Donald Eismann News
September 16, 2022
Welcome past, present, and future Watch D.O.G.S.!
Our Watch D.O.G.S. program is back in full force and expanding! We need YOU now more than ever. If you are not familiar with this program, please take a minute to visit the national website: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/
5th Grade Teacher Mr. Lewis and I will be heading up the program. Please join us for our first meeting on Monday, September 19th @ 6pm in the DEE gym. Pizza will be provided by our very own PTA! Please RSVP here
If you have not done so already, please visit the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District website HERE and complete your volunteer application form. Once your application is processed, you will be notified by the school district.
Sam Cargill
Watch D.O.G.S Coordinator
Dean of Students
#1
Did you know? Kindergarten and 1st grade classes often have absenteeism rates as high as those in high school. Many of these absences are excused, but they still add up to lost time in the classroom. Help your child be ready for school by setting a regular bedtime and morning routine, choosing clothes the night before, and saving extended trips for times when school isn’t in session.
#2
Did you know? Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a year, can make it harder to learn to read. Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 3 days every few weeks.
#3
Did you know? Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school - and themselves. Start building this habit in elementary school so that they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college.
#4
Did you know? Even being late to school may lead to poor attendance. Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Source: Attendance Works
#5
Attendance Matters! Children who are chronically absent in preschool, kindergarten and first grade are much less likely to read at grade level by third grade. Students who cannot read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely than proficient readers to drop out of high school.
Source: Department of Education
#6
Being chronically absent from school makes it hard for a student to keep up with the pace at which they are expected to learn and grow, causing that student to fall behind. Students who are chronically absent also miss out on opportunities to build friendships at school, become active in their school community and pursue future career interests.
Source: American Federation of Teachers
Article: A Two-Step Process for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism (Edutopia)
Students coats and water bottles
Key Dates
All Fridays are a DEE spirit wear day. Show your school spirit by wearing DEE colors which are also Seahawks colors. There will be a special spirit day each month with a theme.
September
9/30 - Spirit Day Dress as an Explorer
October
10/4 - Picture Day
10/14 - No School
10/28 Spirit Day, Character Day
Do you want to Volunteer at DEE?
How To Get Started
Talk to your child's teachers or the secretary about volunteer involvement. Volunteers need to apply at least two weeks in advance of the event for which they are needed.
Volunteer opportunities examples
- WATCH D.O.G.S.
- Art docent
- classroom
Appointments & Dismissal Changes
If your student is taking a different route of transportation after school than their normal dismissal, to ensure the safety of your child, you must call the front office to let them know. 253.891.4500. We ask that you call before 2:30 pm as this helps get all our changes to the teachers in a timely manner.
If you plan to take your student out for an appointment or out early before dismissal time at 3:45 pm, please call us a few minutes before you arrive so we can greet you! We do ask that you have your ID ready to go when you pick up your student. Our office staff will gladly call your student down so that they are ready when you arrive on campus.
School Schedule
Late Start Mondays: 10:35 am -3:45 pm.
Thank you for supporting teacher teams as they collaboratively focus on ensuring the learning of each student. School starts at 10:35 am on Mondays. The first Monday Late Start is September 12. Please drop your students off no earlier than 10:20 am on Mondays. Bus routes run 90 minutes later on Mondays.
Tuesday through Friday Schedule: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm.
The office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. School opens to students at 8:45 AM. Classes begin at 9:00 AM. Please drop your students off no earlier than 8:45 AM.
Donald Eismann Elementary
Email: DEE@sumnersd.org
Website: sumnersd.org/dee
Location: 13802 Canyon View Boulevard East, Bonney Lake, WA, USA
Phone: (253) 891-4500
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