News and events
Monday, Oct. 6: NO SCHOOL, Staff Dev.
Monday, Oct. 6: Fall conferences
Thursday, Oct. 9: Fall conferences
Monday, Oct. 13: PTO meeting, 6:00pm, Dayton Library
Thursday & Friday, Oct. 16 & 17: NO SCHOOL, MEA
Monday, Oct. 20: NO SCHOOL, Staff Dev.
Tuesday, Oct. 21: Fall Picture Retake Day
Saturday, Oct. 25: PTO Trunk or Treat (Watch for more info to come)
Happy October!
At Dayton Elementary, we believe strongly in the importance of home and school connections. We are looking forward to the opportunity to meet with all families during conferences this month. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so by visiting www.myconferencetime.com/dayton
Need help signing up for a conference? Click here for English. Click here for Spanish
During the month of October, our school is learning about Responsibility. Character Strong defines responsibility as “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.”
Families can learn more about how to support conversations at home with these resources:
Kindergarten Family Connection
Please note that there is no school for elementary students on the following dates:
Monday, October 6
Thursday, October 16
Friday, October 17
Monday, October 20
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Our Scholastic book fair will be located in the gym. Open to students and families:
Oct. 6 1:00pm-7:45pm
Oct. 9 4:00pm-7:45pm
Online shopping is also available at our Dayton Scholastic book fair site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/daytonelementaryschool11
- New students or students who were absent during the original picture day should come to the camera on Retake Day. To order pictures go to mylifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVT74N4X2
- Students who would like a retake must bring their original portrait packet to the camera and return it to the photographer.
- More questions? Families can either call our Customer Success team at 1-800-736-4753 or they can go to Mylifetouch.com.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Phase 2 of our playground installation is officially complete and open for play!
This milestone would not have been possible without the tireless dedication of our incredible PTO and the extraordinary generosity of all our Dayton Eagles families. Your donations turned a plan into a reality that will benefit our students for years to come.
THANK YOU for helping us build a fun and engaging space for our students to learn, play, and grow!
Art
Project Highlight: 5th Grade Woodland Animals
In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 5th graders are creating a drawing inspired by Anishinaabe/Ojibwe artist Mark Anthony Jacobsen. He explores the stories and elements of his heritage through abstract painting and drawing; demonstrating the relationship between people, animals, and nature in his art.
Core
We have been learning about our school district’s Acceptable Use Policy. This helps our students understand how they can use technology safely and responsibly at school.
K-1: Students have been learning how to navigate our educational applications on the iPad.
2nd Grade: Students have been practicing their logins and learning how to navigate the chromebook.
3rd - 5th Grades: Students have reviewed where to find tools and applications they need for school. They have also begun practicing keyboarding skills.
PhyEd
Please prepare your child by having gym shoes for their safety and others! Encourage your child to participate even if it is hard or not their favorite thing. We are working on becoming a smarter, healthier, and generally more awesome person!
Thanks! -Mr. Brown
Teach your child how to tie. They will remember the time you spent with them, and learning to tie, for the rest of their life.
Individuals who wish to volunteer, including field trip chaperones, must complete both the 2025-26 Dayton Elementary Volunteer Application and Criminal Record History Release form.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Monday, October 6 & Thursday, October 9 - Fall Book Fair
The Dayton Elementary Fall Book Fair will be on Monday, October 6, and Thursday, October 9, 2025, in the gym. We still need a few more adult volunteers to help with set-up, work at the cash registers, and take down materials on both days.
Sign up here: Fall Book Fair
Saturday, October 25 - Dayton PTO Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat
Get ready for a morning of fun at the Dayton PTO Fall Festival! We need lots of adult volunteers to come with their cars and decorate them for a trunk-or-treat, with the PTO providing the candy! We also need many high school volunteers to help with set-up, games, activities, and clean-up. Family-friendly costumes are welcomed and encouraged! Take a look at these two sign-ups; please note that one is for high school students and one for adults.
10/25 Trunk-or-Treat Volunteers (adults)
10/25 Fall Festival Volunteers (HS Students)
Field Trip Chaperones
If you are interested in chaperoning your child’s class field trip, please be sure to reach out to your child’s teacher, and fill out the Volunteer Application and CRHR Form as soon as possible. Thank you!
Join us at the Dayton PTO Meetings
Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of the month, from 6:00-7:15pm in the school library. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 13.
Come hear more about events and volunteer opportunities at Dayton Elementary!
THANK YOU!
A big thank you to our Lunchroom and Picture Day volunteers for helping us start the school year! Thank you also to the many volunteers who helped at the PTO’s Color Run on September 13! Dayton volunteers have given over 120 hours of their time so far this school year.
Anoka-Hennepin Parent Involvement Resource Events
Are you looking for more information to help your PTO, booster club, or other community organization? Join us at the FREE Parent Involvement Resource Events, listed on the Parent Involvement Resource Page and at the Resource Event Flyer! The next event is on Tuesday, October 28, when the Minnesota Gambling Control Board joins us to discuss fundraising events and charitable gambling. Here is the flyer for more information. All events are in Anoka at the Educational Services Center.
Paula Miller, Volunteer Services Coordinator
Dayton Elementary School
763-506-2230
- October 24
November 21
December 19
January 30
February 27
March 27
April 30
May 29
All dates are subject to change.
Time: 9:15 - 9:30 am
*Donations are always welcome, just drop off books in the front vestibule labeled for the book swap.
We are a LOCKED facility.
If you need to pick up your child early, a photo ID is required. Please press the silver button at the main entrance to speak with the office.
Please schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. If an early pickup is unavoidable, allow us ample time to locate your student. We ask that early pickups are avoided after 3:30 PM. We will call your student down when you arrive but not before.
Daily schedules are available here.
NOTE: ONLY parents and legal guardians are authorized to pick up. If you need someone else to pick up your child, please call the office at 763-506-2200 in advance to make arrangements.
Parent pick-up starts promptly at 4:00 PM in the Dayton and Rebel parking lots. Please call 763-506-2200 by 3:00 PM if you need to change a dismissal plan.
All Anoka-Hennepin families are encouraged to apply for the educational benefits program for the 2025-26 school year. A new application must be submitted each school year.
The enrollment window for the 2025-26 school year begins Aug. 1, 2025. Although school meals are still free, your family may still qualify for other educational benefits. If your family needs access to educational benefits available to your student, an application can be completed by visiting ahschools.us/freereduced.
Learn more about educational benefits and complete your application online.
Anoka-Hennepin families can check where their bus is — live — through a transportation app, called Versatrans My Stop.
The app monitors regular school bus routes in real-time. Best of all, it’s free for parents/guardians and students to use.
Versatrans My Stop can be downloaded from mobile app stores (Apple Store; Android Google Play store). On-screen directions walk first-time users through the easy setup process.
Dayton Elementary participates in the Box Tops for Education, so please scan your receipts. It helps raise money for our school! Click here to learn how.