iReady Mid-Year Diagnostics
December is the time when we retake the iReady Diagnostic Reading and Math tests. We are looking for growth from the beginning of the year. Please make sure your child is at school daily, eats a healthy breakfast, and has their computer charged. We will give the tests throughout the next couple weeks. Attendance is very important!Â
Hour of Code
Kids will be learning about Coding and Computer Science with fun activities all week. Mrs. Dixon created a Google Classroom for all students to explore Coding and other related activities.
Please send In healthy snacks for the morning recess and a water bottle that doesn't leak. Â
Use iSchoolRide app for car pickup! Info was sent In ParentSquare. This helps a LOT at dismissal!
Check backpacks often - Remember to return DPS Library books weekly and bring your Recorders on Music days.
Our school will be trying a new way to report absences. Instead of calling in each time, you can now use a Google Form to report your child’s absence.
Please bookmark this link for future use: Click Here
Email: dps.attendance@smusd.org
Benchmark Unit 4: Comparing Points of View
Essential Question: What makes people view the same experience in different ways?
Text:Â Jack and the Beanstalk
Skills:
Non-literal language
Compare and contrast
Key details and summarizeÂ
Unit 2 MultiplicationÂ
Unit 2 Introduction to Multiplication
Family Letter -- Lesson 12-13 Patterns in Multiplication and Division
Skills to review: multiplication facts 0-10 & breaking apart a factor!
Narrative - continue the story of Jack and the Beanstalk
Skills Include: 1-2 paragraphs with a new story that includes dialogue and transition words.
Words with -le Â
Prefix mis-
comparative, superlative -er, -est
Students are allowed to possess cell phones and other electronic devices such as watches, iPads, Nooks, Kindles, and other tablets on campus. All electronic devices must be turned off during the school day unless specific permission is granted by a teacher or administration. Students may not record, video, or take a picture of another student or staff without prior written consent. All electronic devices may only be used for educational purposes under the direct supervision of a teacher or administration. Electronic devices can be used before and after school to call and text messages only. Otherwise, devices MUST be kept in backpacks during the instructional day. Students will have access to their backpacks in case of an emergency. Students may not use their personal devices to call or message home during the day. All students who need to call home must use school phones with permission from the teacher or staff during school hours. Consequences for not following our school policy: Items may be retained in the Assistant Principal's’ office for pickup at the end of the student’s school day. At teacher or administrator request, a parent/guardian may be required to pick up the student’s electronic device. The school will not be responsible for loss or theft of electronic devices. Please read the district’s electronic responsible use policy on our school’s website for further information. Electronic devices are not permitted on field trips.
December
Library Book Fair - 12/01-12/05
Students can shop before and after school and during most lunches and recesses. Families can shop during the school day and at the Winter Storybook Theater event on Thursday 12/4, 5-7:30PM.Â
December 4th - Winter Storybook Theater 5:00-7:30pm
Hour of Code Week 12/1-12/5Â
12/3 - College Gear
December 19th -Â Early Release 12:25, Wear Pajamas or "ugly" sweater
January 12, 2026 - Back to school