Daniel Webster School

Greetings DWS Families,

I hope you are enjoying a restful and fun-filled summer! I wanted to share a few quick updates to support your child’s continued learning over the break. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions. We look forward to welcoming everyone back soon!

Principal MacNeil

Kindergarten families check the Kindergarten corner!

Math calendars were distributed in June for July and August. These calendars are specific to grade levels and provide daily activities. We challenge DWS Kids to complete at least 15 activities each month!

If you misplaced your calendar you can click on them below (July) or access both July and August here:

https://sites.google.com/mpsd.org/mpsdsummer/k-5-math-challenge?authuser=0

We also have copies available during library hours!

We don't have a device at home, can my child participate?

The DWS Library is open on Tuesdays from 8:30-11:30 this summer and a set of chromebooks will be set up if students would like to complete iReady lessons but do not have access to a device that supports iReady or the internet.

We don't have internet access at home, can my child participate?

The DWS Library is open on Tuesdays from 8:30-11:30 this summer and a set of chromebooks will be set up if students would like to complete iReady lessons but do not have access to a device that supports iReady or the internet.

My child is having difficulty accessing iReady, what can I do?

i-Ready works best on a chromebook, laptop or desktop. It is not compatible with phones or Android tablets. If you are using an iPad, see the iPad question below.

When I click on i-Ready, why do I see a Google Sign in page?

We use single sign on for i-Ready. This means your student must be logged into their MPSD Google account to access iReady. Enter your student's entire username (##abstudent@students.mpsd.org) and MPSD password. You will pass right into i-Ready. See the tutorial here.

Where can I find my student's username and password?

Please contact the main office at your student's school to request their username and password.

My child is using an iPad, how do I access iReady?

You can use i-Ready on an iPad using iOs 14.1 or higher (though iPad mini & iPhones are not supported).

• Install the i-Ready app.

• Open Safari
  Even though you installed the i-Ready app, you will need to start in Safari as we use Single Sign On and students must be signed into Google first.

• Click the i-Ready link above or type in this URL - http://tinyurl.com/2p9dwh5r

• An Open this page in “i-Ready”? message appears, click Open.

• When the Google sign on screen appears:

  • Enter student username

  • Enter student password
    Not sure what your student's username/password is, click here.

• The i-Ready app will open and your student can start working. As long as they stay logged in, they can go directly to the i-Ready app after initial log in.

https://sites.google.com/mpsd.org/mpsdsummer/home

Each week, Mrs. Conroy opens the DWS library from 8:30-11:30 on Tuesdays. Stop by to check out new books, use a Chromebook for iReady, and enjoy a quiet place to read!

Welcome class of 2038!

Kindergarten Summer Learning

Summer learning activities were given to families during kindergarten screening. Please click the images below to access activity calendars for July and August, as well as some specific math related activities.

Kindergarten Playdate

We have a fun event planned for our incoming kindergarten students. On August 26 at 10:00, we welcome students and their families to a playdate at the DWS playground where students will get to meet their principals, teachers, and new classmates! Be on the lookout for more information.

Kindergarten Orientation

On the first day of school for our students in grades 1-5, we invite Kindergarteners and their parents/guardians to visit the Kindergarten Classrooms for a brief, hour-long orientation. This visit is an opportunity for your child to explore the classroom and become acquainted with new classmates, teachers, and staff. Students will even have the opportunity to board a school bus and learn how to be a DWS Kid on the bus! *Please note that this is not a full day for our kindergarten students. The first full day is on Thursday, September 4.

Kindergarten First Day of School

The first official day of school for our kindergarten students is Thursday, September 4.

As their class gift, our DWS class of 2025 students raised money to purchase a digital bulletin board. It was hung thing past week in our lobby and will feature information for students as well as pictures and videos of our DWS kids! Thank you to the DWS Class of 2025!

August 21 - New Family Welcome Tour @ 10

August 26 - Kindergarten Playdate @ 10

September 2 - Elementary Meet & Greet

September 3 - First Day of School Grades 1-5

September 3 - Kindergarten Orientation

September 4 - First Day of School for Kindergarten

September 8 - First Day of School for PreK

September 17 - DWS Back to School Family Picnic