News and events
Thursday, Mar. 5 - Read and Eat, 8:40 – 9:10 am, Dayton Gym
Friday, Mar. 6 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Planning
Monday, Mar. 9 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development
Monday, Mar. 23 - Spring Picture Day
Monday, Mar 30 - Friday, Apr. 3 - NO SCHOOL
Greetings Families,
We have much to celebrate at Dayton Elementary-
–Our staff loved being able to connect with many families during our family/teacher conferences in February. Thank you for your ongoing, continued partnership. Whether you just saw us for these conferences, or we missed you during this time, please know we welcome continued conversation and collaboration on how to best support your child’s success. Please reach out any time.
–I Love to Read Month was a great success! We look forward to celebrating with our students and families at our Read and Eat Scones Morning and Book Swap on Thursday, March 5. We hope you can join us! Click here for more information.
–Our students had an absolute blast at the Booster Fun Run! A huge thank you to our amazing families for helping our PTO raise over $40,000. These funds go directly back into our classrooms and programs, making a lasting, positive impact on every student at Dayton Elementary. We are so grateful for your incredible support!
–Thursday, March 5, marks the successful conclusion of our second trimester! To celebrate our students’ hard work and growth, we are thrilled to host our school-wide celebration day. This trimester’s theme is "Dayton Eagles Rock!" We look forward to a day dedicated to honoring our Eagles and all they have achieved.
During the month of March our students are learning about cooperation, or working together to reach shared goals. Learn more about how to support conversations about cooperation in your home with these resources.
Kindergarten Family Connection
Second Grade Family Connection
Fourth Grade Family Connection
Have a great week!
-Mrs. Wippler
When: Thursday, March 5th
From: 8:40 – 9:10 am
Where: Dayton Elementary Gym
What: Read and Eat Scones Morning
Come and enjoy a scone and juice with your child. Bring a book(s) to swap at our book swap.
Monday, March 23, 2026 (Watch for order forms in your child's backpack.)
On Spring Picture Day your child will participate in a:
CLASSROOM GROUP PHOTO (All students in attendance—without a full photo restriction)
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PHOTOS: Are a buyer's event only. Lifetouch will only take a spring photo if payment is received via mylifetouch.com. Students may also bring their completed order flyer with cash or check on March 23rd.
Order before Picture Day on mylifetouch.com with your school's Picture Day ID:
School Name: Dayton Elementary School
Picture Day Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Group Picture Day ID: EVTRFVZG9
Individual Student Photo ID: EVT94ZHVX
Art
Project Highlight: Third Grade Matisse Rooms
This trimester, third graders are studying the element of art pattern. They learned about French artist Henri Matisse, and studied the many still life paintings he created that featured patterns. They considered how the elements of art could make their artwork look more realistic (form, value, and shape) and created a space inspired by his painting titled Goldfish.
Thank you volunteers! February was a busy month for our school and our volunteers helped make all our events possible! A big thank you to our volunteers that helped with the Booster Fun Run, the workroom, skillbuilders, classroom support, guest readers, book fair and field trips. Dayton volunteers have given over 2,049 hours of their time so far this school year!
If you are interested in volunteering, check our Dayton Volunteer Opportunities Website to view upcoming opportunities.
Individuals who wish to volunteer, including field trip chaperones, must complete both the Volunteer Application and Criminal Record History Release form at each school site, every school year.
Kristin Gow, Volunteer Services Coordinator
(763) 506-2230
Hello Parents,
As we enter winter, illnesses typically increase. Please notify the health office if your student has an illness that requires treatment: strep, impetigo, ringworm, fifth disease, scabies, and lice. If we see a cluster of 3 or more students in 1 class, we will send a notification to the whole class. If you've reported the diagnosis to the attendance line, we do see that, but often diagnosis comes later in the day, and that's when we would appreciate an email or phone call.
Please remind your students to wash their hands! And please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Thank you!
Stephanie Mullinix, Health Para LPN
Katelyn Salwey, School Nurse LSN/RN
763-506-2204
March 5
March 27
April 30
May 29
All dates are subject to change.
Time: 9:15 - 9:30 am
*Donations are always welcome, just drop off books in the front vestibule labeled for the book swap.
We are a LOCKED facility.
Press the silver button.
Wait for a staff member to respond.
Have your ID ready.
Parent pick-up starts promptly at 4:00 PM in the Dayton and Rebel parking lots.
Please call 763-506-2200 by 3:00 PM if you need to change a dismissal plan.
Dayton Elementary participates in the Box Tops for Education, so please scan your receipts. It helps raise money for our school! Click here for more information.
BOX TOPS + WALMART
Connect your Walmart and Box Tops accounts so you can earn cash for our school when you purchase Box Tops products in-store or online using your saved Walmart payment method — without scanning or submitting your receipts!