E-News Weekly from Dallastown Area School District

As a result of the inclement weather school closure on Thursday, January 4th, school will now be in session for students and staff on Thursday, February 15th.

The in-service day make-up for teachers will be held Friday, February 16th.

The conclusion of the kindergarten through grade 6 second marking period will remain Tuesday, January 16th. The intermediate school will dismiss students at 11:30 a.m. and elementary schools will dismiss students at 11:40 a.m.

The conclusion of the grades 7 through 12 second trimester will remain Thursday, March 8th. Secondary students will be dismissed at 10:55 a.m.

Further consideration will occur should an additional inclement weather cancellation occur.

Another Year, Another Calendar

The Dallastown Area Board of School Directors approved the 2018-19 school calendar at its Thursday, January 11th, meeting.

Sneak a peek at what's ahead: 2018-19 Calendar-at-a-Glance

Link Crew welcomes 9th grade students to high school, Wednesday, August 22nd
The first day of school for all grades is Thursday, August 23rd
The tentative last day of school is Wednesday, June 5th
Inclement weather make-up days built into the calendar include: February 15th, April 18th, and April 22nd

The Scientists Among Us

A tradition for 57 years, the

Dallastown Are a High School Science and Engineering Fair will be held Saturday, January 27th, and Sunday, January 28th, in the science wing of the high school.

The public is invited to view more than 100 student submissions on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. An awards ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday in the high school auditorium.

Dallastown Area High School students have a long history of county awards and opportunities to compete at the

International Science and Engineering Fair based on their award-winning projects at the school level. We encourage community members to join us--surely you will be impressed with the creative and scientific knowledge that the student projects display.

Student Body Mass Index Results

Body Mass Index (BMI) results for students in grades 4 through 12 will be mailed to parents and guardians by Wednesday, January 31st.

For additional information, contact the nurse at your child's school.

Dallastown Area Educational Foundation

Dallastown Area School District girls in kindergarten through grade 6 are encouraged to invite a parent or guardian to join them in att ending the DAEF Sweetheart Dance being held 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, February 3rd, at the Dallastown Area Intermediate School cafeteria.

Flu Season is Here

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides information on its website about what to do if you get the flu. Parents, guardians, and children are encouraged to take precautions in everyday activities to prevent getting and spreading the virus.

Don't hesitate to contact your child's school nurse with questions about an illness or health concern.

What's Your 911?

Be sure to keep your child's

Student Emergency Card up-to-date to ensure timely communication in the event of an emergency. Contact your child's school to request changes to an address, telephone number or emergency contact.

A Season of Giving

The Dallastown Area School District Counseling Department and Social and Student Services Supervisor's collaborative giving efforts involved the Dallastown community, school families, faculty, and students in assisting 167 families and 366 children during this season of giving. This included the distribution of food baskets, gift cards, books, toys, and clothing. We extend a Wildcat thank you to everyone for helping to make a difference in the lives of others.

Schoo l Board Schedule

As the work continues in preparing a 2018-19 budget, the Dallastown Area Board of School Directors and district administrators request ideas an d suggestions from staff and community members. To share your feedback, access: Suggestions for the 2018-19 DASD Budget

Board Meeting

7:30 p.m., Thursday, January 18
HS Theater Room

Board Workshop: Team of 10 Retreat
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Monday, January 22
Administration Board Room

Board Meeting
7:30 p.m., February 8
HS Theater Room

Board Meeting
7:30 p.m., February 15
HS Theater Room

Calendar Reminders

KEYSTONE EXAMS

Through Monday, January 22

HS/MS/IS/ES NO SCHOOL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., HOLIDAY

Monday, January 15

IS/ES EARLY DISMISSAL/HALF DAY IN-SERVICE

HS/MS NO SCHOOL/PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Tuesday, January 16

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