Weekly Newsletter 9/27/24

 

September 27th, 2024

I can't believe we are entering our 4 week of school. This week we are in full day schedules for our kindergarteners. We are working on what we call the "productive struggle" with all of our students, this means working through challenges or difficulties in a way that promotes learning and growth. It is when a kiddo encounters a problem or task that is just beyond their current abilities but is still attainable with effort, persistence, and critical thinking. The productive struggle help build resilience, deep understanding, and problem-solving skills. And we encourage it because it leads to meaningful learning rather than just giving students easy answers. 

Announcements:
  • PBIS Theme: Respect 
  • If your student has a different go home plan than what we have on record, please call the office and not send it in Dojo. Staff don't always have time to check dojo until after kids leave. So please call the office so we can ensure we have those notes ready to go! 
  • For the past 4 years our school has been raising money to build a covered outdoor structure. We broke ground TODAY 9/30/24! We have taken precautions with orange rubber fencing around the equipment and materials. We are hoping the project will take no more than 4-6 weeks, upon completion we will have a unveiling celebration! 
  • We will be using Class Dojo for all of our communication this year, if you haven't already please sign up using this link. 
  • Transportation is using a new link for all of your bussing needs. Sign up here 
  • We need updated permission forms for students who take medication at school, please fill out this form, or stop by we have copies in the office. 
Data
  • Dorena School had a 21.7% increase in enrollment this year!!! 
  • We are currently averaging 92% attendance as a school! 
  • We currently have 71% of students attending regularly (above 90%) and 29% of students falling in the chronically absent range. 
  • As of right now 3rd grade has the highest number of tardies 
  • Wednesday is our least attended day and Fridays are our most attended days. 
  • As of now our Middle School class has the poorest attendance and our 4th/5th class has the best attendance! 
  • We are starting the year with 41% of our students reading on grade level. 
Volunteers
  • We are always looking for more volunteers to help in our school. This year we have a new math curriculum and it requires a lot of prep! We also send home snack packs weeks and need help with assembly. If the activities listed below are something that you are interested in, please stop by our office and pick up a volunteer packet. Processing applications takes about 2 weeks so please get your forms in quickly. 
    • Helping in the classroom
    • Attending and assisting on field trips
    • Helping with school events such as assemblies, field day, etc.
Other Information
  • Every Friday we have Panther Pride day where we encourage all students to wear their panther gear or dress in our school colors Black and Yellow to show their Dorena Pride. It is also hat day, students can wear a hat for 25 cents or 3 Panther Pride Tickets. 

On the Radar: 
  • Oct 11 No School- State Wide Inservice 
  • Oct 16 Picture Day and Dental Screenings 
  • Oct 19th School Bus appreciation Day
  • Oct 25th Fall Festival at London School 

  • Week of School 9/27-10/4

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    Tuesday

    Wednesday

    Thursday

    Friday



    		 Early Release   12:30pm
    		Panther Pride Day and Hat Day! 

    Fun Friday

We are so happy that you and your students are members of our Dorena School family! We will partner together to have a fantastic school year. Thank you for all that you do.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if you ever have questions or concerns.

Construction has begun on our outdoor covered space! Very Exciting, many kiddos were sad to see our VERY OLD wall ball go, but with this new structure we can have year round recess and look into building a new wall ball court. 

Students enjoying PE! 

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