendar Translations

Happy October!

At Dayton Elementary, we believe strongly in the importance of home and school connections. We are looking forward to the opportunity to meet with all families during conferences this month. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so by calling our office at 763-506-2200.

During the month of October, our school is learning about Responsibility. Character Strong defines responsibility as “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.”

Families can learn more about how to support conversations at home with these resources:

Kindergarten Family Connection

1st Grade Family Connection

2nd Grade Family Connection

3rd Grade Family Connection

4th Grade Family Connection

5th Grade Family Connection

Please note that there is no school on Friday, October 4 or October 7 for staff development. There is also no school on Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 for MEA.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

A number of factors converged in early 2024 that led to the need to reduce district expenditures by $26 million. Community meetings are taking place to review proposed solutions and get community feedback. The Champlin community meeting is taking place tonight, Wednesday, October 2 from 6-7pm at Champlin Park High School. More information can be found here.

Art

To kick off the start of our 24-25 school year, 1st-5th graders studied Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. She is 95 years old, and has been creating art since she was a child. Students learned about her use of symbols, specifically polka dots, to represent people and our interconnectedness. They created a crayon resist heart painting in her bright, whimsical, abstract art style.

CORE

Students in K-1 are working on iPads this year. We have been going through apps that they will use in school; where they are located and how to sign in. Students in 2nd grade are getting more comfortable with chromebooks; signing in, learning different ways to get to apps, and where a few new apps are located. Grades 3-5 completed scavenger hunts to find apps they are familiar with and are also working on typing club, which is always a student favorite.

Explorations

This month in Explorations, we are diving into a variety of exciting topics across the grade levels! Here's a look at what your child will be exploring:

• Kindergarten: We are learning about what plants need to survive, such as sunlight, water, and air. It’s a great time to talk about nature at home!

• 1st Grade: We’re exploring the different parts of a plant, how seeds grow, and how seeds are dispersed. Your child will be able to identify the roots, stems, leaves, fruit, and flowers.

• 2nd Grade: Our focus is on materials and their properties. We’re discovering how different materials are used and why certain properties make them special for different purposes.

• 3rd Grade: After working as a science and engineering team to design a pet umbrella based on materials and their properties, we are now exploring the forces that act on objects, such as gravity, push, and pull.

• 4th Grade: We’re studying the U.S. government and tribal governments, learning about how these systems function and the importance of leadership and governance.

• 5th Grade: Our journey takes us back in time as we explore ancient civilizations. We’ll uncover how these societies shaped our world today!

We look forward to a month full of discovery and learning!

Library

Students have been introduced to the library and procedures for checking out books. All students are able to check out books to bring home to read, and they are excited to share them with their families! Each week, you will receive an email reminder the day before your child’s scheduled library day. The purpose of this email is to inform you of the items your child has checked out, so that you can remind them to return the books and select new ones. Thank you for helping your child with this!

Our book fair will be located in our gym during evening conference times ONLY.

The book fair will be open to students and families on:

Oct. 2 4:15 pm - 8:15 pm

Oct. 7 3:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Oct. 8 4:15 pm - 7:30 pm

Online shopping is also available at our Dayton book fair site: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/dayton

Music

In music class, grades 3 through 5 are learning about a Mexican song and dance called Los Machetes for Hispanic Heritage Month. 2nd grade is working on a song where they get to sing “hello” in nine different languages. Kindergarten and first grade are hard at work practicing beat and rhythm as well as songs with lots of actions to keep them busy.

5th grade families, please help your students to locate their recorders that they got last year. They will need them at school in the coming months. If your fifth grader does not have a recorder, I will send information home with your student soon on how to order one.

PhyEd

Please prepare your child by having gym shoes for their safety and others! Encourage your child to participate, even if it is hard. How to tie…

https://youtu.be/tIMAPKVv5P8

Hello Dayton families!

My name is Shantae (Sh-Ann-Tay-EE) Webber, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT). I work for People Incorporated and am the new mental health therapist at Dayton Elementary!

