
DIS DISPATCH
March 15, 202

As you may be aware, our library media specialist, Mr. Brown, resigned. This was approved at Monday night’s board meeting. We have a substitute in his place and the library assistant has been working diligently with the substitute to provide library services, circulation and other activities with the students. The district has posted the open position but in full transparency, this is a hard vacancy to fill. The district will continue to recruit to hire a permanent person to replace Mr. Brown.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENTS OF THE MONTH!!!
PRIMETIME DROP OFF and PICK UP INFORMATION
Please see the below message from YMCA regarding drop off and pick up information:
I would like to thank you for your patience during the construction at DIS and the wait times when dropping off and picking up your child/children. On Monday, March 18, 2024 we will go back to utilizing the back cafeteria doors to drop off for Before Care and pick up your child/children at After Care. Please park in the front parking lot and walk on the left side (when facing the front of the building) of the building around to the back cafeteria doors and the staff will be there to greet you.
At no time are you permitted to drive or park on the driveway that is on the left side (when facing the front of the building) of the building leading to the back cafeteria doors.
Best, Dorothy Glasgow
and the YMCA BASE Team at DIS
SAVE THE DATE - DIS SHOWCASE
The DIS SHOWCASE will be held on Tuesday, April 16th from 6 - 8pm. This annual celebration highlights the arts at DIS. More information to come!
5th GRADE YEARBOOK INFORMATION
STEAM Camp & STEAM Academy registration is now open for Summer 2024!
Students currently in grades 1-7 (entering grades 2-8 next September) are eligible. STEAM Camp & STEAM Academy are open to all students, even if they do not attend Delran Schools during the year.
YMCA SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
UPCOMING
3/25 - CoGAT Assessment - Grade 5
3/29 - 4/5/24 - Spring Break3/26, 3/27 - 4th Grade Field Trip
3/19 - 3/20 Spring Picture Days
4/16 - DIS Showcase
REMINDERS
- Please refrain from dropping your children off prior to 8:10am. There is no supervision for students prior to this.time. If necessary, contact the YMCA Prime Time. Contact YMCA for Primetime Information and cost (Before & After care) 856-231-9622.
- When students are coming to school late (after 8:20am), the student must be signed in by an adult.
- If you are signing out your child at the end of the day, please do so between 8:10 - 8:20pm.
- Please remind your child that Chromebooks need to be charged and brought to school daily.
- Please remind your student to look into the Lost and Found if they have missing clothing belongings. Uncollected items will be donated to a local shelter during Spring Break.
- Please send your child in with a snack and water on Single Session Days.
AFTER HOURS TANSPORTATION EMERGENCIES
Should you need to contact Transportation after hours, please call (856)764-8653 and leave a message. Your message will be routed to personnel from First Student, the transportation company, and someone will return your call immediately.
SAFE PARTY FOOD LIST RERMINDER
Approved School Lists
Nabisco Oreos – regular
Nabisco Teddy Grahams – honey, chocolate chip, cinnamon
Rold Gold pretzels – sticks or tiny twists
Skinny Pop original only
Philly Soft pretzels
*****No Cupcakes or Donuts will be permitted for parties*****
BIRTHDAY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Birthdays are announced daily during our DIS Morning News broadcasts. If you would llike to send anything in as an additional acknowledgement, you may send in nonfood items such as pencils or stickers by notifying the homeroom teacher(s) in advance.
FAQs:
1. Does this list apply to everyday snacks or lunch that I send in with my child?
No, this list does not apply to items that are sent in for daily snack or lunch. This is for class wide celebrations that may periodically take place during the year, such as Halloween, Winter or Spring Break Parties. The Homeroom Teacher will coordinate with the room parent to request that items be sent in for these events.
2. Can I send in items from this list to celebrate my child's birthdday?
No, only non-food items should be sent in, such as pencils or stickers, if you wish to do so.
3. What will happen if I send in items for a class celebration that are not on the approved list?
Any Item that is not on the list will not be distributed and will be returned.
4. What will happen if I send in something on the approved list for my child's birthday?
Food items sent in for birthdays will not be distributed and will be returned.
COVER ALL KIDS INITIATIVE
The New Jersey Department of Human Services is pleased to support “Cover All Kids,” an expansion of NJ FamilyCare to all of New Jersey’s children, regardless of their immigration status. Children who do not have lawful presence in the U.S., live in New Jersey, and whose family income qualifies are eligible to receive NJ FamilyCare health care coverage. NJ FamilyCare provides a variety of health services, such as doctor/specialist visits, mental health, vision, dental, vaccinations, and a number of other benefits to keep children healthy. To find out more about Cover All Kids, please visit nj.gov/coverallkids to learn more.