Happy Friday PHE Families
Thanks to everyone that made it to our Family Curriculum night. There has been a lot of effort here at the school and the district level to make sure students are using the best evidence and research based learning models. Our test results and other measures and observations help us to evaluate their effectiveness, and we are happy with the trends we have seen the past few years. Family collaborations are really important to these successes.
It looks like more snow is potentially coming next week. Please leave a few minutes earlier for school on these days to allow for the extra cars and traffic. Also, make sure students have the gear they need to be successful outside in the weather.
Have a nice weekend!
Ken Burdette, Principal
Gifted and Talented Updates
Universal Screenings:
-2nd grade NGAT complete; results will be sent home with your student by 11/22
-Kinder NNAT screening in process; testing will be completed by 11/22; results will be sent home with your student by 12/13
CogAT Testing:
-Testing will occur 11/12,11/13, and 11/14 with makeups the following week.
Podcast Suggestion:
It's extremely common for GT students to deal with the effects of perfectionism. This podcast helps parents who are looking for tips on how to support their child in this area.
Overcoming perfectionism podcast
Episode 6 of Mind Matters - Overcoming Perfectionism
Grades available in Campus Parent/Parent Portal
First term grades are now available for your children. These can be viewed in the Campus Parent app or through the Parent Portal link. Questions about specific grades should be directed to the appropriate teacher. If you need your child’s student ID number (it is the same as their Chromebook logins so many students have them memorized) you can contact the front office.
School Choice Round 1 open Jan 15 - Feb 18, 2025
Families with students new to DPS or continuing on to middle school will need to make sure to complete the School Choice applications this winter.
We have school tours open for families. If you have neighbors new to DPS, please encourage them to sign up for a tour now. They tend to fill up in January. Please reach out to the office if you or neighbors have questions.
Thank You to Everyone Who Attended Curriculum Night!
We hope everyone had fun and learned something new. Please remember to use the QR code below to fill out the survey and enter to win an Olive Garden Gift Card!
