While the kids and staff are away, the maintenance crew was busy putting together our new Gaga Ball pit at Darien! Can't wait for the kids to get back so we can teach them how to play!
We would like to remind everyone that there is still time to sign up and select your courses for Comet Summer Camp. Course selection closes on Wednesday, April 15. For more information go to: https://www.ddschools.org/o/delavan-darien/page/summer-school--74
Per the state mandate all school in the Delavan-Darien School District are closed from March 16 to April 6. Please check our website and social media (Facebook & Twitter) for updates.
Check out these students who persevered through some tough challenges! We are so proud of you!
These students were recognized by their teacher for their improvement in either academics, behavior, or both! Well done kids!
Dousman Transport Company recognizer Melany this morning for going above and beyond to help a student feel safe on the bus. The guest driver stayed, “The student was very upset and Melany was so kind and caring.”
4th graders are working with fractions—finding the sum and product of some fractions.
Here are the students who had the Top Score in Class Dojo for the month of February. Congratulations to all!
Read Across America Week activities continue! Today was PJ day where students spent extra time reading. Yes! We love to spend time reading!
Dress as your favorite book character day today at Darien to celebrate Read Across America week! Take a peek at some of our favorite characters. (More photos added as they become available).
Celebrity Spotlight: Ms. Dilla!
Ms. Dilla is our Bridges room teacher. She is starting her 35th year in teaching. Her hobbies include photography and bird watching. She help students learn not only the ABC's and 123's, but also functional living skills.
Tonight some of our 4th graders went to Phoenix Middle School to learn of all the exciting things about being in middle school. Some even won a prize! If you missed the event tonight, join us at Phoenix on Thursday, March 5!
Read Across America Week continues at Darien! Today (and the rest of the week) we welcomed guests at lunch time. We love sharing our school events with guests!
Congratulations to this week’s Dreambox top scorers.!
Fourth graders spent time yesterday visiting the state capital building, Veteran's museum and Historical museum. Here are a few photos (more to be added as they become available).
Here are random StarBuck and Dousman Dollar award winners! Congratulations to all!
Students in Ms. Dankmeyer's English Language Arts classes celebrated their publishing party at Camp Write A Lot today! Here they read their stories with a peer, shared feedback to a partner with Star, Star, Wish strategy and enjoyed a S'more's snack by the pretend fire.
Students enjoyed the Higher Impact Entertainment assembly held at Darien today. It had a very positive IMPACT on the students! Take a peak!
Here are our students from this morning's random StarBuck drawing! Congratulations to all!
This week we are spotlighting Ms. Dankmeyer, 4th grade English Language Arts teacher. She enjoys hiking, camping, doing art, knitting, reading, and baking. Ms. Dankmeyer joined us this summer and we are so happy she is here!
