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DASD E-News Weekly
March 16, 2018
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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In Like a Lion
As we approach mid-March, our weather patterns have been highly changeable with stormy and windy weather. So that we are prepared, weather emergency preparedness drills are held at the schools each year, including a tornado drill.
Should a natural disaster occur (i.e., tornado, flood, etc.), the decision to keep students at school will be based upon whether it is safe to travel in the area.
EVACUATION SITES
Primary and secondary evacuation sites have been established for each building. The specific site used in an emergency is determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the circumstances of the incident. Parents and guardians will be informed. Students will remain at the evacuation site until the emergency is declared over, at which time they will return to their respective building.
If students cannot return to their building, parents and guardians will be informed and your child will be released to the parent, legal guardian or individual identified on the School Emergency Card.
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It's Time for Kindergarten 
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Kindergarten Readiness Meeting for parents of incoming kindergarten students in the Dallastown Area School District has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 19th, at York Township Elementary School.
To be eligible, a child must turn five on or before August 31, 2018. The meeting provides information to parents regarding the academic and social expectations of children in the kindergarten program, and provides an opportunity for parents to meet the kindergarten teachers. The meeting is for kindergarten parents only.
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It's PSSA Time
All students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 will take the English Language Arts and Mathematics Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) beginning the week of April 9th. Additionally, students in grades 4 and 8 will participate in the PSSA Science assessment during the week of April 23rd.
During PSSA testing, each school has established its testing window and communicates those dates to students, parents, and guardians through school newsletters, parent letters, and each school's web page.
Just as parents help their child(ren) prepare for every school day, please help your child(ren) prepare for these assessments by encouraging them to get plenty of sleep the night before and providing them with a good breakfast on the mornings of the assessments. Results will be shared with parents when released by the state.
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James and the Giant Peach
HS SPRING MUSICAL
Hold onto your seat as Dallastown Area High School presents James and the Giant Peach during its annual spring musical.
Roald Dahl's fantasy tale is brought to life with magical crocodile tongues and anthropomorphic bugs in the adventures of James and his giant peach.
Performances in the high school auditorium are 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 12th; Friday, April 13th; and, Saturday, April 14th. Additional matinee performances will be presented at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 14th, and Sunday, April 15th.
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From the HS Guidance Office
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNIORS
Students have a unique opportunity offered to them for their senior year. You have the opportunity to participate in a pre-apprenticeship program in construction or manufacturing for your senior year. While there is an application process, we encourage you to take a strong look at these opportunities if you plan to go into either of these fields. These are popular programs, so please submit your application ASAP if you have an interest.
For information, access:
YCAL
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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
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suggestions from staff and community members. To share your feedback, access:
Suggestions for the 2018-19 DASD Budget
Building & Capital Projects Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m., Monday, March 19
Administration Board Room
Finance Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m., Monday, March 26
Administration Board Room
Board Meeting
7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12
HS Theater Room
Building & Capital Projects Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m., Monday, April 16
Administration Board Room
Board Workshop
(Preliminary/Proposed 2018-19 Budget)
6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m., Thursday, April 19
HS Theater Room
Board Meeting
7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19
HS Theater Room
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Calendar Reminders
FIRST DAY OF SPRING
Tuesday, March 20
HS/MS STUDENTS & TEACHERS EARLY DISMISSAL HALF DAY
IS/ES EARLY DISMISSAL HALF DAY IN-SERVICE
/END OF 3RD MARKING PERIOD
Monday, March 26
HS/MS/IS/ES NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Friday, March 30
HS/MS/IS/ES IN SESSION
Monday, April 2
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