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WEEK A

Monday 08/11: 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Tuesday 08/12:

Wednesday 08/13:

Thursday 08/14:

Friday 08/15:

SAVE THE DATE:

08/19: Volunteer notaries and fingerprinting 8:00-9:30

08/20: Dune Lakes Dines @ Pizza by the Sea

08/21: SAC @ 2:45 in media center

Use the checklist below to ensure you are returning all required forms.

The PINK Emergency Card and Extracurricular Waiver forms are very important. Please return ASAP.

Our school nurse Mrs. Ward will be in the front office to check in medications during the first week of school.

All medications must be in original container. OTC medications must be unopened.

RX medications must have prescription label affixed which includes dosage, physician, and expiration information.

For questions on health services, please review the FAQ sheets below.

We want everyone to be connected to our school and classrooms this year. We want to inform you of our upcoming transition from Remind to Rooms. The WCSD has created a new app to keep all families informed and organized. We are strongly encouraging every parent to download the new WCSD app which integrates with the Rooms messaging platform. After downloading the app, create an account using the same email address or phone number that appears in Focus or that was provided to us upon registration. Your student's teacher will be linked to you in the app automatically. We will continue using Remind in the near future before completely transitioning to Rooms. Thank you for your support. Use the links below to download the app.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walton-county-schools-fl/id6744903805

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.waltonfl&hl=en_US

Kick of the year with one of Mr. Michie's top library books!

We love parent volunteers and chaperones! Volunteers are approved annually.

Please be sure to renew your online application, affidavit and complete the online orientation and print certificate to turn in to Mrs. Isolano at DLE - EVEN IF YOU HAVE A VOLUNTEER BADGE. Our first booster meeting will be August 19th if you need the affidavit notarized. We will also have staff from the district office to do fingerprints/background checks for $75 (exact cash or check only). Fingerprints are required in order to be a chaperone for a field trip.

APPLICATION LINK: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NTA2OmVuLVVT

AFFIDAVIT LINK: https://www.walton.k12.fl.us/page/volunteer-information

ORIENTATION WITH CERTIFICATE TO SUBMIT: https://5il.co/39wsp

Does your student know the AVID word of the week? Join us in promoting a robust vocabulary at home by using it with your student!

*Adult lunch trays are $5.00

For your convenience, sign up for EZ school pay https://www.ezschoolpay.com/Login.aspx

Stay tuned for our a la carte options coming September 8th!

Great things are cooking this month in the Sandpiper Cafe!

We make every attempt to return lost/found items to our student's. Please help us out by using labels or a sharpie with your child's name. All unclaimed items are donated quarterly to charity.

Medication at school:

The front desk cannot intake medications. Please call ahead to meet with the nurse who can assist with this.

Fever Reminders:

A fever is a temperature of 100 degrees or more. Students must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications before they can return to school.

Lice reminders:

Students showing visible signs and symptoms will be sent to nurse and parents will be notified. Any affected student must provide front office with signed proof indicating treatment. Additional information is available on the WCSD Health Services at https://www.walton.k12.fl.us/page/school-health-services

We are so excited for a new school year! We would like to introduce you to our Board of Directors and highlight some of our current events and happenings!

25-26 Boosters Board of Directors - Jamie Lynn, President | Jessica Standley, Vice President | Liz Branch, Treasurer | Tasha Faellaci, Secretary | Amity Hoch, Director | Randi Doris, Director | Ellen Gleason, Director | Brittany Golden, Director | Emily Madden, Director | Ashlee Mitchell, Director | Ortal Shaya-Montoya, Director | Lindsey Rogers, Director | Kristen Sandoe, Director

Follow Us on Social Media – Instagram and Facebook

25-26 T-Shirt Fundraiser – Sponsorships are available for our 25-26 Class T-Shirt! We have 3 levels remaining for your business logo or family name to be placed on the back of this years’ shirt. The deadline to sponsor is August 15th! Sponsor Here :: Sponsorships — Sandpiper Boosters

Tears & Cheers Event – Celebrate and join us on August 11th from 8A-10A at Idyll Hound Proper for light bites, raffle prizes, tasty beverages and some good laughs after finally dropping off your kids at school again! This is for current Dune Lakes families only. Purchase raffle tickets here :: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1560008079159?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sandpiper Boosters General Meeting – Join us on August 19th at 8AM in the cafeteria for our first Booster General Meeting! Come learn about all things Boosters and enjoy delicious coffee from Coastal Coffee Bar Co.!

