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Dragon Dispatch

Week of April 1st- April 5th

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Dragon Dispatch #2 Dragon Dispatch #2

B Week: August 26-August 30 B Week: August 26-August 30

**Reminder: There is no School next Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day**

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Hello Dragon Nation!


What an incredible start to the 2024-2025 school year! I'm truly grateful to be part of this vibrant community and to play a role in your child's educational journey.


Our first week with the students was nothing short of inspiring. It was heartwarming to see our Dragons eagerly return to school, ready to learn and grow. I was particularly impressed by how quickly they embraced our F.L.A.M.E. principles (Focus, Leadership, Attendance, Manners, and Excellence) across all areas of the school.


Your support and trust in our educational mission mean the world to us. It's a privilege to work alongside such dedicated families and students. Together, we're creating an environment where every Dragon can thrive and reach their full potential.


I look forward to a year filled with growth, achievement, and shared successes.


Respectfully,

Andy Schiefer, Principal

Attendance Matters! Attendance Matters!

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1st Grades Reach 100%

Consistent attendance is the cornerstone of academic success. When students are present every day, they not only gain crucial knowledge and skills but also develop a sense of commitment and responsibility that serves them well beyond the classroom. We're thrilled to report that our Dragons have started the year with an exceptional commitment to attendance. In our first week, we achieved an impressive 97% attendance rate school-wide, with our 1st grade leading the way at a perfect 100%! This remarkable start sets a strong foundation for a year of learning and growth. Let's keep this momentum going and make every day count

Doors Open at 9am - Students will be marked Tardy after 9:10. Doors Open at 9am - Students will be marked Tardy after 9:10.

SMCPS - K Attendance

Drills and Safety Procedures Drills and Safety Procedures

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This week we will be practicing our safety drills. We do these drills to help students be prepared in the unlikely event of an emergency. This week we will be practicing Bus Evacuations and a Fire Drill. Do you have a plan in the event of an emergency at your home?

Join us this Thursday for our First Spirit Night Join us this Thursday for our First Spirit Night

Sponsored by PTO and Standard Sweets Sponsored by PTO and Standard Sweets

What's for Lunch? What's for Lunch?

Check out our Nutrislice Website
View helpful nutrition info, Download the FREE mobile app, or to print out menus
Meal Benefit Application
Children need healthy meals to learn. SMCPS offers healthy meals every school day.
Breakfast is Free; lunch costs $3.00.
Your student may qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Please complete the meal benefit application.
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MySchoolBucks
SMCPS families may pay for school meals with MySchoolBucks! View balances and purchases, schedule automatic payments, receive notifications when your student's meal balance is low, and make payments on the go with the mobile app.

PTO News PTO News

DES if very blessed to have such an amazing and active PTO. Please see these events and activities for the start of the school year.
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First PTO Meeting of the Year

September 11

5:30 DES Library

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September's Spirit Night

September 17th

6pm-8pm

Charlotte Hall

Dragon Deals this Week Dragon Deals this Week

https://www.dynardspiritwear.com/
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News Worth Repeating News Worth Repeating

Volunteer Sign Up
If you would like to be a REGULAR volunteer in our building, you will need to register using this link. You do not need to register if you are simply chaperoning a field trip or coming in to be a guest reader.
2024-2025 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct
A Guide for Students and Parents/Legal Guardians
Directions to Receive SMCPS/DES Text Alerts

Stay up to date with events, closures, and alerts. Click Here to register your information!

2024-2025 SMCPS Calendar

Want to see Previous editions of the Dragon Dispatch? Click Here!

Dynard Elementary
https://des.smcps.org/
Dynard Dragons are on fire with F.L.A.M.E. - Focus, Leadership, Attendance, Manners and Excellence! Those are the five tenets of which we will continue to focus in developing a positive school climate and learning environment for all. We commit ourselves to provide equitable access to instructionand instructional materials to ALL students.
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