Message from the Principal 

It is hard to believe May is here and we are wrapping up the 2021-2022 school year. We are very proud of how focused our 3rd-8th grade students were during the state tests. They took their time, worked hard, and most of all believed in themselves. The Ohio state tests are high stakes tests that determine our school’s report card rating and they impact students’ options for high school. The parent reports with your child’s results will be mailed home this summer.

With only 4 weeks of school remaining, DLA students and staff are still focused on learning. Teachers have planned activities and projects to keep students engaged and motivated until the end.  Every day at DLA we are making the most of the last few weeks of school to finish STRONG!

To measure students’ progress this year, K-5 students will take the reading and math i-Ready end of year assessment from May 2-20. To ensure your child is ready for the test, here are steps you can take:

• Make sure your child attends school on time every day
• Ensure your child goes to bed early and eats a healthy breakfast the day of the test 
• Remind your child of the value of education and that their job is to do well in school 
• Encourage your child to focus and work hard in class 

We will use the results to inform Summer Launch lessons. We have a few spots remaining for our four week summer program so be sure to register your child today!

Finally, this is enrollment season. Make sure you save your child’s spot for 2022-2023 by re-enrolling them TODAY. Our goal is to re-enroll 95% of students before we open spaces to new students, so make sure you complete the re-enrollment forms on OneView.