Weekly Newsletter 11/22/24

 

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 school-aged children. 
      • Here is a Podcast that is super helpful in talking about cell phone use for elementary and middle school students.  
  • Conferences are next week 11/25 and 11/26, those two days students will be on an early release schedule with dismissal at 12:30pm. 
  • We are gearing up for our Holiday store in which students can purchase gifts for family members who live in their homes, using their hard-earned Panther Pride tickets. If you have any gently used or new items you would like to donate please drop them off at our office, we appreciate any and all offers! 
  • Are you interested in volunteering? We need volunteers to help with our Robotics/STEM club each Wednesday from 12:30-3:30pm.
  • We also would love school-wide snack donations, goldfish crackers, graham crackers, and granola bars are all big hits. Thank you! 

Data

Attendance

  • Our attendance rate as a school is 73%, we have been slowly declining. 
  • We have attendance incentives and challenges school-wide please let us know if you need help getting your student to school, we are here to support! 
Volunteers
  • WE ARE SO GRATEFUL for our 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.

On the Radar:   
  • November 25 Early Release/Conferences
  • November 26 Early Release/Conference
  • November 27-29 No School
  • 12/2-12/6 K/1 resume swimming
  • 12/16-12/20 Holiday Store and Spirit Week
  • 12/23-1/6 Winter Break No School 

  • Week of School 11/25-11/26

    Monday

    Tuesday

    Wednesday

    Thursday

    Friday

    Early Release   12:30pm

    Conferences 1pm-8pm    		Early Release   12:30pm

    Conferences 1pm-8pm    		No School No School Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 NO School



  • Week of School 12/2-12/6 Character Trait- Perseverance

    Monday

    Tuesday

    Wednesday

    Thursday

    Friday

    K/1 Swimming

    Specialists Appreciation Day (thank you Mrs. Stepp, Mrs. Rohman, Mrs. Rocco, and Ms. Amanda)     		K/1 SwimmingEarly Release   12:30pm

    STEM Club 12:30-3:30pm     		K/1 SwimmingK/1 Swimming

    MS Student Store

    Panther Pride Day/ 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.

We had some fun field trips this week! 2nd-5th went to the Hult Center for a Eugene Symphony performance and 4th-5th went to the Landfill and Bring for some education on recycling and waste management. 


 


We started our new Robotics/STEM club this week, we have 38 kids Signed up! They made mini robots powered by batteries this week! 

We ended the week with a PBIS celebration watching Wild robot! Thanks to our amazing popcorn popper volunteers! And the Grove Camp for Capri Suns for every kid! 


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