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For Everything There is a Season
Welcome to December! It's a time of celebration; a time to give pause to where the year has gone and what we have accomplished. As we consider our achievements and prepare for the end of 2017, keep in mind that 2018 allows us another chance to fix our mistakes, to try again to reach our goals, and an opportunity to create memories of another year of goodness. Embrace the last few weeks of this year.
Plan to attend the many concerts and programs held at our schools during the month, and indulge in the spirit of the season.
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Notice from MySchoolBucks Online Pre-Payment System
Effective Monday, December 11th, the
MySchoolBucks online student account pre-payment system will increase its transaction convenience fee from $1.95 to $2.49.
Be reminded, to avoid the convenience fee, funds by cash or check may be deposited directly into your child's school meal account. For details, access:
Dallastown Area School District Cafeteria.
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It's the Law!
As required by state regulations, physical and dental examinations are to be on file for students in certain grades. Physical Examination forms for kindergarten, sixth, and eleventh grades, and Dental Examination forms for kindergarten, third, and seventh grades are due by Friday, December 15th. Submit completed forms to your child's school nurse.
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Celebrate Multiculturalism in December
FROM THE NO PLACE FOR HATE COMMITTEE
Multiculturalism is defined as "the presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society." An alternate definition states that multiculturalism is the "preservation of different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society."
December offers many opportunities for learning about the cultural diversity that exists in our community during the holiday season. To support, understand, and preserve cultural diversity, it is enriching to educate ourselves about the various holidays that occur in our society and around the world.
Access:
Diversity Holidays to learn more about the cultural holidays that will occur here and around the world during this holiday season.
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HS Graduation Requirements
School districts across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania were recently informed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that graduation requirements for the classes of 2018 (seniors) and 2019 (juniors) were altered. Students in these respective classes are no longer required to demonstrate proficiency on the Keystone Exams nor project-based assessments.
The recent decision only impacts the classes of 2018 and 2019. The class of 2020 and beyond will be required to demonstrate proficiency on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Literature, and Biology.
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HS National Honor Society Induction
The Dallastown Area High School Chapter of National Honor Society (NHS) recently inducted 63 new student members, who joined 46 returning members.
Presiding were NHS chapter president Daniel Hanuska; Divya Rajachandran, vice president; Lydia Fimmano, secretary; and, Kevin Myers, treasurer. High school teachers Heather Lehr and Connie Rose-Mulder serve as faculty sponsors of the organization.
Inductees must meet rigorous requirements in the areas of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, service, and character. Congratulations, inductees!
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2018 Senior Class News
Class of 2018 Post-Graduation Party
planning is underway and the community is invited to support our graduating seniors.
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Peace on Earth
A MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION
Over the past months, members of the Dallastown family, from teachers, secretaries, and staff have joined together to send holiday packages as a way to say "thank you" to members of the Armed Forces serving away from home during this holiday season. Letters were written by students and staff, holiday snacks were gathered, and the boxes were sent to the high school where members of the Volunteer Club finished the packing and sealing in preparation for their journey. More than 100 very heavy boxes were shipped to the names of soldiers sent by members of the staff and community.
In addition, a holiday party was planned and sent to a remote company of 312 US soldiers in Afghanistan, the names of which we're not able to release due to compromising their safety. This company serves in a remote area of Afghanistan "with no contact to the outside world." Shipments to them carry a whole new meaning. These soldiers will be able to set up their tree, decorate their tables and unwrap more than 350 gifts! When I sent an email to confirm the shipment, my contact in Afghanistan was so excited!
Thank you, Dallastown, for your generosity, your compassion and your willingness to join in this celebration. As the Volunteer Club advisor, I will never forget the sincere hearts of the Dallastown family.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Patricia McKinney
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School Board Schedule
Finance Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Monday, December 4
Administration Board Room
Capital Improvements Committee Meeting
7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Monday, December 4
Administration Board Room
Board Meeting: Reorganization
7:30 p.m., Thursday, December 7
HS Theater Room
Board Workshop: 2016-17 Student Data
6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m., Thursday, December 14
HS Theater Room
Board Meeting
7:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14
HS Theater Room
Finance Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m., Monday, December 18
Administration Board Room
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KEYSTONE EXAMS
Monday, December 4, through Friday, December 15
HS/MS/IS/ES EARLY DISMISSAL: HALF DAY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
Friday, December 22
HOLIDAY BREAK
Monday, December 25, through Monday, January 1
SCHOOL RESUMES
Tuesday, January 2
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