Newsletter: December 13, 2024

Check out our students in the TIGER spotlight this month. Keep up the great work!

Third grade students participated in the Ohio State English Language Arts Grade 3 assessment earlier this year. ​This state mandated assessment measures end of year expectations. Third grade students will take the Gr 3 ELA OST again in April.

The results can now be found in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This resource provides additional information about Ohio State Tests and how to interpret the data displayed in Infinite Campus. Follow the directions below to find your child's fall state test results:

1. Login into the Parent Portal

2. Choose a Student

3. Select the Menu Icon at the top of the page (three lines on the top, left side)

4. Select "More"

5. Select "Assessments"

Additional information regarding these results and the OST Family Report will be shared during winter conferences. Please reach out to your classroom teacher if you have any questions.

All items that are still in our lost and found will be donated this week. Please look at the picture below and encourage your child to retrieve any lost items

Each middle school will hold a Welcome to Middle School event for parents of incoming 6th Grade students on January 29 from 6- 7 p.m. Watch for more details in January, but save the date now!

Dec. 20: Classroom Winter Parties

Dec. 23-Jan. 6: No School (Winter Break)

Jan. 7: School Resumes

Our Winter Classroom Parties are happening next week, and there’s still time to get involved! You can help make these celebrations extra special by:

• Helping assemble party boxes (Dec. 16): Sign up here!

• Signing up to be a Room Parent (Dec. 20): Sign up here!

Allergy Information:
All students will receive two Oreos and pretzels during the parties.

Please note:

• Oreos contain wheat and soy.

• Pretzels contain wheat. Most pretzels are Happy Belly brand, but due to generous donations, a few other brands may be included.

If your student needs a substitute treat due to allergies, please contact the office..

Thank you for making our winter celebrations a success!

Don’t miss the opportunity for your child to shine in the Tiger Showcase Talent Show! This exciting event celebrates the incredible talents of our students, from singing and dancing to magic tricks and more.

Mark your calendars!

• Event Date: January 31, 2025

• Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

• Location: Thomas Elementary School

All performances will require a preview before being added to the official Tiger Showcase Program. Performances need to be recorded and submitted to dcsgtepto@gmail.com by January 17th for preview.

Sign up here today! We can’t wait to see our Tigers shine!

We hope you will considering joining the PTO this school year! Join us if you are looking to be more involved in your child's education, have fun, meet friends, and make a positive impact on our school! Check out the PTO website today for more information and join our FB Group.

gtes_attendance@dublinschools.net

The last day of school for the first semester is Friday, December 20. School will resume on January 7 following winter break and a teacher work day.

The elementary and middle school redistricting process is now finalized. Families can view the static boundary maps, which will take effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, on the Dublin City Schools Maps and Boundaries page or by visiting Cropper GIS's dedicated DCS Redistricting webpage.

To see school assignments based on your address, use the interactive map tool on the Cropper GIS webpage. Simply enter your street address into the search bar to view your elementary and middle school assignments for the 2025-2026 school year.

We have recently added new opportunities for students to the Info Hub. Is your student interested in conservation? Or scouting? Or Volleyball? Learn more about how to participate in these activities by visiting the Info Hub.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Phones is an opportunity for the Coffman National Honor Society students to surprise your child with a call from one of “Santa’s Elves.” Calls will be made on Tuesday, December 17 from 6-8 p.m. Sign up for a call using this link.

How To Be Energy Efficient at Home This Winter

MORPC works to support low- and moderate-income households maintain and improve their homes through repair and energy efficiency (weatherization) programs. Each program has different eligibility requirements. If you apply and are ineligible, MORPC staff will redirect you to other resources. Learn more.

Donate to Police Holiday Toy Drive

Come one, come all to the annual Dublin Police toy drive this Saturday, Dec. 14! From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can drop off new, unwrapped toys and gift cards at the Dublin Justice Center to support local kids. Donation details.