Dayton Consolidated Weekly Update

Hello Dayton Consolidated Families!

We have had a great week talking about aspirations. Whether it is dreaming of a future job or a college they may wish to attend, it is never too early to start talking about goals!

A reminder that Governor Mills announced the Moving Maine Forward Plan on March 5th. These changes have been made in the Daily COVID Screening Assessment and Handbook(recent edits highlighted): DAYTON.

I wanted to share that the FCC recently adopted an Order that established the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which is an initiative to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Please check the FCC’s website, www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, regularly for the latest information.

Will there be a remote week following April Vacation?

While educators are currently being vaccinated and average daily cases are down overall, there has been a recent increase among young people. Considering these factors, our schedule will be as follows:

Week of April 26-30

• Grades PreK-5:

• Remote Monday, April 26th and Tuesday, April 27th

• Return in-person on Wednesday, April 28th

We ask parents to be vigilant about completing the screener during the remote days and report travel to the School Nurse. Please be aware a negative test result or quarantine is a requirement to return after most travel. For current travel guidelines and expectations, please click here.

An Opportunity for Families: Community Conversation around Managing Difficult Behaviors

The Biddeford and Dayton Community Outreach Team will share insight and strategies which families can utilize to support challenging behaviors at home. To access this information check out their Managing Difficult Behaviors Flyer, watch the video below, or join us for the Community Conversation on Wednesday, March 31st at 7:00pm (Zoom link to follow).

Daily Health Screener- A reminder each student must have a completed health screener each day (BEFORE) entering DCS. A link is texted and emailed to you each morning. You can also find the link posted below in the newsletter.

VACCINE INFORMATION

The Maine CDC now has a Vaccine Consult Line to answer any general vaccination questions. The phone number is 866-962-6062 and calls will be answered Monday through Friday between 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Please be aware this is not a vaccination appointment line, but they can respond to most vaccination-related questions. If preferred, the public may also use the following email: COVIDVaccine@maine.gov

In closing, I want to thank you all for your continued support this year. It truly has been remarkable and the staff feels it. While there certainly seems to be hope on the horizon, please continue following safety guidelines, especially wearing face coverings, staying home when not feeling well, and washing hands frequently. We are all in this together!

Stay well!

Kim Sampietro

Principal

March 31st- end of Clynk bottle drive (please continue to donate those bottles!)

April 15th-23rd- No School! Spring Break!

April 26th -27th- Remote learning PreK-5

April 28th- Return to in person learning

FREE Breakfast and Lunch!

Both breakfast and lunch will remain free for the remainder of the 20-21 school year. We encourage all students to participate.

Please clearly display your student name card in the front of your window (tapped up high for clear visibility).

Drop off is from 8:00-8:10. Students are considered tardy after 8:10 each morning. Pick up begins at 1:30.

Is your child having an issue with their school issued device?

Please use one of the following contacts for help.

closurequestions@biddefordschools.me

207-391-6868

Students in grades prek & K have tablets and grades 1-5 have chromebooks. Students in the remote academy will work with their teachers for device needs

Devices ARE expected to be returned to school EACH DAY (this is for all students prek-5).

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