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The document summarizes various upcoming events at Dutch Fork Elementary School, including a 3rd grade music performance, a visit to a children's hospital by 1st graders, spring parties, a state house visit by 3rd graders, spring holidays, and a history camp for 4th graders. It also announces that 5th graders will participate in pilot testing for the Smarter Balanced Assessment from April 15-26 and provides information about kindergarten registration.

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March 21, 2013

The document summarizes various upcoming events at Dutch Fork Elementary School, including a 3rd grade music performance, a visit to a children's hospital by 1st graders, spring parties, a state house visit by 3rd graders, spring holidays, and a history camp for 4th graders. It also announces that 5th graders will participate in pilot testing for the Smarter Balanced Assessment from April 15-26 and provides information about kindergarten registration.

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The Cub Reporter

Dutch Fork Elementary School 7900 Broad River Road Irmo, SC 29063 (803) 476-3900 FAX (803) 476-3920
www.lexrich5.org/dutchfork.cfm Title 1 School March 21, 2013

Dutch Fork Fifth Grade to Participate in Pilot Testing of Smarter Balanced


Mar 26 3rd Grade Music Performance 6:00 p.m. Mar 29 First Grade Visit Richland Childrens Hospital Spring Parties Third Grade State House Visit Our school has been selected to participate in a pilot program of the Smarter Balanced Assessment this spring. This is a unique opportunity for us as we will be directly involved in the development activities for an assessment that will be administered to our students starting in the 2014-2015 school year. For our school, students in 5th grade have been selected to take the pilot test in math. The assessment will take place April 15-26, and will take about three hours of your childs time. The assessment may be administered over multiple days or sessions. Participation is voluntary and confidential, and your childs grades will not be affected by his or her participation. This assessment does not have any effect on PASS testing scores or scores on any other standardized tests. This is a very exciting opportunity for our school. Students will be able to try out the new, online testing software and innovative test items that will be representative of some of the items on future Smarter Balanced assessments. If you would like more information about Smarter Balanced, please visit the Smarter Balanced website at www.smarterbalanced.org. We believe that students will have a positive experience and an opportunity to influence the development of future Smarter Balanced assessments. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Beckman at 476-3912.

Apr 1-5 Spring Holidays Apr 12 Captain Saddler History Camp for 4th grade Prince Bowl Tag of Honor Celebration Apr 15-26 Smarter Balanced Pilot Testing for 5th grade Apr 15 DFES Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Ballentine Apr 17 PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m. SIC Meeting 6:30 p.m. Apr 18 Early Release Day 11:40 a.m. Apr 19 PBIS Fox Fun Friday

Thank you to everyone who came out to this years Bingo Night and made it such a success. We had over 400 in attendance and collected 250 canned goods that were donated to Sharing Gods Love! Thanks to all the parent and staff volunteers who helped make everything run smoothly. A big thank you to Bi-Lo, Sams Club, and Sandys at Ashland Park for helping us keep our dinner prices so affordable! Congratulations go out to Leah C. who won the super Raffle four Justin Beiber concert tickets!

5K Registration
To register for kindergarten your child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2013. Parents of children meeting this eligibility deadline should bring the following to their zoned elementary school: 1. Your childs legal birth certificate 2. A current SC Certificate of Immunization or a SC Certificate of Medical or Religious Exemption 3. A property tax receipt or a rental lease showing all occupants 4. Two utility bills showing your correct home address 5. Picture ID (parent or guardian)

Media Center Happenings . . .


Reading with the Blowfish is in full swing! Students have until May 3 to read up to 4 books to qualify for as much as a game ticket, hot dog, and a drink. June 11 is the day of the game they will win a ticket to attend. See you at the ballpark! Diane Geddings School Librarian

The Music Note . . .


Dont forget to mark your calendars for the 3rd grade musical Rock! The musical will be held Tuesday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the DFES Mini Theater. You will discover how different rock styles developed through the decades and enjoy characters such as Elvis, the Beatles, and more. Come join us for all the fun! Our 1st grade music students are excitedly preparing for their first musical, Hats! The musical will be on Tuesday April 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the mini theater. Please plan on attending! Amanda Rushe Music Teacher

School of Choice Reminder


It is time to apply for Lexington/Richland School District Five School of Choice. Applications will be accepted online only. The application process begins 8:00 a.m. March 1, 2013 through March 29, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Limited school of choice gives parents and students residing in Lexington/Richland District Five the opportunity to apply to attend a school other than their assigned school. School of Choice is available only to Lexington/Richland School District Five residents and is based on space availability. Parents must provide transportation for students who have been approved to use School of Choice and this option is done every year. For additional information on School of Choice, contact The Office of Student Services at 476-8121. Deadline to apply for School of Choice is March 29, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

Please join second grade as we collect items for Carolina Wildlife Care during our animal unit in science. Carolina Wildlife
Care is a non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitation and release of orphaned and injured wildlife animals. It is located on Old Bush River Road, next to Saluda Shoals Park. Check out their website at www.carolinawildlife.org. for more information. Please send in donations and place them in the boxes outside any second grade classroom from March 8 22. Thanks for your help! Items needed: Brown rice Pedialyte Canned sardines in water or oil Cheerios Canned fruits and veggies Paper towels (NOT select-a-size) Purina Indoor Cat Chow Scent-free laundry detergent and bleach Dishwasher detergent 30 gallon outdoor garbage bags GIFT CARDS FOR GROCERY STORES, WAL-MART, LOWES, HOME DEPOT & ANY PET STORE.

Carolina Wildlife Care is having their annual Baby Shower & Open House on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00-4:00 and Sunday, April 14 from 1:00-4:00. This is a chance for you to get a behind-the-scenes look into the wildlife center. At the open house you can tour areas of the wildlife center, meet staff and volunteers, hear stories about and see some of the many animals at the center! Admission is FREE, but a donation from their wish list above is appreciated! Be sure to check it out!

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