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Week of Nov. 25th & Dec. 2nd
DPS Principal Newsletter
Upcoming Events
12/16-12/20- Holiday Spirit Week
12/20- Morning Meeting
12/23-1/3- Holiday Recess
β1st Highlight
In Miss Kernanβs first grade, students have been writing βSmall Moment Storiesβ. This week students were developing illustrations in their own books and sharing their stories in other classrooms!
Golden Spatula Winners
Congrats to Mrs. Blodgett's class for getting the most tickets at Kindergarten as well as the first and second grade winners below -
π Did You Know π
π Parent/Student Handbook
Below is a link the 2024-2025 DPS Parent/Student Handbook. This will serve as an excellent resource to you throughout the school year.
π Arrival and Dismissal
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.
βTardy Arrival (after 8:00am)
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.
Cafeteria
Please note that this year our 4PK students have a different menu than our K-2nd grade students.
πͺ π¦ Treats
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