Welcome to Dassel Elementary School
"Home of Kids Who Care"
Dassel Elementary School Selected as a Recipient of the 2009 MAEF School Spotlight Award The Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation (MAEF) selected Dassel Elementary as one of ten Minnesota schools that has demonstrated academic excellence through significant gains in student achievement. The Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation (MAEF) is a non-profit organization that advocates, promotes and recognizes academic excellence in all Minnesota elementary and secondary students, schools and communities. "It is a privilege to recognize schools that are making great strides toward closing the achievement gap in Minnesota," said Melissa Malen, Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation chair. "Spotlight Award-winning schools have used data-driven and student-centered approaches to develop unique curriculum, student support programs and staff development opportunities that in combination have brought their students success. The impact of the achievements made by their students will last a lifetime. (excerpt from award letter) Congratulations to Dassel Elementary students, staff and community! AAA: ARTS & ACADEMICS AWARDS We are excited that AAA has started again! We look forward to seeing all of This year the performances will be on Thursday, February 18th, at 10:20 a.m. for the K-2nd grade and 1:00 p.m. for the 3rd-4th grades. Community members are welcome to come to either performance. We have extended the project viewing time to go until 5:00 p.m. on that same day. We hope you can join us to support the time and talents of our students. Jump Ropes for Hearts February 12 has been slated for our Jump Rope For Heart event. Students will be devoting physical education time to jumping rope in an effort to raise money for the American Heart Association (AHA). This time is also used to raise awareness of the importance of exercise in the fight against heart disease. From the Principal's Desk The goal of Dassel Elementary School is to have our students model the Character Pillars daily, which include:
A major focus is on stopping bullying in our school. Recently, students and staff at Dassel Elementary celebrated the Olweus Kick-Off, in an effort to stop bullying. The Dassel Elementary students recited the Anti-Bullying Pledge and Song to show their support for stopping bullying. Students from DCHS National Honor Society conducted a role play of how a Supportive Bystander can help to stop bullying. Students clearly understand that bullying is not acceptable and that we should do whatever possible to stop it at school and everywhere. Please take some time to talk with your child(ren) about bullying as well as teasing and how to stop it. Working together, we can make a difference! |
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2009 MN Academic Excellence Foundation School Spotlight Award 2009 MN Assoc. of Admin State School of Excellence 2004-05 National School of Excellence 1990 State School of Excellence 1988 |
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131 Williams Avenue East Phone: 320.286.4100 x1500 |
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