Good Morning Cavalier Families,
This past week at Dayton Creek Elementary has been filled with dedication, hard work, and a love for learning! Our students and staff continue to show resilience and commitment, even as the weather brought some challenges to our arrival and dismissal routines—we truly appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility.
A special thank you to all the families who joined us for PTO Bingo Night! It was wonderful to see our school community come together for a fun evening. A huge shout out to Ms. Luce and our Cavalier Choir for their beautiful performance—it was truly a highlight of the night!
As we approach the much-anticipated Spring break, we want to encourage our students to continue giving their best effort in this final week before the end of the 3rd Quarter. Let's support them in staying focused and finishing strong! Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. We look forward to another great week ahead!
DCES Important Dates
Week of March 10-14:
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Read-A-Thon Week 2: Kindly read this document for more information on this exciting event. 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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Monday, March 10
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Girls On The Run Practice at 3:15-4:45; Registration is still open for Grades 3-5! See more details here: www.gotrkc.org Practices will be held Monday and Wednesday at Dayton Creek beginning March 10th through May 10th. If you have any specific questions, please contact Patty Broers, broersp@usd230.org.
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Tuesday, March 11: Tornado Drill
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Wednesday, March 12: PLC Day (1 HR Late Start)
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Girls On The Run Practice, 3:15-4:45
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Friday, March 14:
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LIM Awards Assembly for Habit#5 with Slugger
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K-2nd Grade 8:00 AM
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3-5th Grade: 8:30 AM
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March Madness 5th Grade vs. Teachers at 2:10 PM
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Week of March 17-21: NO Classes, Spring Break
March 24 -NO Classes, Professional Development
Other Events:
March 27 -3rd Grade Music Program (6:30 PM)
March 31 - Start of Summative Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) at DCES. Click this link to find materials you can review with your students at home:
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Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) Practice Items for Grades 3-5
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Leader in Me MRA Survey window opens for staff, families, and 4th-5th Grade students
Safety Drills in April - ALICE Drill & Fire Drill
April 4 -Kindergarten Round-Up (No Kindergarten Classes)
April 10 -1st Grade Music Program
April 18 -NO Classes, Professional Development
April 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
Building Opportunity for Student Success | BOND 2025
The Spring Hill School District proposes a $60 million bond to support its growing student population and infrastructure needs. Visit the webpage #BuildingOpportunity for the latest updates. The Bond FAQ section is also available as the go-to guide for understanding the 2025 bond proposal.
Community Resource: Connected Conversations – Digital Media & Youth Mental Health
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Johnson County Mental Health is offering an insightful session on the impact of digital media and the power of family connections. While this resource is primarily designed for middle and high school students and parents, registration is open to all interested families. This session will explore how shared family meals can strengthen relationships and improve communication, as well as provide guidance on fostering healthy digital media habits. The event kicks off with a complimentary shared meal, followed by distinct interactive discussions. Attendees will gain valuable strategies and resources to support their children’s mental well-being at home.
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Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
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Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Location: California Trail Middle School | Olathe, KS
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Registration: Click here
DCES PTO NEWS:
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Wow! What an incredible night at PTO Bingo Night! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this event such a success.
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To our amazing parent volunteers – thank you so much for donating your time and energy to help the night run smoothly. We truly couldn’t do it without you!
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To those who contributed to our silent auction and teacher experience raffle – Your generosity helped create an exciting event for our families. Your willingness to go above and beyond for our school community is so appreciated.
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Thank you so much to all who attended and made it such a fun night! Your support helps us continue to provide wonderful opportunities for our students and school.
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We look forward to seeing everyone on our next PTO meeting: May 8, 2025 @6:30 PM
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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 student leaders actively debriefed on our recent LIM Family Night. We celebrated what went well and brainstormed on what we need to improve for next year! #EmpoweredCavaliers #StudentAdvocacy #LeaderInMe Check out the amazing photos from our Leader in Me Family Night, captured by our talented Photography Team: Gabby, Lillian, Hadley, Gavin, Mrs. Pana, and Mrs. Paulsen! Thank you for uploading the photos, Mrs. Dalton! Click the link to relive the special moments!
What a fantastic night at PTO Bingo Night! Laughter, prizes, and an incredible performance by our Cavalier Choir made it an evening to remember!
Lunch Guests: Thank you to all the family members who joined us for lunch this week. Your presence made this week 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
