Week of September 16th

Please remember that for dismissal, the adult picking up the student must be prepared to show a license to the DPS faculty member. This ensures the safety of all students and we appreciate your cooperation.

If there is a day that you need to change your child's dismissal routine (pick up or bus), please call the office directly or send a written note in your child's backpack. All changes need to be made by 1:00PM.

If you need to make a permanent bus change, please contact the main office to make the request. Once this change is approved, please note it may take up to 2 days before it can begin.

9/23 - School Store Fundraiser Begins

9/27 - Mustang School Spirit Day (Red/Black)

10/3 - 3PK-2nd Grade School Pictures

10/7 - Fire Prevention Week

10/24 - Open House 5:30-6:30 pm

We are continuing with first Friday fist bumps this year! Thanks to the Varsity Cheerleading Team for starting our DPS students day off with a warm greeting!

This morning the kindergartners got together to celebrate working hard over their first week of school! They showed off their dance moves, did the hokey pokey, and sang our school song!

The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure environment, we regularly conduct fire drills and lockdown drills to ensure that everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency.

Fire Drills:

A fire drill is held periodically to practice safe and efficient evacuation procedures. These drills teach students to respond quickly and calmly in case of a fire or other emergency that requires evacuation. Teachers and staff are trained to guide students to designated safe areas outside the school building.

Lockdown Drills:

A lockdown drill is used for Safety Preparedness: Lockdown drills teach students how to stay safe in various scenarios, such as if there is an intruder on campus. Practicing these drills regularly helps students and staff understand the procedures in case there is a real emergency.

Other safety measures:

Lockout

A lockout is used when there is a potential threat outside the school but no immediate danger inside the building. During a lockout, all exterior doors are secured, and no one is allowed to enter or leave the building. Normal activities continue inside the school when deemed safe for students, faculty and staff.

Hold-in-Place / Shelter-in-Place

A hold-in-place / shelter-in-place is used when there is a situation inside the school, such as a medical emergency or a maintenance issue, that requires students to remain in their current locations. Hallways are cleared, and movement around the school is limited until the situation is resolved.

Teachers guide students through the process, ensuring that everyone knows how to respond efficiently and safely. We understand that these drills may cause some anxiety, especially for younger students. Our teachers make every effort to explain the purpose of the drills in a reassuring manner, and we encourage you to speak with your children at home to reinforce the importance of staying calm and following safety instructions.

Please note that next week we will have 2 fire drills. Throughout the school year I will provide you with a heads up prior to drills.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe.

September 9, 2024

Dear Families, Students, and Members of the Dansville Central School District Community,

What does the future of our district hold? What are our core values that drive who we are and how we do things? We invite everyone to help answer these questions as we plan forward.

We are excited to announce the launch of our new strategic planning process, a pivotal initiative that will shape the future of our district. As we begin this journey, we want to emphasize the importance of your involvement. As we move Dansville forward, we are committed to stakeholder engagement and collective ownership of the future of our schools.

The updated Strategic Plan will aim to create a roadmap that not only reflects the aspects of our school that are already working well but also addresses areas in which we can make improvements. We are committed to considering your perspectives and opinions on the direction we should take.

We genuinely value your input in making our updated Strategic Plan the best it can be. We encourage you to share your insights on what we are excelling at and where there's room for growth. Additionally, we are eager to hear your thoughts on what we should prioritize for the future.

To participate and share your valuable feedback, use your SmartPhone to capture the QR code below OR follow this link: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/506270916/survey.

This survey platform allows participants to share thoughts you have anonymously. Participants can

submit as many thoughts as they would like. You can also view and rate the feedback and thoughts

provided by other community members. We encourage an open and ongoing dialogue, so feel free to revisit the platform often and keep the conversation alive.

Your feedback will be instrumental in guiding our future plans, so we urge you to make your voice heard. The survey will remain accessible until Friday, October 11 th .

Thank you for your engagement and support as we work together to shape the future of Dansville

Central Schools!

Sincerely,

Kelly M. Zimmerman,

Superintendent of Schools

This group of K-2nd grade students will meet with Ms. Cross-Gray and Mrs. Wadsworth one time each month after school to share suggestions about creating leadership activities throughout the school year (for example helping to plan our monthly morning meetings, leadership day, spirit weeks, etc.). This is a very important job and will be a great way to help the Primary School be even better! Applications will be sent home by Monday, September 9th. Your K-2nd grade student is invited to apply for this position by Monday, September 23rd. A few students per grade level will be selected to join the committee. Please keep an eye out for more information.

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 at 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. Please note this is a change in practice in order to ensure student safety in the parking lot and to keep accurate attendance records.

Please note that this year our 4PK students have a different menu than our K-2nd grade students.

This year students will be able to PURCHASE the following additional treats at lunch time -

Ice Cream - $1.75

Cookies - $1.25

Fruit Snacks - $0.75

Save the date - DPS school pictures will be Thursday, October 3rd. The order form is attached for your reference and will be sent home with children in the upcoming weeks. Please note you can pay by check or online at - https://vando.imagequix.com/196XY9D (School Code - 24DVP)