Dragon Dispatch
Week of April 1st- April 5th
Hello Dragon Nation!
This week marked an exciting milestone as we held our first Community Gathering. These monthly events are designed to foster a stronger sense of community within our school and showcase the incredible achievements happening throughout our campus.
We'd like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who supported our PTO at the Standard Sweets spirit night. The turnout was fantastic, and it was truly special to see so many families coming together. We look forward to seeing you at future events!
As we enter the season of colds and sniffles, it's the perfect time to reinforce healthy habits. Let's all do our part to minimize the impact of cold and flu season:
- Practice regular handwashing
- Use proper sneezing etiquette (into the elbow)
- Ensure students come to school well-rested
- Maintain a healthy diet
By working together, we can help keep our Dragon community healthy and thriving.
Respectfully,
Andy Schiefer, Principal
We are excited to offer parents an opportunity to meet with Mr. Schiefer and Mrs. Gallo to discuss various aspects of Dynard Elementary School (DES). These sessions aim to foster open communication about school initiatives and strengthen the relationship between school and home.
We have created six time slots for parents to join us at the school from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Friday September 6th. During this hour-long session, we'll explore topics such as attendance policies, standards-based report cards, the FLAME program, and other school-wide initiatives. Coffee will be provided.
Please note that while we welcome your thoughts and experiences regarding DES, these sessions are intended for general discussion and not for addressing student-specific concerns. This forum offers a unique opportunity to share your perspectives and learn more about the developments at our school.
As slots are limited, they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're interested in attending, please sign up using the form below. We look forward to connecting with you and hearing your valuable input!
Administration of Medication
School and health staff from St. Mary’s County Public Schools are prohibited from providing or administering medication to any student attending St. Mary’s County Public Schools except in accordance with the Maryland State School Health Services Guidelines and the School Health Services Manual.
St. Mary’s County Public Schools encourages the administration of medication at home. Timing of medication doses should be adjusted to occur either before or after school hours if medically appropriate. When there is medical necessity for a student to receive medication in school, safe and proper administration is essential.
Medication (to include OTC), with the exception of stock naloxone and auto-injector epinephrine, will not be kept or administered by school health services personnel without the receipt of a St. Mary’s County Public School’s Prescriber’s Medication Order Form or a Maryland State School Medication Administration Authorization Form (collectively referred to as Medication Order Form through this regulation). The form must be completed and signed by an authorized prescriber, as well as a parent/legal guardian, without deletion or alteration and must accompany medication to be administered. A stamp with the prescriber's signature is permitted; a printed name stamp alone is not acceptable.
For full policy see Board Docs JHCD-R Administration of Medication to Students, Revised August 6, 2024
