Divide County School District

Teacher of the Week! Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Ratcliffe! She has been recognized as Williston Auto and Walmart's Teacher of the Week! We are so PROUD! She is also the lucky recipient of three drawers full of school supplies AND a BRAND NEW CAR for a week! Give her a wave when you see this Teacher of the Week driving around town! Way to go, Mrs. Ratcliffe!

DCE & DCHS Early Dismissal on Tuesday, December 22. Students will be dismissed at 1:00. Kindergarten will dismiss at 12:45.

We've had a few questions regarding charges that are appearing on your child's lunch account at school. While breakfast and lunch are free, we want to remind everyone that extra milk or milk without a full meal is not. Many students take an extra milk after they finish their first. If you would prefer they don't, be sure to have that conversation with your child. Please see the attached reminder with more information regarding milk charges. If you have further questions, please call the school office. Thank you!

Congratulations to DCE's Students of the Month from October and November! Way to be a role model showing respect, responsibility and safety! October: Front Row: L to R: Aynslee Kruger, Landon Goga, Kyler Kimber November: Back Row: L to R: Zachary Monson, Audrina Fortier, Jordyn Gunderson

December will be busy at DCE! Please join us in spreading kindness, promoting positive mental health, and celebrating the holiday spirit! Find some activities from our calendars or join in our Food Pantry Scavenger Hunt!

3rd graders made catapults today using craft sticks, straws and rubber bands. They took turns launching cranberries during an afternoon of Thanksgiving fun.

Junior High girls' basketball practice will resume on Monday, November 30th at 3:45 P.M in the Elementary gym. December practice schedules will be handed out at practice on Monday. I can't wait to get back in the gym with you ladies.

FBLA has some Poppin' Popcorn and Little Caesars Pizza Kits for sale. If wanting to purchase, please contact Wendy Grote at 701-570-1145. Poppin' Popcorn-$15.00 bag: Cheesy Cheddar, Cheddar Jalepeno, Cookies & Cream, and Movie Theater Butter. $10.00 bag: Buttery Caramel, Cheddar Jalapeno, Texas Habanero, Three Cheese. Little Caesar Pizza Kits: Pepperoni Pizza Kit-$22.00, Cheese Pizza Kit-$20.00, Thin Crust Pizza Kit-$22.00 and Personal Pepperoni Pizza Kit-$22.00

Internet and phone services have been restored to Divide County Elementary.

Divide County Elementary - Internet and phone service currently is not working at the elementary. If you are calling and not getting through that is why. We are working to correct the issue as quickly as possible.

In accordance with the executive order issued by Governor Burgum on Friday, November 13, the following will be implemented at Divide County Public Schools effectively immediately: 1. All students and staff in grades K-12 will be required to wear a mask while in the school building and throughout the school day. Exceptions to this mandate are outlined in the executive order in regards to health conditions of which a student may not be required to wear a mask. Social distancing is no longer a consideration with mask use as per the executive order, therefore, all students will be required to wear a mask regardless of distancing available in their classroom or other building space. This executive order also includes bus transportation, therefore students riding the bus to/from school will be required to wear a mask during their bus ride each day. 2. Extracurricular activities are prohibited effective November 16 and until December 14 which includes at this time - practices, or any organized gathering outside the regular school day. Events that are academic or related specifically to an educational function can be held under this order and will be coordinated and monitored through the school district. 3. The executive order does NOT have an impact on the school district food service program or school meals provided by the school district during the school day. We appreciate the cooperation of our students and families with the new guidelines and efforts to address the current pandemic situation in our region/state.

Please help keep our school doors open by becoming a substitute teacher or a paraprofessional substitute. You may be more qualified than you think! We are experiencing more staff needing to quarantine or isolate at home. This is making it increasingly difficult to keep classrooms open. Many of these teachers are healthy, asymptomatic or have very mild symptoms and are able to teach from home, however, we are not able to leave students without an adult physically present in the room. We are looking for community members who are willing to become certified as either substitute teachers or substitute paras simply to be the adult in the room while the teachers who are able, teach from home. Duties would include helping students and the teacher as needed with basic functions of the classroom. We are also in need of para substitutes to work with students in small groups or individual settings. Listed below are the requirements to become a sub or a para. If you are able to help out one day a week or as many as possible, we could use your assistance! If you are interested, contact the school TODAY! Let's tackle the challenges our school is facing together and keep our doors open for our kids! Substitute License Requirements -Official transcript documenting a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework provided to ESPB. -Successful background check completed with ESPB. -Online application for the substitute license. https://www.nd.gov/espb/ Paraprofessional Requirements -Complete a DCSD Application for Employment -Successfully complete a background check

Congratulations to 3rd grader Coy Svangstu and earning his yellow belt in our "Kicking It Multiplication" program.

In compliance with the state health officer order and Governor Burgum’s executive order, beginning Mon., Nov. 16 face masks will continue to be required at DCE & DCHS. The DCHS Concert scheduled for Tues., Nov. 17 is still on as scheduled with limited attendance (ticket required to attend), face masks must be worn at all times, and distancing between those not in your household is required. We appreciate audience compliance so we can allow our students to continue with this activity. The concert will also be streamed on the DCSD Facebook page at 7 p.m. At this time, all other extracurricular activities, open gym, and practices are delayed until Dec. 14.

DCSD, along with other ND schools, is currently reviewing Governor Burgum's new mandates. The mandates are not expected to change our current in-person instructional model, but may affect our safety precaution level. The start of winter sports and other school activities will be delayed until December 14. NDHSAA sponsored activities will be allowed to complete their fall events. We will keep you updated as more information is available. https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/burgum-announces-new-requirements-businesses-gatherings-and-masks-delays-winter-activities?fbclid=IwAR2imy3DfME80XFmGeOnFhuDzOJdpdqfIV34Svo7vum60IHmASNJ5y4aong https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2855827051321296

Junior High girls’ basketball practice for tomorrow (November 14) has been cancelled.

DCE and DCHS will NOT be dismissing early on Wednesday, November 18. This was originally planned to be an early dismissal day, but due to the early dismissal on Tuesday, November 10 because of the sewer back-up at DCE, we will no longer be dismissing early on November 18. School will be in session at both buildings for the usual full day.

Congratulations to the DC Volleyball Team on a huge win last night at Tioga. DC will play in the Region 8 Championship match on Sat. Dec. 14, in Kenmare at 1:00 PM. Each player will be given two tickets for attendance. Randy Peterson KTGO will broadcast the match on 1090 AM and 92.7 FM. Also, the match will be livestreamed on the Kenmare Honkers YouTube Channel. Good luck to the DC Volleyball Team.

DCHS FBLA is hosting hat days at DCE/DCHS to raise money for March of Dimes. It is $1 per day to wear a hat to school on each of the following days: November 13 and 24, December 4 and 18, January 8 and 22.

Tonight Region 8 Volleyball match will be livestreamed on the NFHS Network search for Tioga High School. Once again fans are not allowed to livestream matches on Facebook live. Attendance once again will be limited, each participant will be given 2 tickets.