April 27-May 1, 2026

Good Evening Cavalier Families,

Our Cavaliers continue showing excellence every day! Throughout the week, students demonstrated creativity and authentic engagement in their learning. It has been exciting to see them learn with curiosity, engage with purpose, achieve their goals, and discover their potential.

As we move into our spring district assessments, we are confident our students will continue to shine with perseverance, focus, and determination. They are ready and empowered!

Monday, April 27

FastBridge & i-Ready Spring Assessments (All Students)

Our Spring district assessments for Reading and Math begin this week. These assessments provide valuable insight into your child’s growth and progress since the fall and winter screenings. We appreciate your partnership in setting students up for success:

- Ensure your child is present and on time each day

- Encourage a good night’s sleep

- Start the day with a positive, calm morning routine

These small steps make a big difference in helping students feel confident, prepared, and ready to achieve.

We’ve also included helpful resources for you to review at home to support your child during testing. Thank you so much for your continued support and we are proud to partner with you in helping every Cavalier succeed!

PERSONAL ITEMS & LOST AND FOUND

Students are responsible for all personal belongings brought to school, including but not limited to clothing (hats, gloves, coats, jackets, sweaters), water bottles, toys, electronic devices, and other personal items. The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items.

To help prevent loss, families are encouraged to label all clothing and personal belongings with the student’s name. Any items of significant value should be kept at home.

Unclaimed clothing items and other personal belongings will be placed in the school's Lost and Found. Families are encouraged to check the Lost and Found regularly. Unclaimed items may be donated or discarded.

Kindly review our  Elementary Handbook 2025-2026 for more information on Academics, Activities, Attendance, Code of Conduct, Health, Nutrition, Transportation, Safety & Security.    

We hope that you’ve experienced a DCES staff member going above and beyond to serve our students and school community. Please help us recognize that employee by completing the short nomination form for Standing Ovation Awards 

• APRIL PTO Newsletter

• Student Information for S.Y. 26-27 Class Placement 

• Sign-up Form: Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) & M.O.M.S. (Moms of Marvelous Students)

• DCES Community Feedback Form: We value your feedback so please  share your thoughts on how we're doing through this form.

• 2025–2026 School Calendar

• Breakfast and Lunch Menu

• Volunteer Registration

• DCES 2028 Strategic Plan

• Elementary Handbook 2025-2026
  

Click this link to access all active sign-up opportunities in DCES!