Parent Pocket - December 13

GLH Johnson Elementary School

Families packed GLH Johnson for their PTA meeting which included a Christmas sing-along performance by the students as well as pictures with Santa as they enjoyed hot cocoa.

Park Avenue Elementary School

STEAM+C Enrichment students explored hematology with SOVAH Health, learning about the components of blood. Using red water beads for red blood cells, white ping pong balls for white blood cells, and purple foam for plasma, they created their own "blood."

Activ8 STEM Academy

Activ8 STEM Academy's sixth grade students traveled to the Danville Science Center where they investigated topics in force, motion, light, and energy.

Holiday Card Contest Winners

Congratulations to this year's Holiday Card Contest winners!

1st Place - Leila J.

1st Place - Zaasjia M.

2nd Place - Matthew M.

3rd Place - Jada M.

Holiday Concerts

Check out our recent holiday concerts from around the district! They have been recorded and placed on the DPS YouTube channel for your holiday viewing!

GW Band and Chorus

DPS Orchestras

Bonner Band and Chorus

Westwood Chorus

Upcoming Events & Dates to Remember

December 13 - GW & Galileo swim meet at the Danville Family YMCA, beginning at 5 p.m.; GW Girls Basketball home games vs. Mecklenburg at Bonner, starting at 5:30 p.m.

December 16 - Bonner Boys & Girls Basketball home games vs. Fieldale-Collinsville starting at 5:30 p.m.

December 17 - GW Boys Basketball home games vs. Bassett, starting at 5:30 p.m.; Bonner Dance Performance at 6:30 p.m.

December 18 - GW Wrestling home meet at 6 p.m.

December 20 - Last Day of first semester; GW Boys Basketball home games vs. Martinsville, starting at 5:30 p.m.

December 23 - January 7 - Winter Break

January 8 - Students return; first day of second semester

*Check out school websites for school-based events!

Readiness Roadmap

You want your child to have the skills they need to lead a happy and rewarding life. From math and reading to life skills, here's what's expected at each grade level so you can partner with your child's teacher and support learning at home.

bealearninghero.org

Reading Instruction at Your Child's School

All children deserve quality reading instruction that is based on research and best practices. How can you know if your child is getting good reading instruction at school? Find out what good reading instruction should look like and questions you should ask your child's teacher.

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