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 3 rd -8 th grade take bi-weekly assessments in reading and math to assess their
mastery of standards taught. Additionally, at the end of 1 st quarter students took end of quarter exams.
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’ performance.
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 1 st quarter
conferences and hosting the fall festival. In November we are showing our thanks for DLA families by
organizing a food drive to create Thanksgiving baskets and posting photos of DLA families giving thanks.
School Culture of Joy and Achievement
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.
To include somewhere:
Importance of dressing for the warmer weather – coats and hats when they come to school and for outside recess.
Importance of attendance in school and online everyday.
ELOM and CB award winners from October
