MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
It’s hard to believe it is November already. At DLA we continue to work towards our school priorities.
Proficiency and Beyond
Every two weeks students in 3rd-8th grade take bi-weekly assessments in reading and math to assess their mastery of standards taught. Additionally, students take exams at the end of each quarter. Since the tests are taken online, students see their results immediately and are very proud to share when they scored 100%. Be sure to ask your child how they did on their biweekly assessment.
Invest in Teachers
Every Friday DLA teachers gather for professional development from 3:30-4:30. Teachers participate in workshops, examine assessment data, and create re-teach plans. Having time to collaborate with colleagues improves teachers’ effectiveness.
Engage with Families
We know that families are the number one influence on students and are important partners. This is why we plan family engagement events each month. In October we had 93% attendance at 1st quarter conferences and hosted the fall festival. In
November we are hosting our annual Longest Table event and are organizing a food drive to create Thanksgiving baskets
School Culture of Joy and Leadership
Each month we are teaching one of the seven leader habits as we implement the Leader in Me framework. To date, students have learned to be proactive, begin with the end in mind, and put first things first. Daily we recognize a student leader on the announcements and teachers acknowledge students who demonstrate the leader habits with Dojo points, stickers, and certificates.
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