Week of December 16th

Please note the parent pick up each day is from 2:15-2:25. If there is an emergency and you are late, you will need to pick up your child at the main office.

12/23-1/3- Holiday Recess

1/9- Student Lighthouse Meeting

1/14- BOE Meeting

1/17- DPS Whole School Meeting

1/20- Martin Luther King Jr Day- No School

1/24- Superintendents Conference Day- No School

1/28- BOE Meeting

1/29- Lunar New Year- No School

Students in AIS Reading practice their skills in many ways. They work hard every day!

Congrats to the first grade winners below -

Looking for a last-minute Holiday gift idea?

Check out these fun and motivating items to encourage fine motor coordination and sensory play at home!

**Click on the link for store and pricing information.

Snowman Putty:

Amazon.com: Kangaroo Stocking Stuffer for Kids Build a Snowman Kit 3Pk - Do You Want to Build a Snowman Christmas Craft - Fun Activity for Toddler Kids or Ages 5,6,7,8,9,10,11 Boy or Girl Non Toxic : Toys & Games

Plus Plus Connecting Blocks:

Amazon.com: PLUS PLUS Big - Learn to Build Big Basic Color Mix, 60 Piece - Construction Building Stem/Steam Toy, Interlocking Large Puzzle Blocks for Toddlers and Preschool : Toys & Games

Noodle Knockout Fine Motor Game:

Amazon.com: Learning Resources Noodle Knockout! Fine Motor Game,Fine Motor Skills Toys, 67 Pieces, Ages 4+

Scented Drawing Utensils:

1. Markers: Amazon.com : Mr. Sketch® Scented Markers, Chisel Point, Assorted, Pack Of 14

2. Crayons: Amazon.com: Mr. Sketch Scented Twistable Gel Crayons, Assorted Colors, 12 Count

Amazon.com: PUREFLY Name Puzzle for Kids Personalized, Custom Baby First Birthday, Montessori Learning Toddler Toy for Boy Girl Alphabet Puzzle

Water Doodle Mat:

Amazon.com: Aqua Water Doodle Mat - Kids Drawing Mat Toddlers Educational Toys for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys Girls Gifts - Neon Color Mat Doodle Board Writing Drawing Toys Holiday Christmas Birthday Gifts

Pod Swing:

Amazon.com: HearthSong HugglePod Original Indoor or Outdoor Kids' Canvas Hanging Chair with Cushion, 55"L x 28" Diam., Holds 175 lbs. Red

Indoor/Outdoor Mini Trampoline:

Amazon.com : Skywalker Trampolines 36" Round Mini Hopper Trampoline Green : Sports & Outdoors

Below is a link the 2024-2025 DPS Parent/Student Handbook. This will serve as an excellent resource to you throughout the school year.

Arrival

All 4PK-2nd grade students will enter at the main entrance of school and must be to school by 8:00.

• Students can be dropped off anytime from 7:40-8:00.
• Breakfast will be served from 7:40-8:10.
• Buses unload students at 7:40.

All 3PK students will enter at the side door at 9:00 for the AM program or 12:30 for the PM program.

Dismissal

Dismissal changes must be made before 1:00pm. Parent pick-up will begin at 2:15pm each day at the following doors based on last name. Please make sure we have the name of the person picking up and that person has a driver's license for identification.

• A-C at the ELC doorway on the parking lot side
  
• D-H at the back playground door
  
• I-Q at the first door on the left in the driveway between the HS & PS
  
• R-Z at the second door on the left in the driveway between the HS & PS

All 3PK AM and PM students will exit at the side door at 11:30 for the AM program and 3:00 for the PM program. Our 3PK students are dropped off and picked up in the small Primary Bus Loop during the following times: 8:45-9:00, 11:20-11:35, 12:20-12:30, and 2:50-3:05. Please consider parking in a different location so that you aren't trapped in the loop.

If your child arrives at school after 8:00am, he/she is considered tardy. Please walk your child into the school main entrance to complete an excuse. Then staff will give your child a tardy pass and he/she can walk to class independently. Please note this is a change in practice in order to ensure student safety in the parking lot and to keep accurate attendance records.

Please note that this year our 4PK students have a different menu than our K-2nd grade students.

This year students will be able to PURCHASE the following additional treats at lunch time -

Ice Cream - $1.75

Cookies - $1.25

Fruit Snacks - $0.75