My work at Dayton is aligned with outpatient mental health services someone would receive in a clinic setting. The great thing about being able to work in a school is the ease in access to connecting with students during the school day which can reduce stress related to work and/or activity schedules. I typically meet with students 1x/week for 40-45 minutes (subject to increase/decrease on a case-by-case basis) as an added support to not only their school experiences but also their experiences outside of the classroom.

I will be working closely with Michele Lange (School Counselor) to best serve the students of Dayton throughout this school year and beyond. If you have questions about the service I provide or are interested in services for your child(ren), please feel free to reach out to me or Michele.

I'm excited to be here!

Shantae Webber, MA, LMFT

shantae.webber@peopleincorporated.org

651-396-6352

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We hope all of you enjoyed our Welcome Back Night. We just love seeing those tie dye creations on campus. A huge thank you to the generous donations for the no fuss fundraiser. October is a busy month for PTO with lots of fun events.

Jump into MEA weekend. Save October 16th night for a Family Fun Night. The PTO will be hosting a FUNdraiser at Maple Grove Sky Zone. Check those backpacks for a flyer with all the details.

Fall Festival is less than a month away. Dress up in your Halloween best and come on down Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 - 12:00. There will be trunk or treating, games, prizes and more. Interested in being a trunk? It’s super easy to sign up. Just click the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10C0B4BA4AC22A3F5C25-51742455-fall&useFullSite=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1Jz4toxqAILze09KR9v4CzkOYwg74fknvbvPeA8P9O9as74MHEHzHp6PE_aem_9p0-ZmBR8dce3bql3o9j9Q#/

Spirit wear is almost here! We’re excited to be able to offer Dayton Elementary gear for purchase soon.

Want to make a difference? Join the PTO or come for a meeting. Our next meeting is Monday, October 14 from 6:00 - 7:15 in the library on campus. We offer free childcare for school-age children.

Did you know we’re on Facebook and Instagram? For all the latest and updated information join the Dayton Elementary PTO social media pages.

https://www.facebook.com/DaytonElementaryPTO?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Happy October, Dayton families! October means that conferences are already coming up! To make the most of your child's conference, here a few tips below:

- Be on time! This is sometimes easier said than done, but when you can be on time (or even early), it helps make sure you and everyone else have enough time with teachers.

- Think about what questions you have for your child's teacher. Some options include: What can I do at home to support my child's learning? What will my child be learning in the future? What is the best way to reach you with questions or concerns?

For more in-depth information about conferences, please reach out to elizabeth.korzenowski@ahschools.us so I can send you our (longer) take home tip!

Elizabeth Korzenowski

PreK - Grade 3 Parent Educator, M.Ed

elizabeth.korzenowski@ahschools.us

(612)520-1710

October Parent Press Newsletter

Absences and Late Arrivals (Attendance line is open 24 hours a day)

763-506-2206

Please call every day your student is late or absent

OR

Log into My Student Information or the ParentVUE app, select the “Report Absence” button by your student’s name. A pop-up will appear asking for further information. Follow the on-screen directions and click “Save.” Refer to these step-by-step directions for more information.

Early dismissal

Students leaving a few minutes early often miss important last minute instructions and/or reminders. Please make every effort to schedule appointments outside of school hours.

If you choose to pick up your student(s) early, please allow enough time, as we will need to locate your student. Daily schedules are linked here.

Early pickups should happen prior to 3:30 p.m., as the end of the day is very busy in the classroom and office.

Student Release from School

As a reminder, our school is a LOCKED facility. When you come to Dayton, please bring your photo ID and press the silver button to talk to the office. Only parents/guardians are allowed to pick up. If someone else is picking up your child, please call 763-506-2200.

Change in Dismissal (Please notify the office by 3:00 p.m.)

763.506.2200

Health Office

763.506.2204

HEALTH SERVICES

Dayton A+

763.506.2213

Dayton Child Nutrition

763.506.2211

First Student Bus Co.

763.421.5785 First Student Champlin (regular routes to/from Dayton Elementary)

763.421.3199 First Student Anoka (students receiving special education transportation)

Please save these Bus Company numbers for use when the school office is closed. The bus company dispatch can locate and communicate with drivers on bus routes.

Dayton Elementary participates in the Box Tops for Education, so please scan your receipts. It helps raise money for our school! Click here to learn how.