Fox Features Summer Update

If you have not yet submitted your child's three (3) proofs of residency and completed your child's Final Forms for student registration, please do so as soon as possible. If you need assistance with this process, please contact our Registrar, Mrs. Celeste Creel at 8003-476-4840. We will also have a station during Back-to-School Night to help support parents with this process.

Complete 2024-2025 FinalForms Student Registration here:

https://mccloy.my.canva.site/lr5-registration-home

Prior to August 8th - Tdap IMMUNIZATION RECORD (7th Grade ONLY)

Provide a copy of your child's Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine) to the school nurse in order to complete registration. This is a state requirement. You or your doctor's office can fax or scan the immunization record to 803-476-4820, or email Nurse Selage aselage@lexrich5.org

For those who have completed Final Forms and submitted Proofs of Residency since July 21st, a schedule will be made available to you during Back-to-School Night. If you have not completed Final Forms you are encouraged to attend Back-to-School Night to complete the registration process and get your child's schedule.

Parents and students are highly encouraged to print a copy and/or take a screenshot of their schedule and bring that to the Back-to-School Night on August 6th 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

*Please know that all schedules are subject to change between the release date and the start of school. Students will receive a printed copy of their schedule on August 8th during their 1st period class. Students will be directed to follow that schedule.

Parents and Guardians,

Please drop-in anytime between 5:30pm and 7:00pm on Tuesday, August 6th for our Back-to-School Night. Parking is available in the front of the school and the side by Dr. O'Leary's office.

During this time, parents and students can:

• Do a self-guided tour to identify where classes are located (PLEASE bring your child's schedule)
• Get assistance with FinalForms, if needed
• Get details about bus transportation routes, bus stop locations, student drop-off / pick-up areas
• Sign-up for ParentPortal (parent or guardian ID required)
• Join PTO and/or purchase "Spirit Wear"
• Learn more about our SIC
• Drop-off medications and required forms for the Health Room
• Learn more about athletics and community activities

We look forward to seeing you there!

*This event is not a Meet-the-Teacher/Open House opportunity. We will be hosting that event on Thursday, August 29th from 6:00 - 8:00pm.

Be on the lookout for an important message from the district about students and the use of cell phones.

All students returning to D5 should bring their district-issued, fully charged Chromebook on the 1st day of school.

Any students new to D5 will have a Chromebook issued within the first few days of school.

Thursday, August 8th

• Student Drop-Off time begins at 7:45 am.
• All students will report to 1st period beginning at 8:05 am.
• The instructional day begins at 8:15 am.
• The instructional day ends at 3:30 pm.
• Students may bring a healthy non-shareable snack.
• Bring your school-issued Chromebook fully charged.
• Faculty and staff will be available to assist students in finding their classrooms.
• Teachers will communicate information about textbooks, IDs, and lockers.

Dear Parent or Guardian:

We are pleased to inform you that Dutch Fork Middle School will be implementing a program available to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2024-2025 school year.

What does this mean for you and your children attending the schools identified below?

Great news! All enrolled students of Dutch Fork Middle School are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no cost to your household each day of the school year. Your children will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.

Questions / Concerns:

Please call the Department of Student Nutrition with any questions or concerns

803-476-8153 or 803-476-8154. You can also email nutritionservices@lexrich5.org

Our PTO has a strong history of excellent leadership, committed parents, and innovative ways to improve the educational experiences of our students and teachers. We understand that not everyone is able to take on a big role in PTO, but a small role also goes a long way. If you are interested in supporting our PTO, please complete the interest form below

Parental involvement is essential for a school to be successful. At Dutch Fork Middle we really depend on the support of our parents. Parents must be involved in the decision-making, too. One of the ways you can be part of the decision-making is by serving on the School Improvement Council (SIC).

C-Team tryouts are scheduled for August 5th-7th, 2024. The times have changed from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM to 7:50PM. Please drop your student off at the DFHS Athletic Building. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Cannon at cccannon@lexrich5.org

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Students can be dropped off starting at 8:45am.

1st block begins at 9:15am.

Website: https://www.lexrich5.org
Location: 1528 Old Tamah Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: 803-476-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dutch-Fork-Middle-School-549147891811317/
Twitter: @DutchForkMS