The students will be having their classroom Valentine's party on Thursday, February 13th around 2:15 pm. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday February 14th.

February 5th: PTO meeting @ 4:00 in Media Center

February 13th: Classroom Valentine Parties

February 14th: Possible Make-up Day (If not needed there will be no school)

February 17th: NO School (President's Day)

Week of February 24th: Book Fair

Month of March: Kindergarten Round Up

IREAD Testing for 2nd and 3rd grade: March 3rd - 6th.

March 5th: DeBoer eye clinic First grade vision screenings

March 14th: Dental presentation to Kindergarten students

March 17th: Second Grade Music Program

Week of March 24th: SPRING BREAK

Our Art Show and Book Fair is on Thursday, February 27th. from 5 - 6:30. The book fair will be in the gym and students art will be displayed throughout the hallways. Come see your child's beautiful creations.

Kindergarten Round-Up

K.V. will have Kindergarten Round-Up from March 3rd-20th. Postcards will come in the mail with more information at the end of this month. If you or someone you know has an incoming Kindergartener for the 2025-2026 school year, please be sure they come in to pre-register during the dates and times of Kindergarten Round-Up!!!

IREAD PREP Dates for our Third graders who signed up for it.

Tuesday, February 11th

Thursday, February 13th

Tuesday, February 18th

Thursday, February 20th

Tuesday, February 25th

Thursday, February 27th

Sessions run from 3:30 - 4:30. Snacks will be delivered to the room for students. Please pick up your child at door 10 (Flagpole door).

We LOVE our PTO here at DES. They do amazing stuff for our students and staff. If you would like to be a part of it, please reach out to our PTO board at des.pto@yahoo.com. All our parents are welcome to attend the monthly meetings. The next meeting will be on February 5th. at 4:00 p.m. in the library.

Thank you PTO and to all of you who helped to make the Snow Ball Dance so special for our students and their special guests. It was a great night! Thank you Fase's for donating the use of the tables for the event. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Some Attendance Tips:

• Make sure your student keeps a regular bedtime and establishes a morning routine.

• Turn off all electronics including TVs, phones, and tablets at bedtime.

• Have backpack and clothes prepared the night before.

• Check with our school nurse or office staff if you are not sure about when to keep your child at home due to illness.

• Avoid scheduling vacations while school is in session.

• Make every effort to schedule doctor appointments around school hours.

• Talk to teachers and our social worker for advice if your student feels anxious about going to school.

• In the event that your student cannot get to school in their normal manner, develop a plan with another family member or trusted adult to get them to school that day.

Pre-Planned Absence Form

If you have a pre-planned absence for your child, you will need to complete KV's Pre-Planned Absence Form. This needs to be completed at least 2 days prior to the absence(s). You can stop by our School Office for one or request one from your child's teacher. Thank you!

Attendance Incentives

We will be adding some additional attendance incentives for students with excellent attendance. These incentives include the following:

*Every student who has perfect attendance during a grading period will receive a special brag tag.

*Every student who misses 2 or less days in a semester will receive an attendance ribbon.

*Every student who misses 2 or less days in a semester will get to participate in some Jump House fun.

*Every student who has perfect attendance for the entire year will have there name put in a drawing for a special prize that will be given away at the end of the school year. (This year it will only be for a semester since we are so far into the first semester already.)

As we approach the colder months of the year, we may experience delays and cancellations. Delays and E-Learning Days will be announced on Class Dojo, DES Facebook Page, KV Website, and local radio stations like 97.7 and 105.5.

E-Learning Day Information

Due to changes at the Indiana General Assembly, all eLearning days will include live instruction equal to at least 50% of our daily instructional minutes. Teachers will deliver instruction via Zoom and each school has developed a schedule for students to follow.

eLearning Model

Teacher Office Hours: After 9:00 a.m. /anytime not on Zoom Meetings

Teacher Lunch: Teacher will communicate with students/parents lunch time.

Classroom Expectations

• Teachers will schedule a Zoom session from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Teachers will schedule a Zoom Session between 1:00-3:00 pm to check-in with students and offer support that students need.

• Reading & Math lessons will be live.

• Following the grade-level’s schedule, students will complete Reading, Math, and lessons in Art, Music, or Gym. In addition to whole group lessons, students will also work with their teacher in small group lessons and there will be some opportunities for a student to check in 1-1 with their teacher.

Classroom Morning Session Time

• Teachers will schedule a Zoom Session for Live Instruction from 9:00-11:30 am

Specials Teachers Session Time (Art, Music, & P.E.)

• Specials Teachers will meet with their scheduled classes that they are regularly scheduled to meet with.

• Specials Teachers will teach a lesson on Zoom with their classes.

Classroom Afternoon Session Time

• Teachers will schedule a Zoom session between the hours of 1:00-3:00 pm to check-in with students and assist as needed.

Attendance

We are responsible for 180 days of instruction. Therefore, attendance will be taken daily, Monday-Friday. Teachers may use discretion on due dates.

Getting some fresh air and exercise is important for the development of our children. Students will be going outside for recess unless it is raining or there is frigid wind chills and it is not safe for them to be out. Please make sure they come to school with the appropriate clothes for the weather.

REMINDER: Please call the office if you need to make a change for your child's dismissal transportation. Please call in before 1:00 pm. For example: You will be picking your child up rather than riding the bus home. Please DO NOT message your child's teacher on Class Dojo. We want to make sure the message gets to your child and your child's teacher. Please call in at 219-987-2789. Please call in before 1:00 pm. Thank you!

If you click on the above link it will take you to the Indiana Academic Standards. Click on the subject and then your child's grade level to see the standards your child will be working on this school year.