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Cavaliers in Action: December 16-20, 2024

Good Morning Cavalier Families, 

Winter Break is just around the corner and our Cavaliers are showing remarkable dedication and focus as they wrap up assessments and finish the semester strong. This week, students can look forward to exciting culminating activities that bring an extra touch of holiday cheer and fun to their hard work!

 

DCES Important Dates

 

Week of Dec. 16-20:

  • We invite our Cavaliers to join us in a cheerful Spirit Week! Please note that participation is optional. 

  • Wednesday, Dec 18:

    • NOT a  PLC Day (Regular Start Time)      

    • DCES Spelling Bee at 1:30 PM

  • Friday, Dec 20: Some classes may conclude the semester with a Winter celebration at the end of the day but no volunteers are needed to come for the party. Kindly refer to your classroom teacher’s newsletter for details. 

 

Winter Break: Monday, December 23- Friday, January 3

 

Week of Jan. 6-10, 2025

  • Monday, Jan. 6: Classes Resume 

  • Wednesday, Jan. 8:  NOT a  PLC Day (Regular Start Time)      

  • Thursday, Jan. 9: Desserts with Dad, 5:30 PM 

  • Friday, Jan. 10: Release of 2nd Quarter Progress Report 

 

Week of Jan. 13-17 2025

  • Wednesday, Jan. 15:  PLC Day (1 HR Late Start)  

  • Thursday, Jan. 16: PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM

 

Week of Jan. 20-24 2025

  • Monday, Jan. 20: NO CLASSES: MLK Day

  • Wednesday, Jan. 22:  

    • NOT a  PLC Day (Regular Start Time)  

    • On Jan. 22, 2025 Body Venture operated by Child Nutrition & Wellness from the Kansas State Department of Education is coming to DCES! This enclosed, walk-through health education exhibit represents the human body. Students journey through 11 interactive learning stations, where volunteer presenters guide them through the hands-on activities. A sign up sheet will be coming out soon for interested parent volunteers to help lead the stations and make this event a success. 

 

DCES S.Y. 24-25 Yearbook: Ordering will close on January 29

Yearbooks are $18 and can be personalized for an additional cost. 

To purchase your yearbook visit: inter-state.com/order and enter code: 90865R

Please feel free to contact Mrs. Smith (smithk@usd230.ord or 592-7151), if you have any questions. 

 

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Handbook Highlights: STAYING IN AT RECESS(see page 29)

Unless the weather is too severe, all grades, Kindergarten-5th grade will go out regularly for recess during the school day. Please dress your child appropriately for the cold weather conditions. Kindly send your child to school with a coat, hat, and gloves to ensure they stay warm during recess.If the air or wind-chill temperature is 21 degrees or less, we will not go out to recess. All children will be expected to go out with the class. Exceptions to this will be made only with a physician’s note. In most instances, if a child is too sick to go outside, he/she may also be too ill to be in school.

 

DCES PTO NEWS: 

  • Thank You So Much for a Wonderful Winterfest! A big thank you to all the families who joined us for Winterfest! The event was a huge success! Your support means so much to us, and we appreciate your involvement in making our events memorable.

  • PTO Meeting: Join us on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the school library or on Zoom. 

  • Grand Gathering is coming soon! Save the date: January 31st, 6 PM. 

Thank you! 

- PTO Board

Krystal Leitner, President

Jenn Blauw, Vice President

Jennifer York, Treasurer

Kaylee Scoma, Secretary