March 2-6, 2026 

Good Morning Cavalier Families,

The conference scheduler on Skyward is now open! Directions on how to schedule your conferences can be found here.  

This semester, Kindergarten through 5th grade students will participate in student-led conferences.  Students will lead the first portion of the conference by sharing their goals and progress using their Leader in Me binders. It is important that students attend the conference with you so they can share their experiences firsthand.  This is an empowering opportunity for students to reflect on their growth, celebrate accomplishments, and take ownership of their learning. #EmpoweredtoLEAD with #ExcellenceEveryDay.

MEDICATION: BOE Policies JGFGB, JGFGBA

The supervision of medications shall be in strict compliance with the rules and regulations of the Board as carried out by district personnel.

In certain circumstances when medication is necessary in order that the student can remain
in school, the school nurse will cooperate with parents or guardians in the supervision of medications that the student will use. The parents or guardians must submit a written request to the school nurse requesting the school’s cooperation in administering medication and releasing the school district and personnel from liability.

Prescription medications must be brought to school in the original container/package dispensed by the pharmacist with the student’s name and medication information printed on the label. The physician’s authorization form must be dated and include: Student name and birth date Medication, Dosage, Route of administration, Reason the medication is prescribed, Time(s) to be administered, Duration of administration (i.e. entire year, 5 days, 1 month, etc.)

Over-the-counter medications provided by the health room stock may include acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Tums, cough drops, antibiotic ointment and anti-itch ointment. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and diphenhydramine may be administered based on the age/weight- appropriate dosing information and with the parent’s consent. Students are NOT permitted to carry any medications with them. All medication must be provided by the health office.

Herbal, natural and homeopathic remedies are unregulated and their potential for harm is great in a school setting where a student’s complete medical history and medication history may be unknown. The school nurse will not administer such remedies, without written providers order, due to the risk inherent to student safety in administering a product that lacks published data about its safety, efficacy, and dosages for children.

In the administration of medication, the school employee shall not be deemed to have assumed any legal responsibility. The self-administration of medication for the treatment of anaphylaxis or asthma including, but not limited to, any medicine defined in current federal regulation as an inhaled bronchodilator or auto-injectable epinephrine is allowed for eligible students in all grades K-12. Self-administration is the student’s discretionary use of an approved medication for which the student has a prescription or written direction from a health care provider. Parents who request for their student to self-administer medications are required to complete this form: Student Self-Administration of Medication Acknowledgement and Waiver of Liability as required by BOE policy JGFGBA. This is an annual requirement for families who need their students to carry and administer their own medication.

Kindly review our  Elementary Handbook 2025-2026 for more information on Academics, Activities, Attendance, Code of Conduct, Health, Nutrition, Transportation, Safety & Security.    

We hope that you’ve experienced a DCES staff member going above and beyond to serve our students and school community. Please help us recognize that employee by completing the short nomination form for Standing Ovation Awards 

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Empowered to Engage: We are excited to share that the DCES Kindness Rock Garden is officially open to our entire school community. Every DCES community member (e.g. students, staff, parents) is invited to participate. You may take a rock for inspiration, share one for motivation, or leave one to help our garden continue to grow. Together, we can spread kindness, encouragement, and positivity throughout our DCES family.

Empowered To Discover: Our 2nd graders put their skills into action in more ways than one! As spelling senseis, they faced the “Spelling Spoilers,” who left a surprise in their pod, challenging them to use their phonics skills to save the day. They are also researching about insects using the WISER model (Wonder, Investigate, Synthesize, Express, & Reflect).They are creating a collaborative class book that showcases their hard work and growing expertise.

Empowered To Learn: As part of their Reformation unit, 5th graders designed their own “stained glass” creations using plastic sheets and paint pens. Each student’s design represents something meaningful to them, connecting their personal values to the historical significance of stained glass as a powerful form of expression during the Reformation.They also explored chemistry through hands-on experiments, making red cabbage acid-base indicators, testing kitchen substances, and observing reactions between vinegar and an egg to deepen their understanding of chemical changes.

Empowered To READ: Cavaliers took advantage of the beautiful weather on Friday by bringing Library@Lunch outside! Students enjoyed soaking up the sunshine while diving into great books!

   🏆 TEAM GAUGHAN 🏆

   🏆 YORK 🏆

Empowered To Achieve: Congratulations to our Math Masters of the Week! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our recent Cavalier Challenge! It was great to see so many of our families join in and submit their answers! Stay tuned for a brand-new set of math problems coming out soon!

Lunch Guests: Thank you so much to all the family members who joined us recently for lunch! Your presence made our lunch extra special!