๐โจ Book Fair is Coming! โจ๐
Mark your calendars โ our school Book Fair will be open September 22โ26! Students and families will have the chance to explore new books, discover favorite characters, and grow their home libraries. โค๏ธ You should have received important information and parent shopping times through Parent Square.
Every purchase helps support our school library and keep our students excited about reading!
We canโt wait to see you at the fair! ๐
#Learning Lizards #BookFair #ReadersAreLeaders #SchoolLibraryLove #FallBookFair #ReadGrowInspire
Mark your calendars โ our school Book Fair will be open September 22โ26! Students and families will have the chance to explore new books, discover favorite characters, and grow their home libraries. โค๏ธ You should have received important information and parent shopping times through Parent Square.
Every purchase helps support our school library and keep our students excited about reading!
We canโt wait to see you at the fair! ๐
#Learning Lizards #BookFair #ReadersAreLeaders #SchoolLibraryLove #FallBookFair #ReadGrowInspire


โผ๏ธREMINDER: Early dismissal tomorrow at 1:10 p.m. for teacher professional development!


๐ข Exciting News for Our School Families! ๐
We are thrilled to announce that our school will now be using ParentSquare as our main communication tool! ๐ฌโจ
With ParentSquare, youโll be able to:
โ Receive all school updates in one place
โ Get important alerts instantly
โ Message your childโs teacher or staff easily
โ Sign up for events, volunteer opportunities, and more
This platform will help us stay connected and make sure every family has the information they needโright at their fingertips! ๐ฒ๐ก
๐ Please see the image below for more information! โค๏ธ
#LearningLizards #BetterTogether #ParentSquare #SchoolFamily
We are thrilled to announce that our school will now be using ParentSquare as our main communication tool! ๐ฌโจ
With ParentSquare, youโll be able to:
โ Receive all school updates in one place
โ Get important alerts instantly
โ Message your childโs teacher or staff easily
โ Sign up for events, volunteer opportunities, and more
This platform will help us stay connected and make sure every family has the information they needโright at their fingertips! ๐ฒ๐ก
๐ Please see the image below for more information! โค๏ธ
#LearningLizards #BetterTogether #ParentSquare #SchoolFamily


School starts tomorrow and we can't wait to see our students! ๐คฉ๐ฆ
Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pick-Up Reminders! ๐๐ถโโ๏ธ
Parents and Guardians,
To ensure the safety of all our students and staff, please follow these important guidelines during drop-off and pick-up times:
Drop-Off:
๐ Time: 7:20 a.m.
๐ฆ Use designated drop-off zones only.
๐ธ Please be mindful of staff directing traffic.
๐ Do not leave your vehicle unattended in the drop-off lane.
Pick-Up:
๐ Time: 2:55 p.m.
๐ท๏ธ Make sure your hang tag with your child's name is visible in the window.
๐ Ensure students know where to meet you.
๐ซ Avoid blocking traffic.
Please refer to the attached maps to know where your child's designated zone is. Your cooperation helps keep our school community safe and ensures everything runs smoothly. Thank you for your continued support! ๐
#LearningLizards #SchoolSafety #DropOff #PickUp #StudentSafety #CommunityFirst


๐ A huge THANK YOU to our amazing computer lab teacher, Mrs. Roberds, for creating a Protopage full of fun and educational resources for students to explore over the summer! ๐๐ป Your dedication to keeping learning alive beyond the school year is truly appreciated.
#LearningLizards #SummerLearning #ThankATeacher #TechInEducation

๐ Summer Feeding Program Information โ๏ธ
Spread the word! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐
#LearningLizards #SummerMeals #NoKidHungry #CommunityStrong #FreeMeals


Little Lizards at DPS cheering on the Boys Soccer Team playing in the state tournament!
GO RED GO

๐ฟ๐ Reading under the open sky! ๐โจ
Ms. Higginbotham's class loved taking their books outside for a special reading time in the outdoor classroom. They discovered that a good book is even better with a little fresh air! ๐ณ๐๐
#LearningLizards #OutdoorReading #LoveOfReading #ElementaryReaders #ReadingIsFun #OutdoorClassroom







๐ณ๐ Phonics in the Fresh Air! โ๏ธ๐ค
Mrs. Kelly's class took their learning outside for a fun and interactive phonics lesson in our outdoor classroom! From sounding out blends to building words with nature-inspired prompts, these students are making big strides in readingโone letter at a time. ๐ฟ
#LearningLizards #OutdoorLearning #PhonicsFun #EarlyLiteracy #LearningBeyondTheWalls #ElementaryAdventures

