Dorchester Elementary


Warrior Wednesdays
We invite all the students to join our staff by wearing your Woodcliff Lake colors/gear every Wednesday. Let's see your WCL SPIRIT.

Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found is accumulating. If your child is missing something, encourage him or her to check the Lost & Found in the lunchroom when traveling to Art and Music classes.

Lunch/Recess
A reminder that as the weather gets a bit chillier, we will continue to have lunch/recess outdoors whenever possible. Please be sure your children are dressed appropriately for the weather.

Dorchester's Bitmoji Library
Take a peek into Dorchester's Media Center by clicking on this week's 
Woodcliff Middle School

October 21 ~ Girls Volleyball vs Emerson
October 21 ~ Boys Soccer vs Oakland
October 21 ~ Girls Soccer vs Oakland
October 26 ~ Girls Volleyball vs HoHoKus
October 26 ~ Girls Soccer vs HoHoKus
October 26 ~ Boys Soccer vs HoHoKus

RED RIBBON WEEK ~ October 25th to 29th
Click Here for more details

Outdoor Lunch/Recess
We will continue to have Outdoor Lunch/ Recess. Please have your child dress appropriately.
WCMS Yearbook Early Bird Special
Ends on 10/29
Yearbook Cost $40 (savings of $5)
4 FREE Icons when you Personalize your Yearbook (this offer expires on 10/29 Click Here for more information.

Warrior Wednesdays
Students, please join the Staff at WCMS and show your SPIRIT every Wednesday by wearing WCMS WARRIOR colors

Parent Teacher Conferences November 22 & 23.

The Media Center is open to students on Days 3, 4 & 6 from 2:30 - 3:30.
See website for details Here 
PFA

Ice Pop Sale
Friday, 10/22, is the last day of our Ice Pop Sale. Support the Dorchester Class of 2022 and buy an ice pop for $1. Weather permitting, you'll find the sales tables located at the DES upper level and at WCMS at dismissal. 

Parent Academy - October 26 @ 6:15 WCMS Gym
An Evening With Alumni in Recovery and The Black Poster Project
Click here to register
Click here for the flyer

Pajama Parade 
From Monday, October 18, until Friday, October 29, we will be collecting all sizes of NEW pajamas to benefit the Center for Hope and Safety. Collection boxes will be located outside the main entrances of both Dorchester and Woodcliff MS.

Trunk-or-Treat
Host a trunk or just come and enjoy! Our Spooktacular Trunk or Treat is coming on 10/29 from 4:30-6:30pm. For more info, Click Here.

Fall Book Fair
Even though our in-person Scholastic Book Fair has ended, you can still shop online until 10/24. Click Here.  Books are available from Pre-K to 8th grade.
WCLEF

Fall Mini Photo Sessions Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who supported our fall mini photo sessions last weekend.  We have a few spots left for this Sunday October 24!  All sessions will receive 3 professionally edited photos for each 20 minutes (with a gallery option to purchase additional prints). Families, children, grandparents and even pets are welcome! These are perfect for your holiday cards. Click here for the flyer details! All sessions will be confirmed once you've signed up via SignupGenius and payment is made. Registration is now open! Go to www.wclef.com  

Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Won't you partner with us for a win-win?! With 5 Fridays left before the holidays begin, now is the time to start shopping! Charleston Wrap has over 2,500 gift ideas, including ultra-heavy gift wrap, gourmet kitchen essentials, personalized gifts & more! Visit registercw.com to shop! Use our ORGANIZATION ID 22246 to register. Please, share the link with family and friends - it is an easy way to support the WCLEF!

Amazon Smile
Did you know you can give to WCLEF by shopping on Amazon? Go to Amazon Smile and then choose Woodcliff Lake Educational Foundation as your charity of choice.  All money raised goes to our schools.  
S E P A C

The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) will meet virtually on Thursday, October 28, at 7:00 pm.
If you are interested, please join using the link below or contact Jessica Ballester (jballester@woodcliff-lake.com) for more information. 

Community

Pi-oneers LEGOs & Movie Event
Click Here for the flyer

Halloween Tween Scene
Click Here for the flyer
Woodcliff Lake School District
134 Woodcliff Avenue Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677