April Newsletter

✨A Message from Mrs. Hemmann✨

Hello Dayse Baker Families,

This time of year brings a mix of excitement and reflection. One of the greatest rewards of being a principal is watching our students grow, gain confidence, and prepare for their next steps. The growth we see throughout the year is truly incredible.

As you begin preparing for next school year, please remember to complete your online registration for each student.

As we move through April and into May, students will be participating in end-of-year state and local assessments. Classroom teachers will communicate specific testing dates and times. When possible, we ask that appointments be scheduled outside of testing windows, as students tend to perform best when testing alongside their class.

You can play an important role in helping your child feel prepared and confident during testing. Consistent routines matter—especially sleep, nutrition, and overall healthy habits. Research shows that students perform best when they get 9–12 hours of sleep each night and start their day with a protein-based breakfast. Even small routines can make a big difference in focus, stamina, and overall performance.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we finish the year strong.

Sincerely,

Jenna Hemmann

🌟Did you know Dayse Baker offers tutoring?🌟

We do! At Dayse Baker, we are committed to promoting student growth and providing academic support. If your student is in need of tutoring, please reach out to your student’s teacher for more information.

✨ Positive Office Referral Meetings ✨

Each week, our school celebrates 🌟 students, teachers, and staff 🌟 who go above and beyond! Anyone can nominate someone showing:
🌀 Adaptability
🧠 Critical Thinking
💎 Integrity
🌍 Responsible Citizenship
💖 Empathy
💬 Effective Communication
Every Thursday, we honor these amazing individuals for making our school a more positive and supportive place! 🎉👏💫

🌟 Exciting News from Dayse Baker Learning Center! 🌟

This year, we're thrilled to introduce "Positive Office Referrals" as a way to celebrate and recognize our amazing students and staff! 🎉

Each week, staff members will nominate students and staff who demonstrate outstanding character in one or more of the following areas:

💡 Adaptability
🧠 Critical Thinking
💬 Effective Communication
❤️ Empathy
✅ Integrity
🌍 Responsible Citizenship

Students and staff who are selected will be honored with a Positive Office Referral Reward during the week! 🏆✨

We can’t wait to highlight the incredible character and leadership that our students and staff show every day. Let’s make this year one to remember — full of growth, positivity, and celebration!

📚✏️ End of Year Testing Information ✏️📚

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to share important testing dates and information with our families!

🗓️ Testing Window: April 13 – May 12
Students will test on designated days, and your child’s teacher will be reaching out to let you know their specific testing schedule. We encourage families to partner with us in helping students prepare—rest, encouragement, and a positive mindset go a long way!

🎉 End of Testing Celebration: May 15
We can’t wait to celebrate all of our students’ hard work and accomplishments!

🏫 Last Day of School: May 21

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students do their very best! 💙

🎨✨ Mineral Area College (MAC) Art Show ✨🎨

Dear DBLC Team,

I’m excited to share some great news and invite you to help spread the word to our talented students!

This spring, Farmington School District will be hosting its first-ever district-wide art show on March 18, 2026, followed by the Mineral Area College (MAC) Art Show on April 24, 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to showcase their creativity and represent Dayse Baker Learning Center.

I know I get to work with many of our students in art classes here at DBLC—but not all of them—so I’m reaching out to invite any students who would like to submit artwork for these shows to participate.

Important Details:

Artwork submission deadline: March 1, 2026
District Art Show date: March 18, 2026
MAC Art Show date: April 24, 2026
District show categories (limited to 10 pieces per grade):
- Drawing
- Painting
- Mixed Media / 2D
- Sculpture
- Ceramics

Students may submit artwork they created in an art class, another class, at home, during study hall, or even during one of those “I was supposed to be doing something else but accidentally made art” moments—as long as it’s school-appropriate and student-created, we’d love to see it!

