Good Morning Cavalier Families,
Despite having only one day of school this week, our students made every moment count—showing grit for growth, practicing B.O.L.T. behavior, and stepping up as leaders throughout the day!
DCES Important Dates
Week of Feb 24-28:
Random Act of Kindness: Make Kindness the Norm
On Monday, Feb. 24, our students will be creating a Kindness Path right inside our school! Each grade level will write positive messages and draw uplifting images and then display them in our hallways to spread encouragement and positivity.
Our Student Lighthouse Team also decided on our kindness challenge for each day. Let’s spread kindness together and make a lasting impact!
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Tuesday: Practice active listening by engaging in meaningful conversations with friends, family, or classmates.
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Wednesday: Leave anonymous kind notes for others to find.
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Thursday: Show appreciation through acts of service—help a teacher or classmate, clean up a shared space, write a thank-you note, or make an effort to smile at everyone you pass in the halls.
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Friday: Make it a goal to give sincere compliments throughout the day.
Other Important Events this coming week:
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Tuesday, Feb 25: Internet Safety Lesson for Mrs. Anderson’s class at 10:30 AM
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Wednesday, Feb 26: PLC Day (1 HR Late Start)
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Thursday, Feb 27:
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Internet Safety Lesson for Ms. Leon’s class at 10:30 AM
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Site Council Meeting at 4 PM, Library
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PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM, Library
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Friday, Feb. 28: Leader in Me Family Night from 5:30-7:00 PM
Week of March 3-7:
It's time for the Dayton Creek Elementary Read-A-Thon!
Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday March 3, 2025 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event. Students will hear more about this next week during library checkout.
We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/
Use this link for a quick video with additional information to help activate your student's Reader account. *Flyers are coming home Monday, Feb. 24.*
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers!
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Tuesday, Mar 4: Spring Picture Day
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Internet Safety Lessons: 4th Grade (Mrs. Love at 12:30 PM) & 5th Grade (Mrs. Broers at 2:15 PM)
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Thursday, Mar 6: Internet Safety Lessons for 4th Grade (Mrs. Martinez at 10:15) & 5th Grade (Mrs. Haddock at 2:15)
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Friday, Mar 7: PTO Bingo Night at 6 PM
March-May Events:
Mar 14- March Madness (5th Grade vs. Teachers)
Mar 17-21: NO Classes, Spring Break
Mar 24 -NO Classes, Professional Development
Mar 27 -3rd Grade Music Program
Mar 31 - Start of Summative Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) at DCES
Apr 4 -Kindergarten Round-Up (No Kindergarten Classes)
Apr 10 -1st Grade Music Program
Apr 18 -NO Classes, Professional Development
Apr 28 -Scholastics BOGO Book Fair Opens
May 1 -Kindergarten Music Program
May 8 -5th Grade School Day at the K
May 12 -PTO Event: Muffins for Moms
May 16 -Field Day
May 21 -Yearbook Signing
May 22 -Grade Level End of the Year Celebrations (includes 5th Grade Graduation); Last day of school
Important Links:
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Recognize an employee going above and beyond to serve our students and school community by completing the short USD 230 Staff Recognition: Standing Ovation Nomination Form
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Watch D.O.G.S. Sign Up Link and you can purchase Watch D.O.G.S. shirts through this link
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NEW!!! Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) Practice Items for Grades 3-5
DCES PTO NEWS:
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Next PTO Meeting will be February 27th at 6:30 pm
Zoom Link: https://kumc-ois.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 973 9083 4220
Passcode: 717103
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B I N G O-Hello!!! We are asking for help with coordinating our silent auction and need volunteers for our BINGO Night March 7th at 6-7:30 pm. Please visit this link to help contribute BINGO Volunteer Sign Up
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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us anytime at daytoncreekpto@gmail.com.
Thank you for being part of our Dayton Creek community—we appreciate you!
- PTO Board
Krystal Leitner, President
Jenn Blauw, Vice President
Kaylee Scoma, Secretary
Autumn Coleman, Treasurer
Check out our Cavalier feature for this week:
Our kindergarten artists crafted adorable polar bear clay artwork—check out their creative display!
Indoor recess fun and impressive 3D planet models—our first graders are out of this world!
Mrs. Anderson’s class did an amazing job leading our morning announcements and pledge!
Our students stayed active and had a blast in PE class!
Shoutout to our junior teacher in Mrs. Pana’s class—leading by example and showing true leadership skills!
Lunch Guests: Thank you to all the family members who joined us for lunch on Friday. Your presence made this day extra special!
Let us know how we’re doing. Your input is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, we’re here to help—please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Miller
Office: 913-592-7266 or 913-592-7162
E-mail: millerthe@usd230.org
