August 16, 2019

#PartnershipsMatter

Thank you to the following businesses or organizations for helping our kids prepare for the new school year:

• PDJ Enterprises - donated 90 book bags to Gibson
• Daly Seven Hotels - donated 90 Under Armour book bags to Johnson
• VaDOC District 14 Probation & Parole Office - donated school supplies to Johnson
• Union Church - donated 600 book bags filled with supplies at Gibson
• Ballad Brewing - donated 500 pencils to DPS

If your school received community support, please let me know so that we can publicly recognize them.

#partnershipsmatter

Upcoming United Way Campaign

The 2019 United Way campaign officially kicks off next week. In honor of the kickoff, I will be announcing a special fundraiser in next week's Friday Feature that I hope you will like. Also, I will be bringing forms by your school/facility very soon . Last year, we raised $15,200. Our goal this year is $17,000 - please help DPS reach this goal as the United Way is "still the best way to give." For more information about the United Way, click here.

The Calm Schools Initiative - A Great Resource and It's Free to Schools!

As a teacher, all you have to do is fill out a short form on the Calm website. After a few days, you’ll receive approval and unlimited access to numerous guided meditations and mindfulness exercises via their app. Your confirmation email will also include tips and best practices for incorporating mindfulness into a classroom environment. For more info, click here.

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Esports Event at Averett

This might be a great event for any of your students interested in Esports!

DPS Food Truck to Expand Services!

Due to the popularity and the success of the DPS Food Truck, we are expanding services next month. Stay tuned for details. Proud to report that DPS served over 43,000 meals in June and July! Click here for an update from WDBJ7. Click here for today's article in the Register and Bee. Kudos to our Child Nutrition Department!

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#removingbarriers

Back to School: Danville Police Greet Kids as They Return to Class!

Thank you DPD for your ongoing support and interest in our kids! Click the River City TV video that shows Mark Aron riding along with DPD for the Badges and Buses initiative.

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#partnershipsmatter

When the Bus Goes Bumpedy Bump! Bus Safety at Northside!

As Principal Rhonda Wright says in this video, “when the bus goes bumpedy bump, put your hands in front.” Thank you to Ms. Jeffreys from Transportation Services for taking care of our babies everyday!

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New Friend For Superintendent!

Dr. Jones was at Park Avenue yesterday and stopped by Ms. Johansen's class to visit. Jones stated, "the joy of being superintendent is making new friends. I made a new friend while visiting Park Avenue Elementary School today."

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Woodrow's Library is Ready for the New School Year!

If you are in the area stop by and check out Woodrow's new leveled library for students and teachers. This cool video show the progress made over several days.

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Keep Connected - Follow Us on Social Media!

You can follow DPS here:

• Facebook - danvillevapublicschools
• Twitter - @DanvilleVASch
• Instagram - we are in the process of developing this. In the meantime, you can follow Dr. Jones at @drjleadlearning
• Youtube - www.youtube.com/user/dpslive

If you have a great photo or information to share please send to Anne Moore-Sparks at asparks@mail.dps.k12.va.us and it will be posted. Also, there are tons of back-to-school photos on our social media sites. Enjoy!

Westwood Tigers Celebrate New Interventions!

The Westwood Middle School Tigers celebrated Friday with new school wide positive interventions for both staff and students. Tiger Tender for staff promotes performance and positive interactions within the school, and Tiger Paws for students promotes good character, academic progress and positive interactions in and outside the classroom. On Friday students can cash out Paws at the Tiger Store!

Also for this Friday seven tremendously talented Tigers were named Student of the Week! Students picked for this weekly award are recognized for being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn at the highest degree. All students receive a Student of the Week bracelet and earn special privileges on Monday. The students for this week are:

Mekayla Davis-Grainger, Jazia Crawley, Jeremiah Hardin, Jaylen Davis, Kirkk Snead, Jose Bailey-Fernandez, and Anthony Broadnax

#westwood#7570@500Apollo #wwtigers #stayhungry

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Danville Parks and Rec Begins After School Program!

The After School program has started! $55/Week. For ages 5-12. Call (434) 799-5150 for more information. The registration form is available online at PlayDanvilleVA.com.

Budding Photographers at Northside Pre-K!

So, this happened this week. As I was touring and taking photos at Northside Preschool, I went into a classroom to see what was happening. The kids wanted to take photos with my camera. Needless to say, we have some budding photographers at DPS.

**Photo credits - our wonderful kids at Northside!

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Schneider Earns GED!

Meet our newest GED Graduate, George Schneider. George is from Germany and currently resides in Ruffin, NC with his lovely wife. Although George graduated this week, he will continue to work with us to prepare for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). His goal is to obtain a score on this exam that will allow him to enter the service at a higher level. ACEC is excited about helping him reach this goal, and we certainly appreciate the service he will provide our nation!

If you would like to be our next success story, please call Mary Dumont at 434.799.6471 or just stop by our center on Goode Street.

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Great Message on a Door at Schoolfield!

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Have a Wonderful Year!