KINDERGARTEN PARENT REMINDER
๐Kindergarten Graduation Meeting๐
๐๏ธ Tuesday, May 6
โฐ 5:00 p.m.
๐ DPS Cafeteria
Reminder to our kindergarten parents about the informational kindergarten graduation meeting on Tuesday. If you would like to volunteer, we encourage you to attend. Please come in through the back doors by the cafeteria.
Please contact Carina Ortiz for any questions you may have.
carina.ortiz@dardanellelizards.com


๐ Happy Administrative Professionals Day! ๐๐
Today we celebrate the incredible administrative staff who keep our school running smoothly every single day. From managing the front desk to organizing records and everything in between โ your dedication, kindness, and attention to detail make a world of difference. ๐ผโจ
๐ Thank you for being the heart of our school community!
#LearningLizards #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #Teamwork #WeAppreciateYou


๐ MISSING GLASSES ๐
If your child is missing a pair of glasses, have them check the office. We'd love to find the owners of the ones we have accumulated.

INCOMING KINDERGARTENER PARENT REMINDER
๐๐ Ready to Launch into Kindergarten? ๐๐
Attention parents and future students! Will your child be five on or before August 1st and is ready for an out-of-this-world adventure? If so, itโs time to blast off into an exciting year of learning and adventure. ๐โจ
Bring your little astronaut and get them signed up for an unforgettable journey in Kindergarten! ๐๐ช
๐
When: April 16, 2025
๐ Where: Dardanelle Primary School Library
๐๏ธ Items Needed: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card (if available), Immunization Record, Physical Exam
โผ๏ธ Your child will need to attend registration in order to be screened.
Get ready for a stellar year of discovery, learning, and fun! ๐
We can't wait to see you there! ๐๐จโ๐
#LearningLizards #KindergartenRegistration #ReadyForLiftOff #FutureExplorers


Referrals are now being accepted for the Spring Testing Cycle to be considered for placement in the Dardanelle Gifted and Talented Program. Contact your child's teacher or click below for further information.
https://www.dardanellepublicschools.org/o/dps/page/gifted-program
KINDERGARTEN PARENT REMINDER
๐Kindergarten Graduation Meeting๐
๐๏ธ Thursday, April 10th
โฐ 5:00 p.m.
๐ DPS Cafeteria
Reminder to our kindergarten parents about the informational kindergarten graduation meeting on Tuesday. If you would like to volunteer, we encourage you to attend. Please come in through the back doors by the cafeteria.
Please contact Carina Ortiz for any questions you may have.
carina.ortiz@dardanellelizards.com


The Dardanelle School District is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather in our area. Our schools are prepared.
Please be aware that if severe weather conditions occur and warnings are issued in our area, buses will not depart at dismissal, and staff will not load cars for pick-up until conditions improve.
In the event of an active tornado threat, staff will shelter in our Saferooms with students. Parents/guardians will be allowed to check out their student when it is safe to do so.
Bus delays and any other weather-related updates will be posted immediately on our social media platforms.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
The Dardanelle School District is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather in our area. Our schools are prepared.
In the event of severe weather warnings in our area, bus departures will be delayed, and staff will pause car pick-up services until conditions improve.
In the event of an active tornado threat, staff will shelter in our Saferooms with students.
Parents/guardians will be allowed to check out their student when it is safe to do so.
Bus delays and any other weather-related updates will be posted immediately on our social media platforms.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
๐ข Join Us for Math & Literacy Night! ๐ข
๐
Date: April 8, 2025
๐ Location: Dardanelle Primary School
โฐ Time: 5:30 p.m.
๐ Discover ways to support learning at home from our guest speakers Kristen Weatherall and Tara Sanders while enjoying free pizza!
Don't miss this exciting event! We hope to see you there! ๐โ๏ธ๐
#LearningLizards #MathAndLiteracyNight #TitleI #FamilyEngagement #LearningIsFun


๐ข Attention Read-A-Thon Participants! ๐ข
๐ญ๐ Time is running out! ๐๐ญ
Today is the LAST DAY to spend your Read-a-Thon Rat Bucks at the prize store! ๐ Don't let your hard-earned bucks go to wasteโstop by the prize store today and pick out your rewards before time runs out! We have students with high balances that need to be spent. Don't lose your rewards!
๐ Final Day: March 24, 2025
๐ Where: https://www.read-a-thon.com/signup/account_login
Thank you for all your amazing readingโletโs celebrate your hard work! ๐๐
#LearningLizards #ReadAThon #RatBucks #ReadersAreLeaders


๐โจ Learning fun with Lucky Charms! โจ๐ Students in Mrs. Kelly's class made graphing fun by turning math into a tasty adventure! Each marshmallow shape is a piece of dataโcounted and sorted by shape. ๐๐ ๐๐
#LearningLizards #GraphingFun #LuckyCharms #MathIsSweet #LearningIsDelicious #STEMforkids








