The Weekly Update #4

The Classes this week performed a lab/demo that examined the effect that

distance had on the orbiting speed of planets in relation to gravity. They then

related this to the very similar effect that Black Holes have on galaxies. They

performed a swinging object on a string that was done at various lengths. This

showed them that the swinging motion of the object was indeed affected by the

length of the string (or the distance from the source of gravity). Also here is a

photo taken of the Waxing Gibbous Moon on Tuesday Nov. 12. I always get

excited when the students take photos of Astronomy related objects.

Keep Looking Up!

🌟🎶 Congratulations, Kyle Houston! 🙌 You've made it to the 2024-25 South Carolina All State Honors Choir! 🎉 Your hard work is paying off, and we couldn't be more proud! 💙 Don’t forget, the performance is on March 1st at Winthrop University—let's support him! Who's excited? 🎤✨ #AllStateChoir #ProudMoment #SeniorYear #WinthropUniversity

A huge thank you to Allie Landry for helping organize a donation drive between DFHS and the Spring Hill High School Beta Club! The students were so excited to support Sistercare, a wonderful local organization. And a special shoutout to Tonya Harrington, for picking up all the donations at Dutch Fork. The items were delivered to both shelters and given to their housing program. Thanks to everyone involved in making this happen!

Today in Digital Art we focused on FEEDBACK. Students were about to wrap up their Musically Inspired Postage Stamps and were asked to talk to 6 classmates- giving three pieces of feedback and getting three critiques in return from others. Although ART in itself is absolutely the focus in a visual art class, talking together and learning to communicate is vital in the art world. It is so beautiful walking around and hearing them converse with each other using art terminology and giving feedback that promotes positive progress.

Feedback is a source for learning and growing

Feedback is a two way conversation

Feedback promotes clarity

Feedback is a tool to discuss what is working and what needs improvement

Feedback inspired dialogue

Feedback promotes engagement

Feedback is fundamental to self-development

Feedback is about others and not oneself

Feedback helps identify issues and helps solve them

Are you preparing for the SAT or ACT? DFHS offers free sessions throughout the year to help you prepare. The next math preparation session will be on Monday, November 11 in Room 351, and there will be an English preparation session on Wednesday, November 13 in Room 340. The sessions are free, and no sign-up is needed. For a complete calendar of session dates as well as many resources, join our Google Classroom using the code in the flyer below. We hope to see you soon!

Remember that after 10 non-medical absences in a yearlong class, or after 5 non-medical absences in a semester class, you will need to do Seat Time in order to get credit for the class. Please come by Attendance anytime you need clarification.

Also, it is recommended that you check your attendance count in PowerSchool and confirm that all medical notes have been turned in.

Foxes, if you'd like to learn more about the military, check out the flyer below and sign up today to attend our Recruiter Forum! Food will be provided. Family members are invited!

1. DFHS is a closed campus. Students are not allowed to leave during lunch.
2. Students should wear IDs at all times.
3. Headphones, Air Pods, earbuds, etc., are not allowed in class to access cell phones.
4. No head coverings are allowed in the building.

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