Welcome to the Dragon Den!

Beyond the Bell - Session 3 February 24th - April 4th

To help choose the session your child is most interested in, take a look at the programs available in our school.

• Registration: Jan. 27 – Feb. 12. Register here.
• Session: Feb. 24 – April 4

Payment changes start this session
Families with outstanding Beyond the Bell invoices are now required to settle their balance in MySchoolBucks before registering for future sessions. No student will be denied access due to financial need.

To learn more, please read this FAQ.

Monkeyshine Hunt Details

We will be celebrating "The Year of the Snake" with DeLong's own Monkeyshine hunt!

Students keep your eyes peeled for our special "Blaze the Dragon" Monkeyshines hiding around campus. When you find one, take it to the office to receive your prize. Only one prize per day!

Monkeyshine Hunt the Month of February

February 7th - Popcorn Friday, $1.00 each bag

February 11th - PTA Meeting 5:30 pm in the school library

February 20th - Ice Cream Social at Proctor Ice Cream, Ice Cream in winter? YES!

Tacoma’s students now have another healthcare option - the new SeaMar Health Center based at Lincoln High School. It’s open to all Tacoma Public Schools students.

Nurse practitioners provide services including sports physicals, annual checkups and acute illness care for things like cough, cold, ear pain, UTI and minor injuries. Immunizations are also available.

Get more information here: SeaMar School-Based Health Center - Lincoln High School

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise right now, and a stomach virus is making its way through some households, too. If you’re wondering when your child is too sick for school, take a look at this information from our health department:

Monkeyshine Hunt during the month of February

February 7th

Popcorn Friday $1.00 each bag

February 11th

PTA meeting 5:30 - 6:30 pm in the DeLong library

February 14th

No School - Snow make-up day if we miss school due to snow

February 17th

No School - President's Day

February 18th

No School - Teacher Data Day

February 20th

4th grades to WA State History Museum 9:30 am - 1:15 pm

PTA Ice Cream Social at Proctor Ice Cream

February 24th - 28th

Spirit Week - Dr. Seuss (see above posting for details)

February 28th

Popcorn Friday

Student Recognition Assembly at 10:00 am

Our website now makes it easy for students and families to find resources to support mental health, find help for friends, and get in touch with school counselors.

Explore these resources for ways to support your child. You can find them listed under the “Family” and “Students” tabs on the top of our web site or the buttons below.

At home, it's important to talk to your child about small ways to show kindness, such as helping a friend or offering a compliment.

Building positive relationships with children at home is essential for their emotional well-being, self-esteem, and social development. Positive family relationships help children feel secure, valued, and supported, which contributes to better behavior, resilience, and academic success. Create those relationships at home by:

• Spending quality time together
• Showing active listening
• Showing appreciation and affection
• Setting boundaries and routines
• Encouraging open communication

Tacoma Public Schools wants to hear from you! We are in the process of updating our Strategic Plan and want to hear from students, staff, families and the community. We want to know what characteristics, attributes, and/or skills that:

• Students should have when they graduate
• Adults should have as they teach and support students
• The system should prioritize as it ensures the best learning and working environment for students, staff, and families

The survey takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. Your answers are anonymous. Take the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/PFY74YTfVs

If you have transportation questions or issues on the bus after 4 pm please call First Student at 253.272.7750 Extension 1