Dryden Splash | January 11, 2026
January 11, 2026
A Message about Safety
Dear Dryden Families,
If you are driving students to and from school and traveling through the intersection of Dryden and Rockwell, please be sure to pull forward past the sign that reads “NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER” so there is adequate space. This helps ensure that students can cross safely at the crosswalk with our crossing guard, Mr. Poteracki.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation in helping keep all of our students safe during arrival and dismissal. Your partnership and care for our community truly make a difference.
Warmly,
Jessica Martinsen
Lost and Found
Please help us reunite lost items with their owners by clearly labeling all of your child’s clothing, lunch boxes, and other personal belongings! Items found at school will be placed in the Lost and Found. Older students may ask their teacher for permission to check for missing belongings, while parents of younger students are welcome to stop by the office between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to take a look. On the 30th of each month, any unclaimed items will be donated to a charitable organization. If an item has a name on it, our office staff will give you a call so it can make its way home before donation day. Thank you for helping us by labeling everything—big or small—so nothing stays “lost” for long!
Head Lice
Winter is the time of year when we notice cases of lice in our school community. While lice are a common occurrence and not a health hazard, it’s important to remain vigilant.
Please take a moment to read this INFORMATIONAL LETTER on HEAD LICE which includes helpful information about identifying and preventing the spread of lice.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Important Information on Common Illnesses in School-Age Children
School-age children are susceptible to various common illnesses.
We encourage you to take a moment to review this Information Letter on Common Illnesses for valuable guidance.
To help prevent these illnesses, please remind your child to practice healthy habits, including:
Washing hands frequently.
Staying well-hydrated.
Avoiding the sharing of personal items, food, or drinks.
Refraining from touching their eyes.
Covering their mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter as we work together to keep our students healthy and safe.
Food & Nutrition Services
Please click on the following links for more information:
- Where can I view the school lunch menu? Click Here
- How does my student order a school lunch? Click Here
- How do I pay for my child’s meals? Click Here
- How do I apply for free & reduced meals? Click Here
For further details on D25 Food & Nutrition Services, please click here.
January
January 19-January 23: 5th Grade Service Project Collection
January 23: Crazy Sock Spirit Day
January 26: Soup Lunch for Staff
January 26-January 30: Book Fair Week
January 29: Family Reading Night
February
February 2: ProKids all school assembly
February 3: Book Club
February 4: Athleisure Spirit Day
February 5: PTA General Member Meeting
February 10: Book Club
February 12: February Birthday Books
February 12: Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
February 13: Classroom Valentine’s Day Parties
February 16: Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 17: Book Club
February 20: Dress as your Favorite Color Spirit Day and Family Dance
February 24: Book Club
February 26: 5th Grade Volleyball Night
Staff Appreciation Soup/Chili Lunch
Please help warm up the Dryden staff by bringing in a soup or chili on Monday, January 26th for the PTA Staff Appreciation Soup/Chili Luncheon. The staff enjoys this day each year so please help us make it a success! We are asking that volunteers bring their soup/chili in their own crockpot (with an extension chord) to Dryden on the 26th. If you need to arrange an alternative drop off time, etc, let us know.
Contact us with any questions:
Ellen David (ellen.potapov@gmail.com), Sarah Hartman Atz (sahartman2@gmail.com) or Juliet Kopulos (jkopulos027@gmail.com)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A48A9AE2DA3F94-61424709-dryden
Family Reading Night is Thursday, January 29th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Wear your pajamas and get ready to enjoy stories read aloud by your favorite Dryden staff members! Family Reading Night will wrap up at 8:00 pm with a group story and a bedtime snack in the gym. Be sure to stop by the PTA Book Fair in the LMC, open until 8:30 pm, to pick up some great books to take home!
Ingredients for cookies: WHEAT FLOUR BLEND (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR), SUGAR, EGGS, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES), SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECTHIN, SALT, VANILLIN [ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR]), OATS, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), WHEAT STARCH-MODIFIED, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: INULIN, DAIRY BLEND (WHEY, SODIUM CASEINATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM OXIDE), WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN.
NEW YEAR’S DAY
January 1 the start of a new year. It is marked significantly with fireworks at midnight, New Year's resolutions, new beginnings and friends and family.
ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS DAY- JANUARY 7
