The Cub Reporter

Dutch Fork Elementary School 7900 Broad River Road Irmo, SC 29063 (803) 476-3900 FAX (803) 476-3920 www.lexrich5.org/dutchfork.cfm Title 1 School November 8, 2012

Principals Post . . .
Parents, We take this opportunity to thank you for your overwhelming support. Last Friday we had more than 300 visitors in attendance for our first Tag of Honor Ceremony. We are very proud of our Fox Cubs for their accomplishments. We ask for your continued help in discussing goal setting with your child and easy practical ways on how they can accomplish their goals. Finally, the feedback that we received as a result of this event was extremely positive. We will determine how to use the feedback in order to make this program even better. Again, thanks for all that you do! Julius Scott, Principal

Nov 7, 8, & 9 CogAT Testing for Grades 2 & 4 Nov 10 & 11 Family Portrait Fundraiser Nov 12-16 American Education Week Nov 14 PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m. School Picture Make Up Day SIC 6:30 p.m. Nov 15 Early Release Day 11:40 a.m. Nov 21-23 Thanksgiving Break Nov 26-30 Book Fair Nov 27 4th Grade Musical 6:00 p.m. Nov 30 PBIS Fox Fun Friday

Magnet School Survey for Students, Parents, Teachers/Staff

School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties needs the opinions of students, parents, and staff/teachers to develop a district-wide magnet school plan to expand choice options across the district. Magnet Schools are public schools of choice that serve children at all grade levels and offer a distinctive curriculum that focuses on a single theme. Themes can vary widely, from performing arts to engineering. The district has developed three brief surveys (takes no longer than 15 minutes) to gauge interest from the community and to determine where the magnet schools will be located and what themes will be offered. Responses also will be used to develop a proposal for grant funding to support our magnet initiative. The links to each survey are:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDktS1NneXJLR0lLb2p3VV NweW9oLXc6MA (student survey) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDFtLWZHZkV0RGVBZVV ueDVGb3RZdHc6MQ (parent survey) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGlzeWNLY01OSXpPbHZr RkFFSEtSS0E6MA (teacher/staff survey)

Dec 3-7 Holiday Store Dec 11 2nd Grade Music Performance & 5th Grade Strings in Mini Theater 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec 12 Sunshine House Program in Mini Theater 6:30-8:00 p.m. Dec 17-Jan 1 Winter Holidays

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Adult English Classes

will be offered for only $15.00. This special price is not available through our online sale. To take advantage of the additional yearbook at the discounted price you must submit your order form with payment to the school. Checks should be made payable to DFES PTO.

Mondays and Wednesdays Seven Oaks Elementary 2800 Ashland Road Cola, Sc 29210 9:30 a.m. 12:00 noon Call 476-8230 to register
When you arrive at Seven Oaks let the office staff know you are there for the Adult English class. Pictures Needed!!
Please consider uploading any pictures you may have of your child, schoolwide events, and classroom events for use in the yearbook. This can be done easily by clicking on the upload photos for the yearbook link on our school webpage. If you prefer, you can email pictures to dfesyearbook@gmail.com

When

November CogAT Testing for 2nd and 4th Graders

On Wednesday, November 7, Thursday, November 8, and Friday, November 9, second graders throughout the state as well as fourth graders in District Five will be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). CogAT is a nationally norm-referenced test that helps teachers gather information about how students learn. It is also used as one of several measures for placement in the academically gifted program. Please make note of these dates on your calendar. Students who miss any of the testing sessions will be scheduled for make-up testing. Help your child have a positive testing experience by being sure that he or she is present and on time, has had a good nights sleep, and a healthy breakfast.

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Media Center Happenings . . .

Mark your calendars! The Book Fair will be in the school library November 26 - November 30. This is the week after Thanksgiving. Your child will soon be bringing home a flyer. We can keep a secret too! Just give us a call at 476-3975 to make arrangements. We will also have copies of Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel Diane Geddings School Librarian

Nurses Notes . . .
Its that time of year again! FLU SEASON! We want everyone to stay well this year so here are some helpful hints to keep you and your family healthy! Stay away from people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Stay home from work, school and errands if you are sick. You will help prevent others from getting sick! Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue, if one is handy. Throw it away immediately after use, otherwise, use your upper sleeve. Wash your hands often and thoroughly. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is covered with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth. Other good habits such as getting plenty of sleep, engaging in physical activity, managing stress, drinking water and eating good food will help you stay healthy in the winter and all year. Please take a moment to read the newly revised School Wellness Policies and Approved Snacks on our website at www.lexrich5.org/DutchFork.cfm?subpage=78789. This can be found in the For Parents section under School Health Services. Nurse Linda Miller, RN, School Nurse

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Now is the best time ever to order a yearbook for your child!! Now through January 4, 2013 you can order the yearbook for only $25.00, the best price of the year. Orders may be placed online or sent to school with your child. An order form is attached to this edition of The Cub Reporter. Additional copies of the 2012-2013 year book