Dryden Splash | February 22, 2026

Dear Dryden Families,

We are so incredibly grateful to our amazing PTA for the many ways they make our staff feel appreciated all year long. This month, they treated our teachers and staff to a delicious luncheon on Parent-Teacher Conference Day, bringing in sandwiches from Jimmy John's and rounding out the meal with salads, chips, desserts, pop, and plenty of love. During a long day of meaningful conversations with families, it meant so much for our team to be able to gather, recharge, and feel so cared for. In addition, our PTA thoughtfully hand-delivered custom Starbucks orders to the staff members who stand outside in the cold each morning, thanking them for helping our students arrive safely to school each day. From Stock the Lounge to conference dinners and luncheons, to special events like January’s Soup-er Bowl, our PTA continually finds meaningful ways to fill both our stomachs and our hearts. We are deeply thankful for their ongoing generosity and support.

We also want to celebrate the incredible Glow and Snow Family Dance the PTA hosted for Dryden families on Friday, February 20th. Excitement reigned supreme as students and their little siblings entered the gym and took in the dazzling décor, glowing lights, and festive photo backdrop. Children could be heard exclaiming, “Let’s party!” as they ran off to join their friends on the dance floor. DJ Head Spin kept the energy high all evening. And yes, he even performed his famous head spin! For those who needed a quieter moment, arts and crafts tables were thoughtfully set up in the hallway outside the gym. We are so grateful to the PTA for providing this fun-filled evening for our families free of charge.

Please take a look at the photos of both the staff luncheon and the Glow and Snow Family Dance below. They capture the joy and appreciation that make Dryden such a special place.

Warmly,

Jessica Martinsen

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Pre-registration for kindergarten and students in grades 1 - 5 who will be new to Dryden is now open. Information and step-by-step registration guidance will be available on the district website at www.sd25.org/Registration on that date.

If you know of someone with a kindergarten-aged child or new family to the neighborhood, please encourage them to pre-register or give us a call at 847-398-4280. Thank you for helping us to get the word out!

Please note: Registration for current Dryden students will begin in the spring. You will receive an email in late spring with a registration link. There is nothing you need to do at this time.

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February

February 24: Book Club

February 26: 5th Grade Volleyball Night

February 27: PJ and Stuffy Spirit Day to celebrate successful completion of Pack the Piggy Fundraiser

March

March 2: Stock the Lounge

March 5: Jersey Spirit Day

March 6: 1st Grade Musical

March 8: Windy City Bulls Game

March 12: March Birthday Books

March 12: Portillo's Dine Out

March 12-13: 5th Grade Basketball Shootout

March 20: Dress as a Tacky Tourist Spirit Day (wear Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, etc.)

March 23-27: Spring Break

Link to D25 2025- 2026 Year-At-A-Glance Calendar

Thank you to all who donated to the Arlington Heights Council of PTAs Scholarship Fundraiser, Pack the Piggies. Each D25 school had a fundraising goal based on one dollar per student. This year, Dryden met our goal of $451 and will celebrate with school-wide pajama and stuffy day on Friday, February 27th!

Thank you for your generosity and participation!

Get a head start on Spring cleaning by participating in our annual Dryden spirit wear up-cycle event by donating any spirit wear you've outgrown or don't need anymore! PTA will be collecting any gently used Dryden spirit wear in the labeled bin outside of the nurse's office. We will collect, sort and clean everything, then raffle it off to interested families using a Google Form that will be shared at a later date. Please contact lindsay.nugent@gmail.com with any questions.

Get your orders in today for the Dryden Elementary Yearbook! Don't miss out on capturing this year’s unique moments, friendships, and milestones. Each book is a time capsule your student will treasure for years to come.

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Join the ABC/25 Foundation for our annual family-friendly event ABC/25 Fore Education Fundraiser at Topgolf Schaumburg on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM!

What You Can Expect:

Your Bay ticket includes 3 hours of golf, appetizers, non-alcoholic drinks (cash bar available), access to an in-person-only raffle giveaway, a DJ, and freebies from local businesses!

Spectator tickets include all of the same perks minus the golf.

Our silent auction and raffle will be online! Winners do not have to be present to win.

The ABC/25 Foundation is 100% volunteer-run, so 100% of your purchase goes back into AHSD25 classrooms!

For more information please check out our website. See the link below:

https://abc25.org/abc-25-fore-education-march-2026/

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