DCS Weekly Update March 6, 2023 Character Word Of Month: COURAGE

DADE COUNTY SCHOOLS 2022 ANNUAL REPORT

Be sure to check out Dade County Schools 2022 Annual Report. The Annual Report is aligned with our strategic plan and highlights the achievements of our students, staff, and the Dade County Governance Team. Dade County Schools would like to extend a special thanks to our sponsors and our community stakeholders for their continued support. In addition, DCS extends a special "shout-out" to Ms. Kristin Barrett, our DCS Social Worker, for developing the annual report. Ms. Barrett's graphic art skills are amazing.

DCHS CAREER FAIR 2023 COMING IN APRIL

The 2023 DCHS Career Fair is coming to a HIGH SCHOOL NEAR YOU! 👊💪 Dade County Schools and Alliance For Dade will host the 2023 Career Fair on April 19, 2023. This event is for area employers to have an opportunity to speak to approximately 300 students! To register for this event, please visit The Alliance For Dade website or click HERE!

DCS IS THANKFUL FOR OUR SOCIAL WORKER

The month of March is National School Social Worker's Month! Dade County Schools is very thankful to have Ms. Kristin Barrett as a part of our TEAM! Ms. Barrett works with students, parents, community organizations, and other stakeholders to assist with the needs of our students and their families. Ms. Barrett loves Dade County and has a servant's heart! If you and/or your family have a need, be sure to reach out to Ms. Barrett at kristinbarrett@dadecs.org.

DADE ELEMENTARY HOSTS S.T.E.M. NIGHT

Dade Elementary School recently hosted STEM Night for parents and students. This was a parent engagement opportunity in which students and their families were able to use problem-solving skills to complete a task. DES Principal, Ms. Tracy Blevins stated that "it's not just about making ideas, it's about making ideas happen." DES would like to thank those families that were able to attend STEM Night! To see more photos, be sure to check out the Dade Elementary Facebook page.

DAVIS ELEMENTARY HOSTS M.A.R.S. NIGHT

Last week, Davis Elementary hosted MARS Night for parents and students. MARS Night was a parent-engagement opportunity in which parents were able to review some of the math, reading, and science standards that are being taught in the classroom. In addition, parents were able to apply those skills to complete a STEM activity. Davis Principal, Ms. Charity Barton stated that "we would like to thank those that were able to attend MARS Night. We loved sharing reading, writing, and math instruction with you. Our Yellow Jackets excelled at the MARS rover STEM challenge." To see more photos, be sure to check out the Davis Elementary Facebook page.

Be sure to check out DC Connect, a two-way communication tool so that you can let us know how we are doing! If you want to leave a compliment for a staff member, provide us with a suggestion, or if you have a question, you may do so by filling out the electronic form HERE. Someone from our TEAM will get back to you!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For up-to-date events, please be sure to check the district calendar as scheduled events may change or new events may be added. Click HERE to view the event calendar.

The Dade County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday, March 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Dade County Board of Education building located at 52 Tradition Lane Trenton, GA. 30752. For a listing of the Dade County Board of Education's monthly meetings, please click HERE.

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