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DASD E-News Weekly
November 15, 2019
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American Education Week
REACH. EDUCATE. INSPIRE.
Since 1921, American Education Week has been celebrating the U.S. public school system, and during this 98th year, beginning Monday, November 18th, through Friday, November 22nd, we again recognize Dallastown Area School District's commitment to quality education for every child.
The district's initiatives personalize learning for the whole student, incorporating relevant, engaging curriculum and instructional practices, taught by a dedicated faculty, staff, and administration. Along with district service providers, Chartwells Schools Dining Services and Reliance Student Transportation, we are a unified team serving the Dallastown community.
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HS ITS Induction Ceremony
Next week, the Dallastown Area High School International Thespian Society (ITS) Troupe #7973 will induct its newest members. This global honor society recognizes the dedication and hard work students have committed to excellence in theater arts in 50 states and 13 countries.
ITS rewards and encourages student achievement and celebrates the work of students in all aspects of theater performance and production. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those of their school.
Family, friends, and community members are welcome to join in honoring these new members next Tuesday evening, November 19th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dallastown Area High School Theater Room.
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Guidance Department News
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
Strengthening Families is a free, seven-week family workshop series for parents and youth ages 10 to 14 provided by the Children's Home of York and York County Children, Youth, and Family Services. The program meets on Tuesday nights each week beginning Tuesday, February 18th, and includes family discussions, group skills, family games and activities, and video presentations.
Parents and youth will learn valuable techniques and skills for stress management, peer pressure, problem-solving, family communication, and more. The program is free for families and includes childcare for siblings under age 9 and a dinner. Complete* the course and earn a $25 gift card to a family restaurant.
Join us Tuesday evenings:
Tuesday, February 18th
Tuesday, February 25th
Tuesday, March 3rd
Tuesday, March 10th
Tuesday, March 17th
Tuesday, March 24th
Tuesday, March 31st
Time: Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Classes 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Dallastown Area Intermediate School - Red Community
94 Beck Road, York, PA 17403
For more information or to register, contact: DAIS School Counselor Gina Dougherty at (717) 244-4021, Extension 1374, or by email at:
gina.dougherty@dallastown.net
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HS Wildcat Athletics
This fall, Dallastown Area High School athletic teams represented the district with class, integrity, and sportsmanship as they competed against neighboring school districts.
- Girls volleyball, girls cross country, and boys soccer won their respective YAIAA league championship competitions and earned a berth into postseason rounds. Girls soccer, girls volleyball, boys soccer, girls cross country, and girls tennis all participated in their District III tournaments with distinction.
- The boys soccer team won the silver medal in the District III championship, and the girls cross country team finished 3rd in the District III meet. Both teams qualified for their respective PIAA tournaments.
- Individual athletes on the boys cross country team qualified for the YAIAA tournament, and golf athletes advanced to the PIAA tournament.
We are
Wildcat Proud of our student athletes. Good luck to all winter sports athletes in their upcoming season!
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School Board Schedule
Board Meeting
7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 21
HS LGI Room
Board Organization Meeting
5:45 p.m., Thursday, December 5
HS LGI Room
Building & Capital Projects Committee
followed by Finance Committee Meeting
6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 5
HS LGI Room
Human Resources Committee (Closed to public)
8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 5
Board Meeting (Retiree Recognition)
7:30 p.m., Thursday, December 12
HS LGI Room
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EARLY DISMISSAL/HALF DAY IN-SERVICE
END OF 1ST TRIMESTER
Friday, November 15
NO SCHOOL/FULL DAY IN-SERVICE
Monday, November 18
HALF DAY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
Wednesday, November 27
NO SCHOOL - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Thursday, November 28, through Monday, December 2
SCHOOL RESUMES
Tuesday, December 3
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