Dryden Splash | January 19, 2026
January 19, 2026
Valentine Celebrations at Dryden
Dear Dryden Families,
We are so excited to celebrate friendship and kindness at Dryden during our class Valentine parties on Friday , February 13!
To help ensure a safe and joyful celebration for all of our students, including those with life-threatening allergies, we ask that Valentine cards not include any candy, food, or latex items (such as balloons). Goodie bags with treats or candy are also not permitted.
Thoughtful, non-edible, non-latex items like pencils, erasers, or stickers make wonderful Valentine surprises and are always appreciated.
Thank you for helping us make this a caring, inclusive, and happy celebration for everyone. We truly appreciate your support and partnership.
Warmly,
Jessica Martinsen
Kindergarten & New Student Pre-Registration NOW Open!
Pre-registration for kindergarten and students in grades 1 - 5 who will be new to Dryden is now open. Information and step-by-step registration guidance will be available on the district website at www.sd25.org/Registration on that date.
If you know of someone with a kindergarten-aged child or new family to the neighborhood, please encourage them to pre-register or give us a call at 847-398-4280. Thank you for helping us to get the word out!
Please note: Registration for current Dryden students will begin in the spring. You will receive an email in late spring with a registration link. There is nothing you need to do at this time.
Lost and Found Items will be donated after Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 16, 2026.
Our Lost and Found is full to the brim of small items like hats, gloves, scarves, water bottles, and more! Additionally, there are 10-15 jackets, coats, and sweatshirts. Unclaimed items will be donated to a charitable organization on February 16, 2026 . If your child is missing any items, please ask them to check the Lost and Found or stop into the school's office or at parent-teacher conferences to check for yourself.
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 30: 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 12: Culvers Dine Out
February 13: Classroom Valentine’s Day Parties
February 16: Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences and Lunch for Teachers
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 - Looking for Additional Sign-ups!
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
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*
