Dolphins Newsletter
October 18th, 2024
Attendance Policy
Please click here to view our handbook and see the newest Attendance Policies.
Important Dates
October 24th - 4th grade field trip
October 25th - UN Day
October 29th - PTO Meeting from 6:00pm-7:30pm
October 31st - No school
November 8th - Fall Family Night - Dolphin Tailgate from 5:30-7:30
Linked here is our 2024-2025 District Calendar!
Colder Weather
Hi Dolphin friends!
As fall rolls in and the weather starts to cool, please remember to pack a jacket or sweatshirt!
Box Tops
Box Tops Update — And Referral Code!
Help raise money for Weber with the things you already purchase for your family! Weber families have raised $60.90 for our school so far this year. Download the app today<https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app> to start scanning receipts and earning cash for our school! Earn an extra $10 for Weber by using the promo code DPIA6SUY during the month of October when you scan ANY receipt!
PTO Fundraiser!!
Weber PTO Fundraising Campaign Update
THANK YOU for a great first month of donations, Weber families! Thanks to the generous support of our Dolphin community, we have raised $3,165, which means we are 31% of the way to our goal of $10,000!
Donations to the campaign directly fund: classroom supply stipends for teachers, Weber Family Events, school celebrations, teacher appreciation and more. All donations are 100% tax deductible, and all who donate will receive a Weber window decal/vinyl sticker!
Fall Family Night - Dolphin Tailgate
Save the Date! Fall Family Night 2024: Dolphin Tailgate is November 8!
(Volunteers Needed!)
Join the Weber Dolphin community for a night of food, fun, and games at Fall Family Night 2024: Dolphin Tailgate!
Date: November 8, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Please consider signing up to help make Fall Family Night a success. Some volunteer activities can be filled by students 5th grade or older. Silver Cord volunteer hours available. Sign up to volunteer!
District Guidelines for Students Praying at School
Dear Weber Families,
We respect students’ right to pray and practice religion, and students wishing to pray are able to do so at school as long as it is not during instructional time. This means they can pray before or after school, at recess, and during lunch. If a parent wants their child to pray at a specific time, which is also instructional time, they are welcome to come to school and sign their child out during that time. All religious activities are excused absences.
To ensure that all of our students can continue with their instructional time, there will not be a specific time or location allocated at Weber for students to pray. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school. Additional information about student freedom of religion in school can be found on the U.S. Department of Education website.
Non Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Eric Howard, Director of Equity and Employee Relations, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000, howard.eric@iowacityschools.org.
Securly
As we prepare for the new school year, we want to remind you about Securly, a web filtering tool that allows parents to monitor and restrict their child’s internet activity, ensuring safer online experiences.
Our students’ Chromebooks are filtered both on and off the school’s network. On-campus, devices are subject to the same content filtering policies as all our internet-connected devices. Off-campus, the Securly service blocks explicit or dangerous content as defined by federal law.
With Securly, you can view your child’s internet activity and set up additional controls for off-campus use. Parents receive weekly email notifications with internet activity reports.
Access this Parent Guide for step-by-step guidance on using Securly.
Elementary Handbook
The Elementary Handbook has been updated. Please click the link below to view it.