In this issue:

  • Keeping our Community Healthy
  • Attendance is Key
  • Successful Parent Meetings Report
  • DECA High's Successful Events
  • DECA Middle Gets a Wall of Honor

Keeping our Community Healthy

A note from the nurse:

At this time, the Dayton area is seeing unprecedented high numbers of respiratory illnesses. This includes RSV and Flu.

Return to the basics for the best protection:
  • Wash hands
  • Cover coughs and sneezes
  • Stay home when ill 

We ask that any child with a fever over 100 degrees, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours stay home. 

Due to the high number of cases, Dayton Children's Hospital is asking all families to contact their primary care doctor for any illness before heading to the hospital. 

For more information, click below
Dates to Remember:

November 23-27:
Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 15:
End of 2nd quarter

Friday, December 16:
Teacher Workday
(NO STUDENTS)

December 16 -
January 2
Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3:
First day of Quarter 3

Friday, January 13:
Teacher Workday
(NO STUDENTS)
Attendance Is Key
As a district, we are seeing a trend of absenteeism. With so much sickness in our community, we appreciate any safety measures you are taking to keep students home when they are showing symptoms. Otherwise, we remain firm in our knowledge that a child in school is a child on the right path towards college.

Please make it a priority as a family to be in school - on time - every school day.
Studies have shown, a student's attendance has a huge impact on their academic performance. The higher the rate of attendance, the higher the academic achievement!
Successful Parent Meetings
Community and Connection Bring our Schools Together
At DECA High:
On October 27, DECA High held our first parent meeting of the year that was run by parents. We had small group discussions around substance usage, how to talk to students about it, and how we as a school can better support students and families around this issue. Our parent facilitators did an amazing job at running circles, taking notes, and giving feedback. And we heard from many parents who participated how much they enjoyed getting to talk to other parents from the high school in small group settings.

We can't wait to do similar meetings in the future!

At DECA Middle:
Parent meetings have brought together the DECA Middle community and allowed parents to have the opportunity to visit campus with our Parents on Premises program, voice their opinions at Focus Groups about what they want to see happen and support their students success through our supportive resources. From arranged programs to the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings, parents are leaning into DECA Middle with courage, wonder, and confidence in this education journey.

Keep an eye out for the next parent meeting and please join in our community. 

At DECA PREP:
DECA PREP has greatly enjoyed the parent meetings that have occurred so far this school year. It’s been a great opportunity to discuss pertinent issues related to the education of our students. Between cPcs and other parent meetings, we have discussed screen time and the impact it has on kids, ways to support math and reading at home, and how to have a healthy holiday season.

With your support, we can ensure that PREP remains a warm, safe, positive learning environment that fosters a college-going mindset. Remember, it takes a village! 

PREP's next cPc will be held on January 19th from 6-7 pm.
DECA High's Successful Events
DECA's Biannual Blood Drive

On Wednesday, November 9th DECA High hosted their biannual Blood Drive.

A representative from the Community Blood Center was on hand to explain the donation process to the students and staff, how to best prepare our bodies, and answer any questions.

Eight students were part of the blood drive team with Ja'ell Hill being the lead for it. Alishan and Mrs. Berry were on breakfast patrol making sure all of our donors were ready to give back.

  • Goal: 20 Units
  • Registered: 36
  • 22 first time donors
  • 27 units received
  • Up to 81 lives in our community will be saved!

135% of our goal
 Mark your calendars for their
next blood drive:
Wednesday March 8th, 2023
DECA's Annual Market Day

The Youth Entrepreneurship Class successfully executed another Market Day on Thursday, November 10th.

Market Day is where our Youth Entrepreneur students showcase their businesses. This capstone allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills learned throughout the course and deepen their entrepreneurial way of thinking while earning funds in the process.

At market you could find full meal options, decadent deserts, savory snacks, and even clothing and jewelry. It was an event that students, staff, and special guests enjoyed.

After the event, entrepreneurs had to analyze their budgets, expenses, revenue, profits, and process.

Ms. Peeks should be proud of her business-minded students! Market Day 2022 was another great success!
DECA Middle Gets a Wall of Honor
DECA Middle took the task of recognizing their Honor Roll Students to the next level this year as they established a new tradition with their "Hands of Honor" wall. Students from every grade level who earned A's and B's for the 1st quarter were celebrated with a donut, a certificate, and their own handprint placed on the wall.

Not only are we proud of our 145 students who were able to join in said celebration, but we are thankful for Ms. Maude, one of our 5th grade teachers who painted the mural for us. We hope to see it filled even more next quarter as students see everyday, the legacy of their friends' hard work in the form of a handprint and a signature.