February is here, bringing fresh opportunities for learning and growth! As we move through the second half of the school year, we encourage students to stay engaged and continue working hard. We have several exciting events planned for the spring, including our student led conferences and social studies showcase which will take place in early April. Be sure to check our school calendar for upcoming events and important reminders. Thank you for your ongoing support in making our school a great place for our students to thrive!

Sincerely,

Kim Sampietro, Principal

• 2/17-2/21: February Vacation
• 2/28: Bingo Night @ DCS
• 3/3: Community Club meeting @ 6:30
• 3/9: Daylight Savings Time- Spring Ahead!
• 3/11: School Board meeting @ 6:30
• 3/12: Early Release Day- Dismissal @ 12:30
• 3/14: Glow Dance @ DCS (with a DJ)
• 5/22: DCS to Portland Sea Dogs- Save the Date!

If you have a child turning the age of four (4) for Pre-K or five (5) for Kindergarten before October 15, 2025, please pre-register them as soon as possible. You may register by calling the office at 207-499-2283. Spring screening information will be sent out as we get closer to our screening dates in May.

Parents are asked to check in with teachers before bringing in treats to ensure they align with classroom guidelines and support healthy habits. Thank you for your support with this!

As February approaches, we want to encourage the community to participate in the Read to ME Challenge. This Challenge is an opportunity to contribute to a child’s literacy growth by reading aloud in any language to one or more children for at least 15 minutes. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, reading also builds attention span and emotional development, improves concentration and focus, reduces stress and anxiety, and stimulates creativity and imagination. The more reading encounters children have with caring adults, the greater the probability that they will build the literacy skills needed for future economic competitiveness.

During February, we encourage students, parents, and family members to read to/with a child for at least 15 minutes. Snap a photo or short video (15-30 seconds) and post it with your challenge to others to read aloud for 15 minutes to a child they know. Use hashtag #ReadtoME and tag others.

Please consider volunteering to support the students at Dayton Consolidated School!

Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Mainers can now view, download, and share their immunization records from Maine's Immunization Information System (IIS) using a health record mobile app called Docket®.

Docket® is an application that searches Maine’s Immunization Information System (IIS) using basic demographic information (name, date of birth, and sex) to display immunization record information on a mobile device. Phone number verification is required. The app displays vaccination history to anyone with a record in the IIS whose identity has been verified through the Docket® app. This application is not a vaccine passport.

You must be 18 years of age to use Docket®. You can also access vaccine records on behalf of someone for whom you are the parent/legal guardian or authorized personal representative, usually for a minor child or vulnerable adult. You can export PDFs of your records by clicking the “share” button and clicking “Download PDF” within the Docket® app. You can then show or send the PDF as you choose.

To get started, click Here or scan the QR code to download the Docket® app and learn more.

Stay informed by downloading the Dayton School mobile app! It will allow parents to choose Dayton Consolidated School and receive notifications from us, access the live feed, important documents, emergency notifications, and more! Simply download the relevant app at the link below:

• Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3ubORP7
• Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/2Ps31fY

Email: ksampietro@daytonschooldept.org
Website: www.daytonschooldept.org
Location: 21 Clarks Mills Road, Dayton, ME, USA
Phone: 207-499-2283
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dayton-Consolidated-School-108308099513537