Dutch Fork Elementary School 7900 Broad River Road Irmo, SC 29063 (803) 476-3900 FAX (803) 476-3920

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April 24, 2014

The Cub Reporter

Snow Make-up Day is June 6

Apr 25 Field Trip to Carowinds Mrs. Rushe Apr 28 Kdg. Field Trip to the Zoo Apr 29 4K Zoo Field Trip 1st Grade Performance in the Mini Theater 6:30 p.m. June 6 has been designated as a snow make-up day and June 3 is now a full day and not a half day. The following schedule for students will be in effect for the end of the school year: June 3 full day of school June 4, 5, and 6 will be days for students and dismissal will be at 10:45

PASS Testing Reminders for Grades 3, 4 & 5

1. 2. Please be aware of the PASS testing schedule (listed below) for your childs grade level. Schedule appointments and out of school activities for another day. All students will make up tests that are missed. Testing will begin at 8:00 each day. Be sure your child is well-rested and on time. Avoid a rushed morning or discussions that may upset your child. Have your child eat a healthy and filling breakfast. Parents and students in the building are not permitted any electronic devices during testing. This includes cell phones, calculators and watches with alarms. Encourage your child to do his/her best on all days of testing. Eliminate pressure and send them off with a hug and a smile! Testing Dates: May 6 ELA May 7 Math May 8 Science/4th grade; Science or Social Studies/3rd and 5th grade May 9 Social Studies/4th grade

May 2 5th grade on-site field trip May 6 PASS Testing 3-5 (ELA) May 7 Second Cup of Coffee 7:30 am in the Media Center PASS Testing 3-5 (Mathematics) May 8 PASS Testing 3 & 5 (Social Studies or Science); 4(Science) May 9 Prince Bowl at Anchor Lanes 5:308:30 p.m. May 14 SIC Meeting 6:00 pm Conference Room May 20 5th Grade Music & Strings Performance 6:30 p.m. Mini Theater May 21 Free Blood work with LMC 7:30 a.m. Conference Room

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Field Day 2014

DFES Fox Cubs are gearing up for Field Day 2014 on Friday, May 23rd. We need parent volunteers to make this a successful day. Please contact Coach Adkins or Devon Greenan (PTO in charge of volunteers) if you would like to volunteer. In order to make it easier on the parents we have a 9:00-11:20 time slot and an 11:30-2:00 time slot. Also, there is going to be a change in Field Day this year. We are asking that one parent PER CLASS volunteer to spend the whole day with the class. This will make it easier on the classroom teacher. Please contact your childs home room teacher if you are interested. Only DFES students are allowed to attend Field Day. This is for the safety of everyone.

Keep the Midlands Beautiful Shoe Recycling

Dutch Fork Elementary will be participating in the Keep the Midlands Beautiful shoe recycling challenge. A recycle bin will be placed in the cafeteria lobby for old and used shoes. These shoes will be refurbished and distributed to those in need. Lets all chip in to help out in this great cause! For more info please go to: www.KeepTheMidlandsBeautiful.org

American Lung Association

CAMP BREATHE EASY

The American Lung Association presents Camp Breathe Easy, May 3, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Glenforest School.

Everything is FREE!!

Connect with . . .
WeatherBug is a national network of automated weather stations, owned and operated by Earth Networks (www.earthnetworks.com), that observe local to regional meteorological (weather) phenomena (pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall, etc.). The Academy of Environmental Sciences at DFES is a member of this network. Its weather station has been and will continue to be a source of accurate and real-time weather information for Irmo, SC. As part of this membership, The Academys larger family can access the weather station information from our website using any computer. In addition, The Academys teachers have access to a wide variety of tools for graphing, analyzing, and comparing weather data from around the country as well as modules for professional development.
http://weather.weatherbug.com /weather-safety/online-weathercenter/OnlineWeatherCenter.asp x?aid=5780 (see the link on

Family asthma day for children ages 7-14 who have been diagnosed with asthma and their parents. Fun and educational activities for children and adults. Drawings for giveaways including Walmart gift cards! Lunch Peak flow meters and spacers for all children. Experts on hand to answer questions. Asthma resources for parents T-shirts (must register early). For more information call 803-779-5864 Or visit www.CampBreatheEasySC.org SPACE IS LIMITED!

Music Notes . . .
Please join us on Tuesday, April 29 for the first grade production of Lemonade. Chicken Little, The Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty, The Cat with a Fiddle, Little Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue and a host of other characters are having a BAD Day! With the help of Mother Goose they learn to make the best out of lifes ups and downs. The musical will be in the DFES mini theater. First grade students need to be in the music room at 6:00 p.m. The show will begin at 6:30! Hope to see you all there!!

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