DASSEL ELEMENTARY
ENTRANCE CHANGES

In January of 2013 the Dassel-Cokato School Board and Administration decided to make each building more secure by purchasing controlled access systems which will be installed in the spring of 2013. These systems will require visitors to identify themselves and their purpose for visiting before they are allowed to enter any of the buildings. We greatly appreciate patience and understanding from parents and other visitors as we work hard to keep students and staff safe at school.

What will this mean at Dassel Elementary School? For the most part, it will soon mean that all doors to the building will be locked. To enter you will need to come to the main entrance (Door A) where you will be required to push a button to announce your arrival. You will be greeted by our secretary, Marlyce, or another staff member, via intercom. Please provide your reason for visiting the school, and then you will be given access to the building. Once in the building, please report to the office to check in and to acquire a visitor’s badge. You will then be directed to the area which you wish to visit. We will require that you check out at the office when you leave, as well.

Main Entrance (Door A) – Arrival time is from 7:30am until 8:10am.
East Entrance (Door B) – Arrival time is from 7:30am until 8:10am.
Main Entrance (Door A) – Dismissal time is from 3:15pm until 3:30pm.
East Entrance (Door B) – Dismissal time is from 3:15pm until 3:30pm.

There are many reasons to keep students and staff safe and this is just one more measure we can add to ensure their safety. If you have any questions related to controlled access, please contact Mrs. Morris at extension 1504.

Faculty Follies Raises Over $5000
For Student Scholarships

Over 1,000 people attended Faculty Follies this past weekend, raising money for student scholarships. The 7 p.m. show was sold out, and the 2 p.m. show was enjoyed by over 300 people. Thanks to all who attended and participated!

LWP: LEADERS excited about doing things WITH PURPOSE

Back in January Ms. Morris asked students of the 4th grade classes the following questions……….

• Have you ever thought about becoming a leader?
• A positive voice can be very encouraging. Do you want to speak to others in order to ‘encourage’ them to make a difference?
• Would you like to be a part of a team that makes SPECIAL things happen at Dassel Elementary and for others?
• Are you willing to give up one or two recess times a month to meet with a group of people who want to do special things?

To her delight, and to the benefit of Dassel Elementary, 25 students took on the challenge of filling out an essay form and answering the questions above. With such an amazing response came the birth of the LWP group. What is that you might wonder?

Leaders
Excited
About
Doing Amazing Things
WITH PURPOSE!

To date, the LWP group has shown their leadership skills in many ways:

• Students have been recognized as leaders who uphold Dassel Elementary School expectations and model positive school spirit.
• They have been assigned as a student leader for one or more classrooms as a voice for all students.
• LWP members have created Suggestion Boxes to use as a communication tool.
• Students have planned student involvement days/activities.  For example: Earth Day Fun & Stuffed Animal Day (see insert)
• LWP members have selected a community project to support.
• A WAKE UP WEDNESDAY committee created a new format to be added to the Wednesday morning announcements. All LWP members lead their assigned classrooms on Wednesday morning with activities that ‘wake-up’ the mind and ‘stretch’ the body.
• Students have volunteered to provide office help and some members worked on a Bulletin Board committee with Mrs. Nord.
• LWP members have shown appreciation, on behalf of all Dassel Elementary students, by honoring the special staff with surprises & a sincere THANK YOU!
• Randomly selected LWP members will be making a School Board Presentation on May 13th.
• Sooooooo much more is being planned……………….
• Finally, the goal of the group is to work with the principal/teachers/staff members and students to make Dassel Elementary the BEST place for students to learn and grow!!

Dig into Reading is the
2013 summer Reading Program Theme

Readers of all ages will explore all things underground this summer as Dassel Public Library presents “Dig into Reading” during their summer library program.  From dinosaurs to construction vehicles, from gardening to archaeology, this summer will be all about digging. 

The 2013 summer reading program is open to young people, preschool through teen, with prizes for time spent reading, story hours, and activities.  The library will have an open house kickoff from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6th, in the Dassel city hall community room.  Families are invited to stop in to register for the summer reading program, pick up a book bag and a reading log, and make a simple gardening craft. 

The program will run through August.  For more information, call the library at (320)275-3756.  All programs are free of charge.

Also, the school media center will be open every other Tuesday morning this summer!  Students of Dassel Elementary School can check out books.  They can also use the computers to take Reading Counts tests. 

Tuesday, June 11, from 8:00 – 10:00
Tuesday, June 25, from 8:00 – 10:00
Tuesday, July 9, from 8:00 – 10:00
Tuesday, July 23, from 8:00 – 10:00
Tuesday, August 6, from 8:00 – 10:00
Tuesday, August 20, from 8:00 – 10:00

Happy Summer and Happy Reading!

Some Important Dates at Dassel Elementary
to Mark on Your 2013-2014 Calendars

131 Williams Avenue East
PO Box 368
Dassel, MN 55325

Phone: 320.286.4100 x1500
Fax: 320.286.4151

Principal: Debbie Morris