The Wildcat Weekly

Feb 7, 2025

*Please note that additional events may be added each week.*

Friday, February 7 MS Activity Night 6:00pm-8:30pm CANCELLED

Wednesday, Feb 12 PiE Meeting 7pm on Zoom only (info below)

Friday, Feb 14 No School: Staff Development

Monday, Feb 17 No School: Presidents' Day

Tuesday, Feb 18 Spring sports physicals due; BOE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, Feb 19 PiE after-school enrichment begins!

Friday, Feb 28 Junior Chef Contest Gr 3-5

Friday, Mar 7 DTS Middle School Play: Game of Myths 7pm

Wednesday, Mar 12 PiE Meeting 7pm

Thursday, Mar 13 End of 2nd Trimester

Friday, Mar 14 No School: Staff Development

Monday, Mar 17 Beginning of 3rd Trimester

Tuesday, Mar 18 BOE Meeting 7pm @ Performing Arts Center

Friday, Mar 21 Report Cards available on Genesis Parent Portal

Thursday, Mar 27 2nd Annual Family Engagement Night 6pm-7:30pm (more info to follow)

I hope everyone is HEALTHY and safe from the icy cold weather recently. Our Board-approved district calendar accounts for 3 snow days throughout the year. We currently have used two of them (11/20/24 & 2/6/25), so there is still one day left to potentially use in the event of another snow day. For those that do not know, New Jersey statute requires public schools to have a minimum of 180 days for students in each school year.

However, the weather this upcoming week looks to be quite interesting. In the event that we need to use additional snow days, either this upcoming week or another time this year, we will look at our contingency plan, located at the bottom of our 24-25 district calendar.

Therefore, if we need to call two snow days this upcoming week, school will operate on an early dismissal schedule for Friday, February 14. Please know that this decision has not yet been made yet, since we have not used up our allotted 3rd snow day. If for some reason, we need to call three snow days this upcoming week, school will also be in session on Monday, February 17th.

More information will be shared as the weather patterns of next week begin to unfold.

Thank you all for your understanding,

Scott Lipson

Superintendent/Principal

**Click here for a printable version**

Emails were sent out this week with the available classes and information.

Please read through the packet carefully, as you will find information

regarding registration and dismissal procedures.

The program will run on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 4 consecutive weeks

beginning on February 19th & 20th, and ending March 12th & 13th.

Registration will be available through Sign-Up Genius on

Saturday, January 25th @ 10:00 am until February 3rd.

PiE suggests a payment of $75 per child; if your child will take part in more than one class, please consider contributing a little more to help offset costs. If you have already paid your annual Program Fee for 2024-2025, payment is not necessary.

Please note that physicals for spring sports are due on Tuesday, February 18th.

The Genesis parent portal is now open for submitting parental permission.

**Click here for a printable order form**

Each month, our DTS students will discuss and learn about a character education trait.

January's character education trait was Perseverance.

A student from each PK-5 homeroom and Gr 6-8 content area was chosen because he/she demonstrated responsibility this month and a role model for others.

Congratulations to all of the recipients below!

In February, we will highlight students who demonstrate Compassion!

There may be a time that you or any of your children are sick, but still need to be at

arrival or dismissal because of other children.

Please be mindful of other families and avoid contact with others.

Click the picture below for a list of books to read this month.

We are now in the process of compiling a list of children who will be

eligible to start Kindergarten in September 2025.

If you have a child in your household who will be 5 years of age on or before October 1, 2025, please complete the survey below.

DTS Kindergarten Survey

We welcome all new and existing 4th and 5th graders to the Elementary chorus. Chorus is every Wednesday morning unless school is cancelled or delayed for emergencies. If your child likes to sing, please encourage them to join us for our first rehearsal!

The district-wide choral festival scheduled for January 15th was postponed to a later date.

More info will be shared when it has been confirmed.

Periodically throughout the year, students' artwork will be featured & spotlighted on Ms. Soleimani's art wall across from her room. This month, we'd like to recognize the efforts of: Wren Verbeyst, Justin Munsey, Charles Johnson, Emma Dickinson, Jack Bower, Paisley Petrucelli, Marley Calderon, Caden Kornberger & Jolene Stehr.

February's character education trait is Compassion! Compassion is important because it creates understanding and strengthens connections between people, building a sense of community and support. It also boosts emotional well-being by encouraging kindness and empathy, benefiting everyone involved. Take a moment to think about one way you can show

compassion to others this month!

Please see the attached letter from Mrs. Verma sent out last week

about the highly contagious stomach bug (Norovirus).

Delaware Township School is proud to offer many athletic opportunities

for students in Grades 5-8.

Click here for a quick reference guide to the Athletics Department.

About PiE

DTS Partners is Education was formed in 2010, when the DTS PTA and the DT Community Education Foundation merged to become a single group. It is an all-volunteer organization supporting the School's students. Learn more by visiting our website - www.dtspie.com. As a member of the PiE community, you will be part of our listserv and get these monthly newsletters as well as periodic emails reminding you of upcoming meetings and opportunities to volunteer for different activities. We look forward to a great year!

Monthly Meetings

• Our next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. This meeting will be over zoom only. To join follow this link.

Upcoming Events

After School Enrichment

• Emails were sent out this week with the available classes and information. Please read through the packet carefully, as you will find information regarding registration and dismissal procedures.

• The program will run on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 4 consecutive weeks beginning on February 19th & 20th, and ending March 12th & 13th.

• Registration will be available through Sign-Up Genius on Saturday, January 25th @ 10:00 am until February 3rd

• We suggest a payment of $75 per child; if your child will take part in more than one class, please consider contributing a little more to help offset costs. If you have already paid your annual Program Fee for 2024-2025, payment is not necessary.

PiE Sponsored Assemblies

• Veteran Meteorologist John Marshall will visit our school February 18th. He will discuss the tools he uses to forecast the weather and will lead the students in a mock taping of the weather report.

Volunteer Opportunities

• After-school enrichment is looking for volunteers to lead classes!

• This can even be retired grandparents who want to share a special skill! PiE will reimburse materials costs (please reach out to PiE for more information).

• Classes will run for 4 weeks on either a Wednesday or Thursday. Reach out to DTSPiE@gmail.com to sign up!

Click here for information about YMCA program at DTS!

Feb 2025 Lunch Menu

Click here for the:

24-25 Food Allergy Packet Information

24-25 Food Allergy Packet Information (Spanish Version)

Click here for 2024 Winter Park Harbinger Information

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