Dear DCE Families,
Cases of RSV have been reported within our community and at Divide County Elementary. Please see the attached RSV Fact Sheet and familiarize yourself with the signs and symptoms of RSV. If your child becomes ill, please keep them home.
We will continue to monitor the situation at school. For more information, please contact your healthcare provider.
DCE Families,
This school year, your child will be participating in the Reading Mastery Transformations reading intervention program. Reading Mastery Transformations will expand your child’s reading skills, setting up your child for success in school. Teachers and paraprofessionals at DCE will strive to make your child’s reading experience successful, enjoyable and rewarding.
Reading Mastery Transformations is an evidence-based Direct Instruction program that is proven to raise reading performance for a wide range of students. Your child will be spending approximately 40-50 minutes a day engaged in the Reading Mastery Transformations program. Reading Mastery instruction is delivered to all learners in a variety of settings and – through placement testing – meets learners at their instructional levels. This means your child may have a Reading Mastery teacher that is not their regular classroom teacher. Your child also may not be participating in Reading Mastery Transformations; however, they will still be receiving instruction to further advance their reading skills.
At DCE we are calling this additional reading time, “Walk to Read”. During Walk to Read, your child will go to their designated classroom and receive explicit instruction that will accelerate learning and help them achieve substantial results.
Walk to Read will start on Monday, October 4th. The Walk to Read schedule is Monday - Friday. Grades K-1-2 (10:10-11:00) Grades 3-4 (11:00-11:40) Grades 5-6 (8:55-9:35)
For more information regarding Reading Mastery Transformations, feel free to visit: http://mheonline.com/readingmastery
For further questions or concerns contact Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Lesmeister at the elementary school. tanja.brown@k12.nd.us kari.lesmeister@k12.nd.us
DCE Character Trait Focus
We will be focusing on a different Character Trait each month at Divide County Elementary and watching for extraordinary acts of that character throughout the school day. Students who get “caught” exhibiting the specific trait of the month will be recognized with a special colored ticket. That ticket will go into a drawing for a fun prize or opportunity at the end of the month. Of course, the real reward is watching our students develop good character and pride in themselves as they practice making good choices!
Aug/Sept. – Kindness
Oct. – Honest
Nov. – Reliable
Dec. – Fair
Jan. – Respectful
Feb. – Fair
March – May - ALL
Saturday-10/2/21-Varsity VB Tournament @ Washburn-Times-TBA
Congratulations to Marcus Shaw for receiving the DC FBLA Member of the Month for September. He is an 8th grader who has worked the required concessions and has volunteered for many more. He helped serve the Patriot Day Program meal, served at Don Nielsen's benefit, is participating in the Stock Market Game and has been working on the required LEAD Explore program for Middle Level FBLA members.
FACS II made ingredient swaps to make muffin recipes healthier and then figured out the new calories per muffin. They made Carrot, Zucchini and Banana muffins. They all turned out delicious.
Elementary volleyball players needing a ride to Trenton on Saturday, we will be leaving at 7:45 AM. Meet at the Elementary School by the District Office side of the school.
8th grade FACS students made: Chicken Noodle, Zuppa Toscana, Cheesey Ham and Potato, Cheeseburger Chowder and Cheesy Chicken Tortilla.
We made soup! 8th graders finished and ate their soup today.
Schedule for this weekend’s elementary volleyball jamboree in Trenton. Reminder games will be played on a rolling schedule so please arrive at games early.
Schedule for this weekend’s elementary volleyball jamboree in Trenton. Reminder games will be played on a rolling schedule so please arrive at games early.
Friday - 10/1/21-HOME VFB GAME v. MLS @ 7 pm
9/30/21-(Home)-HSVB v. Burke County: JH-5 pm/JV-6 pm/V-7 pm
Attention Parents. Students on the Wildrose bus route will be 20-30 minutes late getting home today. They are getting a late start from school. We apologize for the inconvenience.
8th graders started their soups today. A lot of planning and skills go into this lab.
Chris and Thayne are figuring the total cost of the breakfast they made Friday. It was hard work for a Wednesday.
Students’ took an adventure to Minot State’s NOTSTOCK Art event. They participated in a variety of art experiences including screen printing, creating pottery on a throwing wheel, creating posters on a printing press, and a poetry slam.
DCE/DCHS REMINDER: 9/29/21-EARLY OUT TODAY @ 2:30 pm
Students’ took an adventure to Minot State’s NOTSTOCK Art event. They participated in a variety of art experiences including screen printing, creating pottery on a throwing wheel, creating posters on a printing press, and a poetry slam.
The DC Elem. VB matches scheduled for today, Sept. 27, 2021 have been canceled. Trenton could not make it here today. Our Elem. teams will have an inter-squad scrimmage today at the High School at 4:00 PM, everyone welcome.