- 1/31- Panther Pride Friday- students & staff are encouraged to wear blue π
- 2/5- Global School Play Day. Please see all the exciting details below!
- 2/6- 100th Day of School
- 2/7- Students & Staff are encouraged to Wear RED for National Wear Red Day!
- 2/12- Early Release. Dismissal @ 12:30 PM
- 2/17-2/21- No School. February Vacation Week.
ππ»ββοΈGirls on the Run ππ»ββοΈ
DCS is excited to welcome back Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run is an after-school empowerment program designed for 3rd to 5th graders. The nonprofit helps participants recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others. How? Through the innovative integration of fun physical activities, life-skills lessons, and impactful community projects.
Register starting 2/1 at girlsontherunmaine.org
Global School Play Day!
Dear DCS Families,
On Wednesday, February 5th, our school will be participating in Global School Play Day (GSPD.) GSPD has been promoted by Psychology Today and is being celebrated at schools around the world. You can learn more about the benefits of unstructured play by visiting the official GSPD website: globalschoolplayday.com
We are inviting all of our students to bring in things to play with on this very special day.
Here are some examples of things your child may bring in (be sure your childβs name is clearly marked on all items):
β Non-Violent Toys (no weapons)
β Legos, blocks, cardboard boxes, etc.
β Dress-Up
β Puppets
β Stuffed Animals
β Board Games
β Puzzles *no electronic devices*
Though our play day will be unstructured, it will still be supervised by teachers. It is our hope that this one day of play will inspire families to plan for more unstructured playtime during non-school hours.
Sincerely, DCS Staff!
Invest in ME Reads
Greetings families,
We are reaching out to you regarding the Invest in ME Reads financial wellness program, brought to you by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME). Through this program, children and their families receive free books and online resources that help make learning about money simple and fun.
We hope that you enjoy sharing the newest book with your child. You'll also find fun activities, games, and a reading guide for each book at InvestinMeReads.com.
After you have explored the program, FAME invites you to participate in an online survey to share how this program has helped your family. Families who complete the survey may enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card in the Invest in ME Reads Giveaway.
To access the survey, please visit Invest in ME Reads.
The survey deadline is March 31, 2025.
For questions, more resources, or help, please email Mary Dyer, Financial Education Programs Manager at mdyer@FAMEmaine.com.
