News and events
Friday, June 5: Last day of school and PTO sponsored recess celebration
Wednesday, Sept. 2nd: Fall Open House (more info to come!)
Dear Dayton Families,
Thank you for a wonderful school year. It has been a true pleasure watching your children learn and grow over the past year. Our students are remarkably kind, creative, and capable. We are honored to be a part of their educational journey and are so grateful for your continued partnership.
As we look toward the final week, please make note of a few important dates and reminders:
Last Day of School: Friday, June 5 is the last day of school for elementary students. We encourage all students to wear their Dayton t-shirts to celebrate!
Report Cards: Report cards will be available online on Friday, June 12. You can (click here for directions on how to view them). Please call the office if you need assistance accessing ParentVUE.
Summer Celebration: Our PTO is sponsoring a Welcome to Summer celebration during recess on the last day of school, complete with popsicles, games, and inflatables. Please note: Students must have parent/guardian permission to enjoy the inflatables. If you already signed this waiver for the Olympics, no further action is needed.
We also want to share a quick update regarding our building. This summer, we will enter the next phase of our multi-year renovation project, focusing on updating our remaining classrooms. Our main office will remain open throughout the summer to assist you.
Finally, we want to say some special goodbyes. Congratulations to our incredible 5th graders and all the families moving on from Dayton Elementary this year. We are so proud of you, and the Dayton community will always be here to root for you.
We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to Pam Baumgartner, our phenomenal paraeducator, on her retirement. Pam, you have touched many lives and made our school a brighter place. We wish you the very best in your next chapter!
Thank you for sharing your children with us. Have a safe, wonderful, and fun summer. If you are looking for additional resources to support your child’s learning over the break, please see the links below.
Math Bridges Summer Access Letter
Sincerely,
Jessica Wippler
📚🎉 A Giant Celebration for Our School Library! 🎉📚
We are thrilled to celebrate an exciting accomplishment for our students and school community — the Dayton PTO proudly presented a GIANT CHECK to the school library to help update nonfiction materials for our students!
Thanks to your continued support of PTO events and fundraising efforts, our students will have access to fresh, engaging, and up-to-date nonfiction books that will inspire curiosity, learning, and discovery for years to come. 📖🔍🌎
This is a wonderful investment in our children’s education, and we could not have done it without all of YOU! 👏💙
☀️🎈 PTO-Sponsored Last Day Recess Celebration 🎈☀️
The PTO is excited to sponsor the final recess celebration on the last day of school!
Students can look forward to an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, games, and lasting memories as we celebrate the end of another fantastic school year together. 😄
We are so excited to help send our students into summer with smiles and unforgettable moments!
School supply packs for the 2026-27 school year are now on sale. Everything your student needs is bundled* and ready to go at Open House - no extra store runs required!
✅ Save time
✅ Save money
✅ Avoid the back-to-school rush
Beat the rush! 🎒 Order your school supplies today and check one more thing off your list. ⏰ Deadline: July 20, 2026 (Note: Additional fees apply after this date).
Visit http://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks and enter code DAY012 to order your custom Dayton Elementary school supply pack today!
*headphones/earbuds are an optional add-on*
You can still purchase your own supplies. This is just an optional service we are organizing for families who are interested in saving time!
First of all, I want to extend a sincere, heartfelt thank you to everyone who welcomed me into this wonderful community! Getting to know our amazing volunteers throughout the course of this school year has been an absolute highlight for me. We truly have something special here at Dayton. I have one more volunteer opportunity before the end of this school year and it’s a FUN one!
☀️ Recreate the Magic: End-of-Year Recess Volunteers Needed!
Remember how great the last day of school felt? You can recreate that magic! On Friday, June 5th, the PTO is upgrading our regular recess into a special, high-fun celebration. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us manage the awesome activities the PTO has lined up. Think of it as getting a front-row seat to the best day of the year. Partial shifts are welcome! If you can only stay for an hour or part of a block, just note that when you sign up so we can plan accordingly. Sign up here: PTO End of Year Recess
📊 By the Numbers: Dayton Volunteer Impact
To say our volunteers are rockstars would be an understatement. Look at what this community accomplished together this year:
400+ volunteers showed up to support our students and staff
2,887 hours of time volunteered brought energy, fun and extra resources to our school
Countless memories have been made across classrooms, field trips and events
Because of you, our students enjoyed chaperone-led field trips, extra support in the classrooms, beautifully prepared materials from the workroom, memorable PTO events, and an incredibly successful Booster Fun Run that gave funds back to our school!
Thank You! Volunteers are the heartbeat of our school and you allow us to provide the enrichment opportunities and unforgettable events that make Dayton Elementary thrive. We are deeply grateful for the gift of your time.
Have a wonderful, safe, and happy summer break! Keep an eye out for back to school volunteer forms and opportunities next fall!
Sincerely,
Kristin Gow, Volunteer Services Coordinator
kristin.gow@ahschools.us
(763) 506-2230
Please report all absences or late arrivals by 10:30 AM using one of the following methods:
📱 App: ParentVUE (Watch how-to video)
📞 Phone: 763-506-2206 (24/7 voicemail)
💻 Web: Log into your ParentVUE account AHschools.us
Note: Please do not use email or Seesaw to report attendance to teachers.
Grades K-5
- A student is considered tardy if they arrive up to 60 minutes late.
- A student is considered absent for a half day if they arrive more than 60 minutes late up to half of the school day.
- A student is considered absent for a full day if they arrive to school and is picked up within 90 minutes.
- A student is considered absent for a full day if they miss four or more hours of the school day.
Dayton Elementary participates in the Box Tops for Education, so please scan your receipts. It helps raise money for our school! Click here for more information.
BOX TOPS + WALMART
Connect your Walmart and Box Tops accounts so you can earn cash for our school when you purchase Box Tops products in-store or online using your saved Walmart payment method — without scanning or submitting your receipts!