🚀📚 The Final Countdown for Read-a-Thon is Here! 📚🚀
The clock is ticking, and we’re blasting off into our last week of Read-A-Thon! ⏳✨ Students are racing to the finish line, turning pages, and reaching their reading goals. Let’s cheer them on as they power through the Final Countdown of our Read-a-Thon! 🎉📖 It's not too late to sign up! A lot of prizes are being distributed to classes!
📅 Dates: March 3-14, 2025
🎯 Goal: Read as much as you can before time runs out!
🏆 Prizes & Fun Await!
Parents, teachers, and friends—let’s encourage our young readers! Share their progress, celebrate their milestones, and keep the excitement going! 🚀💫
#LearningLizards #FinalCountdownReadathon #ReadToSucceed #BlastOffWithBooks
🌟🚀 Ready to Launch into Kindergarten? 🚀🌟
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, it’s time to blast off into an exciting year of learning and adventure. 🌙✨
Bring your little astronaut and get them signed up for an unforgettable journey in Kindergarten! 🌍🪐
📅 When: April 16, 2025 📍 Where: Dardanelle Primary School
🗂️ Items Needed: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card (if available), Immunization Record, Physical Exam
‼️ Your child will need to attend registration in order to be screened.
Get ready for a stellar year of discovery, learning, and fun! 🌠
We can't wait to see you there! 🚀👨🚀
#LearningLizards #KindergartenRegistration #ReadyForLiftOff #FutureExplorers
🏀 Senior Boys Basketball: Road to the State 🏆
The journey continues! Our senior boys basketball team have made it to the state tournament, and they’re giving it everything they’ve got. From intense practices to unforgettable moments, this team has shown heart, hustle, and dedication all season long. Our students got to see them off yesterday as they traveled to Magnolia for round one as they chase their state championship dreams! 💪
#GoTeam #LizardBasketball #ConferenceChampions #DistrictChampions #RegionalChampions #StateTournament #SeniorBoysBasketball #ChasingGreatness #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork
📚✨ Read-a-Thon Update! ✨📚
Get ready to turn pages, explore new worlds, and reach your reading goals! Our DPS Read-a-Thon kicked off today, and we’re excited to see our students dive into their books. We already have donations coming in and minutes adding up. Spread the word to your family and friends!
✅ Set your reading goals
✅ Log your minutes/pages
Let’s make this the best reading adventure yet! 📖💙 Happy reading!
#LearningLizards #LizardsRead #ReadMore #Readathon #LoveOfReading #ReadAcrossAmerica2025
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lott (cheyenne.lott@dardanellelizards.com).
KINDERGARTEN PARENT REMINDER
This is a friendly reminder to please return the completed graduation attendance form as soon as possible. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated to ensure everything is processed in a timely manner.
Please contact Carina Ortiz (carina.ortiz@dardanellelizards.com) with any questions you may have.
📚✨ Get Ready for Read Across America Week! ✨📚
Join us as we celebrate the love of reading with a week of fun dress-up days and exciting books! 🎉📖
📅 March 3-7, 2025
🏈 Monday: "Team Up for Reading!" – Wear gear from your favorite sports team! 🏀⚽🏆
📖 Tuesday: "Read Across America!" – Show your patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue! ❤️💙
🌈 Wednesday: "Reading is Colorful!" – Wear your favorite color or go all out with as many colors as possible! 🎨🌟
✈️ Thursday: "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!" – Wear a shirt from a place you’ve been on vacation or a place you dream of visiting! 🗺️🏝️
🔴 Friday: "School Spirit Day!" – Wear a Sand Lizard, Razorback, or red shirt to celebrate our amazing students and staff! 🏫🎉
#LearningLizards #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsFun
KINDERGARTEN PARENT REMINDER
🎓Kindergarten Graduation Meeting🎓
🗓️ Tuesday, February 25th
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 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
Dardanelle School District will be open regular hours on Friday, February 21st. The following routes will be impacted on Friday:
Butterfly - will not travel Horseshoe Loop
Elephant - Will travel normal highway route. It will turn around at Hollye Lane on Delaware Bay Road.
