Phone Message 2.28.2021

 Good afternoon to all of our Cub Families and the DCES staff.  This is Mr. Vernon with announcements for the upcoming week.  

This week we will be encouraging a love for reading by celebrating Dr. Suess week.  Dr. Suess was born on March 2 , 1904.  If you have ever read a Dr. Suess book you will remember that they are so fun to read.  They contain so many rhyming phrases, made up silly words, quirky illustrations and learning lessons.  For example, did you know "Green Eggs and Ham only uses 50 different words, which makes it a great book for beginning readers.  Do you also know that he wrote "Cat in the Hat" because he was concerned about students learning to read and wanted to write a book that a child did not want to put down 

This week DCES will celebrate the importance of reading and have some fun in the process. Thank you to Mrs. Riddell and the DCES Literacy Leadership Team for coming up with some fun events that will help provide excitement for reading.  Tomorrow there is a recording of me reading, "If I Ran the Zoo." which is definitely a book with rhyming and crazy made up animals.  Students will be getting some animal crackers that can be snacked on while listening to my recordings.  Tuesday, we were honored to have past DCES Media Specialist, Mr. Treader read, "The Sneetches" and students and staff will wear a star with a word that defines their uniqueness.  Wednesday we have Mrs. Sare reading, "Wacky Wednesday" and students may come to school with Wacky hair in celebration.  Thursday will be a slideshow of staff sharing their favorite Dr. Suess books and finally Friday students may wear a Dr. Suess shirt with their uniform bottoms if they have one.  

We are looking forward to a great week.  

For planning purposes, we are two weeks from the start of Spring Break.  Spring Break is March 15 - March 19.  Students return to school on Monday, March 22.  Unfortunately, we will not be having our normal traditional Teddy Bear Picnic the Friday before Spring Break.  We do have plans for an altered Teddy Bear Picnic with our students later in the school year.

I hope all of you are enjoying your weekend.  I look forward to seeing our Ready, Responsible, and Respectful Cubs tomorrow morning.

Phone Message 2.21.2021

 Good afternoon Cuc Families.  I hope you all are having a great weekend and once again enjoying the beautiful weather.  I have friends and family spread across the US and we by far have the most to be thankful for when it comes to the weather.

Speaking of thankful I am extremely thankful for all of our families' help this year in regards to sicknesses.  I know some of the protocols that we have had to put in place this school year are inconvenient.  We will be continuing in the same manner the rest of the school year, but attendance is still important to us.  Please of course keep your child home if they are medically excluded from school or show any symptoms of sickness at home.  All other times, please make sure students are here at school all day, every day.

Mrs. Skavroneck is holding another mobile family reading center check out this Wednesday, February 24 at Harbour Heights Park.  She will be at the park from 3:00pm - 5:30pm.  Stop by to check out books and get a keeper book.  3pm - 5:30pm this Wednesday at Harbour Heights Park.

Also, don't forget about the Parent Title One Survey that is still continuing.  Please be sure to earn your child 100 LiveSchool points and give us valuable feedback to keep improving Deep Creek Elementary School.  I once again have sent the link to the survey in the email that comes with this phone message.    https://surveys.panoramaed.com/charlottecounty/login

Last, for planning purposes, Spring Break will begin on Monday March 15 and students will return to school Monday, March 22.  Teddy Bear Picnic is normally scheduled on the Friday before the start of Spring Break.  Unfortunately we will not be having the Teddy Bear Picnic this year in the normal setting as we can not allow parents and families on campus.  We are currently planning a way that we can have something similar with our students that afternoon during lunch.  We will sending more information out in the near future.

Thank you all for listening.  I look forward to seeing our Ready, Responsible, and Respectful Cubs tomorrow morning.

Phone Message 2.7.2021

 Good afternoon to all of our Cub Families.  I hope all of you are enjoying the weekend.  I'll keep today's message short as I know many of you are excited to be getting ready for the Super Bowl.  

This Tuesday, February 9 is the next virtual SAC/PTO meeting.  We will begin at 5:30pm and the link is posted in the email that comes with this phone message and also on the DCES Facebook page and DCES webpage.  Topics will include an updated school report and mid year student achievement data.  Remember all are welcome to use the link and join.  https://meet.google.com/psb-phbg-jhq?authuser=0

Next, this Wednesday, February 10, Mrs. Skavroneck has another mobile book checkout planned at Pelican's Snowcones on Tamiami Trail.  Times are from 3:30 - 5:30pm.

Last, just for planning purposes remember we do not have school on Monday, February 15 in honor of President's Day.

That's it for announcements. If you are going to be watching, I hope you all enjoy the Super Bowl.  Since my Browns were eliminated, I am just rooting for a blow out, so all of you put your kids to bed at halftime. I look forward to seeing our well rested,  Ready, Responsible and Respectful Cubs tomorrow morning. Have a great evening.