While the district show does have category limits, please know that all artwork submitted will be displayed throughout the district, and I also make it a priority to showcase our students’ amazing work during spring parent-teacher conferences.

If you have students who love art, create independently, or simply want to try submitting a piece, please encourage them to bring their artwork to me by March 1st. I would love to see and celebrate the creativity happening across our building!

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this historic first district art show a success. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Creatively yours,
Amber Wells
Dayse Baker Learning Center

Mineral Area College Art Show, Friday April 24th 10 AM-7PM

🍎Teacher of the Year for Dayse Baker Learning Center🍎

Join us in celebrating an incredible honor—Teacher of the Year, chosen by the voices that know them best… their fellow colleagues!

Being recognized by peers is a true testament to the impact, dedication, and passion this teacher brings to their classroom and school community each and every day. This honor reflects not only excellence in teaching, but also leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to student success.

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year! Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so proud to have you representing our building. 🍎✨

🏀🎉 Big Congratulations! 🎉🏀

We want to extend a huge congratulations to our very own Mr. Jason Smith!

During the Show-Me Showdown Basketball Championships, MSHSAA proudly presented Mr. Smith with the NFHS MSHSAA Boys Basketball Official of the Year Award! 🏆👏

This incredible honor is a true reflection of his dedication, professionalism, and passion for the game. We are so proud to have him as part of our Dayse Baker Learning Center family!

Congratulations, Mr. Smith—what an amazing accomplishment! 🎉

🎨✨ Congratulations to Our Art Show Winners! ✨🎨

We are so proud to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of our students who participated in this year’s Art Show! Each piece reflected hard work, imagination, and a unique artistic voice.

Thank you to all of our students who shared their artwork and helped make this event such a success. Keep creating, keep inspiring, and keep shining! 🌟

Pictured: Left to Right, Faith Wallace, Raina Moore, Kelcie Clark, and Isaac Melgar

🌸📚 Spring Into Reading 26 Has Begun! 📚🌸

We’re excited to kick off our Spring Into Reading 26 Beanstack challenge!

Students and staff can start logging their reading today by joining Beanstack and entering the code SPRINGREADING26. This is a fun way to build strong reading habits, celebrate progress, and grow together as a reading community.

Let’s read a little each day and watch the minutes add up. We can’t wait to see all the amazing reading growth this spring!

Happy Reading! 💚

✨ How to Join:
Students can access the challenge by logging in through Clever, then selecting Beanstack.

Code: SPRINGREADING26

🌱🌼 Growing Something Great at Dayse Baker! 🌼🌱

Our students have been hard at work getting the Dayse Baker garden ready for the season! From carefully planting seeds to nurturing their growth, students are learning patience, responsibility, and the joy of watching something grow.

As the seedlings get stronger, students are beginning to transfer them and prepare for planting in the garden. Their dedication and teamwork have truly been amazing to see!

We can’t wait to enjoy the results of all their hard work and watch our garden come to life. Stay tuned for all the beauty that’s still to come! 🌿✨

🌼💛 A Huge Thank You! 💛🌼

We would like to send a HUGE thank you to Crystal and Rich Produce for their incredibly generous donation of a trunk load of beautiful daffodils to Dayse Baker Learning Center!

Your support means so much to our students and staff as we continue to grow and enhance our school courtyard and garden. These bright, cheerful flowers will bring so much beauty and joy to our space! 🌸🌿

We truly appreciate your kindness and support of our school community! 💛

🌸☀️ Springtime at Dayse Baker Learning Center ☀️🌸

Spring has brought so much joy to our courtyard at Dayse Baker Learning Center! Students and staff have been enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and the blooming of our courtyard. 🌿🌼

Spending time in the courtyard has created meaningful moments of connection, reflection, and relaxation for everyone. It’s amazing to see how nature can bring a sense of calm, healing, and togetherness to our school community.

We are so grateful for this space and the opportunity it provides for our students and staff to recharge, connect, and enjoy the season together. 💛✨

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