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Cavaliers in Action: November 4-8, 2024

Good Morning Cavalier Families, 

What a fantastic week we had celebrating together! Thank you to all the parents and family members who helped make our Fall parties and costume parade so memorable. We truly appreciate those who brought in treats and supplies, those who volunteered to help in the classrooms, and those who came to cheer on the students during our parade. Your support and participation made the day extra special for our students! 

 

DCES Important Dates 

 

Week of Nov. 4-8:  Book Fair Week 

  • Monday, Nov 4:  

    • Book Fair Family Night: 3-7 PM (Library)

    • PTO Fundraiser Orders Pick Up: 3-8 PM (Gym)

  • Tuesday, Nov. 5: 4th Grade Field Trip

  • Wednesday, Nov. 6:  PLC Day (1-HR Late Start) 

  • Thursday, Nov. 7: PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM

 

Week of Nov. 11-15

  • Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Program (8:00-8:30 AM, Gym). We invite all veterans from our DCES community to attend and celebrate this meaningful occasion with us. Please complete this RSVP form to help us prepare and ensure a memorable program for our veterans!

  • Tuesday, Nov. 12: 3rd Grade Field Trip

  • Wednesday, Nov. 13

    • PLC Day (1-HR Late Start)

    • World Kindness Day

  • Thursday, Nov. 14: 5th Grade Music Program @ 6:30 PM

  • Friday, Nov. 15: Family Multicultural Night (5:30-6:30 PM) 

 

Week of Nov. 18-22 

  • Wednesday, Nov.20:  PLC Day (1-HR Late Start) 

  • Friday, Nov. 22 

    • 5th Grade Poetry Cafe: 8:30-9:30, 5th Grade Pod

    • 4th Grade Famous Kansans Wax Museum: 1:30-2:30 

 

Week of Nov. 25-29 (No School All Week For Students )

  • Monday & Tuesday, No Classes (Staff Professional Development Days)

  • Wednesday-Friday, No Classes (Thanksgiving Break )

 

Important Links: 

 

 

Handbook Highlights: Attendance (see page 8 of the handbook)

The following are considered to be excused absences:

  • Personal illness verified by a parent and approved by the principal. When a student is absent three or more consecutive days, a doctor’s note may be required to re-enter. Extended illness verified by a doctor can be considered excused at the discretion of the administration 

  • Medical appointments verified by a signed appointment card or a doctor’s written statement and approved by the principal

  • Trips with a student’s own parents verified by a parent and approved in advance by the principal

  • Any unusual, unforeseen, or emergency circumstances as verified by a parent and approved by the administration

  • Parent’s prior formal written request for absence of a student and approved by the administration

  • Family Bereavement

  • Religious observance

  • Participation in a district approved or school sponsored activity

Any absence that does not meet the above criteria will be considered unexcused. Parents/guardians are expected to call the school at the beginning of any absence and inform school personnel of the reason for and anticipated length of the absence. Parents are allowed to excuse five absences per semester. Any additional absences will require a doctor’s note or approval of the building principal. A student who attends less than 95% of attendance days may be at risk for not meeting grade level academic expectations for the year.

 

DCES PTO NEWS: 

  • Fundraising Order Pick up on Monday, Nov. 4th starts at 3 PM. You may enter through the entrance near the gym to pick up your orders. Please remember that all items must be picked up by 8 PM that evening. We do not have the capacity to store frozen items. If you are unable to make it, feel free to send a friend or neighbor to collect your items—just ensure they are picked up by 8 PM that night. Thank you for your understanding!

  • The DCES Book Fair Is HERE (YAY!) Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

  • We still  need parent volunteers to work the book fair by setting up and tearing down the book fair, as cashiers and to help kids shop for books. Please sign up to volunteer here.

 

  • Stay Connected: Feel free to join us on our PTO Facebook page to stay informed about meetings, upcoming events, and ways to get involved. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us anytime at daytoncreekpto@gmail.com. We’re here to help!

Thank you! 

- PTO Board

Krystal Leitner, President

Jenn Blauw, Vice President

Jennifer York, Treasurer

Kaylee Scoma, Secretary