Darien recently purchased access to a resource called CalmConnect which is used in classrooms during movement breaks, during times of transition, or when staff see students need to move or calm. Students follow along (either sitting or standing) to a series of movements which are effective in reducing off task behaviors and helping students to self-regulate. Staff and students report they are seeing a positive effect themselves.
Take a peek of an example of a biliterate student in action while at school yesterday. What amazing skills our students are learning!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HelAgWPa5p5xMiB_yYEFJ-VEHOi-Aa0G/view?usp=sharing
Please read this important message. Also, NO CLC for Darien students tonight (11/11/20).
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1003622/School_Closing_due_COVID_Exposure_.pdf
Darien students put together cards for local veterans. Thank you to all who have served our country. You are appreciated!
Take a peek at the link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mplw4gjA8zEwm8kYMYmxVpoldUxIX57v/view?usp=sharing
Third graders were working on their nonfiction writing topics this morning. Here students are discussing their topics with their think-pair-share partner.
These engineers worked with forces and motion today to solve an investigation: How does force affect an object's motion? Engineer: problem solver!
4th graders worked together with simple circuits to get the lightbulb lit. They were quite successful!
Darien staff recognized students who were Top point scorers in Class Dojo as well as those students who showed the most improvement for the month of October. Congratulations to all of these students and their parents!
Ever wonder what it's like to be a 3rd grade math student? Take a peek at the video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mf70kH-zdM&feature=youtu.be
Darien random StarBuck winners were selected again today. Look at them! We are so proud of our students!
Dear parents of Darien Elementary School students,
We are excited to collaborate with you on the achievement of your child at our upcoming parent teacher conferences. Parent conferences will be a little different this fall with them being held by a phone call between parents and teachers on Tuesday, October 20th between 4:00-8:00 PM. There will not be any scheduled conferences this year. Parents should call at their convenience between 4-8PM. Please check your Class Dojo messages for your child's teachers and their phone extensions.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20th, please call any of the staff that you would like to speak to regarding your child’s progress at school. If you call and the line is busy, please leave a message for the teacher and he/she will return your call when available.
If you need someone to translate the meeting, please call Ms. Perez at 262-233-6409 and she will coordinate a conference call with the teacher.
Although we cannot meet in person this year, we do look forward to hearing from you and discussing your child’s progress. Your child’s MAP report was sent home prior to these conferences as well.
Please let me know if you have any questions. We are happy to help!
Mrs. Pickel, Principal
Estimados padres de los estudiantes de la escuela primaria de Darien,
Estamos muy contentos de hablar con ustedes sobre los logros de su hijo en nuestras próximas conferencias de padres y maestros. Las conferencias de padres serán un poco diferentes este otoño y se realizarán mediante una llamada telefónica entre padres y maestros el martes 20 de octubre entre las 4:00-8: 00 PM. No habrá conferencias programadas este año. Los padres deben llamar a su conveniencia entre las 4 y las 8 p.m.
Si necesita que alguien traduzca la reunión, llame a la Sra. Pérez al 262-233-6409 y ella coordinará una conferencia telefónica con el maestro.
Aunque no podemos reunirnos en persona este año, esperamos escuchar de usted y discutir el progreso de su hijo. También planeamos enviar a casa el informe MAP de su hijo antes de estas conferencias.
Por favor haganme saber si tienen preguntas. ¡Estamos encantados de ayudarle!
Sinceramente,
Kelly Pickel, Principal
Third grade students were busy working through an experiment recently during Science class. Ask your third grader what they've learned while doing this activity.
Darien 4th graders had a special guest, Mr. Sawtelle bring in some piglets to show the students. The students asked questions, made predictions and wrote stories related to the piglets.
Third graders are learning about Georgia O’Keeffe paintings during art class. Look at some of their amazing work!
Dear parents of Darien Elementary School students,
We are excited to collaborate with you on the achievement of your child at our upcoming parent teacher conferences. Parent conferences will be a little different this fall with them being held by a phone call between parents and teachers on Tuesday, October 20th between 4:00-8:00 PM. There will not be any scheduled conferences this year. Parents should call at their convenience between 4-8PM.
Below is a list of all of our certified teachers at Darien Elementary School. On Tuesday, Oct. 20th, please call any of the staff that you would like to speak to regarding your child’s progress at school. If you call and the line is busy, please leave a message for the teacher and he/she will return your call when available.
If you need someone to translate the meeting, please call Ms. Perez at 262-233-6409 and she will coordinate a conference call with the teacher.
Please check your Class Dojo message for the phone numbers for each teacher. A note will also go home with each student with the phone numbers for you to contact.
Although we cannot meet in person this year, we do look forward to hearing from you and discussing your child’s progress. We plan to send home your child’s MAP report prior to these conferences as well.
Please let me know if you have any questions. We are happy to help!
Sincerely,
Kelly Pickel, Principal
Random Starbuck winners were spotted at Darien this morning.
Congratulations to these students!
Staff took advantage of the beautiful weather on Thursday and worked on math outside. What a great way to take advantage of the great weather to work on math!
Darien Elementary School is looking for people who are willing to collect Box Tops for Education for the school. The money generated from this program is used to provide reading program incentives.
It's easy to help! Download the Box Top App and sign up for Darien Elementary School. Then scan your receipts to earn money for the school. It's that easy! Contact Mrs. Scheff at bscheff@ddschools.org if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for helping us!
Congratulations are in order for two sets of Darien award winners. Too Score winners for September as well as the Most Improved student award winners were recognized this morning. Congratulations on all! We are proud of you!
Over the past 2 days, Darien staff met to discuss grade level data, classroom data, and each students progress. Plans are being put into place to continue imrpoving each child's math and reading score. Parents are asked to have their child read and practice math at home too!
