Dodgeville School District's September e-Newsletter

Welcome back to our Dodgeville families!!  


I sincerely hope that summer was enjoyable and that you were able to spend quality time with family and friends. The Dodgeville staff and school board are excited about the new school year!  As always, it is our top priority to serve families and provide the best possible school experience for students. Below are are few tips for parents that may be beneficial in connecting with your children’s teachers:


  • Work with teachers to set goals for your children's education. You are a partner with teachers in your children’s education and should work together to achieve mutually agreed-upon goals.


  • Talk with teachers at the beginning of the school year before you have any concerns about your children’s work.


  • Talk with teachers even when things are going well with your child. If there are problems, it is easier to work them out if you already have a relationship with the teacher.


  • Let teachers know about big events in your children's lives. These events can affect your child’s behavior in school and their ability to learn. Knowing about these big events helps teachers understand behavior changes and provide support.


Lastly, if you have concerns, please reach out. Your child's teacher, school counselor and principal are all there to provide assistance. The greater the connection between the school and families, the greater the amount of support that can be provided. 


Let’s have a wonderful school year together!


Paul Weber

District Administrator

#Dodgers1stDay2023 Photo Winners

Thank you to the almost 100 families who participated in our #Dodgers1stDay2023 Photo Contest! It was great to see everyone's smiling faces as they started school!


Congratulations to our photo contest winners - Henry, Leyton, Catherine, Austin, and Madelyn who were selected through a random drawing to win Dodger gear!

! Reminder !

Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, September 11th!


Our staff members will be participating in a full day of Professional Development activities.


Please mark your calendar for all of the upcoming Professional Development days this school year:

  • October 9
  • November 13
  • December 11
  • January 8
  • February 12
  • March 11
  • April 8
  • May 13

Other important dates to help you plan for the year ahead:

2023-24 Calendar
Activities Calendar

School Picture Day

This year, school pictures will take place during the school day.

Mark your calendar and remember to smile!

DES:

Tuesday, September 26th


Retakes:

Wednesday, October 25th

DMS:

Monday, October 2nd



Retakes:

Friday, November 3rd

DHS:

Wed. September 20th


Retakes:

Tuesday, October 24th

Did you know you can order your child’s school pictures online? Ordering is easy, just click the link below and enter your child's School Picture Day ID!

Online Photo Order Form

DES Picture Day ID:

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DMS Picture Day ID:

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DHS Picture Day ID:

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GO ORANGE

You're Invited to Raising Readers


Parents, join us for our DES Raising Readers meetings, where we’ll work with parents to help their children build the foundation they need to learn and grow!


September 20th

7:45 - 8:15 am

DES Room 142

  • Focus: Oral Language
  • Learn about the Science of Reading and Oral Language
  • Learn the importance of oral language and how it activates pathways in the brain to support reading and writing develop
  • Walk away with tips and tricks on how to support your child at home. 
  • Ages Geared Towards: Birth-Age 6


September 27th

7:45 - 8:15 am

DES Room 142

  • Focus: Print and Meaning
  • Learn about how sounds pave the way to print and meaning
  • Ages Geared Towards: Ages 4-6


October 4th

7:45-8:15

DES Room 142

  • Focus: Phonics, Decoding, and Encoding: Oh My!
  • Learn strategies to support your child with phonics at home
  • What about decodable books?
  • Ages Geared Towards: Grades K-4


More information to come! Hope to see you there!

Pink Out

Our DHS Volleyball, Football, and Cheer Teams are joining forces to make a difference in the fight against cancer!


We invite you to wear pink and join us:

  • Volleyball Game: September 19th
  • Football Game: September 22nd


Show your support with a Pink Out shirt! Order yours here: https://pinkout23gododgers.itemorder.com/

(Online store closes on Wednesday, September 13, 2023)


A portion of the shirt sales and all of the money collected during the miracle minutes at the Pink Out Events will go towards supporting two families in our district who have been affected by cancer. Let's come together and show our community's strength! Thank you for supporting our students!

Homecoming Week

Under the Sea

Homecoming Week

October 2 - 7, 2023


Mark your calendar for our upcoming Dodger Homecoming festivities!

Thursday, October 5th:

- Parade at 6:00pm

- Followed by DHS Homecoming Activities


Friday, October 6th:

- Homecoming Assembly

- Football Game vs. Lancaster at 7:00pm


Saturday, October 7th:

- Homecoming Dance, Grand March at 8:15

Quicklinks

Upcoming Events
Lunch Menu
School Board
Visit our website

Dodgeville School District
916 W. Chapel St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Phone: (608) 935-3307