April Newsletter

From all of us at Dayse Baker we would like to give a huge 🌟THANK YOU🌟 to our Paraprofessionals who go above and beyond for our Students and who are the major supporters of our programs!

On March 14th all staff in the Farmington School District participated in our annual Wellness Professional Development Day! Here are a few things staff had to say.......

Staff #1 My favorite session was yoga! I always feel so good when I get to practice breathing and stretch. I'm so relaxed and grounded afterwards.

Staff #2 Breakout Session: Superhero Pop Art – Channeling Creativity for Wellness

This year marked my fourth time leading an art breakout session, and for the first time, I introduced Superhero Pop Art—and it was a blast! Inspired by this year’s theme, “Unmask Your Inner Superhero,” we explored how creativity can reveal personal strengths, values, and aspirations. Participants designed bold, pop art–style superhero pieces that celebrated their inner resilience and empowered self-expression. Along with the therapeutic benefits of creating art, the session was filled with laughter, encouragement, and fun team camaraderie. I always look forward to these sessions, and this one was especially memorable!

Staff #3 I attended a session titled Understanding Trauma in Foster Care: Supporting Children Through Healing. In this session we were given 5 index cards to write 5 things that mean the most to us. We were asked to give up two. Then asked how hard was it to decide and how did it make us feel. Next the leader asked us to turn our cards upside down and she came by and took another card. The control was in her hands. The lesson was created to help us understand that when children are put into foster care they lose everything all at once and they have no say in the situation. It was a humbling heartbreaking experience that empowered me to continue to see those that need time, patience, love, and understanding.

Mrs. Kuhlman's Class has been hard at work getting the courtyard and garden beds ready for Spring planting.

The Pace team cleaned the courtyard up after the big storm. Thank you PACE for caring about making our school a better place for everyone!

Many of the Student's at DBLC with have art work displayed at the Knight's Showcase! Please come out and enjoy this fun event and see your Student's masterpieces.

Any students interested in S.O.S (standing on scripture) through the Young Faith in Christ Program need to have a signed permission slip on file. Please print slip below or have your student pick one up from school. Mrs. Feltner will be staying after school every 1st and 3rd Wednesday with students who are interested in this new opportunity. Please see the flyer below for more information. Pick up times are extended to 4:30 and students can use this time for tutoring.