Good Morning Cavalier Families, 

What an incredible week it has been at Dayton Creek Elementary! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and active participation in this week’s key events. From honoring our veterans during our DCES Veterans Day Program to celebrating our beautiful community at Family Multicultural Night, your involvement has made these moments truly special.

Your engagement plays a major role in the continued success of our school, fostering a sense of unity and pride that defines the Cavalier spirit. Thank you so much  for being such an integral part of our school community and for helping us create meaningful experiences that inspire and connect us all.

DCES Important Dates

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, hallways   

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 )

December Events: 

• Dec 5    4th Grade Music Program

• Dec 6    LIM Awards Assembly (8-9)

• Dec 6    PTO Sale Reward: Field Trip to Club Run Jump

• Dec 6    Site Council 4:00-4:45 pm

• Dec 13    PTO Winter Fest

• Dec 18    Spelling Bee 

• Dec 20    Class Winter Party

Important Links: 

• SY 2024-2025 Calendar

• Breakfast and Lunch Menu

• USD 230 Elementary Handbook

• DCES Behavior Management Flowchart

• Spring Hill Schools 2028 Strategic Plan

• Updated DCES 2028 Strategic Plan

• 2nd Quarter DCES Community Feedback Form 

• Standing Ovation Nomination Form

• Candid Cavalier Podcast

New! DCES Staff Recognition Form: We encourage our families to use this form to recognize our hardworking DCES staff. We will print  a certificate of appreciation for each form completed and  we’ll proudly present it to our staff to show how much they mean to our school community.

Handbook Highlights: Electronic Devices (see page 12)

All electronic devices are to be secured in backpacks during the school day. Examples of electronic devices include but are not limited to cell phones, smart watches, smart devices, e-readers, portable audio players, earbuds, etc. Failure to do so will result in treating the electronic device as a nuisance item. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic device items.