Kangaroo - Will pickup kids at the bottom of the hill from Wurst Way at 7:00. It will not go down Marina Rd.
El Distrito Escolar de Dardanelle estará abierto en horario normal mañana. Las siguientes rutas se verán afectadas mañana:
Butterfly (mariposa): no recorrerá Horseshoe Loop
Elephant (elefante): recorrerá la ruta normal de la autopista. Dará la vuelta en Hollye Lane en Delaware Bay Road.
Kangaroo (Canguro): recogerá a los niños al pie de la colina (abajo de la montaña)desde Wurst Way a las 7:00. No recorrerá en Marina Rd.
📚✨ Get ready for our upcoming Read-A-Thon! ✨📚
Mark your calendars for March 3-14th and grab your favorite books—it's time to read, relax, and race through some pages! 🏃♀️📖
📱 Follow us for more information and updates!
Let’s get ready to make our first Read-A-Thon one to remember! 🔥
#LearningLizards #ReadAThon2025 #BookLoversUnite #ReadingChallenge #GetYourBookOn
Due to unsafe conditions of secondary roads and continued low temperatures, Dardanelle Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20th.
Due to the uncertainty of weather conditions and the timing of winter weather, Dardanelle School District will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Due to the uncertainty of weather conditions and the timing of winter weather, Dardanelle School District will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025
📍 Presidents' Day Dismissal Reminder 📍
📅 School will be dismissed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day. Enjoy the long weekend! ✨
#LearningLizards #PresidentsDay #SchoolDismissal #LongWeekend
🚍 Bus Safety Reminder! 🎈🚫
For everyone's safety, no glass containers or balloons are allowed on the school bus. Glass can break and cause injuries, and balloons can block the driver’s view or cause distractions.
Let's keep our buses safe for all students! Thank you for following the rules. ❤️🚌
#LearningLizards #ValentinesDay #BusSafety #SchoolRules #SafeTravel
💘🎶 Valentine’s Day Party for Our Little Sweethearts! 🎶💘
Get ready for a fun-filled evening of music, games, dancing, and sweet memories! 💃🕺 The DMS FBLA Valentine’s Day Prince and Princess Party is the perfect way for our primary students to celebrate friendship and kindness.
❤️ Date: February 14, 2025
💌 Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
🌟 Location: Dardanelle Primary School
There will be music, games, snacks, and plenty of smiles to go around! Entry fee is $10. 📸✨
💖 We can’t wait to see our little dancers shine!
🚨 Attention Parents & Guardians! 🚨
To help keep our students and staff healthy, please remember: Do not send your child to school until they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. 🤒➡️😊
This helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures a safer learning environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation! 💙
#LearningLizards #StayHealthy
👓 FOUND GLASSES! 👓
We found these glasses and want to get them back to their rightful owners! If your child has lost a pair, please reach out to us.
Please contact the office during school hours to arrange pick-up or delivery to your child.
Let's reunite these glasses with their owner! 🙌
#LearningLizards #FoundGlasses #LostAndFound #HelpingHand
📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Almost Here! 🍎📚
Parents & Guardians, let's team up for student success! Join us for our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences to discuss your child's progress, celebrate achievements, and collaborate on goals for the rest of the school year.
📅 Date: February 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Dardanelle Primary School
Please contact your child's teacher if you do not have a scheduled meeting time.
Your involvement makes a difference! We look forward to seeing you there. ❤️✏️🦎
#LearningLizards #StrongerTogether #ParentTeacherConference #StudentSuccess
📣 Reminder: No school in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Snow Route Updates For Wednesday, January 15, 2025:
Butterfly Bus--will not travel Horseshoe Loop
Cat Bus--will not travel to McCray Ridge
Elephant Bus--Highway Pickup Only
Kangaroo Bus--Highway Pickup Only with the exception of Bay Ridge Road 7 a.m. pick up at the intersection of Hwy 393 and Hwy 22.
Dog Bus--will not travel to the Bayview area but will travel to Wildcat Hollow. Bayview students meet at Bethel Road on Highway 22 at 7:00 a.m.
Students will be dropped off each afternoon at the same location they were picked up.