Week Twenty-Two: Feb. 8th – 12th

Post date: Feb 5, 2016 2:56:31 PM

Welcome to the twenty-second week!!!

* There is no school this Friday, February 12th, in observance of Lincoln's birthday!

* There is no school on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents' Day! Enjoy the four day weekend!!!

* Mrs. Maureen Thompson is our new interim principal. Mrs. Thompson is well respected in our school district and has a lot of experience. She will be a great addition to DRA.

* REMINDER…. Valentine's Day is Sunday, Feb. 14th. This year we will NOT allow students to bring cards, bears, candy, stuffed animals, or other "gifts" to share and celebrate the holiday. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

* Our second quarter “Fun Day” and Renaissance Rally is on Thursday.

* Do you know what is in your child's back pack?!? You should!!! It is your right and responsibility to know what your child is bringing to and from school.

* Students are not allowed to bring cologne/perfume to school. The glass bottles create a dangerous situation if the backpacks get dropped too hard on the ground. In addition, the sprays are considered a dangerous object is used to spray at someone.

* As you know, the Date Festival kicks off this weekend. This tends to create a lot of tension and drama at school because many students go to the Date Festival looking for trouble and then it spills over to school. Please know who your child is going to the fair with and monitor what he/she is doing while there. You would be amazed to see what gets posted on Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and other social networks.

* Students are not allowed to bring treats and food items to share with friends unless it is approved and monitored by a teacher. Students will have to leave items in the front office for a parent to pick up.

* Students who are caught using a cell phone and/or electronic device on school grounds without teacher permission will have the phone/device confiscated and checked into the office. Parents are required to pick up the phones/devices after the first offense.

* Students are required to wear their ID & school issued lanyard while on school grounds. Students may receive a citation for not properly wearing the ID & lanyard. Three citations will lead to detention.

* Time is running out to purchase a Yearbook! Please see Mrs. Amidei if you are interested in purchasing our fantastic Yearbook!

* Our district utilizes an anonymous hotline for reporting bullying, cyber bullying, drug use/abuse, abuse, and more. Please visit www.PSSTWorld.com for more information. Again, reporting is anonymous; which means you do not have to leave your name. Please step up and help us help others. I also encourage you to e-mail or see me if you are a victim or witness of bullying.

Have a great and rewarding week!!!