Dorena School Family

  November 22nd, 2024 We are so excited about the Parent-Teacher conferences, it really takes a team to ensure that students can reach their full potential and we couldn't ask for better partners!  We hope you all have a wonderful restful weekend!  Announcements: PBIS Theme: Gratitude We have a no cell phone policy in school, we understand that some students need to bring a phone for transportation and check-ins with parents for go-home plans, we collect each student's phone and keep it safe until the end of the day.  We are not here to tell anyone how to make decisions for their children regarding phone us, technology use, or social media use and wanted to share some resources that might be helpful or informational. Most of our staff are also parents navigating this new age of technology and social media and want to share some of the information that has been helpful for us.  Here is some  research  regarding smartphones and elementary and middle scho...

  November 8th, 2024 Happy 3.5 day weekend to all of our students and families! We have lots of illness going around right now so lots of rest this weekend! We will see everyone on Tuesday ready to learn, ready to practice our character trait of the money Gratitude, and ready to be safe, respectful, and responsible!  Check out our beautifully completed Structure, we will have an official ceremony for the completion in the Spring when it is not so muddy 😉 Announcements: PBIS Theme: Gratitude Our attendance challenge for ice cream sundaes has begun! Mrs. Beck's 4th/5th class is in the lead with 4 scoops and Mrs. B's is close behind with 2 scoops. We are still waiting for K/1 and MS to get their first scoop.  Our first Donuts and Dodgeball will be 11/15! Every student who has 90% attendance or better since the beginning of October AND not more than 5 office referrals will be eligible to participate.  Sign up forms for conferences will be coming home next week!  Da...

  November 1st, 2024 It is already November! We had a wonderful week celebrating our students who have been Safe, Responsible, and Respectful all week it even involved our first ever staff flash mob! There are lots of wacky days in November with EARLIER releases, conference half days, and no school days. Please call if you every have questions about any of the wacky days coming up!  Announcements: PBIS Theme: Gratitude On November 1st we will have Dorena School Night at the Cottage Grove High School football game! Students get in for free and it is $5 for adults. If your family would REALLY like to come and needs assistance with adult tickets please let us know and we can help. Our football team is one of 2 teams that is UNDEFEATED so it will be an exciting game, some family fun, and a chance for our kids to see the high school they will one day attend!  We will have our first Attendance Challenge starting Friday 11/1! Every day that a class has no more than 1 absence and...