Spirit Shop – You can shop Sandpiper Merch year-round! Shop Here : Spirit Shop — Sandpiper

Boosters

Teacher Luncheons – Is your family or business interested in sponsoring one of our Teacher and Staff Luncheons? If so, the available dates and sponsorship opportunities are located here : Sponsorships — Sandpiper Boosters

For all things Boosters – Make sure to visit our website here : Sandpiper Boosters

Dune Lakes Dines – Our first Dune Lakes Dines of the year will be at Pizza by the Sea! On August 20th, you can visit their Seacrest or Watercolor locations, and they will donate 20% of all sales that day to the Boosters!

• Volunteers, please be sure to check out by 1:15.
• When turning in a doctor's note for your child's absence, we ask that you please send us the original note from the physician's office. Notes should include student name, date they were seen and what days they are excused for. Doctor notes are excused absences. Altered notes will not be accepted. Notes need to be submitted within 3 days of the absence. For your convenience, notes may be emailed to mailto:dleinfo@walton.k12.fl.us
• If you would like notification that your child has checked out a library book, please log into FOCUS and make this change. This must be done each year.
• All transportation changes must be received by 1:30 p.m. through Pikmykid.
  
• 🚩 NO EARLY CHECK-OUTS ARE ALLOWED AFTER 1:45 P.M., please arrive prior to this for any appointments. You will be asked to go to the car line and wait for your student after this time.
• Walkers: All walkers must have a walker waiver on file at the front office. Parents picking up their walkers are required to have the walker pass issued by the front office. We will not release any student to parents at the walker exit without this pass. Please call the office for specific walker guidelines 850-622-5012.

Did you know the over 20% of Dune Lakes students missed GREATER than 10 days of school last year?

We are learning every day! Help make sure your student stays on track by encouraging consistent attendance!

UPDATE If your child is not an every day bus rider, but may ride home with a friend or use bus to reach another approved destination, WE MUST have a parent note documenting this request on file. Please send an email to dleinfo@walton.k12.fl.us. We can also add this transportation change option for you in Pikmykid, but you must first contact our office.

Students have received bus tags for the back packs which support staff in quickly identifying the correct bus and parent. Please help us keep these securely fastened to your child's backpack.

You can track your student using the Here Comes the Bus Application. The Here Comes the Bus application provides the real-time location of your child’s bus on a map and gives scheduled and actual arrival times at home and school for bus routes. It also provides push and email notifications when the bus is near. Sign up using the flyers below.

Please refer to your new student packet for instructions for Pikmykid app. We will process ALL transportation changes through Pikmykid. Parents may call the office for a change in an emergency or for help with the Pikmykid platform. Please see the resources and video tutorials below. Pikmykid is also available by phone to support users and parents.

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fortifyfl-tip-reporting/id1435824190

The Walton County School District is now offering parents access to their children’s information. Your connection to students’ education/academic information is now available online. You will be able to view your children’s data in these areas: student grades, daily attendance, teacher email account for each class, school messages and upcoming events, and more. Use the QR code or follow the instructions below.

Step 1

• To register or reset your password for the Parent Portal please visit the following link:
  https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/

Step 2

• The following information is required to setup a Focus Parent Portal Account.

  1. Child’s student identifier (10 digit number beginning with 66 assigned by the district).
  2. Student’s date of birth.
  3. Parent Portal Registration PIN. If your child has a portal account, they can provide you with the PIN by viewing the General tab under My Information. Or you can obtain your PIN from the school office.

  Once your account has been created you will have access to the Parent Portal at the following site: https://walton.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

If you have questions, concerns or comments, you can contact us through Let's Talk. Simply click here and reach out to us.

Stay connected with Rooms through the official WCSD app! Please download the app for iOS or Android using the links below and connect with your student using the phone number or email in Focus or provided at registration.

Mission Statement: By living our character pledge, we will educate with passion, inspire pride of self and cultivate meaningful relationships with our students and families, staff and community.

Vision Statement: To inspire personal responsibility, civic duty and a passion for lifelong learning

Email: DLEinfo@walton.k12.fl.us
Website: https://dle.walton.k12.fl.us/
Location: 6565 U.S. 98 E, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA
Phone: 850-622-5012
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuneLakesSandpipers