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Teacher Support Grants
Noblis, a supercomputing company in Danville, has awarded the DPS Education Foundation $5,000 in support of teachers. Please see the attached grant application. The deadline has been extended to February 14, 2022.
Application Noblis Teacher Support Grant.docLast chance! DPS is looking for your feedback on the proposed calendar for the 2022-2023 school year. Click here to view the presentation and proposed calendars and complete the survey.
Virtual streaming of Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?; based on the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Don Giovanni, is the newest addition to Virginia Opera's Virtually Amazing Opera digital platform. Written in 2016, this 35-minute opera for children combines several famous fairytales into one, engaging performance:
In a fairytale forest, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, and The Kid Who Cried Wolf must work together to show the Big Bad Wolf the error of his ways. They must work together for the Wolf to receive his comeuppance and become "The Big Good Wolf." Accompanied by Mozart's famous score, young audiences learn the dangers of bullying, the beauty of friendship, and how to "be the change you wish to see" in the world.
The heart of our digital curriculum is a Google Slides presentation featuring eight Reading Rainbow-style, animated videos that bring the music and story to life. When you request access, you will have access to two ways for you to present this show to your classes:
The Reader's Theater version includes a PDF for your students to perform the dialogue that links the story together!
The Full Audio version is for younger students who may not yet be fluent readers.
Additional resources are included to help you make the most of Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? and do not hesitate to contact Virginia Opera with any questions.
Click here to request access. This production will be available through June 30, 2022.
Guidance Counselor Appreciation!
This week was National School Counseling Week, and our counselors were celebrated all week, ending with an appreciation lunch on Friday. The counselors were treated to lunch, a gift, a certificate, and with letters and messages from their students as a thank you. We appreciate you all for everything you do!
Danville Police Department's Fourth Annual Summer Police Academy
See the flyer for more information.
DPD YPA-application2022 FINAL (002) (1).pdf
DPS goes on the road
On Friday, February 4, Ms. Babalola and staff toured Forest Middle School and Cave Springs High School. The purpose of the tour was to allow the C & I Team to see first hand newly renovated schools in order to help give them information on best practices as Danville moves forward with renovation projects.
First Reading Initiative winners announced
This week, the Curriculum and Instruction Department held its first drawing for prizes for the Passport to a Great Adventure reading initiative. Here are some photos of the winners with their prizes!
Passport to a Great Adventure (Drawing 1).mp4
Important Upcoming Dates:
February 12 - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Schoolfield Elementary from 9 to 11 a.m.
February 17 - School Board Meeting
February 21 - Presidents' Day Holiday
February 22-25 - Student Holidays
Chucks and Pearls Day at Schoolfield
Students and staff at Schoolfield Elementary celebrated Black History Month with a fun day of wearing “Chucks and Pearls” in honor of Vice President Kamala Harris. Kamala Harris is the 49th and current vice president of the United States. She is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African American and first Asian American vice president. Vice President Harris is one of many important people Schoolfield students recognized during Black History Month.
Mentor/Mentee Celebration
On Thursday, February 10, the Human Resources Department held a Mentor/Mentee Celebration to honor those teachers who have taken part in the program. The teachers were given refreshments and DPS swag, as well as heard from speakers from Central Office.
Virtual Academy third graders learn the recorder
Third grade students at I.W. Taylor Virtual Academy have been working hard on learning the recorder since they returned from Winter Break. Watch them demonstrate their knowledge of the recorder notes "B" and "A" with their first performance video!
Perry the Sheep.mp4A special thanks to Woodberry's Celebration/ Award team for hosting a Dance Party for their January DoJo celebration!
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Culture and Confidence at Schoolfield
Milliana Hunter and Smya Ives, fourth graders at Schoolfield Elementary School, helped kick off Black History Month by wearing shirts that celebrate diversity. These students were excited to support culture and confidence at their school and were also joined by staff member, Mrs. Cathy Davis.
Schoolfield Elementary Spelling Bee
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, Schoolfield Elementary School held its annual Spelling Bee event. Congratulations to the twenty students who competed for the title of Spelling Bee champion. After 12 rounds of grueling competition, 5th grader Kayla Whittle was crowned champion and 5th grader Langston Dodd earned second place. We wish them all the best at the local area spelling bee on Saturday, March 19 at 3:00 at Averett University’s Blount Chapel. Go Jaguars!
Park Avenue students learn instruments
Park Avenue students are enjoying instruments this 9-weeks!
Kindergarten students have learned the 4 instrument families this 9 weeks and have enjoyed playing percussion instrument stations during music class.
3rd Graders have begun the exciting start to learning to play recorders. They have enjoyed the challenge and fun songs they have learned by reading and following written melodies and rhythms. So far, it seems their favorite song is "Baba Ooolala."
4th & 5th Graders have been playing ukuleles the past few weeks. It is amazing to see the skill growth and determination they have reading rhythms, chord charts, and accompanying songs while singing. Not only is it building confidence and musicianship, but it's also a lot of fun!
Northside Preschoolers learn about healthy foods
After learning about making healthy food choices this week in Miss Petty's class, students followed a recipe to make a Valentine snack. It was thoroughly enjoyed!
Rescheduled feedback sessions for construction projects
The last two Construction Feedback Sessions for George Washington High School and Galileo Magnet High School had to be cancelled due to snow. They have now been rescheduled! GW's will take place on February 22 at 6 p.m. in the media center, and Galileo's has been rescheduled for February 23 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Register here.
Show the Love!
This month, Danville Public Schools is inviting its employees, students, and parents to show the love via Let's Talk. Make someone's day by leaving them a compliment here!
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