Dear Dolphin Families,

It was another wonderful week at Daffodil Valley! I loved walking through the halls and seeing our students learning, practicing kindness, and showing our Dolphin expectations. They are continuing to grow in their classroom routines, and it is wonderful to see them learning and caring for one another.

This week, our fourth and fifth-grade students met with Coach Casey. You will be hearing more about Coach Casey throughout the school year. Coach Casey will be at Daffodil Valley as our very own recess coach, helping students learn new games and encouraging active play. We will also be starting a junior coach leadership model during recess. There are so many great things happening at DVE to support all of our students!

I also want to share that breakfast and lunch are free for every student at Daffodil Valley Elementary this school year. Our school qualifies for this opportunity through funding, which provides meals at no cost to students at eligible elementary schools. You can learn more about the district’s meal program here.

Next week, we will have our first fire drill of the school year. Teachers will review fire drill procedures with students as we practice safely, quietly, and quickly exiting the building. Safety is always a top priority at DVE, and these practice drills help make sure every Dolphin knows what to do in an emergency.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we begin the school year. We are grateful to work alongside you and look forward to another great week at Daffodil Valley!

Go Dolphins!

Bobbi Snider, Principal

Attendance Matters, Even in Elementary School!

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways to support your child’s success in school and in life. When attendance is a priority, students have more opportunities to learn, build healthy habits, connect with others, and succeed.

The number of days missed matters!

Whether excused or unexcused, absences can impact your student’s success. Families should strive for regular attendance, which means averaging fewer than two absences per month. Missing 10 percent of the school year—about 18 days—can cause students to fall behind in reading and math and may impact graduation.

Did you know?

Too many absences can cause students to fall behind as early as kindergarten.
By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs a student may not graduate from high school.
Absences may signal that a student is struggling with schoolwork, relationships, or another concern.