January 26, 2015
GLOBAL MESSENGER FOR DAIS FAMILIES:
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALS:
We would first like to thank all of our DAIS families for their flexibility and cooperation with the
changes to the schools calendar of events during times of inclement weather. With the winter weather
upon us, this is a good time to remind parents/guardians to make sure children are dressed
appropriately for the cold temperatures.
On Thursday, January 22nd, students were sent home with parent letters containing information on
our upcoming Talent Development program. We are excited to offer our Talent Development Program
again this spring at DAIS. This is an opportunity for students to further investigate an interest, skill, or
talent. Talent Development is intended to give students the ability to pursue topics or areas of interest
that are new for them. There are detailed descriptions of the courses on the DAIS website homepage
(www.dallastown.net/domain/511). We encourage you to visit the website to review the power point as
some of the offerings are for beginner levels and other courses have prerequisites for admission. Please
review the parent letter and course selections and have your child return their completed and signed
form to their homeroom teacher by January 28th. If you should have any questions about this program
or any of the course offerings, please do not hesitate to contact Theresa Lewis at
Theresa.lewis@dallastown.net.
As a reminder, the NAEP assessment will be held on January 27th for selected fourth grade students. If
your fourth grade student received a letter regarding participation in the NAEP Assessment we
encourage you to read the information provided regarding the assessment. There are several additional
resources available for your review. Resources you may find valuable include: Parents’ Page on NAEP:
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/parents/, Sample Question Booklets:
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/about/booklets.aspx, and Informational Video:
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/videos/parentvideo/ (5 minutes), and What Every Parent Should
Know About NAEP (PDF): http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/pdf/parents/2012469.pdf. Please
make sure your student is well rested for this assessment and let’s show the nation what our students
can do!
The Box Tops contest is still underway! Each team is collecting Box Tops and Labels for Education so
remember to check your packages and bring your box tops and labels to school!
The Dallastown Foundation Scholarship Penny Wars will soon begin! Money raised through Penny
Wars is deposited into an account for each graduating class. When your child’s class reaches
graduation, the money is available to students through scholarships. Join us by participating in the
Penny Wars! See the attachment for more details.
Discounted AvalancheXpress tickets are here! Tickets will be available throughout the 2015 winter
season. Please see the attachment for more information on ordering your discounted tickets!
Questions? Contact Angie Fureman at daispto@dallastown.net.
We would like to remind you to check out the Community Flyers page on our website for up-to-date
happenings! You can find this information by visiting http://dallastown.net/domain/564.
For great information and photos about DAIS, follow us on Twitter @DAISCommunity. Interested in
PTO information and events? Follow the DAIS PTO @DAIS PTO!
CALENDAR ITEMS
January 26, 2015
January 26, 2015
January 27, 2015
January 27, 2015
January 28, 2015
January 28, 2015
January 28, 2015
January 28, 2015
January 30, 2015
January 30, 2015
February 3, 2015
February 4, 2015
2nd Marking Period
SWEBS Reward (Grade
5)
NAEP Exam
(Grade 04)
Jazz Band
(Grade 5 & 6)
SEALS Program
Talent Development
Course Selection Sheets
due
Living Wax Museum
(Team Persistence)
Report Card Distribution
IU Summer Academy
Application deadline
Spirit Day – Football
Jersey Day
Jazz Band
(Grade 5 & 6)
SEALS Program
February 10, 2015 Jazz Band
(Grade 5 & 6)
February 11, 2015 SEALS Program
February 11, 2015
All students who followed DAIS expectations and did not
receive a BIR prior to their reward date will participate in
fun activities and rewards. Time: 2:35 – 3:15 pm.
Administer the NAEP exam to grade 04 (90 min)
Grade 5 & 6 Jazz Band from 3:40 – 4:30 pm in the band
room
SEALS Program will be held in the Library every
Wednesday from 3:20 pm until 4:20 pm. Program begins
on November 5th and runs until February 25th. (Program
will not be held on January 14, 2015)
Today is the deadline for students to return completed and
signed course selection sheets for Talent Development
Parent show times at 9:15 am and 1:30 pm.
Second Marking Period Report cards will be distributed to
students
The deadline to submit IU Summer Academy applications is
today.
Show off your favorite football team before the Super Bowl
Grade 5 & 6 Jazz Band from 3:40 – 4:30 pm in the band
room
SEALS Program will be held in the Library every
Wednesday from 3:20 pm until 4:20 pm. Program begins
on November 5th and runs until February 25th. (Program
will not be held on January 14, 2015)
Grade 5 & 6 Jazz Band from 3:40 – 4:30 pm in the band
room
SEALS Program will be held in the Library every
Wednesday from 3:20 pm until 4:20 pm. Program begins
on November 5th and runs until February 25th. (Program
will not be held on January 14, 2015)
Team Commitment students will hold their Wax Museum of
the Revolutionary War from 2:00 – 3:00 pm
February 13, 2015
Wax Museum of the
Revolutionary War
(Team Commitment)
No School
(3rd Inclement Weather
Make-Up Day)
No School
February 16, 2015
No School
(Winter Break/Holiday)
February 17, 2015
Jazz Band
(Grade 5 & 6)
PTO Meeting
(Parents)
SEALS Program
Grade 5 & 6 Jazz Band from 3:40 – 4:30 pm in the band
room
7:00 PM: Staff Development Room
February 12, 2015
February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
(Winter Break)
(Winter Break)
SEALS Program will be held in the Library every
Wednesday from 3:20 pm until 4:20 pm. Program begins
on November 5th and runs until February 25th. (Program
will not be held on January 14, 2015)
January 26, 2015
February 23-27,
2015
February 24,
2015
February 25,
2015
DFS Penny Wars
Jazz Band
(Grade 5 & 6)
SEALS Program
(Last session)
Money raised through Penny Wars is deposited into an
account for each graduating class. When your child’s class
reaches graduation, the money is available to students
through scholarships. Join us by participating in the Penny
Wars!
Grade 5 & 6 Jazz Band from 3:40 – 4:30 pm in the band
room
SEALS Program will be held in the Library every
Wednesday from 3:20 pm until 4:20 pm. Program begins
on November 5th and runs until February 25th. (Program
will not be held on January 14, 2015)
ATTACHMENTS
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2015 Talent Development Parent Letter and Course Selection Sheet
AvalancheXpress Ticket Order Form
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