DCS Ravens' Report

September 10th-No School-Teacher Workshop Day

September 16th-Ski Program Information Meeting September 18th 6pm, DCS Library

September 27th-Community Lunch-bring your lunch and join us at 12pm

October 4th-Walk to School-More information to follow

October 9th-Open House and Harvest Supper 5:30-7:00pm please park at Yankee and take bus to DCS, change in date.

October 15th-School Picture Day

Good Friday afternoon DCS families, it has been another wonderful week! Teachers have started classroom assessments to identify the strengths their students have as well as to consider areas for growth. This work guides instruction for the year.

There are so many engaging events happening; creating journal covers, playing games with volunteers, building forts outside. We are so fortunate for all the amazing work staff does to ensure learning is fun!

The weather has allowed us to enjoy some extra time outside. Even more exciting was the return of Cornucopia. DCS has expanded this program to include students from Kindergarten through Third grade. Students enjoyed exploring in the garden and sampling some of the produce. We look forward to the full harvest and including these ingredients in the Harvest Supper offerings.

I hope you all have a restful weekend, Nicole

My name is Deb Quinn and I am currently teaching math for grades 3, 4 and 5 as well as Science and Social Studies for 4th & 5th. I have a bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in Teaching and Learning. I have been working in the field since 1993 and have taught all levels of education from pre-k to fifth grade.

My connection with DCS started with my children who both attended DCS. I eventually was fortunate to join the staff and greatly enjoy guiding the learning process.

In my free time, I enjoy time with my husband, kids, and grandkids. My hobbies include reading, painting, crocheting, BBQ, going to the beach, kayaking and yoga.

DCS has a strong connection to our community, and we continue to explore ways to connect in different meaningful ways. This year we invite members of our community to join us for lunch on the last Friday of the Month from 12:00-12:30pm. After lunch from 12:30-1 pm, I offer the opportunity to engage in conversation. I look forward to seeing you on September 27th for our first lunch.

If you are interested in ordering some DCS swag for your student(s), please use this link. We will be providing new students with a DCS T-in the near future. https://dublinravens.deco-apparel.com/

Mums are coming soon...delivery will be next Fri. September 13th.

We know how important attendance is to student success at school. There are District Policies and procedures that guide responsibility with regard to attendance. As part of this, I monitor absences and last year DCS had a large number of students with more than average absences. Many of the absences are due to illness over which there is little control. Please consider taking family vacations when school is not in session. Thank you for your help with reducing the high number of absences at DCS.

Did you know that DCS has been recycling clean plastic bags since 2022? Even more exciting is that we have recycled 683 pounds of plastic since this program started! That is about the same as a zebra, motorcycle, or baby grand piano weighs! That is amazing! Thanks so much to Mrs. Hopkins for bringing this program to DCS! Please bring clean plastic grocery bags, bread bags, or pellet bags to school.

DCS also collects aluminum tabs to be donated to Shriners Hospital which designs and creates prosthetics. Please bring your aluminum tabs to DCS, there is a collection container in the lobby.

We are so lucky to be able to have our Winter Fun Days! Karen Niemela has been instrumental in supporting many of the DCS students participating in the Ski Program at Crotched Mountain. We are in search of a parent or parents who are willing to take on this role. Karen is happy to help support in the transition but we need to find a new coordinator if we want this program to continue. While it may seem daunting, Karen has this program well established and can make it seamless for our new coordinator(s). Please reach out if you are able to help, thank you!

We will be holding an informational meeting about Ski Program September 18th at 6pm.

Email: npease@conval.edu
Website: dcs.conval.edu
Location: 1177 Main Street, Dublin, NH, USA
Phone: 603-563-8332