Spring is just around the corner and full of exciting events! We’re looking forward to many upcoming activities, including student-led parent/teacher conferences, our social studies showcase, and a trip to the Sea Dogs, to name a few. Your child's teacher will reach out next week to sign up for conferences. A reminder, your child will be present at these, as they will lead the discussion.

While the snowbanks are disappearing, the mud is not. Please make sure your child has boots/change of shoes for when they re-enter the classroom after being outside.

We have had an increase in toys being brought from home. They come in all sorts of forms, from attachments on their water bottles and stuffed animals to "fidgets" and items on their bags they bring into class. We know there are unique situations, and in those cases, there has been a conversation between school and home. However, we ask that you help by reminding students of the expectations at home, and if you see your child with a toy, please remind them it needs to stay at home where it will be kept safe. We have fidgets at school to provide when needed. We will be reviewing expectations with all students next week. Below is a sample of the review we will do with students. It is not new, but does need a reminder at this point in the year.

As always, thank you for your continued support in making this a great learning environment for our students. Be sure to check our website and social media for updates.

Sincerely,

Kim Sampietro, Principal

• Mar. 19: Title 1 Night (grades PreK-2)

• Mar. 19: February Pizza lunch w/principal

• Mar. 25: Parenting & The Brain

• Mar. 26: Early Release Day/Staff Meeting

• Mar. 28: Panther Pride Assembly

• Apr. 9: Early Release Day

• Apr. 9: Parent Teacher Conferences/Social Studies showcase

• Apr. 17-25: No School- April Vacation

• Apr. 30: Dayton Art Show & Ice Cream Social

• May 22: DCS to Portland Sea Dogs- Save the Date!
• May 30: Food Trucks and Movie Night @ DCS!

If you have a child turning the age of four (4) for Pre-K or five (5) for Kindergarten before October 15, 2025, please pre-register them as soon as possible. You may register by calling the office at 207-499-2283. Spring screening information will be sent out as we get closer to our screening dates in May.

Support our school through June 7th! When you purchase select products at Hannaford, you'll receive a Hannaford Helps Schools printout with your receipt. You can support our school in one of three ways:

1. Visit the following website and enter in the code.

2. Download the Hannaford Helps App and enter the code through the app.

3. Send your printouts to school, and we will enter the codes for you!

Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to Mrs. Gaudette, Miss Cairns, Mrs. Walton, and Ms. Martin, Bella, who tied for first place in the ESGI Video Contest and won their Karaoke Party Giveaway. Thank you to the staff, parents, and families who shared the link and voted for Dayton Consolidated School!

Parents are asked to check in with teachers before bringing in treats to ensure they align with classroom guidelines and support healthy habits. Thank you for your support with this!

Please consider volunteering to support the students at Dayton Consolidated School!

Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Stay informed by downloading the Dayton School mobile app! It will allow parents to choose Dayton Consolidated School and receive notifications from us, access the live feed, important documents, emergency notifications, and more! Simply download the relevant app at the link below:

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Email: ksampietro@daytonschooldept.org
Website: www.daytonschooldept.org
Location: 21 Clarks Mills Road, Dayton, ME, USA
Phone: 207-499-2283
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dayton-Consolidated-School-108308099513537