Dutch Fork Elementary
Academy of Environmental Sciences - Week of January 28th -
District Goals 2018 - 2019
- Focus our work decisions on/around our district strategic plan.
- Identify areas of achievement to improve.
- Provide Chick-Fil-A and Moe's like customer service for internal and external community.
- Strengthen the structure and quality of communication both internally and externally.
- Promote a work and learning environment where students and staff feel safe physically, emotionally and socially.
DFES Goals 2018-2019
- Exceed family expectations in our communication, follow through, and sharing student progress.
- Strengthen grade level data team processes to accelerate student growth and achievement in mathematics.
- Implementation of student-led conference across all grade levels (as identified in DFES strategic plan).
DFES Beliefs
- We believe all people deserve to feel safe, valued, and loved.
- We believe all children are naturally curious about the world around them.
- We believe learning is a social process.
- We believe inquiry fosters an environment of noticing and questioning.
- We believe in learning from multiple perspectives.
- We believe in learning from authentic
- We believe in encouraging learners to be risk takers.
- We believe reflection should lead to change and growth.
- We believe learning should lead to social action.
- We believe our actions should be aligned with our beliefs
Shout Outs
- To Nurse Sherman for her help over and above her job duties when we were short in the front office. She is always so positive and ready and willing to help - S. Cope
- Science fair mentors: M. Davis, Officer Hood, C. Sommers, L. Nimmo, G. Hardie, S. Somerall, S. Knowles, S. Beckman, M. Creech, J. Garrett, B. Gantt, M. Ridgeway, J. Wilkerson, K. Donald, K. Hale, M. Drayton, N. Jefferson, and M. Drayton.
- PBIS committee and everyone that contributed to Fox Fun Friday (1/25).
- M. McDermott's class learning celebration splendid. These historians shared their learning of African-American pioneers via a living wax museum.
- PTO for another great mother/son dance. The 80's themed dance was awesome. Great costumes and fun times.
Event Information
2nd Grade Data Team Fishbowl
Our second data team fishbowl is scheduled for this coming Tuesday. Our second grade team will be our featured team. Outside of the fishbowl will be the remaining grade level data team facilitators, instructional team members, district instructional office staff, and consultant Melissa Bickerstaff.
When?
Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019, 10:00 AM
Where?
Sally Somerall's Room
5th Tuesday
Tuesday, January 29th is a 5th Tuesday as the day is designated across our system to have follow up curricular conversations around the topic of rigor. Our PD will be led by Dr. Somerall.
Scott out of the building Wednesday, January 29th
I will be out of the building to attend a district meeting from 9:30-11:00. Please see Mr. Gantt in my absence if needed.
Event Information
Early Release Day
When?
Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019, 07:15 AM
Where?
DFES
Event Information
DFES to host USC Pre-Service Teachers
We are scheduled to welcome and host USC pre-service teachers that have been assigned to intern at various elementary schools in our system. They will actually have class while with their professor of record, Beth White, friend and collaborator with D5.
When?
Sunday, Jan 27, 2019, 09:00 PM
Where?
DFES Media Center
Event Information
1st-5th Tag Ceremonies
Our second tag ceremonies are scheduled for this Friday. There is an expectation of utilizing rear parking to accommodate our visitors.
When?
Friday, Feb 1, 2019, 08:00 AM
Where?
Mini Theater
Event Information
D5 Teacher Recruitment Fair
When?
Saturday, Feb 2, 2019, 08:00 AM
Where?
Irmo High School, Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, USA
Birthday Wishes!
- P. Bodi (cafeteria staff)
We develop students who care about the world we live in and express critical thinking through natural curiosity and wonder.
Where Wonders Grow!
Email: jscott@lexrich5.org
Website: www.lexrich5.org/dutchfork/cfm/
Location: 7900 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: 803-476-3901
Twitter: @dfes_principal